| Accommodation | Set midway between Cannes and Saint-Tropez (38km), Saint Raphaël exerts a beguiling attraction on lovers of beaches and unspoilt creeks. Its coastline could be taken straight from a lavish promotional brochure, the back of which is illustrated with a forest massif: l'Estérel, with its red porphyry cliffs, a paradise for walkers. But "Saint Raph" is also a "real town" with 36,000 inhabitants, and things going on all year round, a town surrounded by golf courses and sailboats! A town which owes a number of its sumptuous buildings to the Belle Époque: the Winter Palace, the casino and the lavish villas of Valescure and Boulouris. And it is here, in Boulouris, a residential district beside the sea, that Cogedim is building a new real estate development in the lovely Var region. An elegant residence with a swimming pool in a tree-filled garden, gated, secure and across from a sandy beach.
Fabulous coastline
Its attractions are as numerous as they are undeniable. Chief among them? 42 kilometres of coast sheltering around thirty beaches, shaded shores, creeks and rocky inlets. An incredibly mild climate, which inspired Charles Gounod to write an opera, Romeo et Juliette, and an Ave Maria, and which served as the backdrop for Fitzgerald while he was writing Tender is the Night, soothed by the surf…
And nowadays? To the present day, Saint Raph with its Palladian villas, Belle Epoque casino, lively promenade and, in the background, the rocks of l’Estérel has retained all its power of attraction.
Key Advantages
Terraces and balconies that open on to the sea and the freshness of a Provencal garden, a gated, secure residence adjacent to a fine, sandy beach, and the never-ending pleasure of having a swimming pool within the development itself: “Rivages d Estérel” is a residence boasting plenty of attractions.
But without doubt, the most spectacular thing on offer here is the literally intoxicating, sumptuous view out over the sea and the unspoilt coast taken in from every terrace and balcony. An incredible view that changes with each hour as the sun travels over the water, and something which very few new real estate developments can even offer.
Architecture
An intimate residence that gently extends over two, three, and four floors, “Rivages d’ Estérel” elegantly takes its place in the sumptuous maritime landscape that surrounds it, employing an architectural vocabulary that reflects both a Provencal – the ochre tiles – and a contemporary inspiration, evident in the design of the facades.
With its interplay of levels, the appealing design frees up spacious terraces on the 2nd and 3rd floors, plus large balconies, enabling residents to take full advantage of the view out over the unspoilt coast and the sea. And, benefiting from an ideal south-western exposure, you can follow the sun on its travels.
Made up of three halls, the residence takes in 27 apartments – one of which is spread over two floors – extended by deep balconies or large terraces, all of them offering clear views and wonderful natural light. Created by the architects as an ode to the art of living, with top-of-the-range amenities, the apartments come with modern layouts, well adapted to your expectations when it comes to comfort and well-being.
As long as you act within the established deadlines, you can even request changes to the design of your property (“travaux modificatifs acquéreurs”, or “TMA”).
Leisure/Culture
With 4 golf courses, including the one at Valescure, created in 1895 – making it the oldest in the department of the Var – Saint Raphaël is a favoured spot for many golfers. It’s also a paradise for those who love to dive amidst the sea grass. The Lion de Mer and Ile d’Or, two highly accessible spots for diving, constantly attract both expert and novice divers. It was here, moreover, that the first French scuba diving club was set up, in 1935.
On foot, on horseback or on bicycle
Aside from water sports, the commune also has plenty to offer walkers, horseback riders and cyclists. The 8.5 kilometres of the coastal pathway and the 45 kilometres of marked pedestrian paths are there for nimble feet, 100 kilometres of trails can be explored on horseback and 100 kilometres of mountain bike routes have been specially laid out in the Esterel massif.
Good to know:
Tennis and squash courts close to the residence
4 thalassotherapy centres in Saint Raphaël
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| Features | Parking, Garage, Access control, Videophone, Lift, Individual heating
The apartments are constructed in accordance with the latest acoustic regulations and France’s 2005 energy regulations.
For peace of mind when it comes to parking, there are 36 underground spaces, some of which can be turned into lock-up garages once you have obtained a compliance and authorisation certificate from the co-owners’ assembly.
Close by: nursery and primary schools in the district of Boulouris itself. Middle schools and high schools in St Raphaël.
The residence has been constructed to the RT 2005 standard (energy regulations introduced in 2005 for new buildings), resulting in enhanced energy efficiency throughout the building. |
