Belle Époque villa near the Palais des Festivals, central Cannes · ref. JDB

One of the very few luxury villas located so centrally in Cannes, only a few minutes' drive or a short walk to La Croisette and the Palais des Festivals. This sumptuous Belle Époque property has been fully restored and decorated with style and elegance, with 750 m² of living space spread across four floors.

A splendid hallway features original chandeliers, a long romantic staircase, and guest toilets, leading through to the sitting and dining room with original fireplaces in perfect working order; the dining area can seat up to 100 people. The property also includes an office with fax machine and telephone, a billiards room with pool table, and a grand, spacious kitchen suitable for professional and personal use, with a large kitchen table seating up to ten.

Nine double bedrooms in total, all with bathrooms, with the possibility of a tenth bedroom currently used as a small sitting room on the first floor. Views of the sea and the town of Cannes are available from the first and second floors. Electric shutters are fitted in the upstairs bedrooms.

The gardens are planted with hundred-year-old olive trees, rare palm trees, bamboo, fruit trees and a variety of flowering shrubs and plants, with shaded grassed areas. The grounds are fully enclosed with electronic entrance and exit gates.

Outside, a heated overflow swimming pool measuring 12 x 6 metres is accompanied by a jacuzzi. The villa is fully air conditioned throughout, with SKY television channels and high-speed wireless internet. The property can be hired with a team of professional chefs, butlers, chauffeurs, cleaners and concierge, with limousine hire also available.