A historic home in the heart of Cannes
A home fit for royalty amidst the unrivalled setting of the Rothschild Park in Cannes, this is where history and architecture meet to tell a story of an altogether different home.
Modern day Cannes evokes imagery of red carpets, busy boutiques, beaches and a city internationally known as glamorous and cutting edge. Yet the history of Cannes and the laws of its attraction date much further back.
Once a vibrant fishing village, Cannes flourished in the 19th century following the patronage of Lord Brougham, former British Chancellor, whose love for the location heralded the arrival of European Aristocracy, funds and the vast change in the Cannes architectural landscape.
Beautiful hotels sprung up, elegant villas lined the shores, vast landscaped gardens surrounded elegant homes that hosted royalty, the great and good of yesteryear and witnessed the making and breaking of business empires and innovation.
This is one of those homes, a property steeped in history and charm, just waiting to be discovered.
"Walking into this property you are struck by the sense of the past, a home of character and warmth where a family continues to live and welcomes the narrative of this home with a modern touch.."
A favourite room of this property has to be the study and reception room which the current owner remembers being filled with writers, artists and influential figures throughout his childhood and what a house to grow up in.
The former home of the Marquise de Balleroy, the Prince de Bourbon de Parme and Christiane, must have been filled with adventure and likewise the surrounding gardens, which form the Rothschild Park, must have been a land of discovery which nowadays provides the discretion and privacy of this truly central property. Meters from the Cannes sea front, you are afforded the calm and serenity near impossible to find in a city as a result of the lush grounds.
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"A refurbishment of any property is a daunting task but a major refurbishment of a historic property where family and memory intertwine is a labour of love and that level of great care and attention to detail is clear within every room and fitting of this historic home. A true homage to the known and more distant previous residents who made such a house a true home." Mirka, Savills Cannes
Dating back to 1875, this exceptional villa features charming architecture, complete with period features including original-style shutters, marble and stone fireplaces, parquet floors and replica tilework. Yet this property is anything from old, having undergone a full scale renovation the current owner has sympathetically updated this property with a contemporary touch intertwining the past and present. Nowhere is this more present than in the kitchen, a now light filled double height room complete with exposed beams, state of the art appliances and dramatic double doors, creating a room which is no longer just functional, but a space in which to entertain.
With such a rich history and detailed architecture this charming villa makes its mark on the Cannes property market as a truly exceptional home in an undeniably exclusive setting. We are keen to see what the future owner discovers in this rare property and what they will add to its story, as no doubt a property of this calibre will inspire many more writers, artists and entrepreneurs for many years to come.
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