Located along the Boulevard Carnot in the English Quarter, this large spacious inner-looking 5th floor apartment is ideally located for access to Nice and the surrounding area but only a 15 minute walk to the infamous Boulevard de Croisette.
Access to the apartment complex is restricted, requiring a key fob and the complex is serviced by a lift (Its a long way up to the 5th floor !). The apartment comes with a secure underground single garage, which is essential in this cosmopolitan city, where parking is at a premium.
All rooms in the apartment open out onto a large L shaped inner looking terrace, from where you can see the beautiful Cannes hills in the distance. The bathroom has a douchet (i.e. bath or shower facility), the bedrooms are well presented and the kitchen has a small breakfast bar.
The property is ideal as a holiday home (Cannes and the surrounding area offer everything you could wish for from a holiday - see below), an investment (numerous festivals throughout the year and rental income of c€60k in 4.5 years) or as a permanent residence (Walking distance to Cannes town centre and Boulevard Carnot offers direct access to Nice and the surrounding area).
COTE D'AZUR
The Cote d’Azur offers some of the most stunning coastline, fascinating culture, and glamorous locations, which you could possibly imagine. On your descent into Nice airport, the views of the millionaire’s paradise of Cap d’Antibes will take your breath away, with a procession of expensive yachts moored up along the coast. The cosmopolitan city of Nice is just a short bus ride away and just along the picturesque coast is Menton on the Italian border. Both are well worth a visit.
On the hills above Cannes you will find the historic town of Grasse, where it is possible to create your own personalised perfume – what a unique gift this would make for someone you love! And for those of you who enjoy the finest cuisine, there is the town of Mougins, which has some of the best restaurants in the area.
Further South there is the ancient town of Antibes, steeped in local history and the world famous St Tropez. See how many celebrities you can spot, whilst lazing about on the sun-drenched beaches or sampling the culinary delights of the many & varied restaurants and bars along the main promenade.
And if you are still not convinced that the South of France is for you, then how do Monaco and Monte Carlo grab you? Boats run from Cannes regularly along the coast to Monaco, which I would personally recommend. Why not sample one of the exclusive Casino’s or walk the Grand Prix circuit (look out for the cars however!). Away from this opulence there are fabulous shops, excellent bars & restaurants and glorious beaches to entice you away.
So come and join the Cannes jetset and you could ski in the morning (about 1.5 hours drive away), back to Cannes to enjoy a sumptuous lunch at one of the many restaurants overlooking the world famous Boulevard de La Croisette before taking the train down the coast to Italy (approx. 1 hour away), taking in the breath-taking views along the picturesque coastline. Take a dip in the crystal clear Italian waters before taking the train back to Cannes to dine at the renowned La Palme d’Or in the Hotel Martinez. If that is not enough for you, you can then dance the night away at Janes Club or Jimmyz before falling into your bed in your luxury apartment.
CANNES
Located 35km south of Nice International Airport lies the city of Cannes, famed for its beauty, glamour, sophistication and warm climate throughout the year. It is a reputation well deserved and has something to offer everybody.
The main shopping area is the Rue d’Antibes, which is lined with both exclusive and affordable boutiques. Visit the world famous Palais des Festival to see the handprints of many famous film stars followed by a stroll along the promenade to view the millionaire’s yachts.
1km off the coast are two little gems – The Islands of Sainte-Marguerite and Saint-Honourat. Boat trips runs daily from outside the Palais des Festivals. As well as their natural beauty, both are steeped in local history. Sainte-Marguerite is where the ‘Man in the Iron Mask’ was imprisoned for 11 years and you can tempt your taste buds with the monastery’s handmade honey, liqueurs and wines on the Island of Saint-Honourat.
Unsurprising for an old fishing port, fish restaurants are a speciality in the area but given the cosmopolitan culture, it is possible to indulge in whatever type of cuisine you wish. The range & variety of bars, restaurants & delicatessens are too vast to mention in a few words so you need to go sample them for yourself.
Le Vieux Port & the Le Suquet, which translates to the old port and the hill, is one of the most picturesque parts of the town. The view of Cannes and the surrounding area is well worth the walk through winding cobbled streets. Many fine restaurants can be found along here.
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