Lovely 2-Bedroom, 3-Bath, Office Villa Apartment in Villefranche sur Mer

Old town charm, eclectic style, great location! Welcome to Riviera Experience, where you can live the dream of the French Riviera. We will settle you into a fantastic living environment, and provide a wealth of informationabout the area,withtipsonhow best to explore this special place. Weoffer mediumtolong-termrentals,withawelcome servicethatgetsyouoperatingjustlikeif you wereathome. “When I walked in the door, I felt like I camehome”and“IfeellikeIjustcheckedinto theRitz”aremytwofavoritecommentsfrom clients who have stayed in our homes. Our goalisforyoutohaveanexceptionallyspecial experience, living in what we hopeyou will thinkof asadreamhome,ontheRiviera. For more information on this and other available properties, please visit our website orcontactusviaemailorbyphoneat: Website: www.rivieraexperience.com Email: info@rivieraexperience.com Phone: 011-33-6-80-41-25-97 from U.S. 00-33-6-80-41-25-97 from Europe Hillside views of the harbor are breathtaking. Lovely 2-Bedroom, 3-Bath, Office Villa Apartment in Villefranche sur Mer • Captivating views, centrally located, nearby street parking • Newly remodeled, tastefully furnished, well appointed • Panoramic and captivating views of the Bay of Villefranche, the Corniche cliffs, Cap Ferrat and beyond • Fully equipped modern kitchen and bathrooms • Third bedroom is a superb office—very private and quiet • Wireless DSL, satellite TV, fax, phone, laser printer • Private landscaped gardens and stone terrace facing the sea • Quiet location on the hillside just above the old town • Walking distance to the old village, Insitute Français, conveniences • AC in office and master bedroom • Quality details and fine art pieces throughout View from the Villa, overlooking old town of Villefranche, Cap Ferrat and beyond. his picturesque, romantic, private, petite villa is located on one of the most scenic and sought-after streets in Villefranche sur Mer, just a pleasant 10-minute walk to the Institute Français or to the old village just down the hill. It is actually half of a villa, or what is called a villa apartment. The villa has just been completely remodeled, including the kitchen and baths. The decor is a tasteful mix of antiques, beautiful oriental carpets, lovely lighting including antique chandeliers, original art and crafts from around the world, and new furniture including very good beds. Although many compliment us on the artistic and creative décor, certainly the most beautiful décor of all is the captivating view that you enjoy from all parts of the villa. It is hard to walk through the villa without your head con-stantly turning towards the direction of the sea—truly an infinity view. Living room opens onto the terrace, as do all other rooms of the villa. In addition to the breathtaking views of the sea and the old village from every room in the villa, there is a beautiful lush garden of jasmine, gardenias and bougainvillea, filling the villa with a wonderful perfume. The garden is also abundant with Mediterranean herbs for cooking. Church bells in the distance mark the time of day from 7 a.m. until 9 p.m. And although it’s very central and within walking distance to everything, it is very quiet and private. Villefranche’s lively waterfront along the quai. You rarely hear any passing cars or other disturbing noises. >> Villa Apartment in Villefranche sur Mer 2 The living/dining area, bedrooms and office each have large French doors that open onto the stone terrace and garden, with panoramic views of the Bay of Villefranche, Cap Ferrat and beyond. On a clear day you can see Cor-sica, some 95 miles away. Because each room opens onto the terrace and the spectacular view, the outside and inside spaces really merge and become one. When living in the villa, you truly live inside and outside constantly—even in winter. We are told by our guests that this apartment is an incredibly comfort- Although the kitchen opens onto the living and dining areas and is somewhat separate, it still enjoys great views of the sea. A true able space for living: just the right size, a perfect use of space, and an easy flow of indoor and outdoor living. The villa is fully equipped for relaxation or work, as there is a stereo, an iPod with a wide se-lection of music, SKY TV, French TV, wireless DSL, printer and fax machine. Entrance One enters the villa through a private garden gate located on a public stairwell lined with jasmine and bougainvillea that leads down into the old town. There are many such stairwells throughout Villefranche that run throughout the old village and also thread through the hillside areas, mak- ing walking very pleasant. Entering the gate, you Entrance just off stairway is surrounded by lush garden. gourmet kitchen with all the amenities for enjoying cooking and