Mas Du Ciel Bleu

About this property

Located in historic Vence, one of the Côte d'Azur’s most enchanting towns, Mas du Ciel Bleu is an incredible home with mesmerising views, just a 20-minute drive from the beaches of the French Riviera. 

In an elevated position looking over the Malvan valley as far as the sea, this period villa has been completely renovated to create a laid back yet beautiful home. Designed with an artistic flair, admire modern design alongside classic elegance as each room has been styled with grace and charm. Six air-conditioned bedrooms offer respite in serene surroundings across the main villa and annexe whilst the living area is filled with light flooding in from the French doors that open up to the wonderful terrace with glorious views.

Step out of the perfectly equipped kitchen to a delightful al-fresco dining terrace looking out towards the gardens and forests beyond, a magical place for long evening meals enjoying fine food from the barbecue and drinking local wine with loved ones as the stars fill the clear skies above you.

The terraced gardens are vast, allowing ample space to find a pretty spot for sunbathing or relax amongst the olive trees taking in the scenery around you. Wander down the steps and you will feel like you’re dipping into a surrealist work of art as you cool down in the uniquely designed swimming pool.

Gaze out towards the pine forests as you sip an apéro in the al-fresco lounge before wandering into Vence to dine out in one of the excellent restaurants or soaking up the ambience along the characterful lanes of this historic town. Ensure you visit during the day as well to experience the various markets, galleries and charming shops as well as Henri Matisse’s amazing Chapelle du Rosarie.

Characterful St Paul de Vence is just a short drive away, another enchanting place to explore or drive further afield to idyllic villages and towns such as Mougins, Biot, Valbonne and Grasse. Discover the wonderful market in the old-town of Cagnes-sur-Mer or head to the coast for beaches, watersports, boat-trips and fun-filled days on the French Riviera with Nice, Antibes and Cannes so near.

Close to some of the Côte d'Azur’s most treasured highlights, Mas du Ciel Bleu offers the sophistication of a fine holiday home in an absolutely superb and authentic setting.

Mas du Ciel Bleu enjoys an enviable location in a residential area on the edge of the beautiful town of Vence, just set back from the incredible Côte d'Azur.

You can wander into the heart of Vence in about fifteen minutes, a famous yet authentic town most well-known for its artistic scene with pretty galleries across the old town and the wondrous Chapelle du Rosarie, created by Henri Matisse. Walk around the medieval lanes of the historic town, enjoy dining in some wonderful restaurants or simply relax with a glass of rosé in a picturesque café. There’s a daily fruit, vegetable and flower market in Place du Grand Jardin as well as a weekly antiques market and the main market on a Friday morning selling all sorts of wonderful local produce.

Just a short drive away is the equally charming St Paul de Vence (5km) with its Wednesday morning Farmer’s market and fantastic modern art museum, the Fondation Maeght. Again, the town is filled with great places to eat, galleries and stunning views all around due to its wonderful location. There are some lovely walking paths between the two villages and beyond if you’re a keen hiker.

Heading towards the coast, stop off in the old-town in Cagnes-sur-Mer (10km) which has a great market as well as the former house of Renoir, Les Collettes, now a museum. The town's beach has a nice promenade and a good choice of watersports and beachfront restaurants or head towards Villeneuve-Loubet Plage (14km) with its great facilities.

Other beaches can be found in and around Antibes (20km), Cannes (32km) and heading east past Nice towards Beaulieu-sur-Mer (32km) and the incredibly beautiful Saint-Jean-Cap-Ferrat (32km) peninsular. There are also many boat trips from various ports along the French Riviera, a good way to visit Monaco, St-Tropez or the picturesque island of Sainte-Marguerite.

As well as visiting the wonderful cities of Nice (23km) and Cannes (32km), there are so many idyllic French villages to explore inland from nearby Tourrettes-sur-Loup (6km) with its artisan shops and market to Grasse (23km) surrounded by olive groves and lavender fields. Opio, Valbonne, Mougins and Biot, all within a 40-minute drive, are also archetypal hilltop villages so typical of this area. Drive through rolling hills, dense pine forests and olive groves to explore the hinterland of the Côte d'Azur.

Golf-lovers can choose between many golf courses within a short drive, including the famous Royal Mougins Golf Resort (35km) and there are many great cycling trails if you take your bike or hire one locally. Horse-riding is also popular across this region and for a real change of scene, drive inland to the world-famous Verdon Gorge, two hours away, where you can hire kayaks or canoes surrounded by spectacular scenery.

Accommodation

Main Villa Interiors
Ground Floor

-    Lounge with doors opening on to terrace
-    Open-plan dining area
-    Kitchen, well-equipped including dishwasher, microwave and coffee machine. Doors leading to al-fresco dining area
-    Laundry room
-    Study
-    Guest WC

Lower Ground Floor

-    Bedroom with king-size bed (160cm) and en suite shower room with WC

First Floor

-    Bedroom with super king-size bed (180cm) and en suite bathroom with bath and WC
-    Bedroom with super king-size bed (180cm) with doors leading to terrace. En suite shower room with WC
-    Bedroom with super king-size bed (180cm) and en suite shower room and WC
-    Family bathroom

Annexe Interiors

-    Lounge area with open-plan kitchen-diner
-    Bedroom with super king-size bed (180cm) with en suite shower room and WC
-    Bedroom with twin beds (90cm each) with en suite shower room and WC

Outside Grounds

-    Heated swimming pool (4.5 x 9m, depth: 1.5m - 2m). Access via safety gate/fence. Insulation cover to be used when not in use. Open approximately April to October
-    Al-fresco dining terrace
-    Al-fresco lounge terrace
-    BBQ (gas)
-    BBQ (charcoal) x 2
-    Terraced gardens and grounds
-    Petanque
-    Parking on-site 

Facilities

-    Wi-Fi
-    Heating
-    Air-conditioning (bedrooms)
-    TV
-    Sonos sound system
-    Hairdryer
-    Safe
-    Washing machine and dryer