French Riviera property for sale - Cap d`Antibes

Take a look at this contemporary property for sale on the French Riviera. In one of the most sought after and exclusive locations in the South of France. The beautiful Cap d`Antibes. Property in this area is always very much in demand and this goes for this 3 bedroomed modern villa in beautiful condition.

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Looking for a chateau in Provence? Look no further........

Inspired by 19th century italian architecture and set in landscaped grounds of 2 Hectares just 5 minutes from the famous Cours Mirabeau (main shopping street) in Aix en Provence, this Provence chateau was completely renovated by the present owner in 2001.

The main house has been divided into 5 suites each with its own reception room, bath, grand bedroom and service kitchen. The striking main reception room is 100m2 with marble floors, large bay windows overlooking the grounds, and an enormous fireplace. From the upper terrace you have a splendid view of the city of Aix and surrounding area. The swimming pool is of polished black granite with a waterfall. Summer kitchen, barbecue, pool house and tennis court. The caretaker quarters are on the lower level under the terrace, the land is fenced it and the grounds landscaped.

This is a totally unique property and must be viewed to appreciate fully. The asking price is 5.5 Million Euros

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Luxury French Property

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Antibes-Juan-les-Pins, once known by the name of Antipolis, is one of the most well known resorts on the Cote d’Azur. Conveniently located between Nice and Cannes, Antibes is a truly picturesque and historic old town. It is no wonder this bustling port is a favourite with holiday makers and investors interested in property for sale in Antibes.

Antibes enjoys a classic Mediterranean climate, sun-filled long warm summers and relatively mild winters. Consequently tourists can enjoy the vast beauty of Antibes’ cobble-stone lanes lined with local and designer boutiques, lively cafes and gourmet Provencal restaurants in a Mediterranean ocean side setting all year round.

Antibes has retained much of its original lifestyle as a fishing village, with a charming little harbour filled with fishing boats and an historical old town. However, Antibes has tastefully adapted to modern times where visitors and Antibes property owners are spoilt for choice with theatres, piano bars, restaurants, discos and nightclubs catering to every age and taste.

Antibes presents an ideal setting, for those seeking a luxury French property or property in Provence in a charming sea-side setting. Boasting 48 beaches spread over 25kms of coastlines there is a location for every kind of beach holiday maker. Families can enjoy the small protected beaches, whilst those more interested in relaxation and sunbathing have a selection of numerous fine white sandy beaches, and other beaches offer every kind of water sport imaginable for the sports inclined.

Furthermore, local owners of properties in Provence and luxury French homes in addition to tourists, have many sporting activity options at their doorstep. For the active there are miles of walking and hiking trails in addition deep sea fishing, cave scuba diving, sailing and windsurfing. And for those who prefer to hit the gym, there are 12 first class gyms, 28 public tennis courts, and an 18-hole golf course.

And for the lovers of festivals, Antibes hosts numerous fêtes mainly during the summer season. Including the Jazz in Juan, one of the top jazz festivals in the world attracting legendary jazz musician (July). April hosts The Antique Show of Antibes, attracting treasure seekers from all over Europe for one of the largest Antique Markets in France. The Pyromelodic Festival flaunts an astounding fireworks display where three countries compete against each other to create the most dazzling firework display (August). In June, boat admirer’s flock from their Provence homes and neighbouring countries to the port of Antibes to marvel in one of the world’s biggest gatherings of old teak and brass sailing vessels. Furthermore, Antibes visitors and Provence property owners are spoilt by the local market scene. Daily the Marche Provencal, a covered market that sells vegetables, cheeses, fruits and fresh flowers offers quality local Provencal products. Additionally every Thursday, The Foire clothing market offers the best market style shopping for local clothing. With an array of first class events and local affair set in an historic town, it’s no surprise that interest is high for property for sale Antibes and property for sale French Riviera.

Antibes is conveniently located along main travel route of the French Riviera between Nice and Cannes. It is easily accessible by train or bus directly to the main station in Antibes. Nice Airport located 22kms from Antibes, offers the easiest and quickest way to get into town. There are several connections from Nice Airport to Antibes including train, bus, private shuttles, ferries and taxis.

If you fancy life in a French Riviera property or a luxury French house in a small sea-side village, Antibes is a gem on the French Riviera. HOMEHUNTS are experts in property search for luxury French properties on the French Riviera and Provence. We can find any properties for sale in the French Riviera and properties for sale in the South of France. Our multi-lingual team is happy to help realize your dream of owning a luxury French property.

Looking to buy a property on the French Riviera? Looking for property for sale in Monacoarea ?

Beautiful property for sale near Monaco located just outside the beautiful hilltop village of Eze.

