Modern villa on the French Riviera sold for €48 million

A modern property on the French Riviera is on the market for 48 million euros ($51.9 million). Known as "Moonlight," this spacious villa, built in 2022, is located in the resort town of Villefranche-sur-Mer and consists of a nearly 10,000-square-foot main villa and a 1,400-square-foot three-bedroom guest house.

Their geometric design stands out among the typical stone villas that characterize this famous and affluent stretch of France's Mediterranean coastline. Indeed, the estate neighbors "the infamous Villa Leopold - the former home of Leopold II, king of Belgium," said sales agent Peter Illovsky of Côte d'Azur Sotheby's International Realty, who advertised the house earlier this month. "It inherits an exceptional microclimate, well known on the French Riviera, and the most spectacular views of Villefranche harbor. "

With a spiral staircase winding between floors, the modern design continues inside the five-room main house. There's also an elevator. The more than 1,000-square-foot open floor plan of the main room includes living and dining areas, a clear wine cellar, a professional kitchen and a smart home system, according to the listing.

It has not been possible to determine who is selling the house. The French Riviera, or Côte d'Ajour, was recently ranked the number one place in the world for second homes, according to Savills. The real estate company evaluated 60 of the world's leading secondary markets based on their lifestyle and leisure offerings, upscale retailers and restaurants, four- and five-star hotels, and quality of life indicators, as well as the international reputation and value of premium real estate. The French Riviera, which includes Nice, Cannes, St. Tropez and Antibes to name a few, was the "undisputed leader" across the board, the report said, "with some of the world's most celebrated hotels, retail and restaurants. "