_Knight Frank's best homes on the French Riviera, filming location for 'Downton Abbey: A New Era'
Where was Downton Abbey: A New Era filmed?
The new Downton flick was filmed primarily at the 19th-century Villa Rocabella in Le Pradet, Var - a pretty coastal resort lying between Hyères les Palmiers and Toulon. The villa is the setting for Lady Violet Crawley's French holiday home in the film.
Other filming locations include Wrest Park, Bedfordshire; Belchamp Hall, Essex; The Royal Yacht Britannia, Scotland, and of course, the beloved Highclere Castle. But back to the Cote d'Azur. Read on to discover the very finest Knight Frank properties for sale on this iconic stretch of Mediterranean coastline...
5-6 bedroom house, Vallauris
Asking price: €1,950,000
An elegant Belle Epoque villa built in 1860. Subjected to a tasteful renovation, the property’s breathtaking period features have been preserved, resulting in a home of outstanding interior design. Modern amenities include air-conditioning, a sauna and parking for two cars.
Further highlights include a 12-person dining room, marble staircase, large terrace, swimming pool and a separate 1-bedroom apartment with its own living room, dining room and kitchen.
12-bedroom house, Grasse
Asking price: €13,500,000
This elegant estate comprises a principal mansion and two independent guest houses. Offering the highest level of luxury living, residents will benefit from a wine cellar, 70-sqm gym, outdoor dining area with pizza oven, heated swimming pool, two garages and 14.09 acres of private parkland which includes rose gardens, citrus trees and over 1,000 productive olive trees.
5-bedroom villa, Grimaud, Var
Asking price: €6,750,000
Located in the renowned neighbourhood of Grimaud, this beautiful south-facing villa offers approximately 270 sqm of accommodation across two levels.
Approximately 4,000 sqm of enclosed landscaped gardens surround the property and include several terraces, a large heated swimming pool, and a tennis court.
With close proximity and ease of access to vibrant St Tropez, this charming property is perfect for those looking for a generous family holiday home.
9-bedroom house, Cannes
Asking price: €10,000,000
Certainly worthy of being a Crawley residence, this magnificent period property dates back to 1884 and is ideally located within a gated domain in the Basse Californie neighbourhood of Cannes. Notable features include a spa, annexe/secondary accommodation, a swimming pool, private parking and a beautiful terrace area.
8-bedroom house, Super Cannes
Asking price: €14,900,000
This palatial home is set in the highly sought-after neighbourhood of Super Cannes and has been sensitively maintained to create an elegant and comfortable residence. Offering some 500 sqm of accommodation, the property comprises a main house, additional accommodation in the form of a 2-bedroom guest house and a 1-bedroom self-contained apartment with separate access.
The 8,700 sqm gardens and grounds feature a large heated swimming pool, a pool house, tennis court, boules pitch, double garage and parking for several cars. Fantastic sea views can also be enjoyed from the property and its grounds.
2-bedroom apartment, Cannes
Asking price: €1,490,000
Located within the famous Chateau Eleonore residence (built in 1835 by Lord Brougham for his daughter) this wonderfully appointed apartment boasts beautiful interiors throughout. Accommodation comprises two en suite bedrooms, a study, living room, dining room, kitchen and a cellar.
Just 300m from the area’s beaches, lovely sea views can be enjoyed from the private 18 sqm terrace.
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