Luxury buyers on the French Riviera are increasingly trading proximity to the water for something harder to find along the coast: space. According to Côte d’Azur Sotheby’s International Realty’s latest ultra-prime report, demand has been steadily shifting toward larger estates in the region’s quieter residential enclaves, where privacy, security, and year-round livability now rank as highly as sea views. Properties with integrated wellness spaces and turnkey amenities—homes that function more like private retreats than seasonal villas—are seeing particular momentum.
A newly listed contemporary estate in Mougins, a hillside enclave just inland from Cannes, fits squarely into that trend. Set on more than three acres of landscaped grounds, the nine-bedroom property was designed less as a summer escape and more as a self-contained year-round compound, complete with a dedicated spa complex, multiple entertainment spaces, and a separate guesthouse.
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Floor-to-ceiling glass walls flood the open-plan living and dining area with natural light.
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The main residence spans roughly 12,000 square feet across three floors. The entry level includes a fireplace-centered living room, a dining area, a TV lounge, and a spacious kitchen. Large windowed openings connect to terraces and gardens, while two guest suites and the first of two primary bedrooms complete the main floor.
Upstairs, additional guest accommodations join a second primary suite that opens onto a private terrace overlooking the grounds. The architecture keeps things contemporary, favoring light and flow.
The garden level shifts the focus toward leisure, with the entire floor operating as a wellness and entertainment hub with a gym, sauna, hammam, massage room, home cinema, and wine cellar. A staff apartment is integrated discreetly into the layout, while an elevator connects all three floors. Smart-home automation, underfloor heating, and reversible air conditioning reflect the growing expectation that high-end Riviera homes arrive fully turnkey.
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A covered terrace above the pool extends the living space outdoors.
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A 65-foot heated swimming pool anchors the grounds, accompanied by a pool house outfitted with its own hammam and shower facilities. Terraces and lounging areas are spread across the property, allowing for larger gatherings away from the main house. Plus, an independent guesthouse—with its own living area, kitchen, and two bedrooms—adds flexibility for extended stays.
The home is asking €25 million (about $29.5 million), a price point that places it firmly within the Riviera’s ultra-prime tier. As the latest market data suggests, buyers aren’t just chasing iconic addresses anymore; they’re looking for homes that feel complete on their own terms.
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