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Apartment Jonquille
General Description
- This spacious, recently renovated two bedroom apartment is set in a beautiful, historic 17th century chateau in Nice. It has been stylishly furnished and is located in a quiet spot; just 5 minutes walk from the beach & close to all the town centre amenities.
- The apartment is located on a ground floor split level and is approximately 180 sq metres in size. It comprises of a very spacious living/dining room, a stylish open-plan kitchen, a cloakroom, two bedrooms, two bath or shower rooms, a utility room, beautifully landscaped communal gardens and parking for two cars. From the front aspect it is southerly facing and has a small sea view.
- The historical building in which it is situated is extremely fascinating. Accessed by ‘castle style’ entrance gates, you are then met by 2 imposing statues of lions, before entering further into the grounds, which feature all types of Mediterranean trees & flora. The apartment was entirely renovated in 2005 and the new finish now brings together original features like exposed stone walls, vaulted brick ceilings and large shuttered windows, with modern day features like a contemporary kitchen & bathrooms, stylish furnishings and elegant lighting.
- The chateau is located in a very peaceful neighbourhood just to the west of Nice town centre. It’s just 500 metres back from the famous seafront ‘The Promenade des Anglais’, making it very easy to walk to the beach.
- The apartment has a maximum occupancy of 9 people (plus babies) but would ideally be suited to 6 adults, or 4 adults plus 4 children.
- Please ask us for more photographs of this wonderful property!
The Local Area
- Local shops, restaurants and boulangeries can be found within easy walking distance just 200 metres away! There is also a supermarket just 500 metres away. A further wide range of shops and restaurants can be found in nearby Nice town centre and the historical
- Local markets are held all over Nice, but the most famous is in the “Cours Saleya” between the seafront and the Old Town of Nice. Here you can choose from a huge selection of fish, fruit, vegetables and flower stalls and on a Monday there is an interesting ‘brocante’ (bric-a-brac) market.
- Sporting activities in the surrounding area are abundant – there is golf, tennis, fishing, horse riding, water sports & the beach and roller blading. You are also in very close proximity to the mountains and hills of the Alpes Maritimes region here, which makes walking and cycling very popular.
- Beaches can be found just 500 metres from the apartment, and they run the whole length of ‘The Promenade des Anglais’, from the airport to the
- The ski stations of Valberg, Isola 2000 and Auron are just over one hour’s drive away if you fancy a couple of day’s winter sports!
- Getting around is very easy from here – you can walk to lots of places, but you also have a local bus network to explore the coast & surrounding towns and villages. There are also train and coaches from Nice, which take you to lots of surrounding destinations, and the airport. A car is not essential here.
- Sightseeing is endless; you have the Old Town of Nice, The Port of Nice, The Promenade des Anglais, the towns of Villefranche-sur-Mer and Beaulieu-sur-Mer, Cap Ferrat and its zoo, the perched
- Other entertainment includes shopping, casinos & nightlife, theatre, cinema, helicopter rides, boat trips, Aquasplash and Marineland near
Facilities
- Living room: is huge (100 square metres) and has amazing high, vaulted brick-ceilings which are highlighted with atmospheric wall and floor lighting. The room has been furnished with very good taste and has modern wicker sofas, a coffee table, large screen TV (international channels) and attractive wall paintings. There are lovely big windows all around the room which open up to give a breeze and views over the gardens and the sea.
- Dining room: is combined within the living room and is adjacent to the open-plan kitchen. There is a table and six chairs, and there is also plenty of room here for the double sofa-bed (160cm wide) which opens up to give comfortable sleeping for two people.
- Kitchen: is very modern and has a breakfast bar overlooking the living/dining room. It is very well-equipped for cooking and dining, having a stainless steel oven, electric induction hob, extractor hood, microwave, dishwasher, fridge, freezer, toaster, kettle and a coffee machine. The owner kindly provides you with a ‘welcome pack’ of essentials for your arrival.
- Utility room: is large, and has a washing machine, a dryer, an iron & ironing board and an additional large fridge/freezer.
- Bedrooms: there are two good sized bedrooms in total. The first bedroom is on the ground floor and is furnished with a double bed (160x200cm) and a large wardrobe. It has beautiful wood floors and a window with views over the garden; there is also a TV and DVD player. The other bedroom is accessed via a small staircase and has a double bed (180x200), plus a single bed with pull out bed underneath. This room has some eye-catching features like a striking circular window and a glass floor with under floor pebbles and lighting. There is a door in this bedroom which leads outside to the gardens and another which leads to an en-suite shower room. Both of the bedrooms have reversible air conditioning units. There is additional sleeping for 2 people on the sofa bed in the dining area and one person on foldaway single bed where you wish.
- Bathrooms: there is one good-sized bathroom, a shower room and an independent WC. The bathroom is located across the hall from the first bedroom and is truly magnificent! It has a large oval bath (with hair washer), a wet-room type shower, an enclosed WC, double washbasins in front of a large mirror & a hairdryer. The shower room is en-suite to the other bedroom and has a shower enclosure, a washbasin and WC. An independent WC is located off the living room and also has a washbasin and clothes wardrobes.
- Outside: the chateau is located in grounds which are enclosed by electrically operated gates. The apartment is on the ground floor and has its own independent entrance from the sunny, communal gardens and the parking area (see main photo).
- Swimming pool: isn’t available here, but then you do have the sea and beaches just 500 metres away! There is a municipal swimming pool in the town of
- Internet: connection is available for your laptop via Wi-Fi.
- Telephone: is not available here sorry, but you could always make calls with your laptop and the Wi-Fi.
- Baby facilities: a high chair and changing mat are available; a baby cot is available upon request.
- Damage deposit: The owner requests a damage deposit of 1500 Euros on arrival. This will be refunded to you at the end of your stay, less the replacement cost of any breakages.
- Bed & bathroom linen: is included in the rental cost.
- Electric & water: are both included in the rental cost.
- Winter heating: is included in the rental cost. This property also has reversible air-conditioning throughout.
- End-of-stay cleaning: is included in the rental cost.
- Taxe de Séjour: the owner has included it in the rental cost.
- Change over day: is normally a Saturday however the owner may be flexible upon request.
- Long weekend stays: are not possible here - sorry.
- Pets: are not permitted here – sorry.
- Smoking: is not permitted inside this property – sorry.
- Supplementary services: the owner may able to arrange the following services for you as a supplement: Babysitter, Masseur, Chauffeur, Daily cleaner, Chef.
How To Get There
- By Car – The roads and autoroutes in
- By Air – Nice-Cote d’Azur is the nearest international airport – approximately 6 kilometres away. There are daily flights from the
- By Train – Eurostar runs from
- Full directions will be sent to you once you have made a booking.
