Sean Connery’s South-of-France Villa

Sean Connery’s South-of-France Villa

Sir Sean Connery was not only one of the world's most famous actors, in 1999 he was named the “Sexiest Man of the Century” by People magazine.  The screen’s original James Bond: smart, handsome, refined, debonair, and by far the most popular of the nine actors who took on the classic spy role created by British naval intelligence officer Ian Fleming in 1953. One of the world's most cherished celebrities, the Scottish-born star won numerous American and British film awards, including an Academy Award, three Golden Globes, and an American Film Life Achievement Award.  He was granted knighthood by Queen Elizabeth in 2000.

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Similar to 007, who enjoyed the best food, drinks, cars and girlfriends all over the world, Connery was able to live in some of the world's prime real estate spots with his ritzy homes in England, Spain, France and the Bahamas. His longtime house in the South of France has just hit the market for $26.4 million (US).

Still referred to by locals as “Sean's place” or the "Bond Villa," Connery's former home is one of the French Riviera’s prettiest and well-located villas with views overlooking Nice and the Mediterranean Sea. Adding a touch of reality to his English-spy roles, the home was used in several scenes of his Bond movie Never Say Never Again when it was filmed in Nice and Monaco.

Sited on over one acre, Connery’s home is located along a winding path at the edge of a cliff with views of the Promenade des Anglais and the Old Port. Behind an entrance gate providing privacy from overzealous fans and paparazzi, the stone mansion is styled in the classic French architecture of the 1920s and dressed in colorful wisteria vines, adding more romance to its already idyllic setting. The property consists of a main house of exceptional proportions with a reception area that confronts you with the proximity of the sea as soon as you enter the room. The elegant architecture and period details are present throughout the property and have been lovingly preserved, mosaic inlays, wood panelling, wrought iron banisters, ceiling mouldings and even the original lift cabin.

There is a dedicated spa area with a heated infinity pool opening onto lawned gardens and a gymnasium. The main bedroom suite occupies the entire top floor and is fitted with walk-in cupboards and 2 ensuite bathrooms. The dining room is surrounded by vast terraces and served by a fully fitted professional kitchen with a wine cellar and there are 3 further guest suites on the lower levels, a study and fifth bedroom at the entrance level. There is also a separate apartment for a caretaker and a guest villa at the entrance to the grounds that has been divided into two independent guest apartments.

The gardens stretch down to sea level with pathways hovering over the shore and landscaped to provide intimate outdoor spaces. The sensational roof terrace on top of the main house, fitted with a barbecue area offers what must be the most spectacular view available in Nice.

Sean Connery died in 2020. The home is listed with Savills. Photo credit: Savillis

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