Villa Maria Pia | 3BR/2 BA + Private Beach Parking | Vista Mare

Villa Maria Pia is a stunning 3-story stone villa perched above a lush vineyard with panoramic sea views. Includes a spacious 2-car garage and a private beachfront parking space less than 5 minutes away. Enjoy a variety of outdoor spaces with a large terrace, patio, and two balconies—ideal for relaxing or entertaining. The first floor showcases an impressive Formula 1 model car collection. Just a short walk to the scenic Via Julia Augusta coastal trail linking Ventimiglia to the French Riviera.
Private beach parking:
While Villa Maria Pia is not located directly on the beach, guests can enjoy a dedicated parking space with private beach access for one vehicle. The parking area is located in a secure gated community, less than a 5-minute drive below the villa. Tucked away and known locally as Le Gorgogne, this charming semi-private sandy beach is just a one-minute stroll from the parking area. Beach towels will be provided.

Parking:
The property offers a spacious two-car garage, along with a large gated driveway providing additional parking space for extra vehicles.

Comfort and Climate Control:
All bedrooms, the office, and the second-floor living room are equipped with air conditioning. All windows and doors are fitted with mosquito nets and shutters for added comfort, privacy, and ventilation.

WiFi:
High-speed WiFi is available throughout the property.

Bedrooms:
The villa features three bedrooms. Due to its modern open-concept design, two of the bedrooms offer partial rather than full privacy. The second bedroom is partially visible from the foyer, while the third bedroom (with two single beds) is located on the first floor beside the study. The master bedroom includes doors for full privacy. All bedroom windows are equipped with room darkening shades.

Bathrooms:
There are two full bathrooms. The first-floor bathroom includes a bathtub with shower attachment, toilet, and bidet. The master bathroom features a two-person jacuzzi tub, walk-in shower, toilet, and bidet. Both bathrooms are stocked with towels, hand soap, toilet paper, hairdryer, and a complimentary travel-sized toiletries kit for your convenience.

Kitchen & Dining:
The fully equipped kitchen includes all essentials for cooking and dining, as well as a refrigerator with freezer, dishwasher, gas stove, oven, microwave, moka pot, electric kettle, and Nespresso machine (pods included). Starter supplies are provided, including bottled water, milk, paper towels, dish soap, dishwasher pods, oil, salt, and pepper. The villa offers two dedicated dining areas, located on the first and second floors, providing comfortable and versatile spaces for shared meals and entertaining.

Laundry:
A dedicated laundry area includes a washing machine, utility sink, iron and ironing board, two drying racks, and laundry detergent.

Living & Lounge Areas:
The main living room is located on the second floor, with additional lounge spaces in the first floor study and library on the third floor.

Outdoor Spaces:
Enjoy a spacious terrace accessible from the kitchen, living room, dining area, foyer, and master bedroom, offering beautiful views of the Mediterranean. The property also features a covered patio and two additional balconies, each providing peaceful spots to relax and take in the sea and surroundings.

Study:
A quiet workspace with a large desk and chair is available on the first floor.

Family Friendly:
For guests traveling with babies or young children, a high chair, travel cot, and baby gate are available upon request.

Villa Maria Pia is a peaceful base with exceptional connectivity to both the Italian and French Rivieras, plus mountains, beaches, and world-famous coastal towns all within easy reach.

Riviera Access:
🔸French border/ Menton, France 11 km | ~10-15 minute drive | train ~20 minutes
🔸 Nice Côte d'Azur Airport 52 km | ~45 minute drive | train ~1 hour 15 minutes
🔸Monaco 24 km | ~30 minute drive | train ~32 minutes
🔸 Cannes, France 77km | ~1 hour 15 minute drive | train ~1 hour 15 minutes
🔸Antibes, France 68 km | ~1 hour and 15 minute drive | train ~1 hour 25 minutes
🔸St Tropez, France 156 km | ~2 hour and 20 minute drive
🔸Ventimiglia, Italy & train station 3 km | ~6 minute drive
🔸Dolceaqua, Italy (loved by the famous painter Monet) 12 km | ~25 minute drive
🔸Sanremo, Italy 27 km | ~35 minute drive | train ~17 minutes

Local highlights & beaches:
☀️Via Julia Augusta Hike ~10-15 min walk from Villa Maria Pia
☀️Le Gorgogne Beach 3.6 km | ~5 minute drive
☀️ Calandre Beach 2 km | ~4 minute drive |beautiful walk from the villa ~45 minutes to 1 hour
☀️Balzi Rossi Beach 11 km | ~10-15 minute drive
🌸Hanbury Botanical Gardens 6 km | ~10 minute drive
🌸Eze Gardens/Jardin Exotique d’Èze 33km | ~45 minute drive

Winter access:
❄️Limone Piemonte Ski Resort 67km | ~1 hour and 15 minute drive | train ~2 hours and 15 minutes

National parks:
🏞️Parc National du Mercantour 127km | ~2 hours and 15 minute drive