Villa De Valance

This impressive property is situated in the charming hillside village of Grasse, the perfume capital of the world. The Duke of Valance built this property for his mistress in 1910. During World War II, the property was seized by the Germans and used as a lookout point due to the home’s location that allowed them to see everything near and far in the surrounding areas. The present owners have carefully restored this holiday villa to the highest of standards offering new, modern appliances while still maintaining the home’s character and history.

A few of the home’s original doors and the fireplace were salvaged and now add a sophisticated authentic charm. The home offers 3 bedrooms, 3.5 baths, a study, a very spacious living area, fully fitted kitchen, and large dining area. The grounds are spacious and well maintained with fragrant lemon trees, lavender, palm trees and mature eucalyptus.

There is a large heated pool, shaded pool house and incredible 180° sea and hillside views from every room throughout the villa. There is a spacious gravel entry that offers room to park up to 4 cars comfortably. The home is within short driving distance to the town center of Grasse and to nearby villages and is within easy access to the coast. This contemporary villa offers a peaceful and luxurious setting with beautiful views over the bay of Cannes and the surrounding hills and a wonderful pool and terraces.

This luxury villa offers an open living plan featuring a large kitchen, living and dining area with high ceilings throughout. The fully equipped state of the art kitchen is spacious and offers direct access to the main terrace surrounding the property and the pool area. The villa has numerous outdoor lounge and dining areas for guests to enjoy. The home is superbly decorated and furnished and offers an eclectic yet comfortable and elegant setting, designed for families in mind.

The interior spaces are bright with natural sunlight due to the large windows throughout. With the bedrooms, kitchen, dining, and living areas opening onto the gardens and various terraces and balconies, this luxurious getaway really allows guests to live both indoors and outdoors. The large outdoor dining space off the kitchen is a wonderful area for al-fresco dining both night and day. In addition, all of the bedrooms have access to a terrace or balcony.

Surrounded by its beautiful mature gardens, the pool offers a lovely area for fun and relaxation. The pool area, entrance path, and terraces can all be lit up at night and the pool is equipped with a child safety alarm.