One of the French Riviera's most exclusive and storied rental
properties, Villa Egerton is finally back in commission following a
six-year, multimillion euro restoration project that has returned it to
its turn-of-the-century splendour. With artisanal touches, classic
opulence and
views across the Bay of Monaco
Built in 1902 by sought-after Belle Époque architect George Tersling,
who designed palatial homes for aristocrats and high-flyers across the
Côte d'Azur, Villa Egerton carries the signature art nouveau grandeur of
the time – and a historic guest list to match. Its famously wealthy
neighbourhood of Roquebrune was the site of fabled parties in the 1940s
and '50s, where the likes of Greta Garbo, F. Scott Fitzgerald, Coco
Chanel and Man Ray mingled and revelled. Winston Churchill, it is
rumoured, spent several summers penning his memoirs in the villa
gardens.
But its heyday is far from over – going under the
scaffolds recently has reaffirmed Villa Egerton's lavish past while
introducing the mod cons every millionaire craves. The 7,500-sq-m
property now boasts expansive outdoor entertainment areas, including a
travertine pool terrace bar, cooking facilities, a heated pool, a
Jacuzzi hot tub and several options for open-air dining and unwinding.
Inside, guests find seven bedrooms, three lounges, two state-of-the-art
kitchens, a grand dining hall,
a sun room and an office.
A further 1,000 sq m are dedicated to entertainment, from the spacious
hall for soirées to the Italian wine cellar, the secret bar hidden away
behind a bookcase, and the home cinema with more films than one can even
hope to watch during a week's rental. There's WiFi indoors and out, as
well as satellite TV for those who can tear themselves away from the
stunning views over the gardens and out to the Mediterranean Sea.
No detail was left untouched, either, calling in Fucina Boranga
Artistica (who did the gates at the Colosseum in Rome) for custom-made
ironwork, and appointing Italian artisans from Mariani Affreschi to
hand-paint the gold leaf detailing and freshen up fresco murals. Perks
like housekeeping and a concierge service, as well as necessities such
as utmost discretion and top security,
are all taken care of in the
villa rental.
During peak season in July and August, Villa Egerton is priced at
€300,000 per month or €90,000 per week. During low season, between
November and April, the villa rents at €150,000 per month or €45,000 per
week. The villa rental includes two housekeepers, concierge service,
daily continental breakfasts, interior and exterior WiFi, satellite
television and a movie library. A luxury service package includes three
housekeepers, a butler, chef, chauffeur and a twice-weekly fresh flower
service. This is priced at an additional €11,000 for a week, €18,000 for
two weeks and €30,000 per month.
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