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Reviews
10 out of 10 Exceptional
5 bedrooms5 bathroomsSleeps 12375 sq m

Popular amenities

  • PoolPoolPool
  • FireplaceFireplaceFireplace
  • KitchenKitchenKitchen
  • Barbecue grillBarbecue grillBarbecue grill
  • Free WiFiFree WiFiFree WiFi
  • WasherWasherWasher

Check out the area

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Grasse, Alpes-Maritimes
  • Popular LocationGrasse Cathedral4 min drive
  • Popular LocationMuseum and Parfumerie Fragonard4 min drive
  • Popular LocationInternational Perfume Museum5 min drive
  • AirportNice (NCE-Cote d'Azur)41 min drive

Rooms & beds

5 bedrooms (sleeps 12)

Children's room

4 Single Beds

Guest bedroom

1 Queen Bed

Guest bedroom

1 Queen Bed

Master bedroom 1

1 King Bed

Master bedroom 2

1 King Bed

5 bathrooms

Bathroom 1

Bathtub or shower · Bidet · Toilet

Bathroom 2

Bathtub or shower · Toilet

Bathroom 3

Toilet · Shower only

Bathroom 4

Bathtub · Toilet · Shower only

Bathroom 5

Soap · Towels provided · Toilet · Shower only · Shampoo

Spaces

Deck or patio
Porch or lanai
Kitchen
Office
Balcony
Separate dining area
Garden
Dining Area

About this property

Historic Belle Époque Villa with spectacular views

Immerse yourself in the serenity and natural beauty of the French Riviera at this magnificent villa! Located at an elevation of 460 meters, the property boasts an impeccable panorama stretching all the way to the Azur sea where on a clear day the island of Corsica emerges on the horizon.

Set in its own microclimate ancient palms and chestnuts stand in its scented Mediterranean garden where a large swimming pool and summer kitchen allow guests to spend the day contemplating their surroundings.

Space abounds in this stunning five-bedroomed home. Although large, it remains entirely intimate in proportions. Light rebounds throughout the house. Rooms open out to wonderful terraces that offer a dominant position onto the beautifully manicured grounds with far reaching views across the rolling hills to the sea. The mature gardens extend to 3,000 square metres of lush vegetation. Here, a large swimming pool (15m x 7m) has been artfully built, with pool house and barbecue to complete the scene.

A drawing room is on the main level, as is the formal dining room with French windows opening onto a courtyard and fountain. There's also a kitchen with adjacent storeroom, a breakfast room (or morning room) with fireplace, an office and a fully equipped gym with treadmill, bicycle, cross-trainer, bench and weights and bar + yoga mats and yoga balls.

Upstairs, spread over two further floors, are five air conditioned bedrooms. They are connected by a spiral staircase, which winds up to a viewing tower (the belvedere) offering 360-degree views of the surrounding countryside, sea and mountains. The first floor offers three double bedrooms each with en-suite bathroom and two of them lead out onto a private terrace.

The second floor has another bedroom with Queen-size bed as well as a large dormitory-style bedroom with two sets of twin beds. Both bedrooms on the second floor share a bathroom with separate bath and shower.

In the basement there is the obligatory wine cellar, a storage room and utilities room.

Property manager

Erwan Raven

Languages

English, French

Amenities

Pool
Kitchen
Washer
Dryer
Free WiFi
Air conditioning

House Rules

Check in after 4:00 PM
Minimum age to rent: 30
Check out before 10:00 AM

Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17

Events

No events allowed

Pets

No pets allowed

Smoking

Smoking is not permitted
The house is not suitable for big parties and loud music as although completely detached there are neighbours to consider.

Damage and incidentals

You will be responsible for any damage to the rental property caused by you or your party during your stay.

