Country Estate in a Magical setting on the French Riviera

Designed by Robert Streitz, a disciple of the architect Emilio Terry, in 1960 and is a direct replica of a neoclassical XVIIIth century pavilion built for Madame de Pompadour at Fontainebleau. Robert Streitz also designed « La Pausa », Coco Chanel’s property above Roquebrune-Cap-Martin.

It is truly a secluded World unto itself. This outstanding property with gardens known throughout the World is located on the heights of a South-facing slope in Opio (South of France), respectively 5 kms. and 11 kms. from the bustling and charming villages of Valbonne (Restaurants, Friday market) and Mougins (Restaurants, Art galleries), and respectively 18 kms. and 35 kms. from Cannes and the Nice International airport.

The property commands glorious, open, totally unspoiled and far reaching views overlooking the Tuscany-like countryside (protected parkland) and with distant views to the sea. Sheer beauty !! The

surroundings and approaches are truly beautiful. The property is located in a totally peaceful and discreet area. Indeed, time has stood still in this very special area of Opio. The property is totally

private and is beautifully maintained throughout. Formerly owned by the late Tom Parr, the famed interior designer and Chairman of Colefax and Fowler (London). The Family have sadly decided

to part with this treasure. There is so much authentic charm, the property is richly evocative of it’s rich History and happy Present.

There are four charming buildings on the property. All face due South, command views and are totally private:

- The classical and stately main house, offering approximately 300 sqm., comprising an entrance lobby,

an elegant drawing room with high ceilings overflowing onto a sprawling and so charming main Southfacing terrace, a second, cosy sitting room, a new, completely refurbished kitchen, an elegant, separate dining room (seating fourteen), two elegant suites, each with an antechamber and a bathroom en-suite, a

single bedroom with access to an adjacent shower-room, a guest cloakroom, a huge cellar and storage

room below the main ground terrace (formerly the old pool), and a vast roof terrace commanding

beautiful open views. Please see attached floor plans.

- « Tom’s Cottage »: is a charming, separate guest house, offering two double bedrooms, each with a

bathroom en-suite and a single room sharing a bathroom. A laundry room. The two properties are only a

hundred metres apart, but offer a sense of individual space. This cottage is in perfect condition

throughout.

- A separate 200 year old Provençal stone farm house, offering a charming, snug sitting room, two

bedrooms, a bathroom, and a galley kitchen. This house is wholly authentic, in it’s precious original

condition. It is perfectly sound throughout, however some might feel it needs some subtle refurbishing.

- An adjoining guest house comprising a charming entrance hall, an elegant drawing room, two charming

guest bedrooms, a bathroom ensuite and a galley kitchen. This guest house is in a perfect condition

throughout.

- The Caretaker’s house. Offers approximately 100 sqm. of living space, comprising a sitting room,

kitchen, four bedrooms, two bathrooms, and a laundry. This house is in very good condition.

Misc. World-renowned !! terraced gardens of 12,000 sqm. There are two entrances to the property, one

leads directly to the main villa, the second entrance leads to the catetaker’s house. Numerous charming

and private terraces, with sprawling awnings. Eleven beautiful antique fountains, shady wisteria-covered

arbors, a heated pool with automatic cover and with salt filtration (11 by 4.80 m) in a magical setting

with Summer dining area, a two car garage, private parking, separate domestic and agricultural water

supplies and holding tank, gas central heating in all villas (gas is on the mains), air-conditioning in all

bedrooms, sophisticated security throughout, automatic watering throughout, exterior lighting

throughout, a terrain de « pétanque « , an olive grove (53 ancient olive trees), green house, .. etc.