Exceptional 17th chateau for sale in 72 ha Var valley, near Nice

In its own extensive estate of 72 hectares the Château is a wonderfully secluded property with breathtaking views on every aspect - over the Var valley south towards Nice and the Mediterranean, across the valley north to the Alpes Maritimes. Despite its secluded location the new access road means that Nice Airport is less than 25 minutes away.

The Château dates back to the 17th century but was extended and modified by the famous Riviera architect, André Svetchine, in the early sixties. Purchased by Lord Michael Sandberg in 1985, it was further renovated and modernised in 2012 and now presents truly luxurious accommodation combined with all modern amenities. Further accommodation for staff or guests is provided by a separate suite, part of the main house but not accessible from it, and by a guardian’s house and a provencal style farmhouse.
The Château is a uniquely historic property, providing luxurious accommodation in breathtaking surroundings.

Outstanding properties such as this Château are rarely available on the market. Once the home of the Comte de Martini, and still containing a now deconsecrated chapel, built in 1697 by Bishop Francois de Berton de Crillon, this historic house was beautifully extended and modified in 1960, by the architect André Svetchine who was famous for creating many classic masterpieces along the riviera. In 1985 the château was purchased by Lord Michael Sandberg, chairman of the Hong Kong and Shanghai Banking Corporation. The château underwent a further extensive renovation and modernisation in 2012 when it was bought from the family estate by Lord Michael’s eldest daughter, the Honourable Marion Sandberg and her husband, Captain Robert Lawrence MC.

The estate of over 70 hectares, complete with more than 350 Olive trees, is situated in the hills above Nice in a truly tranquil setting to the north of the village of Le Broc, and just above the confluence of the Esteron and Var rivers. The views from the château are spectacular, south across the Var River valley towards Nice and the Mediterranean, and north to the mountains of the Alpes Maritimes.
Accessed by private driveway through electrically controlled gates, there is also a new road, which leaves the estate via Basse Germaine. This provides even more convenient access to Nice Airport and the coast, now less than twenty five minutes drive away. Monaco is barely forty minutes away and the beaches of the Côte d'Azur are within half an hour. The Olympic ski resort of Isola 2000 is one and a half hours to the north.

MAIN PROPERTY:
GROUND FLOOR: On arrival the house is entered through the double Henri IV doors into the magnificent three story tower entrance hall. From there an original spiral staircase leads to the first and second floors and double doors lead to the main salon and wood panelled library and wet bar.
Entrance Hall: 20.9 m2
Salon: 46.6 m2
Library: 24.3 m2
Both the salon and library have double doors which in turn lead on to the lavender lawn