This exceptional modern estate with sea and mountain views comprises of a main house and a guest/SPA house on a perfectly structured and closed domain. Excellent quality materials, exterior and interior design and architecture. Exposition South within a preserved regional park, very calm, walls and gardens restored and planted of olive and pine trees.

Beautiful gardens. Designer heated pool with summer kitchen and pool-house. Double entrance. Covered parking. Wooden cabin.

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For prospective buyers, the rumour of getting a good deal on properties on the French Riviera is now a reality. - By Nicola Christinger

Whilst no country has a guaranteed immunity from the current global financial turmoil, France has been less affected by the sub-prime problem and the credit crisis due to its strict lending laws which has led to a more stable housing market than many of its European neighbours.

Certain areas of France, particularly the Cote d’Azur and Paris will always have international appeal and therefore there will always be a good selection of property and a steady market.

The French Riviera property market sets itself apart from the rest, luring the rich and famous from all over the world. Apart from the weather, the scenery, the atmosphere, the food, the accessibility and of course the reputation, it is also one of very few places in the world that has sea and the mountains within such easy reach. These points mean that holiday home owners can enjoy their properties all year round rather than just during the summer season, as in so many other holiday locations around the world.

Although it is impossible to predict what will happen in the next 12 -24 months, historically, the Riviera is not an area of “boom and bust” with a steady increase of around 5-6% year on year. The worldwide crisis has changed everything around the world and it would be foolish to assume that this coastline has not been in anyway affected but it certainly seems like a relatively stable market.

Tim Swannie, Director of HOMEHUNTS says: “Our enquiry rate is slightly lower than last year but there is not a huge difference for us so far and the clients we are working with are quite focused, there is definitely still demand out there for properties, particularly towards the top end of the market.”

“We agreed a sale on a property last week and there were three buyers offering at the same time” he adds.

So whilst there is demand then does this mean that prices should be less affected? Compared to the property market in many other countries, such as the UK and USA, buyers in these countries have simply stopped buying and therefore prices are in freefall. The big difference on the French Riviera seems to be where the buyers are coming from, with Russian, Scandinavian, Dutch and Middle Eastern clients all actively still putting their money in property.

Due to the Rivera’s strong appeal there are a large number of holiday home properties for sale. Some of these properties may have been for sale previously at quite a high price because the owners were not in a position where they had to sell. Used just a few times a year, if the owners managed to obtain a certain price for these properties then they would let them go. Now with the global crisis as it is, many people are feeling the pressure elsewhere which means owners are now in a position where they need to sell. Because of this, owners are now becoming much more focused on selling and are therefore willing to accept offers that they may not have considered 6 or 12 months ago.

For serious buyers, especially cash buyers, there is always room for negotiation, depending on the owner’s situation and there is a definite possibility to get a reduction on the price. When sensible offers are put on the table, sellers are accepting. There are some very good opportunities to buy property at reasonable prices, which is helping to stabilise opinions. This is encouraging news for active buyers and investors

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Why Invest in Property in Cannes (France)

The obvious answer to the above question is ‘pleasure’. Cannes is superb little town, blessed with beautiful beaches, stunning scenery, excellent restaurants, and wonderful weather. Add to this the small matter of an International Film Festival, outstanding shopping and a buzzing night-life and it is easy to see why so many tourists flock to Cannes each and every year.

Given its glamorous reputation you could be forgiven for thinking that property investment in Cannes was the preserve of those with more money than sense. While property prices in Cannes are high relative to the rest of France, they are in fact relatively low when compared to capital cities such as London, and if you do posses the capital to buy into Cannes real estate, you will discover that rather than being an expensive luxury your outlay does is in fact represent a shrewd investment.

The reason for property investment in Cannes being so lucrative is two-fold. Demand for properties in Cannes is extremely high, while supply is extremely limited with the result being that Cannes properties tend to greatly appreciate in value. Given that French planning restrictions, designed to prevent overdevelopment, are extremely stringent, this is a trend that is likely to continue in the foreseeable future.

The second reason for property investment in Cannes being so lucrative is that potential rental yields are extremely high. For the past three years, Cannes has had an average of 9.4 million visitors per year and given the fact that the town has so many annual events it is relatively protected from the kind of fluctuations that can negatively affect less diversified resorts. Furthermore, one in five visitors to Cannes are business people attending the many annual conferences and events. Like the tourists these people need accommodation, but tend to have far greater budgets at their disposal.

Cannes is also extremely well connected; it has its own airport (catering for private aircraft) at Mandelieu, and is only a 35 minute drive from Nice Côte d’Azur Airport. As such Cannes is within 3 hours travel of most European capitals, including Berlin and London

Searching for property for sale in Cannes (France)

Before choosing which area you want to search for properties for sale in Cannes, you must first decide whether you want your new home to be exclusively for the use of your family and friends, or whether you plan to make use of your property’s potentially high rental yield.

