Villa La Ligne Droite

At the entrance to the Saint-Jean-Cap-Ferrat peninsula, La Ligne Droite was built in 1931 by architect Jean Bouchet for Louis Le Sidaner, a man of letters and son of painter Henri Le Sidaner. In the tradition of the grand holiday residences that line the Côte d’Azur, it is a superb example of the Paquebot style, popular during the interwar period. The villa overlooks an exceptional panorama of the Villefranche harbor, Beaulieu, and the Italian coast. It was awarded the 20th Century Heritage label in 2000 and classified as a Historic Monument in 2001. The villa is built on a 3,745 m² plot overlooking the isthmus connecting Cap Ferrat to the coast. The land consists of former agricultural terraces now planted with many Mediterranean species such as umbrella pines, Provençal cypresses, cedars, and numerous century-old olive trees. At the upper part of the estate is a circular barbecue-belvedere, 8 meters in diameter, built on the foundations of an old olive oil mill. The property includes a car shelter and several parking spaces. It has two entrances: a motorized one from the street below and a pedestrian one at the top of the property. A private funicular serves the different levels of the villa from the carport. The villa offers 595 m² of living space spread over 4 levels. The intermediate level features a large living room with a fireplace opening onto a panoramic west-facing terrace, a dining room, and a small lounge opening onto a south-facing loggia. This extends to a terrace with a heated 13x6 meter pool, bordered by a minimalist colonnade with octagonal pillars framing the landscape like several paintings. A kitchen with a pantry, laundry room, and access to a storage area complete this level. On the upper level, accessed via a central hall with a skylight, is the sleeping area comprising four suites, including a master suite, each with its own bathroom with WC, dressing room or storage, and a north-facing office-studio. The ground floor houses three bedrooms, each with its own bathroom or shower room. The lower level includes a caretaker’s apartment with independent access. The entire property is topped by a roof terrace arranged into several relaxation areas, overlooking a breathtaking 360° view of Villefranche harbor and the sunlit cliffs of Beaulieu. The different levels are served on the north side by a staircase running along the facade, as well as by a funicular and a service staircase. Full dossier available upon request.
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