6 Bedroom Newly Build Luxury Villa in Californie, Cannes

Some homes just make you breathe a little slower, even for a second, before you start looking around. I had that moment with this six bedroom villa in Californie, Cannes. Maybe it was the way the light came through those huge glass walls, or the quiet you get up here on the hill above the city. It is in the French Riviera, so you do expect something special, but honestly, standing at one of the terraces and seeing the spread of Cannes and the Mediterranean out in front, it makes you pause.

You enter off a tree lined drive, and there is this feel of privacy that hits right away. There is greenery all around, and even though the centre of Cannes is just minutes down the road, it does not feel busy at all. You go through secure gates to find beautifully kept grounds and those terraces that seem to wrap right around the villa. I hung around outside on one of those mornings when the sun just starts lighting up the bay. The silence is incredible, except for some birds cutting through. Sometimes you could almost imagine you're somewhere more rural, until you look over and see the ocean sparkling or spot some of the city rooftops.

Inside, it is all wide open spaces and clean lines, not crowded, which I love. Six bedrooms, all with that fresh brightness, so even if you have a full house, it never feels full, if you know what I mean. There's one master suite that honestly just feels easy. The bathrooms are all smart and simple, not show-off but just genuinely nice to be in. You also get a studio separate from the main bedrooms, and I actually thought it might make a nice spot to write or have your own quiet coffee in the morning.

I have to mention the living and dining area because it is one of those rooms that makes you want to invite people over or just open the doors out to the terrace and let the air move through. The kitchen has this open plan layout that really makes sense if you actually cook or gather with friends while you're at the stove. It does not feel staged or cold. There is another independent kitchen, which is handy if you have help at home or a bigger group. Even the laundry room is tucked away so well you almost forget about it. You'll notice there is a proper wine cellar too, and I imagine it gets a lot of use with the long Riviera evenings.

Everything in the villa is set up with smart home tech, so you're covered if you are into that. Plus, it is air conditioned all the way through, which in summer is just necessary. And there is a real feeling of security with a high tech system and private electronic gates. Parking is not a worry, since there is a private garage plus more space in the grounds, which is not something you always find in Cannes.

The upper floor opens onto this big sundeck, and the swimming pool up there is kind of tucked away so you are not out in the open unless you want to be. The views sweep from the hills right out to the coast – it is something you have to see to get. Sometimes you might just sit out and watch the light change over the city or maybe have dinner outside while the world goes quiet for the evening.

Living in Cannes Californie means you get the lifestyle you see in magazines sometimes but it is also real and livable. The best bakeries and coffee shops are not far, and I've seen kids biking in the evenings along these quiet roads. The community vibe is relaxed, even with all the glitz of Cannes close by.

You can read about panoramic sea views and luxury finishes all you want, but the only way to really know is to walk through and see how it feels for yourself. If you want to come take a look or chat through any questions, feel free to reach out. At LuxuryProperty.com, our hope is your next place feels just right from the start.