Opio
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17 rooms
500 m²
7 950 000 €

Prestigious Estate for sale in Opio, near Valbonne
Set in a dominant position on the South West facing hills close to the villages of Opio and Valbonne, this magnificent estate with remarkable gardens was designed by Robert Streitz, a disciple of the architect Emilio Terry. Built in 1960, the main house is inspired by and a replica of the 18th century pavilion built for Madame de Pompadour, in the Fontainebleau gardens. The property comprises a total of four houses, all being close to eachother while offering a sense of individual space and privacy. The main house, with three bedrooms, offers exceptional entertaining areas inside and out, with a beautiful and bright living room with adjoining bar, a tv lounge, office, American style kitchen with breakfast bar and an adjacent dining room for larger gatherings. A guest house with a further two ensuite hotel style bedrooms lies between the main house and the swimming pool complete with boules court and pool house with bar, located on the upper terraces of the olive groves and furnished with sun loungers to capture a dose of the Cote d'Azur sun. From here views extend across the grounds to the Esterel mountains of the Riviera. There are two further buildings on the property; including a semi-detached house with 2 one-bedroom apartments with independent access and including their own kitchens and living areas and patios, a independent 4-bedroom guest house with living room, kitchen and a private outdoor garden space. A stones throw from the bustling Riviera in the French countryside this unique property magically combines the villas accommodation with outdoor living. With a total of eight terraces, each of them with a different aspect and character from the next; but each their own carefully considered entity, with lush lawns and varied planting in a skillful balance of order and informality. The estate's lush and romantic garden, impress with every season and have become one of the most renowned gardens in the South of France.
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