REF: 042022-022 Sea view bourgeois apartment with terrace for sale in Cannes. Rare on the market, this 95m2 historic apartment offers a unique context of bourgeois living just a few minutes walk to the beach and 15 minutes from the Palais des Festivals and La Croisette and even closer to Forville Market, Le Suquet and the Rue d’Antibes.

Built in 1856, this apartment was once used as the bedroom of the Queen of England in the 19th century during her trips to the French Riviera whilst visiting the Grand Chancellor, Lord Brougham who played a large role in the development of the area as we know it today. Other notable visitors include the Prince of Wales in years past and more recently Princess Michael of Kent who came for the City of Cannes celebration of Lord Brougham’s influence on the Côte d’Azur. The property was featured in Season 2 of Downton Abbey.

Today the apartment offer spacious interior living with south facing dining room with adjacent kitchen that that can be joined into one open plan room, living room opening onto the south facing terrace (18m²) with outdoor dining and lounge areas. It has 2 bedrooms with 2 bathrooms and separate guest toilet. This unique offering is completed by panoramic views over the chateau’s park and out to the sea. Situated on the first floor without an elevator the apartment has dual aspects, south and north exposure and an independent entrance from the guest bedroom with garden space on the north side or from the main entrance hall via its majestic entry and staircase. Collective parking in private domain.