France’s south east region of Provence has plenty going for it as a year-round holiday destination, with long hot summers giving way to cooler winters, while its stunning range of hilltop villages and culture-laden cities, such as Arles, Aix and Avignon, provide an irresistible attraction for generations of well-healed travellers coming to experience its uniquely relaxed Mediterranean vibe similar to the ones you find the the Balearic islands, where you can test the market by using luxury holidays villa rentals in Ibiza
It’s a region of heavily contrasting landscapes, and nowhere is this better reflected than in the choice of golf courses on offer. From the manicured fairways to be found at the ultra-exclusive Royal Mougins in Cannes, to the two finely-sculpted Dave Thomas-designed layouts at Terre Blanche, and from the magnificent Pont Royal – the only course in France designed by the late, great Seve Ballesteros – to the stunning, but slightly more agricultural layout to be found at Domaine de Manville – which winds its way around an olive farm – Provence is true a golfer’s paradise.
While there is a wide range of hotels and villa rentals to choose from for the casual visitor, there is also a stunning array of luxury residential properties available to buy for those who want to make the region a more permanent base or a create their own home-from-home on extended breaks
Leading luxury property specialists Sotheby’s International Realty has a superb selection of villas located on and near some of these world-class golf resorts, so feast your eyes over these five properties, and start living the dream.
5-BED VILLA NEAR ROYAL MOUGINS GOLF CLUB
Overlooking Royal Mougins Golf Club, and enjoying stunning views of the surrounding countryside, this recently-renovated villa is located on a secure private development.
The south- and west-facing property is built on two levels and boasts five-bedrooms, four bathrooms, a living room with kitchen area, dining room, sauna, cinema room, and a pantry.
A vast master suite on the top floor comes with its own lounge and fireplace, dressing room and bathroom. The property benefits from underfloor heating and air conditioning throughout. Outside, there is a shaded summer dining room and summer lounge, plus a heated swimming pool, double garage and plenty of outdoor parking. Residents enjoy free entrance to Royal Mougins Golf Club.
Price: €4.5m. For more details click here.
4-BED PROVENÇAL-STYLE VILLA, ROYAL MOUGINS
A recently-built, Provençal-style villa is located on the Royal Mougins estate and enjoys unobstructed view of, and direct access to, the golf course and the resort’s other facilities.
The elegant two-storey property is located on 2,700m2 plot and boasts four bedrooms, including a master suite on the first floor with its own terrace, dressing room, bathroom and shower.
The villa also features an entrance hall with panoramic windows; reception area: double living room with fireplace; dining room; covered summer living room, and a separate kitchen overlooking a sheltered terrace. Three other spacious bedrooms all offer en suite facilities, while there is an office, plus a wine cellar in the basement, with a vaulted stone tasting room. The villa also benefits from a triple garage, and multiple parking spaces.
The entrance fee to Royal Mougins GC is included in the selling price of the property.
Price: €3.85m. For more details click here.
6-BED VILLA, ROYAL MOUGINS
Located on the Royal Mougins estate, and offering the owners direct access to the golf course, this six-bedroom, 2,000sq m villa has recently been renovated and offers luxury living on one of the world’s most exclusive golf resorts.
Enjoying far-reaching views of the golf course and the surrounding hills, the property is built on two levels and boasts two entrance halls; kitchen; double living room with fireplace; dining room, and an office. The six bedrooms include a spacious master suite with dressing room, while there are two games rooms. All rooms open onto a terrace.
The property also features a pool area with pool house, summer kitchen, spa area, toilet and sauna, as well as a studio accommodation, cellars, laundry, storage rooms, garaging for four vehicles, shelter for two cars, and outside parking. The entrance fee to the Royal Mougins GC is included in the sale.
Price: €6.4m. For more details, click here.
4-BED VILLA, PLUS 4-BED GUESTHOUSE, ROYAL MOUGINS
Situated on a private residential estate near Royal Mougins Golf Club, and with direct access to the course, this prestigious property is split into two separate villas, and is surrounded by 1.5 hectares of land with a swimming pool.
The main villa (423 sq m) features a spacious reception room, dining room, kitchen, and four en suite bedrooms, while the guesthouse (272 sq m) offers a living room, kitchen, four en-suite bedrooms, and a caretaker’s apartment.
Price: €9.9m. For more details, click here.
3-BED PROVENCAL-STYLE VILLA, TERRE BLANCHE
Located on a 3,199 sq metre plot overlooking Terre Blanche Golf Resort’s two 18-hole courses, and with views of over the mountains and surrounding countryside, this luxury property is built in a Provencal style and boasts three en-suite bedrooms with walk-in closets; living/dining room with fireplace opening onto a terrace; kitchen; a guest toilet and cloakroom; laundry room; cellar, plus a room and a bedroom with bathroom on the underground floor. There is garage space for two cars.
Price: €4.5m. For more details, click here.
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