Nice – Haut Gairaut – Charming Country House With Exceptional Land And Sea Views
8 Beds
4 Baths
2,605 Sqft
39,622 Sqft lot
Updated: August 7
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About the Property
Located in the sought-after Haut Gairaut district of Nice, this characterful property enjoys a particularly desirable residential setting, offering a peaceful and leafy living environment whilst remaining within easy reach of the city centre. Built in the late 18th century (around 1788), the main house offers approximately 242m² of living space, including a separate apartment. It sits at the
Located in the sought-after Haut Gairaut district of Nice, this characterful property enjoys a particularly desirable residential setting, offering a peaceful and leafy living environment whilst remaining within easy reach of the city centre. Built in the late 18th century (around 1788), the main house offers approximately 242m² of living space, including a separate apartment. It sits at the heart of a plot of approximately 3,681m², laid out in terraces and adorned with mature Mediterranean vegetation, notably comprising olive trees and native species. The property offers a rare estate comprising several outbuildings and outdoor facilities, such as a built-in swimming pool, a dovecote, greenhouses, a summer kitchen, garden sheds and covered parking spaces. Part of the plot enjoys a panoramic sea view over the Bay of Nice, whilst the main house benefits more from a green and secluded setting. The land also offers building potential for the construction of two additional villas of approximately 140m² each. Given the heritage status of the building, the size of the land and its development potential, this exceptional property stands out as one of the last large estates in this area of the Nice hills. Information on the risks to which this property is exposed is available on the Géorisques website: https://www.georisques.gouv.fr/
Nice occupies a singular position on the French Riviera, where the Alps descend sharply to the Mediterranean and the light takes on a quality that has drawn artists, aristocrats, and discerning residents for centuries. The city carries genuine cultural weight: the Vieille Ville, the Promenade des Anglais, and the hilltop district of Cimiez each represent distinct layers of a history that stretches from Greek settlement through Belle Époque grandeur to the present day.
Daily life in Nice centres on the Cours Saleya market, the restaurants of the old town, and institutions such as the Musée Matisse and the MAMAC. The Haut Gairaut district, in the northern hills, sits roughly fifteen minutes by car from the city centre, offering a residential calm that contrasts with the activity of the seafront.
Nice Côte d’Azur Airport is approximately eight kilometres from the city centre, with direct flights to most major European capitals and beyond, making it one of the busiest airports in France. The city is served by TGV connections from Nice-Ville station, with Paris reachable in around five and a half hours. Monaco is thirty minutes by train, and the A8 motorway provides fast access along the entire Riviera corridor.