Princess Anastasia of Montenegro was initially married to Prince George Romanosky, the nephew of the  last Tsar Nicholas II.  Known as the Monetenegrin princess she was most famous for introducing the Tsarina to Rasputin. After her first husband's death she married her second husband Grand Duke Michael, the Tsar's cousin and Leader of the Imperial armies.  After fleeing from the revolution the Duchess and Grand Duke Michael stayed as guests of various European royal families and for a period the Duke was temporarily made 'Tsar in exile' by the White Russians. They arrived in Antibes in 1927 and together built this beautiful villa.

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The villa ( sleeps 12-16)

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This characterful property has wonderful high ceilings, terrazzo floors and original art deco details.  Enter though a beautiful hallway with a grand terrazzo staircase in the centre and an opening via  floor-to-ceiling doors to a large stylish light filled set of reception rooms.  These reveal a terrazzo hall, living room, big dining area and further doors to an outdoor terrace that basks in the setting sun for evening drinks. There is a fully equipped kitchen,  lovely large study, separate utility room, and housekeeper/ nanny room. |There is also a garden facing en suite king bedroom. Follow the grand staircase up to the second level where all 6 bedrooms are large with king size beds, luxury bed linen and soft towels and with a total of four outdoor terraces attached to them.  There is also a second living room on this floor which can be set as a seventh double/ twin bedroom. 

 

The grounds and outdoor areas

The garden is huge and beautiful and can be accessed directly from the front terrace, the front door or the kitchen. There is a large outdoor games area for table tennis and outdoor gym. Following on from the grass areas and the gravel drive there are grotto steps winding up to the pool area. There is a wonderful pool surrounded by six sunbeds and various palm trees.  There is also a vine covered pergola that provides shade for the outdoor kitchen, huge outdoor dining area and outdoor sofas and chairs.  This backs directly on to the woods of Bois de La Garoupe ensuring that your relaxation here is entirely private and peaceful. 

 

The surrounding areas

The villa is within walking distance of the Old Town and its ramparts and daily food market as well as the beaches of Antibes, the Cap and nearby Juan Les Pins.  From the glamorous splendour of dining at nearby Hotel Eden Roc, through the more relaxed but equally chic lunch at Plage de Gellert to the stunning ( and Michelin starred) restaurants in the Old Town or on La Croissette in Cannes you are spoilt for fine food and wine.  For the ultimate in style why not take an amazing helicopter ride across the bay to Monaco from Cannes, taking in the breath taking views as you fly over the famous Isle de Sainte Margeurite ( setting of of The Man in the Iron Mask) and the ancient monastery of Abbey Lerins before crossing over the Cap and the bay and landing at the famous Monte Carlo marina where you are whisked off in a chauffeur driven car to lunch at Cafe de Paris in the main square.

 

The villa is super well located for outings and daytrips to Cannes, Nice, Monaco, Grasse, Menton, and the Friday market at Ventimiglia. Sightseeing is also within easy reach at  St Paul de Vence, Eze and Villa Ephrussi.

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