entertaining, it features a cute little café table with two chairs. Kitchen has granite countertops, gas stove, full-sized refrigerator and freezer, dishwasher, and butcher-block countertop near the stove. It has lots of light and opens onto the back terrace and lush garden that’s filled with Mediterranean herbs. info@rivieraexperience.com 011-33-6-80-41-25-97 from U.S. 00-33-6-80-41-25-97 from Europe are greeted with an abundant garden; to your right is the front door, and to your left a path that leads to the front terrace and spectacular sea view. The front hall includes a coat closet, hall table and trumeau mirror, and it connects to a bedroom and bathroom. The hall leads directly into the main living space where the living room, dining area and kitchen all flow together. Living, Dining and Modern Kitchen Guests who have stayed in our Villa usually say ‘wow!’ when they walk into the living room, quite surprised by the breathtaking view. That, plus the light-ing, décor and overall feeling of the room, combine to create a fun, elegant and comfortable atmosphere. It’s a great space for peaceful relaxation, an intimate time together, or a wonderful place to entertain your friends and family. The living room and dining table com-fortably seat 6-8. There is a sofa that seats 3-4, and two stuffed chairs complemented by the dining chairs that have arms and Living room’s beautiful art, oriental cushioned seats and move easily into the carpets, comfortable seating. living room area. The lighting is a combination of mood lighting (chandeliers and antique lamps), all on dimmers, plus reading lights that invite you to curl up with a good book. We hope you enjoy the art. On the floor we have a beautiful Buhara car-pet from Turkey. On one wall we have hand-painted, framed scarves from an artist in Arles of flamenco dancers and a matador. Another wall features a large oil painting (a copy, of course) of Jack Vettriano’s ‘Singing Butler’—a romantic vision of a couple dancing on the beach. There are lovely sconces from Morocco, a beautiful hand-carved wooden wall hanging of a peacock. >> Villa Apartment in Villefranche sur Mer 3 Fully equipped kitchen is designed for someone who loves to cook. Two to three cooks can easily cook together, plus have friends join in at the café table while still being part of the conversation happening in the living or dining areas. Throughout the villa is original art from artists we have enjoyed meeting from all over the world. The armoire in the living room conceals a television with SKY and French TV, the DVD player and music system. It also provides storage for table linens, maps and other practical items. The kitchen is new and designed for someone who loves to cook. It features top-of-the-line stainless steel appliances, including gas stove and dishwasher, granite and butcher-block counter tops. It is equipped with a full compliment of pots, pans, knives, cooking utensils, and plenty of beauti-ful dishware—everything you need to enjoy dining for two or entertaining a group of friends. You’ll find a quaint marble and wrought iron café table with two antique, cushioned café chairs in the kitchen to enjoy an espresso, a glass of wine or companionship while cooking. Terrace The peach-colored stone terrace runs the full length of the house. The garden is filled with jasmine, bougainvillea, hibiscus, flowering plants throughout all seasons, and wonderful Mediterranean herbs. Every room opens onto the terrace through lovely tall French doors, each of which fold Terrace is surrounded by vibrant open thereby making the whole wall of flowering plants and herbs. windows disappear so the outside comes inside. The terrace is comfortably furnished with a dining table and arm chairs for six, two teak steamer chaise lounges, a sun umbrella, and the best baby Weber gas barbecue! Master Bedroom with Ensuite Bath The master bedroom is on the opposite side of the living, dining and kitchen area from the guest room, thereby providing privacy for each bedroom. It has a really comfortable queen-size bed with fine linens, two night stands, both with reading lights, an antique dresser and mirror, spacious built-in closets (with lots of hanging space plus drawers) and mirrored doors that also reflect the sea view. There are two lovely original oil paintings, a antique chandelier and lamp (on dimmers) and two beautiful oriental carpets. It’s a very comfort-able, private and romantic room. While laying in bed, dressing or showering, you enjoy the view of the bay and garden. The French doors of the master bedroom open onto a part of the terrace that is The master bedroom opens directly onto the terrace. Whether laying in bed, dressing, or bathing, you enjoy the captivating views. The terrace has two chaise lounges where you can enjoy the morning sunrise and the aeromatic perfume from the