Belle Époque Estate 600 Meters Above Villefranche-sur-Mer Lists for €16,000,000

A 25-room Belle Époque estate positioned above Villefranche-sur-Mer is on the market for €16,000,000 with Côte d’Azur Sotheby’s International Realty.

The property sits at nearly 600 meters (1,968 feet) above sea level, placing it among the higher residential vantage points along this section of the Riviera. From this elevation, the estate overlooks the Bay of Villefranche with open views toward Cap Ferrat and the Esterel massif.

The estate extends across approximately 2.9 hectares (7.2 acres) of parkland — a notable land scale in a hillside market where parcel sizes are often constrained by topography and subdivision. The acreage allows for separation between the principal residence and secondary structures, reinforcing the property’s compound configuration.

Total built area measures approximately 1,600 m² (17,222 sq ft). The main villa comprises around 600 m² (6,458 sq ft) and is arranged across 25 rooms, consistent with late 19th- and early 20th-century Riviera residences designed for extended seasonal occupation. Additional outbuildings are positioned within the grounds, accommodating guest quarters and service spaces.

Outdoor amenities include a swimming pool with pool house, a tennis court, and a private helicopter pad. The presence of a heliport is uncommon in this micro-market and adds a layer of logistical flexibility not typically associated with residential estates in Villefranche.

Despite its elevation and privacy, the estate remains connected to regional infrastructure. Nice Côte d’Azur International Airport is approximately 15 minutes away by car, while Monaco and central Nice are within practical driving distance. This combination of seclusion and access underpins long-standing demand along the Nice–Monaco corridor.

At €16 million, the offering sits within a segment of the Côte d’Azur market defined by land scale, altitude, and infrastructure rather than decorative modernism. The estate’s configuration — 2.9 hectares, 1,600 m² of built space, and private air access — places it within a relatively narrow category of large-format Riviera holdings above Villefranche-sur-Mer.

All photos belong to the listing agency.