Hidden within a wooded and fenced park of nearly a hectare, this charming Belle Époque residence symbolizes the sweetness of life in Saint-Raphaël. Located just a stone’s throw from the prestigious Valescure Old Course Golf & Tennis Club, this 1893 property, renovated in 2024, offers a haven of peace amidst century-old oaks, lush palm trees, and majestic cedars, just 5 minutes from all ameniti
Hidden within a wooded and fenced park of nearly a hectare, this charming Belle Époque residence symbolizes the sweetness of life in Saint-Raphaël. Located just a stone’s throw from the prestigious Valescure Old Course Golf & Tennis Club, this 1893 property, renovated in 2024, offers a haven of peace amidst century-old oaks, lush palm trees, and majestic cedars, just 5 minutes from all amenities.
The property spans 6,623 square meters and includes a Palladian-style villa of 440 square meters as well as a caretaker’s house of 76 square meters. The main residence consists of 13 rooms spread over 3 levels, with 5 bedrooms including a master suite with its private terrace, two spacious suites opening onto a terrace, and a large children’s room in the attic.
The ground floor welcomes a spacious living-dining room open onto a gallery, a magnificent retro-chic kitchen with dining area, an elegant office, and a wardrobe. This level is extended by two shaded terraces overlooking the pool and its large beach, offering a space for relaxation or receptions as needed.
The main period elements such as fireplaces and ornamental paintings have been preserved to maintain the exceptional character of this residence. Elegant and refined, this residence offers luxurious amenities: generously sized infinity pool, gym, relaxation area, wine cellar, cinema, game room, and petanque court. The property is completed by a caretaker’s house with a separate apartment featuring a living room, equipped kitchen, bedroom, and bathroom. Information on the risks to which this property is exposed is available on the Géorisques website: https://www.georisques.gouv.fr/
Saint-Raphaël occupies a privileged position on the Var coast, where the Massif de l’Estérel meets the Mediterranean. The city carries a distinct Belle Époque identity, shaped by the late nineteenth century when Parisian society arrived by rail and built the grand villas that still define the Valescure quarter. That architectural legacy gives Saint-Raphaël a solidity and elegance that distinguishes it from more commercially developed neighbours along the Côte d’Azur.
Daily life centres on the old port, the covered market on Place Victor Hugo, and the seafront promenade. Restaurants including Le Lamparo and La Voile d’Or serve fresh catch from local fishermen. The Valescure Golf Club Old Course is a short drive inland, and the beaches of Santa Lucia and Agay are within ten minutes by car.
Saint-Raphaël station sits on the main TGV corridor, placing Marseille at around one hour and Paris at approximately four hours by high-speed rail. Nice Côte d’Azur International Airport is roughly 65 kilometres east, reachable in under an hour by road outside peak summer traffic. The A8 motorway connects the city directly to Cannes, Nice, and the Italian border, making Saint-Raphaël a practical base for the wider region.