garden. private so you can go out in the morning, even if you have guests, and enjoy a private moment on the chaise lounges, waking up to the wonderful view and sunrise. The ensuite master bath is spacious and also has an unobstructed view out to the sea. It includes a soaking tub/shower, a Master bedroom features fine art and linens, French doors to terrace. info@rivieraexperience.com 011-33-6-80-41-25-97 from U.S. 00-33-6-80-41-25-97 from Europe large vanity with plenty of storage, a bidet and toilet. There is a large window that opens onto the terrace from the bath tub so you can enjoy the view as you shower with complete privacy as the window is made of reflective glass so no one can see in from the terrace. The bed linen for all the beds is done in a white, silky cotton material with down duvets for the winter and cotton blankets and spreads for the summer. >> Villa Apartment in Villefranche sur Mer 4 And all beds have two down and two foam pillows, along with thick white cotton towels in each bathroom. Guest Bedroom and Bath The guest bedroom has the same great queen-size bed as the master bedroom. In addition there is a desk, an armoire for clothing, a bookcase and bench for suitcas-es and such, plus reading lamps and night stands on both sides of the bed. The sub-dued lighting includes a charming chan-delier on a dimmer and a precious antique lamp that provide a perfect ambiance in Guest bedroom has terrace access, queen-sized bed, expansive views. Bougainvilllea, jasmine, hibiscus, and a variety of other flowers and Mediterranean herbs fill the garden with beauty and a heavenly perfume. The dining part of the terrace is surrounded by an abundant bougainvillea and hibiscus tree. the evening. And, from every part of the room, you enjoy beautiful views of the sea and garden through the French doors that open onto the terrace. Right outside the French doors is the happiest, most abundant peach/rose-colored bougainvillea you have ever seen, across from which is an old, large, ever-blooming hibiscus. It is very pleasant to step right outside your bedroom and relax on the terrace—any time of the day or night. The bathroom has been newly renovated and is just across the front hall from the guest room, making it very convenient and private. There is a very comfortable shower with glass door, sink, convenient storage areas for bath-room items, plenty of towel bars, a toilet, bidet and a window that looks out onto the back garden. Office or Third Bedroom The office/third bedroom is entered from the terrace, thereby offering additional privacy and quietness. The room is on two levels, separated by one small step. The office area, on the lower level, has a large desk, a comfortable office chair, printer, fax, phone line and wireless DSL. The upper Office walls display helpful maps, has great lighting, sofa bed, bathroom. Looking west on the terrace toward the private office. The terrace faces south so gets sun all day long, making for a perfect plant growing, sunbathing, entertaining and panorama viewing environment. info@rivieraexperience.com 011-33-6-80-41-25-97 from U.S. 00-33-6-80-41-25-97 from Europe level comprises a sofa bed, bathroom with a toilet, vanity sink and shower, and a closet and storage area. This room also has wonderful views out to the sea and French doors that open onto the patio. This is a great work area as it is very quiet, separate from the house, so you do not hear other conversations or noises from the house—yet you are right there when you want to join in. Laundry Facilities The laundry room is located just out the back door of the kitchen in the gar-den. It has a brand new, easy-to-use washing machine plus a wonderful, old built-in laundry sink. The convenient clothes line is nearby in the back garden. It’s actually rather nice to hang laundry outside to dry, and you’ll enjoy the fresh smell of air-dried laundry. We have room for a dryer but feel it’s not need-ed, as all our guests have told us they enjoy using the clothes line because the laundry smells so good and in this climate it dries quickly—even in winter. Security The Villa is completely updated with the newest locks, decorative yet very secure wrought iron grills on all windows, and French doors. In addition, we have sturdy, old-fashioned wooden blinds that roll down electrically to provide additional security, while also shading the sun and providing ventilation. >> Villa Apartment in Villefranche sur Mer 5 Parking There is plenty of free street parking on the street above and below the villa, so you will have no problem parking your car directly in front of the villa any time of the year. s with all our properties, we attempt to provide you with all the comforts of home. We have tried to think of every little detail, but if we have missed something we hope you will let us know ... - tailieumienphi.vn