Residence for sale, Cannes VBE37857

In the heart of a privileged environment between Cannes and the Croix-des-Gardes, just a few steps from the beaches, the Villa Belle Rive embodies the elegance and refinement of the Belle Époque. Built in 1863 for Henri Courmont, director of the Beaux-Arts under Napoleon III, by the famous architect Eugène Viollet-le-Duc, this emblematic residence was then acquired by François-Henri Lavanchy-Clarke, a pioneer of cinema and the first representative of the Lumière brothers in Switzerland. In 1910, he entrusted its expansion to the Cannes architect James Warnery, giving it the majestic volumes that we admire today. Perfectly preserved, the property has retained all the authenticity and charm of its time: high ceilings, vast openings, omnipresent light and a unique atmosphere where history mixes with the Mediterranean art of living. The main villa develops generous reception volumes. The ground floor opens onto an elegant entrance leading to a reception room of 47 m2 bathed in light. To the east, an office, a bathroom, a toilet and a bedroom complete this space. To the west, a dining room, a kitchen and its scullery allow an ideal organization for entertaining. The first floor hosts five large bedrooms, four of which are suites. Four of them have direct access to the terraces with magnificent sea views. The second floor has five additional bedrooms as well as a shower room and toilet. Currently used as a bed and breakfast, this level offers many possibilities for development. The garden level has nearly 166 m2 of additional space that can accommodate a gym, a wellness area with sauna, a cellar, archives or any other activity. Today, it is set up as a training centre. The property also includes an independent caretaker's house consisting of three bedrooms, a living room with open kitchen and a private patio with a pizza oven. The old stables still have three horse boxes, a carriage garage and a laundry room. Upstairs, a pleasant two-room apartment completes the set. A decorative water tower, a large greenhouse and a large garden shed bring the total built area to approximately 826 m2. Outside, the carefully maintained landscaped park of about 4,000 m2 is embellished with majestic palm trees and fruit trees. A recently renovated 15 x 8 metre swimming pool with its Bavarian stone beaches blends harmoniously into this green setting. Direct access from the garden allows you to reach the beach in a few moments, a rare privilege on the Cannes market. An exceptional heritage property, witness to the history of the Côte d'Azur, intended for lovers of residences of character and unique places.