Gay Open House: France’s best kept secret

April 17, 2023 Queer Forty Staff 5 min read

For those seeking a property offering a calmer lifestyle in the Cote d’Azur region of France, we have the prime location for you.

Châteauneuf-Grasse is an absolutely charming, historic area that offers a real community feeling and is LGBTQ-friendly. Situated just 4 km from the perfume capital of Grasse and 21 km from Cannes, this area is close enough to all local amenities yet offers quieter, more expansive properties to relax and retreat. Basically here, you will get more bang for your buck.

Our monthly real estate feature sees us team up again with Welshman Rhodri Ellis Owen and Canadian Jameson Farn at LGBTQ Real Estate to bring you some of the finest vacation rentals and real estate on the planet. Based in the south of France, but covering properties all over Europe, the guys at LGBTQ Real Estate pride themselves on their VIP level of personal service which is always delivered without prejudice. The business is dedicated to supporting LGBTQ+ sellers, buyers, and their friends find their perfect property match.

Châteauneuf-Grasse – 1,890,000 EUR

Provencal style villa with panoramic views on the market.

Area: 200m²
5 room(s)
5 bedroom(s)
Land: 1ha

Peacefully located on a hilltop boasting spectacular views of the countryside and Mediterranean sea, this charming south-facing provencal style villa invites you to enjoy the unique countryside lifestyle.

This beautiful home offers a bright, comfortable, and functional living space, ideal for year around or as a holiday home.

Set on two floors, the villa offers an entrance, spacious reception room with a fireplace, dining room with a fireplace, modern fully fitted eat-in kitchen opening onto a patio with a cozy outdoor fireplace, 5 bedrooms including the master bedroom with en-suite bathroom, a study, cellar, and workshop.

On exceptional grounds of more than one hectare with olive trees, stone walls, and Mediterranean essences, a stunning infinity pool where you can admire the panoramic view to the sea, several terraces, sitting places, and patios, ideal for receptions and entertaining friends and family, complete this property.

Châteauneuf-Grasse – 2,980,000 EUR

Country estate with panoramic views on the market.

Area: 390m²
7 room(s)
5 bedroom(s)
Land: 3600m²

Surrounded by spectacular views this authentic provencal style property invites you to enjoy the classic Côte d’Azur lifestyle. Peacefully set at the top of the hills of the Grasse countryside, in the heart of a Mediterranean garden with olive trees and a stunning infinity edge swimming pool with sundeck and large terraces, it is the idyllic place to gather family and friends.

Spacious, bright interiors, flooded with natural light through the large bay windows, with all rooms leading onto the exteriors; garden, swimming pool, and terraces.

Large entrance hall, lounge, reception room with fireplace, fully-fitted large kitchen leading to a covered terrace with barbecue. Dining room, master suite with dressing room, library, private terrace, three additional bedrooms, fitness room, sauna, laundry room, double carport. Cellar and wine cellar.

Located in a high-end residential neighborhood within walking distance of the village of Châteauneuf, the shops, and the tennis club, yet being only 30 minutes from Cannes and 10min from Valbonne village.

Châteauneuf-Grasse – 9,975,000 EUR

An exceptional traditional villa on the market with panoramic views.

Area: 625m²
10 room(s)
6 bedroom(s)
Land: 1ha

This magnificent traditionally built property is located on the countryside hilltops overlooking the countryside towards Cannes and the Mediterranean Sea.

The spacious private grounds and gardens offer an invaluable amount of privacy whilst remaining within walking distance of the historic village of Chateauneuf Grasse.

As you enter through the front door of the home you will first be greeted by its elegant staircase and open-plan design.

The ground floor presents us with an open-plan living area, consisting of a spacious lounge with a cozy fireplace, a bespoke library, and a formal dining room leading to a kitchen.
The traditionally designed kitchen has copious amounts of space as well as an informal dining area.

Downstairs there is an air quality regulated wine cellar and renovated suite ready to be converted into a cinema room.

On the first floor, we see the incredible master suite featuring separate his and hers dressing rooms with separate bathrooms, complete with a sauna and jacuzzi – with an additional room to be used as a gym or second bedroom and a study.

The property also has another 5 large double bedrooms and 3 marble-finished bathrooms.

The surrounding gardens feature over 100 mature olive trees and well-manicured lawns and vegetation.

Additionally, the perimeter of this 2.5-acre plot has been walled for additional privacy and security. The new owners of this villa can enjoy the large 24-meter infinity swimming pool.

The villa has been finished off with a large 3-space car garage with an additional two-room storage area, and a separate cottage and car park for the caretaker’s accommodation – complete with its own living space, kitchen, and bathroom.