luxury contemporary apartments for sale Alpes-Maritimes, France (page 2)

Located in the Plage du Midi area, close to the historic old town called Le Suquet and five minutes' walk from the beach, this fully furnished modern apartment with tasteful Scandinavian-inspired decor is located within a renovated 19th-century building. From here, the Vieux Port de Cannes is just under 10 minutes' walk away and the iconic Palais des Festivals, the stage for the Cannes Film Festival, is 15 minutes away on foot. A great selection of shops, the well-known food and flower market Marché Forville and restaurants - many of which overlook the sparkling waters of the Mediterranean - can be found just steps away too.   THE PROPERTY A beautiful fusion of historic charm and contemporary style, the facade with natural stone details has been carefully preserved whilst the interior has been completely modernised and renovated. T his apartment of 81 sqm has plenty of space for entertaining and relaxing with an open-plan living and dining area with parquet wood flooring and an open kitchen with high-end appliances. There is also a delightful veranda of 8 sqm and a tiled courtyard - perfect for enjoying the warm Mediterranean climate. There are two bedrooms, one of which has a beautiful spa-like bathroom set in a charming alcove with an Italian shower. A cellar is included with the property too. INVESTMENT POTENTIAL With a generous living area, beautiful architecture and modern interior design, this apartment is the ultimate lifestyle investment for couples or small families who want a well-located home away from home in one of the French Riviera's most iconic and best-loved destinations.  This property will also be an interesting investment opportunity as it is set to perform well on the lucrative short-term rental market thanks to its proximity to the beach, Palais des Festivals and the harbour. ATHENA ADVISERS - Added value and 360° purchase support since 2003 In addition to organising property viewings from our offices in Paris, the French Alps and Cannes, our in-house teams also support clients through every step of the purchase process: accessing the 20% VAT rebate programme, finding the best French mortgage at a low rate, and introducing you to the best rental management company via our in-house service or partner agencies. We also decode the paperwork and contracts and become the bridge between all the different legal and official parties involved in the purchase, guiding our clients through every step of the process.

With incredible views of the Mediterranean Sea, this collection of 59 apartments forms a gated community and is located in sought-after residential Le Cannet, a coastal town with a village ambience, narrow streets and lots of greenery as well as an elegant coastline with crystal blue water just a few minutes away. THE PROPERTY This second floor, four-bedroom penthouse apartment of 157.5 sqm features contemporary interiors with large open-plan living and dining areas and large windows that let in swathes of natural light. Large glass sliding doors open up to two South-facing balconies with open views over the town and the sea beyond. There are two additional balconies, ideal for enjoying your morning coffee. The communal exterior space has been particularly well-thought-out, thanks to a landscape gardener, to preserve the wild essence of the original plot such as the olive trees, cypresses and other local vegetation. In the middle of all this greenery lies the communal swimming pool extended by a patio surrounded by exotic plants and a water fountain on the lower ground floor. A garage with parking for three is also included in the price. INVESTMENT POTENTIAL Just 30 minutes away from Nice International Airport, these apartments are very convenient for buyers looking for a secondary residence. Future owners can easily just jump on the plane and enjoy a sunny weekend away. These homes are also set to perform well on the lucrative short-term rental market due to their location, exceptional views and swimming pool.  Because it is a new-build project, it will be possible for buyers to reclaim the 20% VAT from the property price if they rent it out when not in use. Future owners will also enjoy lower notary fees of 2% instead of the usual 7-8% that applies to existing properties.  ATHENA ADVISERS - Added value and 360° purchase support since 2003 In addition to organising property viewings from our offices in Paris, the French Alps and Cannes, our in-house teams also support clients through every step of the purchase process: accessing the 20% VAT rebate programme, finding the best French mortgage at a low rate, and introducing you to the best rental management company via our in-house service or partner agencies. We also decode the paperwork and contracts and become the bridge between all the different legal and official parties involved in the purchase, guiding our clients through every step of the process