Magnificent Manor with Sea Views in Opio

Property Description

'La Casella' built in 1960, is a replica of the neoclassical stone pavilion ‘L’Ermitage de Pompadour’, an 18th-century architectural gem that was built for Louis Xv and the Marquise de Pompadour in Fontainebleau. Designed by Robert Streitz, a student of the famous classical and baroque architect Emilio Terry. Streitz also designed “La Pausa,” located above Roquebrune-Cap-Martin, once owned by Coco Chanel. The villa has been meticulously decorated to turn back time, surrounded by a maze of baroque gardens. Only 30min from Nice, 25min to the coast and only 5min from the charming village of Valbonne, this is a unique property is like no other.
‘La Casella’ offers complete privacy with large, unobstructed views of the forested countryside and the distant sea. It is truly a masterpiece! Nestled in a tranquil and discreet neighborhood, 'La Casella' remains untouched by time, exuding timeless beauty in a private and meticulously maintained setting.
The property features 4 buildings:
• Main house with 3 bedrooms
• Two guest apartments with 3 bedrooms + laundry room
• Guest house with 4 bedrooms
• Two guardian studios, each with 1 bedroom
The estate includes four delightful buildings, all facing south and offering privacy and commanding views:
• Main house approximately 300 m², includes an entrance hall, an elegant living room with high ceilings and fireplace opening onto a spacious south-facing terrace with open views, a second comfortable living room, a newly renovated kitchen, a large elegant dining room with fireplace, guest cloakroom, two elegant suites each with an anteroom and adjoining bathroom, a single bedroom, large cellar and storage room, and a large roof terrace with stunning open views. Floor plans are available.
• 'Tom's Cottage': an independent and charming guest house that has been recently renovated with two double bedrooms (each with an en-suite bathroom), a single bedroom sharing a bathroom, and a laundry room.
• The caretaker's house offers approximately 100 m² of living space, including a living room, kitchen, four bedrooms, two bathrooms, and a laundry room. This house is in very good condition.
• A 200-year-old Provençal stone farmhouse, featuring a cozy living room, two bedrooms, a bathroom, and a kitchen. Attached to this is a guest house with a charming entrance hall, elegant lounge, two guest bedrooms with en-suite bathrooms, and a kitchen.
Published in multiple global magazines are the renowned baroque gardens which are watered with automated agricultural water supply. Wandering through the gardens you will discover charming corners with fountains, dining terraces, rosary gardens and a century old olive grove with 53 trees. Sitting by the pool with pool house you will feel the escape of a Provencale dream.