A famed French villa came to the market in July 2023 asking €11.5 million, perched on a hillside within a nature reserve between Nice and Monaco. While its romantic look is immediately enchanting, it’s made even more magical by its most glamorous former visitor. It was a frequent getaway spot for Princess of Monaco Grace Kelly toward the end of her life between 1980 and 1982.
Though the restored mill has much to “ooh” and “ahh” over, it didn’t clinch a sale last year. Now, it’s relisted at a discounted €7.95 million.
The attractive retreat fit for royalty is actually an old restored mill. Having undergone a complete restoration in 2012, the home’s newer updates blend in beautifully with its 14th-century roots. Natural elements like wood and stonework grace the interiors, but an unexpected fact about the home is that each of the seven bedrooms harkens to a different travel destination. Pops of colors and wood beams weave throughout, no matter where your journey takes you.
There’s no shortage of space, inside or out. For summers vacationing under the sun, like the Princess may have done, it’s easy to spend afternoons poolside and then finish the night with al fresco dining on the patio. Tennis enthusiasts can enjoy the on-site court, while those with a feel for nature can wander the lush grounds including a plethora of olive trees.
Mansion Global reports that Grace Kelly especially enjoyed the property’s natural springs. Looking to recharge like royalty and snap it up at the newly lowered price? Jack Harris of Knight Frank holds the listing.
