Against the dramatic backdrop of the southern Alps, this magnificent stone Mas rises from terraced gardens just minutes from the medieval village of Vence. The centuries-old residence has been meticulously restored to preserve its authentic Provençal character while integrating refined contemporary comforts. The property commands a privileged position, offering sweeping Mediterranean views tha
Against the dramatic backdrop of the southern Alps, this magnificent stone Mas rises from terraced gardens just minutes from the medieval village of Vence. The centuries-old residence has been meticulously restored to preserve its authentic Provençal character while integrating refined contemporary comforts. The property commands a privileged position, offering sweeping Mediterranean views that stretch from the coastline to distant mountain silhouettes. The main level unveils an impressive living space where natural light floods, illuminating limestone floors and traditional beam ceilings. Adjacent spaces include a handsome study, formal dining room, and a kitchen that balances rustic charm with professional-grade appointments. Ascending to the upper floor reveals 6 sumptuous bedroom suites, each providing enchanting sea views. The grounds showcase mature olive trees and lavender plantings surrounding expansive stone terraces ideal for outdoor dining and entertainment. A heated swimming pool with massage jets occupies a sun-drenched terrace alongside a fully-equipped pool house. The estate’s practical amenities include a capacious 5-vehicle garage, ensuring this historic property delivers contemporary convenience within its timeless Mediterranean setting—a rare offering in the coveted backcountry of the French Riviera. Information on the risks to which this property is exposed is available on the Géorisques website: https://www.georisques.gouv.fr/
Vence occupies a hillside position in the Alpes-Maritimes, roughly ten kilometres inland from the Mediterranean coast, at an elevation that keeps it noticeably cooler than the coastal resorts below. The medieval old town, enclosed by its original ramparts, has attracted artists and intellectuals for generations, most famously Henri Matisse, who designed the Chapelle du Rosaire here in the early 1950s. The surrounding landscape combines limestone hills, olive groves, and long views toward the sea and the Alps.
Daily life in Vence centres on the Place du Grand Jardin and the covered market, which runs several mornings a week. The old town contains a concentration of independent restaurants, including the well-regarded La Litote. Saint-Paul-de-Vence, home to the Fondation Maeght, is a five-minute drive. Antibes and its market are reachable in under thirty minutes.
Nice Côte d’Azur International Airport is approximately 25 kilometres from Vence, typically a 35 to 45-minute drive depending on traffic, with direct connections to most major European cities and long-haul routes. The A8 motorway is accessible via Cagnes-sur-Mer, placing Monaco within an hour and Cannes within 45 minutes. Nice city centre, served by TGV with direct services to Paris in under six hours, is roughly 30 minutes by car.
Elena Agueeva — Ultra-Luxury Real Estate on the French Riviera
Elena Agueeva is a French Riviera luxury re
Elena Agueeva — Ultra-Luxury Real Estate on the French Riviera
Elena Agueeva is a French Riviera luxury real estate broker with 18 years of experience specialising in ultra-prime properties priced above €5 million. Based on the Côte d’Azur, the office advises an international, ultra-high-net-worth clientele on acquisitions and sales across the region’s most sought-after locations — Cannes, Cap d’Antibes, Saint-Jean-Cap-Ferrat, Mougins, Saint-Tropez, Monaco and the Riviera backcountry. The office specialises in architecturally significant and design-led estates, from waterfront and hillside villas with panoramic Mediterranean views to private backcountry domaines offering exceptional seclusion. Each listing is selected for its architecture, setting, privacy and provenance — including signature works by renowned architects.
What sets the office apart is evidence. Elena Agueeva publishes Riviera Intelligence ([hidden information]) — deed-verified market analytics built from the official French property register (DVF) for every marquee villa market on the coast. Her own sales are published to the same standard: €180.6M in register-documented transactions, including €24,000,000 and €20,000,000 sales in Mougins. For discreet transactions, the office maintains an off-market register — sellers who transact without exposure, and qualified buyers with documented briefs.
Fluent in English, French and Russian, Elena Agueeva serves an international buyer base and provides discreet, fully personalised representation throughout each transaction. As one of France’s most-followed real estate influencers, with a 42,000-strong Instagram audience (@elenaagueeva), the office offers listings a level of qualified global exposure unmatched by traditional channels. Services include confidential off-market sales, buyer representation, and bespoke marketing for unique and high-value properties across the French Riviera.
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Last updated
July 1
First listed
May 15, 2024
Listing reference
1062
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