This family home is not just a place to stay; it embodies a journey inspired by the independent travels of its adventurous family owners, whether by sail, private plane, train, or jeep.
The poolside and semi-professionally equipped 'Sardinian' themed terrace dining kitchen can accommodate up to 16 guests, perfect for enjoying line caught sea bass from the local fishmonger and vegetables from the villa garden. Meanwhile, the younger generation can sip mojitos to the jukebox vibes in the Mexican-themed hammock bar."
Relish late summer evenings playing boule to the soothing sounds of crickets or indulge in the latest Netflix releases in the Moroccan lounge cinema, although it's outdoors, the fireplace ensures year-round comfort.
Upon arrival, the bar fridges and pantry will be stocked with all the essentials, guests are simply invited to replenish them. Hosts Stephen & Linda say, 'We just want our guests to enjoy our home from their moment of arrival as we would do. The only numbers we count…. are the many guests who want to return!"
There are Five spacious bedrooms with three master suites, two of which have terraces overlooking the sea from Cannes to Mandelieu and the rolling countryside, a third ground floor suite plus two additonal first floor bedrooms. Entrance hall leads into a Provencal living room with fireplace and sofas. French windows give onto the south facing sunset dining terrce, stepping down to the terraced lawn with heated pool featuring swim jet, and furnished with Dedon yin-yang and rotunda lovebeds. Lower terrace garden features illuminated petanque play area with outdoor chalet/bar.
The west covered terrace features a Mayan hammock section with cocktail bar and refrigerated drinks area.
The covered terraces are heated for all year round dining "alfresco" and the property features fully integrated Sonos indoor/outdoor music system and home cinema connected to major streaming channels.
The property has two kitchens one interior and one exterior both of bespoke design and three dining areas. The interior kitchen is fully equipped with Le Canche range cooker, fitted cupboards and quality fittings and appliances and a breakfast bar open to the indoor dining table and chairs for 10. This dining area opens through double doors to the terrace and illuminated garden.
Continuing outside is a Moroccan themed lounge area with stone chimney and log effect gas fire, electric heating from overhead and under-floor, and equipped with outdoor home movie/TV screen.
The further outdoor kitchen and dining area reflects Sardinian travels with its lighting from illuminated sea shells collected by the family, heated above and underfloor with roll down screens capable of seating 16 guests in mid-winter or summer in a beautiful outdoor and comfortable environment.
The outdoor kitchen is equipped to professional standards with fully integrated barbeque grill, deep fat fryer, steam oven, refrigeration etc. To the rear is a further utility area with fully equipped laundry and guest bathroom/pool changing room.
The garden also features a wooden chalet/bar overlooking the illuminated petanque pitch with relaxing hammock.
There are four bedrooms on the upper level, two with emperor size beds and two rooms with adaptable double or twin configuration. The magnificent master suite having a sea view over Cannes, is ensuite to its principle bathroom with bathrub and walk in rainshower.
The second VIP suite features a dedicated and uniquely themed "Safari" tented terrace with spa and massage and treatment area with rainshower and wc , and two further bedrooms. These share a spacious recently constructed bathroom with rain shower.
The ground floor features an additional guest suite with optional king or twin bed configuration and ensuite bathroom with shower and wc.
Bedrooms are peaceful, tastefully decorated and well furnished with quality mattresses and bed linen. The upper bedrooms are all fully air-conditioned and have garden or sea views. Two upper terraces both with tiled roof feature relaxation areas. The ground floor bedroom ensuite features a natural airflow which in the summer evenings is almost always from an alpine direction bringing a gentle flow of cool and fresh air.
A superb residence, situated in south facing 2,000 mtr garden on the perimeter of the picturesque old village of Mougins the property is set within a beautiful garden laid out on wide terraces and planted with mature palm trees, olives and flowering Mediterranean shrubs, as well as a fresh vegetable garden to the rear which guests are invited to harvest ripe fruit and vegetables with compliments.
The 4 x 9 meter pool is heated at 30 degrees year round, with torrent jet, shallow and deep end the perimeter of which includes a sun lounging area lined with loungers and parasols. An electric safety cover provides security for families with young children.
The property is accessed along a small country lane with electronic gates with driveway adjacent to the olive grove and fruit orchard with tented parking area providing secure, on-site parking for at least 4 cars.
The picturesque old village of Mougins and the shopping areas are both a short walk (15 minutes). The beachfront at Cannes Mandelieu is a 7km distance15 minute drive.
Housekeeper and chef/catering & houskeeeping staff can be provided as an optional extra.
Further options extras associated with the property include, marine toys snorkeling kits , 11 meter motor cruiser for day or evening sail/cruise, both with skipper. Also a six seat private jet airplane with crew is available either for arrival/departure travel throughout Europe or to make day excursions to St Tropez, Corsica, Sardinia or Rome perfectly feasible from this exceptional and idyllic holiday home.
