A stunning contemporary home in a beautiful natural setting, no wonder La Voile de Soleil was selected as one of The Times ’20 Best French Villas’ in 2018. With historic Valbonne so close and the beaches of Cannes within a short drive, this villa is perfectly positioned for exploring all the delights of this idyllic corner of the French Riviera.

The interiors of La Voile de Soleil are simply superb – the living room is a huge open-space with sliding floor-to-ceiling windows that open up to the al-fresco dining terrace. The sleek kitchen has everything you could wish for and there is an en suite bedroom on both the upper floor and lower garden level. Expect high-end furnishings, designer features and bold works of art alongside state-of-the-art facilities such as air-conditioning, a Bluetooth speaker and iPod docking station. This is an ideal home for a couple or two, a small group of friends or a family with older children seeking style and space in picture-perfect surroundings.   

Relax on your decked dining terrace with a glass of wine from a local vineyard and appreciate the serene scenery around you in this private setting, surrounded by olive trees and terraced gardens. Find a peaceful spot in the vast grounds, perhaps gazing out towards the forested hills or seeking shade under the large canopy. Below you is the inviting swimming pool, which can be heated on request, whilst the picturesque summer kitchen is wonderful for preparing barbecued feasts with produce bought from local markets.

Indeed, don’t miss the vibrant Friday morning market in nearby Valbonne, only 3km away, or find restaurants and a supermarket even nearer in your local village. Other exquisite villages to discover include Mougins, Opio and Le Bar-sur-Loup or follow the hiking trail along the Brague river as far as Biot, walking through some of the wonderful woodland that surrounds Valbonne. Admire the sights and scents of Grasse, the perfume capital of the world, or head further inland to the waterfalls and natural rock pools in the rugged interior of the Alpes-Maritimes.

Then there’s the glorious French Riviera, from the glitz and glamour of nearby Cannes to the beautiful beaches around Antibes and Juan-Les-Pins, as well as watersports, boat trips and coastal walking paths. The Côte d'Azur really does offer a wealth of experiences in this magnificent part of southern France.