8 Bed House for sale
Le Broc, Alpes-Maritimes, Provence-Alpes-Cote d'Azur, France
£2,965,840 *
[€3,360,000]
Full Description
On the heights of Le Broc, out of sight, this old estate extends over 26.3 hectares of woods, clearings and stone buildings. Located 25 minutes from Nice, it overlooks the Lac du Broc and the Esteron River, whose clear waters meander below, offering a rare and preserved natural setting.
The main building, made of dressed stone, dates back to the thirteenth century. According to local accounts, it was a hunting and prayer lodge frequented by members of the Order of the Temple. The private chapel, still present on the estate, retains architectural elements that evoke this period: barrel vaults, sculpted niches, liturgical orientation. This place, discreet and preserved, bears the traces of a noble and spiritual occupation, between forest and stone.
The house is exposed to the east and south-west, which gives it a beautiful light all day long.
Composition of the estate
• Total built area: 678 m²
• Main house: 342 m² of living space + 220 m² under renovation
• Total number of pieces: 12
• Bedrooms: 8 (including 3 in the independent cottage)
• Bathrooms: 6
• Vaulted cellars: >100 m²
• Private chapel: intact, integrated into the main body
• Independent gîte: 78 m², 3 bedrooms, terrace, vaulted cellar
• Outbuilding to be converted: 65 m² on two levels
• Stone ruin: ~250 m²
• Authorised extension: 30 m² according to Plu
The buildings are arranged in a U-shape around a central area, with swimming pool, pool house, winter garden and petanque court nestled among fruit trees.
Natural resources and biodiversity
The land is crossed by several kilometres of private tracks, which can be practised on foot or on horseback. The forest cover is dense, composed of holm oaks, hornbeams, beeches, and several remarkable hundred-year-old trees.
This rich and balanced forest biotope is conducive to truffle farming. Three species of truffles are recorded there
• Tuber melanosporum (black truffle from Périgord)
• Tuber aestivum (summer truffle or St. John's Day truffle)
• Tuber uncinatum (Burgundy truffle)
The local fauna is particularly active
• Deer: at least ten individuals recorded on the estate
• Wild boars: common in the undergrowth
• Foxes, badgers, hares
• Nesting and migratory birds: kites, falcons, owls, woodcocks.
• Amphibians and fish: around the lake and the Estéron River
The estate is currently declared as a private hunting ground.
Energy and autonomy
• Local production: photovoltaic panels + wind turbine (>3 kW)
• Edf connection available
• Heating type Radiator, Fireplace
* Individual heating
* Individual hot water
• The water supply comes from the Vegay spring delivered by the water company.
• Fiber optics installed
• New septic tank (March 2025)
Possible uses
A simple management plan makes it possible to envisage the creation of an eco-village, on request, it is possible to install up to five Light Leisure Dwellings (HLL) on the land - temporary or seasonal constructions intended for non-permanent use, such as holiday stays or occasional reception. As well as the organization of prestigious events and receptions, thanks to nearly 600 m² of dedicated spaces:
• Reception in a gîte: independent accommodation already operational
• Organization of private events: weddings, baptisms, retreats, seminars, receptions
• Cultural or spiritual activity: enhancement of the chapel and natural spaces
• Truffle and forestry development
Access and Amenities
• Nice airport: 25 min
• Broc centre, schools, shops, doctors' surgeries: 10 min
Immediate surroundings
A few steps from the estate, the Estéron river winds between the limestone rocks, offering natural basins conducive to swimming and contemplation. The Lac du Broc, a former ballast pit rehabilitated into a natural area, completes this exceptional landscape. These two aquatic elements contribute to the ecological balance of the site and reinforce the feeling of harmony between heritage, nature and silence.
Price:
It is possible to acquire the property with its 26.3 hectares of land and all the buildings for a price of €3,360,000 Hai,
or to opt for the entire estate extended to 111 hectares, including the existing buildings, at the price of €3,885,000 Hai.
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