Sale Apartment
Cannes Croix des Gardes

• 3
  rooms

• 121.00
  m² ( 121 m² )

• 2
  bedrooms

AN EXTRAORDINARY APARTMENT-VILLA - CANNES - SEA VIEW ESTEREL PARK

Update AUGUST 2024 - BACK ON THE MARKET - RARE OPPORTUNITY
Located within the grounds of the legendary Hôtel du Parc, this 121 m² apartment features a terrace of over 60 m² overlooking a listed park, with views of the sea and the Esterel mountains.
Boasting a spacious 49 m² living room with a very high ceiling, where the hotel's bar once stood, the space is flooded with light through two large French doors opening onto an exceptional south-facing terrace. This offers breathtaking views of the sea and the Esterel, as well as the classified park ensuring coolness and tranquility away from urban noise. A small gate on the side of the terrace provides direct access to the park.
The apartment has a great layout with two bedrooms and an office space located on either side of the living room, thus ensuring true independence between the sleeping areas. Both bedrooms have access to the terrace through large French windows. The kitchen, currently separate, has the potential to be integrated into the living room for those wishing to recreate the original spirit of conviviality of the place.
This property is part of a complex steeped in history, from its acquisition in 1860 by the Italian Richard Amot Manca, Duke of Vallombrosa, to its transformation into a luxury hotel under the guidance of Elmer and Laurent Vianey. The park and the neo-Gothic chapel bear witness to the splendor of yesteryear and offer an unparalleled living environment.
The legacy of the Duke of Vallombrosa, an emblematic figure of Cannes' social and sporting life, still permeates the place. From high society to the enthusiasm for regattas and sports, the spirit of the duke and his illustrious guests (the Count and Countess of Paris, Marshal Mac Mahon, the Swedish opera singer Christine Nilsson, and the composer Charles Gounod) hovers over this residence, offering a unique opportunity to live in a piece of Cannes' history.
Access:
* 100 m from ALDI supermarket
* 350 m from the sea
* 700 m from Stanislas high school
* 900 m from the town hall
* 950 m from Forville market
* 1.5 km from Cannes train station

Architecturally, this building, the former "Hotel du Parc," draws inspiration from both medieval times and English styles, as evidenced by the crenellated turret pavilions, the circular tower, the pendant windows, and the Gothic-inspired interior decor. The facade, composed of successive bays, is adorned with stone and wrought iron balconies. The entrance, located on the west side of the building, is preceded by a neo-Gothic gate enhanced with a canopy. It leads to a very large hall, the former vestibule of the castle, where twin-columned pillars, pointed arches, a ceramic fireplace, and a checkerboard-tiled floor are part of the decor.

The neo-Gothic chapel, created by the Duke of Vallombrosa, is preserved in its original state. The park, designed at the time by the most renowned gardeners, added to the hotel's luxury and comfort and continues today to offer an oasis of freshness to the residents with its many century-old exotic varieties.
The Duke of Vallombrosa purchased the castle in 1860, expanded it, and redesigned the park. It was during this period that grand receptions took place at the castle, with its salons hosting the Count and Countess of Paris, former President Marshal Mac-Mahon, Swedish opera singer Christine Nilsson, composer Charles Gounod, and others.