Prestigious Property 45 Minutes From Nice International Airport

Historic manor house of 489 sqm of living space on 3.9 hectares of flat land · In need of full renovation
OVERVIEW
Set at approximately 900 metres above sea level in the hinterland behind Grasse, this distinguished property offers nearly 489 sqm of living space within a private estate of just under 4 hectares in a single parcel.
Designed in the early 1960s by prominent owners, the villa stands as a rare example of regional modernist architecture. Its facades combine structural concrete with local stone in warm rose hues. Wide floor-to-ceiling glazing ensures exceptional natural light throughout. The interior volumes are generous and retain a wealth of original period features: carved coffered ceilings, wood panelling, a monumental wooden staircase and a Renaissance-style fireplace.
The property is offered for complete renovation, giving the buyer total freedom to reimagine the space on a landholding that would be impossible to assemble in this area today. The potential for added value — both as a residential and a heritage asset — is outstanding.

SAINT-VALLIER-DE-THIEY: A PLACE OF RARE, UNSPOILT DISTINCTION

Saint-Vallier-de-Thiey did not wait to be discovered. The great families of Grasse had already made it their retreat of choice as far back as the 19th century. It is one of those places one recognises immediately, without needing to explain why. A historic spa village, home to the headquarters of the Parc Naturel Régional des Préalpes d’Azur, with 91% of its territory still breathing nature and open space.12 km from Grasse, 29 km from Cannes, 47 km from Nice International Airport. Accessible without being exposed. Preserved without being remote. What the Riviera coastline can no longer offer — space, silence and the certainty of a setting that endures — Saint-Vallier-de-Thiey still holds. And will keep.

KEY FIGURES
Living area: 489 sqm (French Carrez law measurement)

Outbuildings & ancillary spaces: 75 sqm (outside Carrez measurement)

Total land: 3 ha 90 a 26 ca (2 cadastral plots)

Levels: Garden level + upper floor

Principal rooms: 8

Bedrooms: 4 in the main villa + independent wing + caretaker’s cottage

Caretaker’s cottage: Self-contained — living room, kitchen, sleeping area, shower room

Period of construction: Early 1960s

Condition: Full renovation required

Aspect: Due south

Legal status: Full freehold ownership
FLOOR PLAN
Garden level
– Large living room of 61 sqm, opening onto the gardens

– Sitting room of 31 sqm

– Study of 20 sqm

– Main hallway of 21 sqm

– Kitchen with pantry

– Bedroom 1 with hallway and shower room (27 sqm)

– Bedroom 2 with dressing room, bathroom and WC (33 sqm)

– Main entrance hall
Upper floor
– Upper floor entrance hall of 23 sqm

– Bedroom 3 with shower room (15 sqm)

– Bedroom 4 with shower room (17 sqm)

– Storage rooms
Outbuildings & ancillary spaces
– Independent wing: living room (16 sqm) and bedroom (11 sqm)

– Adjoining caretaker’s cottage: entrance hall, living room, kitchen, sleeping area, shower room

– Ancillary spaces: storage room, hay store, utility rooms, boiler room (75 sqm outside Carrez measurement)
NOTABLE FEATURES
– Renaissance-style fireplace

– Original period wood panelling and wall linings

– Monumental wooden staircase

– Carved coffered ceilings

– Local rose-hued stone facade

– Wide floor-to-ceiling glazed bays

– Heat pump

– Car shelter and parking spaces

– External lighting

– Barbecue area

– Recreational grounds
GROUNDS & LAND
The estate is composed of meadows, gardens and woodland forming a private, single-parcel holding with no overlooking neighbours. Part of the woodland benefits from protected legal classification, ensuring the long-term preservation of the natural setting.
POTENTIAL USES
– Primary or secondary residence of character

– Guest house or boutique hospitality

– Event or arts venue

– Tourism or hotel project

– Heritage investment

– Equestrian estate
LOCATION
Grasse: 13 km — approx. 15 min by car

Sophia-Antipolis: 25 km — approx. 25 min by car

Cannes: 30 km — approx. 35 min by car

Antibes: 40 km — approx. 40 min by car

Nice–Côte d’Azur International Airport: 47 km — approx. 45 min by car

Monaco: 75 km — approx. 1 hr 10 min by car
Information on the risks to which this property is exposed is available on the Géorisques website: https://www.georisques.gouv.fr/