Description
A postmodern villa on the heights of Nice
In the residential neighborhood of Rimiez, this geometrically designed villa by architect Patrick Cavenel in 1980 overlooks the city and offers a panoramic view of the Baie des Anges.
On a landscaped plot of 2,150 m² facing south, the house extends over a floor area of 286 m² (193 m² Carrez Law) on a single level.
A bright double-height entrance, illuminated by skylights, leads to the living space consisting of a dining room, a living room with a fireplace designed as a conversation pit, a winter garden, and a fully equipped kitchen with a central island, pizza oven, dining area, and utility room. These spaces open onto large terraces, the garden, and the view through large bay windows.
The sleeping area, accessed via a corridor, includes a 52 m² master suite with a bedroom, dressing room, and a spacious bathroom illuminated by stained glass windows designed by master glazier Alain Peinado, two bedrooms with en-suite bathrooms, and ample storage. All bedrooms open onto the garden and terrace through bay windows equipped with roller shutters.
From the entrance, a staircase leads down to the 86 m² basement, which houses a triple garage, a storage room, two workshops, a bathroom, and an independent access. The car access has been perfectly designed and offers an outdoor parking space as well as a ramp leading directly to the garage.
The plot, planted with thirteen olive trees and magnificent pines, is suitable for a swimming pool and enjoys a panoramic view of the city and the sea. It includes a petanque court and a stone outbuilding converted into a workshop.
In one of the most privileged neighborhoods in northern Nice, close to motorway access, the property is located in a small private residence, 12 minutes from the city center. It benefits from a calm, secure, and private environment and offers direct access to the Canal de Gairaut from the residence.
A playful and sculptural architecture
The warm-colored structure of Villa Galaxie is characterized by a bold assembly of geometric shapes, marked by a monumental cube and sculptural volumes defining the patio and entrance module. Tilted on its edge, the cube is a direct reference to the famous Drusch House built in 1965 by Claude Parent, the architect of the oblique function. Large concrete canopies with cut-out panels protect the glazed surfaces from summer sunshine, and the broken lines of the angular facade play with shadow and light. The outdoor layout and the design of pedestrian and vehicle access, marked by wide curves and the creation of a footbridge, enhance the theatricality of the ensemble.
The floor plan is designed in a honeycomb pattern and is formed by juxtaposed hexagonal modules to compose the various interior spaces. Each hexagon houses a function: entrance, living room, dining room, kitchen, winter garden… The master suite, located at the end of the structure, breaks with the pattern and concludes the composition with a right angle.
Patrick Cavenel
Graduated in 1973, Patrick Cavenel has been based in Saint-Paul de Vence since 1975. He has designed numerous housing and commercial projects throughout the Côte d’Azur.
His project for Villa Galaxie was partially realized and originally included a swimming pool (which can be built) as well as some differences in the design of the interior spaces.
Technical information
Asking Price: €1,680,000
Seller pays the fees.
Full ownership
Property tax 2024: €3,386
Heating: Electric
Work to be done
Energy Performance Diagnosis (DPE): E – Greenhouse Gas Emissions (GES): B
Estimated annual energy costs for the property: between €2,910 and €3,960 per year.
Average energy prices indexed on January 1, 2021 (including subscriptions).
