Five Bedroom Renovated Villa in St Paul de Vence, French Riviera

Sometimes you walk into a place and it feels like it's pressing pause on the world outside. This five bedroom renovated villa in St Paul de Vence really has that effect. I remember I actually stopped right by the front door just to listen for a minute. You start to hear birds instead of traffic and you get this fresh green scent that even finds its way inside. It is set in the Domaine des Hauts de Saint Paul so it is one of those little corners near the French Riviera where life somehow just slows itself down but never feels boring.

The main thing to notice here is how the villa really connects with the outdoors. Every window in the house seems to frame a little bit of the rolling hills or some sunlit tree or a quiet corner of the old town beyond. I stood by the living room windows and you could see all the way past the gardens to this really peaceful bit of countryside. There is no real rush here and honestly it makes you forget your phone after five minutes.

Now the main house is set up for easy days and relaxed gatherings. You have a big open living space that leads right into an elegant dining area and then the kitchen is just around the corner. Nothing feels too formal but it is all finished beautifully. The kitchen surprised me a bit because it is really made for people who like to cook. I got the impression that you might be more likely to cook together here and then wander straight out to the terrace for lunch. And if you have family or friends staying over there are five bedrooms all together, with each one opening out to a little bit of garden or terrace so everyone gets a bit of privacy with their own spot for coffee in the mornings.

Downstairs you get all the extras you never thought you needed but once you see them it just clicks. There's a high tech entertainment room that is actually set up for real movie nights so you will not just use it for storage. Next to that is a games room where you imagine laughter most evenings and maybe a few friendly arguments over billiards. There is even a spa area tucked into its own corner, including a sauna and hammam. It is the kind of space where you would slip away after a swim and just wind down for a bit.

Speaking of swimming the pool here is a bit special. It is built in a Roman style with saltwater if you prefer a less chlorine filled swim and there is this great little pool house and bar where you picture cooling off on a long summer day. I noticed the pool catches the sun most of the day but the terrace around it gives you enough shade for a good book or just watching the clouds pass over the hills. Plus on the grounds there is a traditional boules court if you feel like learning the game or just playing with friends and a bunch of quiet shady corners for picnics or reading. It just feels easy to be outside and nobody stares. Sometimes you see kids biking in the late afternoons and the coffee shop down in Saint Paul is always a short drive if you want a change of scene.

The garage downstairs was designed for classic cars so if you have a special one it will feel just right here. There is space for guests to park up near the main entrance too. The whole property covers a hectare so neighbours feel a bit further away than normal and that bit of privacy is something you really notice.

This part of the French Riviera is famous for its history and food but you are close enough to Nice and the coast that you still get all the good parts of city life when you want it. At the same time it really feels like a village. Markets in the mornings café tables that fill up slowly and artists painting outside. It is a place where you just enjoy the small things.

If you want to see if this villa in Saint Paul de Vence is right for you the best thing is just to come and walk through it yourself. Reach out anytime for a chat or to arrange a visit. At LuxuryProperty dot com we want your next move to feel easy and comfortable from the start.