Important information

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
On-site parties or group events are strictly prohibited
Host has indicated that there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property
Host has indicated that there is a smoke detector on the property

We should mention

Cash transactions at this property cannot exceed EUR 1000, due to national regulations; for further details, please contact the property using the information in the booking confirmation

About the area

Grasse

Located in Grasse, this villa is in the city centre and in the mountains. Cannes Harbour and Claux Amic Golf Club are worth checking out if an activity is on the agenda, while those looking for area attractions can visit Marineland Antibes and Museum Fragonard - Jean-Honoré Fragonard Collection. Out of Africa and Nautipolis Aquatic Complex are also worth visiting. Jet skiing and kayaking offer great chances to get out on the surrounding water, or you can seek out an adventure with hiking/biking trails and rock climbing nearby.
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Grasse, Alpes-Maritimes

What's nearby

  • Grasse Cathedral - 4 min drive
  • Museum Fragonard - Jean-Honoré Fragonard Collection - 4 min drive
  • Museum and Parfumerie Fragonard - 4 min drive
  • International Perfume Museum - 5 min drive
  • Casino de Grasse - 5 min drive

Getting around

  • Grasse Station - 6 min drive
  • Nice (NCE-Cote d'Azur) - 39 min drive

Restaurants

  • La Fleur de Lys - 4 min drive
  • Les Caprices de Pauline - 4 min drive
  • Little Green Cafe - 3 min drive
  • La Cigale - 5 min drive
  • Au Comptoir - 3 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Does Historic Belle Époque Villa with spectacular views have a pool?

Yes, this property has an outdoor pool.

Is Historic Belle Époque Villa with spectacular views pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at Historic Belle Époque Villa with spectacular views?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Historic Belle Époque Villa with spectacular views?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Historic Belle Époque Villa with spectacular views located?

Located in the heart of Grasse, this villa is within 2 miles (3 km) of Regional Natural Park of the French Alps, Museum Fragonard - Jean-Honoré Fragonard Collection and Grasse Cathedral. International Perfume Museum and Museum and Parfumerie Fragonard are also within 2 miles (3 km).

Reviews

10

Exceptional

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10/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

10/10

Location

10/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

C. H.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Lovely time in Villa Angeletto
The Villa Angeletto is a very pictoresk, traditional villa on a large estate with a marvellous view on the olive grove of the opposite hill, very well equipped & maintained by the owner and Sarah, the local keeper. Outstanding is the large covered terrace/pergola with its nice view, the huge and sufficiently deep swimming pool (incl. very nice pool house) as well as the beautiful garden. The house is staffed with a mixture of very nice old furniture in the background suiting the style of the house whereas the frequently used furniture as well as the kitchen being rather new and practical , so you are not all the time concerned something expensive may break. The beaches can be reached in 30-40 minutes. The city of Grasse can be reached by foot in 25 minutes. All-in-all, a highly recommendable place.
Stayed 14 nights in Jul 2022

10/10 Excellent

Tomas H.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Excellent
Spent a week in this fantastic house in july. Overall a great experience. Positive - mostly everything Negative - dull kitchen knives, pool was a bit old, very hot in the bedrooms with no a/c.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2022

About the host

Hosted by Erwan Raven

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Why they chose this property

The villa was built in the late 19C by John Harjes, co-founder of Morgan, Harjes & Co. a Paris-based investment bank (now the JP Morgan bank). At the time the steep mountain face directly east of Grasse had only a handful of residents including Alice de Rothschild who built the villa Victoria and Léon Chiris, the perfumer, who built the chateau Saint George. The area quickly gained popularity after the visit of Queen Victoria who was a friend of Alice. The royal visit had a huge impact on the local area now colloquially referred to as the "Quartier Rothschild" where lots of grand villas have since been built into the hills.

John Harjes built the villa on his estate for his daughter Nelly Harjes. Nelly eventually married Jacques Cartier and moved to London where the pair made a substantial impact on the Cartier legacy.

The villa's greatest claim to fame is arguably that it was once home to Mary Cassatt, the American painter, and a friend of Nelly Harjes. Mary's friends included the Impressionist Berthe Morisot, as well as Renoir and Degas. The covered terrace provided a superb backdrop for these two gentlemen to while away the hours, no doubt setting the painting world to rights.

The villa later became the residence of celebrated composer and harpist Germaine Tailleferre, and echoed to the sounds of chamber music from Les Six.

After that a well known perfumer made his home (and laboratory) in the villa's wonderful garden.

The villa has kept being improved over the decades with subsequent British expatriates who modernised the property by putting in the current kitchen and bar at the beating heart of the home giving seamless access to the indoor and outdoor dining areas.

Languages:

English, French
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