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Les Moulins du Villars - historical property in stunning location in a nature reserve
The stunning property, called "Les Moulins du Villars," is now up for sale - a historically significant property located in a beautiful 2.1-hectare amphitheatre-shaped south-facing plot. It has been restored and renovated to the highest possible standards by renowned Cap Ferrat architects and has connections to Grace Kelly.
The main villa, which is a former olive oil mill dating back to the 14th century, has been entirely rebuilt in 2012 and has four floors connected by an elevator. It has a range of features, including two living rooms, a kitchen and rear kitchen, a wine cellar, four family bedroom suites, two guest suites, one single bedroom with an en-suite, an office, a Bollywood-style television room, and a laundry room.
The property has several other buildings, including The Sanctuary, a semi-restored ruin dating from Roman times, which is used for parties, musical soirées, and seminars. The Cabanon is a charming two-room guest house, and The India guest suite offers luxury accommodation in a Rajasthani ambiance.
The property has a range of amenities for relaxation and exercise, including a spectacular swimming pool terrace with views of the village of Gilette and the Latti Valley. The terrace has a pool house, a large cool room, and a newly rebuilt 17x5m heated infinity pool with an OSPA drinking-water quality filtration system. There is also a fitness studio, which is a 67m2 room with panoramic views and a storage room. The tennis court/ helicopter landing pad is covered with astroturf and offers spectacular vistas.
The estate is self-sufficient in water thanks to its two springs which to date have never been dried up, as well as by the passage of the Latti River below the property.
Other features of the property include a stone-built four-car garage and gardener’s lodge, a bicycle storage room, a pigeonnier housing heating equipment, a large greenhouse, a chicken house, a tunnel to La Source du Villars, a gardener’s equipment house with all equipment, and a security camera system viewable and navigable by remote access. It is situated in a nature reserve and is partly planted with olive groves, citrus and many other fruit trees, and over 100 cypresses. There are also two vegetable gardens, making this property perfect for those who appreciate natural beauty and a sustainable lifestyle.
The property is very private, yet surprisingly close to Nice Airport (30min) and Monaco (50min).
Information on the risks to which this property is exposed is available at: www.georisques.gouv.fr
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