Gatsby

This late 19th-century residence of 357 m2 , built in 1895 by Lady White, sits discreetly in the heights of the Californie district of Cannes, in the heart of a 3,290 m2 park.
 
 
Transformed in the 1930s, the villa adopts the Art Deco style with rare precision: structured lines, generous volumes, and a direct connection to the outdoors. An architectural style that prioritizes perspective and allows air and light to circulate freely.
Reinterpreted in 2000, the villa retains its essence: its soul. It exudes a singular presence, both rooted in its history and oriented towards the light. Provençal marble, high ceilings, and spatial sequences have been preserved, while the uses have been subtly modernized. The discreet elevator accompanies this transition to contemporary comfort. The facades, punctuated by openwork structures, are gradually being enveloped by wisteria. The architecture thus blends into the greenery, in a gentle dialogue between matter and nature.
Inside, the spaces flow seamlessly together. The entrance gallery sets the rhythm, opening onto light-filled reception areas where the eye naturally wanders towards the garden. A separate, minimalist kitchen overlooks the discreet vegetable garden.
The different floors tell a different, more intimate story. On the first level, a spacious corner suite captures the light and is organized around a dressing room and a graphic bathroom, its rhythm punctuated by a subtle interplay of transparency. Two additional bedrooms and a second suite with its own shower room complete this level. On the second floor, the master suite stands out as a space in its own right. It is distinguished by its two bathrooms, furnished with Art Deco-inspired furniture and tiles, in a style reminiscent of the refined atmosphere of a hotel. A study/library and a bedroom with its own shower room extend this level, designed as a more private retreat.
Then comes the summit: a 100 m² rooftop terrace, accessible by elevator, opening onto the Bay of Cannes, the sea, and the hills. A suspended place, where time seems to expand, between sky and horizon.
Below, the garden designed by Jean Mus creates a truly Mediterranean scene. Orange trees, century-old pines, a discreet vegetable garden, and a pétanque court define a structured landscape, balancing controlled vegetation with living spaces. The pool area extends this feeling: summer kitchen, bioclimatic pergola, terraces… all spaces designed to effortlessly embrace outdoor living.
An annex house of 60 m² with garage and private access, currently occupied by a caretaker, and an outbuilding of 40 m² complete this exceptional property.
 
 
A precious address, where every moment embraces the beauty of the place, between Art Deco heritage and the gentle Mediterranean lifestyle.
Information on the risks to which this property is exposed is available on the Géorisques website: https://www.georisques.gouv.fr/