If you are simply looking for private holiday apartments for sale in Cannes, then you would be advised to concentrate your search on the following areas, ‘La Californie’, ‘La Basse Californie’, ‘Super Cannes’ and ‘Le Cannet’. These are all very attractive areas within easy walking distance of the town centre and the beaches. Most residences in this area will have a balcony or terrace, and many will have access to a communal swimming pool.

If you are looking for a Cannes apartments for sale, with a view to letting it out on a seasonal basis, then you should concentrate your search on ‘Palm Beach’, ‘Le Suquet’, and ‘La Banane’. These areas are all located within a short walking distance of the ‘Palais de Festivals’ and so are particularly attractive to business clients who wish to rent luxury property in Cannes. Properties in this area tend to be smaller and more expensive, and there is less chance of finding accommodation with a balcony, while swimming pools are even scarcer.

If you are looking for a Cannes villa for sale you should concentrate your search on ‘La Californie’, ‘La Basse Califonie’, ‘Super Cannes’ and ‘Le Cannet’. These are all extremely attractive areas and if you are looking for a villa with a super sea view in Cannes, then these areas are your best bets. You should note however, that these are amongst the most expensive properties for sale in Cannes, and indeed the South of France. On the positive side, they also command extremely lucrative rental prices during the long summers.

Buying property in St Tropez

Forget ‘keeping up with the Joneses, if you’re serious about buying property in Saint Tropez, you’re going to have to start ‘keeping up with the Zeta-Joneses!’

A popular hang-out for the ‘bohemian crowd’ since the early twentieth century, St Tropez has long attracted creative types, from musicians and actors, to painters and writers. However it is was only in 1956, when director Roger Vadim cast this former fishing village as a backdrop to Brigitte Bardot for his 1956 film ‘Et Dieu... créa la femme’ (And God created Woman), that St Tropez caught the public imagination and began establish the reputation that it enjoys today.

Nowadays St Trop (as it has been re-christened by those-in-the-know) is firmly established as a party town for the rich and famous, and its harbour, which until its destruction by Nazi bombs in 1945 was the biggest commercial port in France, is full to bursting point with luxury yachts.

If you are new to St Tropez then it might take you a few weeks to secure an invite to one of the famous yacht parties. However, there is plenty of people watching to be done in the town itself, and if you are there between June and August you will stand a particularly good chance of spotting members of the ‘glitterati’ enjoying their summers of fun.

Searching for Property in St Tropez by area

If you’ve ever searched for property on the internet before you will be used to those pull-down menus that allow you to specify details like ‘price-range’ and ‘minimum number of bedrooms’ required. When you are searching for property for sale in Saint Tropez you will find the same pull-down menus, but the list of specifications will include also include such features as ‘swimming-pools’, ‘tennis-courts’, and whether or not you require a helipad!

Whether you own a helicopter or not, if you are serious about your party-going then a helipad is something of a must. Let’s face it you’re not going to be able to catch the bus to many private yacht parties!

If you are still serious in your quest for real estate or immobilier in Saint Tropez then you’d better ask yourself the following questions:

Am I

  1.      a Russian oligarch
  2.      a professional footballer
  3.      on seriously good terms with my bank-manager.
  4.      married to one of the above

If the answer is ‘a’ then you might consider a property in the Parcs de St Tropez. Considered to be some of the most spectacular real-estate in Saint Tropez (if not the world), these properties retail from between 5 000 000€ and 250 000 000€.

If the answer is ‘b’ then the above is probably out of your price range (unless you’re thinking of joining Manchester City FC). Slightly cheaper (relative to the St Tropez property market) are the residences near Pampellone beach, which start at around 5 000 000€. This is considered to be one of the chicest areas of the town and the glorious white sands of the beach host some of the trendiest beach clubs in the world including club 55, Nikki beach and La Voile Rouge.

If your answer is ‘c’ then your bank manager may be reassured by the fact that Saint Tropez properties have traditionally offered very good returns on investments. Prices have been steadily rising for over a decade and lack of availability combined with continuing high demand should keep prices stable despite the worldwide recession.

In order to find more affordable Saint Tropez property you may try looking in the port area of the old town where the prices start at 600 000€ for a two-bedroom apartment with no sea-view, and 1 500 000€ for a two-bedroom apartment overlooking the sea. These old houses (formerly inhabited by fishermen) represent some of the more affordable Saint Tropez real-estate but tend to be sold very quickly as a result.

Although prices seem relatively high, it should not be forgotten that with an average of 320 sunshine days a year, St Tropez has an extremely lucrative holiday rental market. If money is no object, you can live where you like and enjoy the town year-round. If money is an issue, then a shrewd investment will allow you to enjoy this beautiful town at a fraction of the price but still allow you to rub shoulders with the rich and famous.