The villa is located in a well-exposed, south-facing plot, to the rear of the property behind a vast garden with a large swimming pool and, as a backdrop, a 180-degree panoramic view from Théoule to the Mont Alban fort, with pride of place for the sea. It is the fruit of meticulous renovation work based on a dialogue between the interior and exterior, made up of a succession of large, easily inter-connected spaces, cleverly laid out around a central staircase, which open out to the garden, sea and mountains thanks to large metal-framed windows.
The property’s land is made up of several terraces, with the main and highest one occupied by the upper floor of the villa, on which the house seems to have a single-storey, like the silhouette of a tropical home, with light-coloured, rendered façades, painted wooden louvred shutters, a low and gently sloping tiled roof, all surrounded by palm trees, yuccas and other lush vegetation that competes for space. The lower part of the building discretely stretches out below a vegetation-covered mount, opening onto a second terrace with plenty of room to enjoy the sea views. The swimming pool, with entrance steps and a hut on one side, is on the same level as the villa’s reception rooms. Lastly, at the bottom of the property, behind an automatic gate, there is a covered area with parking capacity for several vehicles.

The villa

The current villa is the result of a radical transformation of an old Provence edifice, of which only the site remains. Two diagonal wings flank the central section, giving the house a splayed appearance, both opening onto the garden as well as seeming to form two arms that embrace the space. Consequently, the symmetrical roof made of half-round tiles is complex in shape. The brick walls were thickened, insulated and modified to accommodate huge metal framed windows, bathing the interior with an exceptional amount of light. The meticulous choice of materials used and especially the care taken with the construction provides the property with a sober and timeless aspect, open to any decorative style.

The ground floor
The main entrance is via a wide Provence calade-paved set of steps leading to the rear of the building, which looks like a discrete longhouse hidden in a garden from this point of view, a sensation which is confirmed inside due to the clearness of the large living room with its wide-open views of the greenery and the sea. The generous volumes are enhanced by the extensive surface and absence of partitions. To the right, set back slightly due to the angle of that wing of the house, a kitchen occupies the full length of the rear wall. It has been carefully decorated in white, light oak and olive green, with a large island unit in the centre that can be used as a high table, in addition to a normal table with wooden benches installed at the end of the room. The living room extends into an open loggia that is used as an outside dining area. The flooring is made up of large, modern, grey tiles. On the other side, the lounge boasts a modern, built-in masonry-work fireplace with a wood-burning insert. After the lounge, a second covered patio also allows light to stream into the villa. A well-sized, winding and refined staircase with wood steps, no risers, a metallic structure as well as glass partitions and balustrades stands in the centre of the room and descends to the lower level. To the rear, near to the entrance and behind the staircase, there is an office with wide stripped wood flooring and large windows allowing it to be bathed in light. At the far end, a master bedroom with a large, bright, en suite bathroom and built-in wardrobe leads directly onto a south-facing, private patio, close to the swimming pool.
The garden-level floor
Apart from the master bedroom, all the other bedrooms can be found on the lower level, from which they open onto a large tree-lined terrace. This level can be reached via the house’s central staircase as well as, naturally, the exterior, with each bedroom opening out onto a small patio and then the garden. In the centre, around the stairwell, a vast open room opening onto the outside can be used as a second living room, games room or fitness room. All the bedrooms boast wood stripped flooring with underfloor heating, an en suite shower room and separate toilets as well as cupboard space. In the western part, there is other storage space and a utility room behind the doors of the former garage, which could be returned to its original use if so desired.