_Holiday home of the week: Modern four-bedroom villa with striking views in Magagnosc, Cote D'Azur

Four-bedroom villa in Magagnosc, Cote d'Azur

Asking price: £840,000

Unique to the area, is this contemporary, 'coast and country', four-bedroom villa which strikes a unusal pose against the backdrop of a typically Provencal landscape.

Edging towards urban townhouse, clean modern lines and minimalist decor - ideal for 'lock up and leave' - will appeal to fans of Scandi-style design with the benefit of being within striking distance of two of the Cote d'Azur's prettiest villages.

To the east, historic Grasse - considered to be the birthplace of perfume - is a five minute drive away as is the charming medieval village of Valbonne, home to a large British expat community. 

At the centre of the home is a vast open plan living room with large floor-to-ceiling windows taking in cinematic views of the softly rolling hills and verdant valleys, cascading towards the Mediterranean and the bay of Cannes. The coast, and the popular resorts of Antibes and Cannes, can be reached in around 30 minutes. 

Ideal for a family plus guests, four timber-clad bedrooms sit on the two upper floors, each with separate balconies, floor-to-ceiling windows and en-suite bathrooms. 

The property comes with approximately 1,000 sq m of land and an impressive swimming pool, which can be heated to be in enjoyed in cooler weather. A decked dining area provides great entertainment space for al-fresco dining with family and friends on endless days of Provencal summers.

The property, in contrast to typical stone farmhouses that are endemic to the South of France, is low maintenance and therefore ideal as a convenient holiday home or rental investment. 

Nice International Airport serves this part of France and is approximately a 60-minute drive from the property.

Magagnosc, officially a 'suburb' of Grasse, sits at the foothills of the Alps and is a great base from which to enjoy the numerous walking trails. There are many golf resorts in easy reach and the nearest ski resort is 40 km away at Greolieres les Neiges should you wish to enjoy the property in winter.