Full details of selected chateau for sale :
Vence, Alpes-Maritimes
Provence-Alpes-Côte d'Azur
9 bedroom chateau in Alpes-Maritimes  

INTRODUCTION
This exceptional château enjoys views over Vence to the sea eight kilometres away. It is 40 minutes to Monaco, 1½ hours to Saint Tropez and 30 minutes to Cannes, Nice airport and Antibes. It is a unique, extraordinary property in a quiet, country setting in the heart of the Côte d'Azur.

ACOMODTION
The oldest part of the château originates from the 12th century when it was inhabited by Benedictine monks. Today just the very beautiful chapel remains with its flawless stone walls. The majority of the present building dates from the end of the 18th and 19th centuries. It was restored around twelve years ago and is in very good condition.
Since 1994 the château has been used by a modern art foundation. The garden level and ground floor were used for exhibitions while the first floor was given over to apartments.
Garden floor:
Approximately 693 m² (total net floor area) comprising a large store, three large reception rooms and various exhibition rooms, toilets and boiler room.
Ground floor:
856 m² (total net floor area) comprising several exhibition rooms, including the main one with a large light shaft. Chapel, office. Three apartments, each with one bedroom, bathroom, kitchen and sitting room.
First floor:
603 m² (total net floor area), main apartment comprising a large sitting room, kitchen, galleries, pantries, dressing room, two bathrooms and one bedroom.
Second floor:
496 m² (total net floor area), comprising four bedrooms with shower room, attics and an apartment with a bedroom, shower room, kitchen and sitting room.

EXTERNAL
Approximately 1.5 hectares of south facing grounds with superb views, dry stone wall gardens on the façade and romantic gardens behind. Forest trees. Several pools and fountains. Large 19th century 'basin' that has been converted into a swimming pool. The caretaker's lodge is situated on the edge of the property, it comprises one bedroom, bathroom, sitting room and kitchen.

AMENITIES
Mains water, electricity and telephone.
Oil fired heating and hot water
Fenced and protected property. Two large closed garages
Building permit granted to transform the chateau into a residence of 15 apartments.