The stunning former home of Sean Connery dubbed the ‘Bond villa’ has gone on the market in the French Riviera for just under £20 million (€23.5m).
Located on a stunning stretch of land in Nice with views of the Mediterranean Sea, the luxurious pad is fit for 007 – and was even used in several scenes of his Bond movie, ‘Never Say Never Again’.
The property is still referred to locally as “Sean’s place” or the “Bond villa” five years on from the actor’s death at age 90, reports Luxury Property News, with the actor also having homes in England, Spain and the Bahamas.
Sitting on over one acre, the South of France home is located along a winding path at the edge of a cliff with views of the Promenade des Anglais and the Old Port.
Behind an entrance gate providing privacy from overzealous fans and paparazzi, the stone mansion is styled in the classic French architecture of the 1920s and dressed in colourful wisteria vines, adding more romance to its already idyllic setting.
Built on five levels with an elevator and rooftop terrace, it boasts five bedrooms and baths across the floors.
The entrance opens into the grand hall with floor-to-ceiling windows capturing more views of the mountains and sea.
Wrap-around and garden terraces invite lounging, and the home’s period details, such as wide-planked parquet floors, run throughout the building.
The main level also houses a family room and another room, and a kitchenette.
The dining room and kitchen are located on the lower floor and open to a garden terrace.
Meanwhile the upper-level master suite has his-and-her baths, a dressing room and a private balcony.
Heading downstairs, the bottom level has a fitness complex with a gym and an indoor swimming pool that opens to the gardens, shower and dressing areas.
The home, which features on Top Ten Real Estate Deals, is currently on the market with Savills.
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