On the slopes of the Corne d’Or, one of Villefranche-sur-Mer’s most sought-after hillside addresses, this 73 sqm apartment looks out over the full sweep of the bay, from the terracotta rooftops of the old town to the wooded headland of Saint-Jean-Cap-Ferrat. It sits at the end of a quiet street. It has been entirely renovated with a clean, contemporary hand and is sold furnished, ready to be lived in from the first day.

Bespoke fitted storage lines the entrance and sets the tone: pale oak floors, handleless joinery and a restrained palette that lets the light do the work. The 33 sqm living and dining room opens through wide sliding glass doors onto the terrace. Recessed cove lighting and soft tones keep the eye on the view. The open-plan kitchen runs along one wall, with matt cabinetry and integrated appliances, which keeps the room generous and uncluttered.

Facing south-east, the 15 sqm terrace becomes the true living room from spring to autumn. It sits under a retractable awning, behind a wrought-iron balustrade. It takes in the morning sun and an open view across the Rade de Villefranche to Cap Ferrat and the open sea. It is a setting for breakfast, long lunches and evenings as the bay lights up.

The night area has two bedrooms and two shower rooms. The principal bedroom opens directly onto the terrace, with the sea framed from the bed and full-height walnut-finish wardrobes. The second bedroom has an en-suite walk-in shower clad in veined marble-effect porcelain with brushed brass fittings. A second shower room in warm stone-toned tiles, with black fittings and a heated towel rail, and a separate WC complete the layout. Air conditioning, double glazing, electric shutters and fibre-optic internet keep the apartment comfortable all year round.

With a lift, a private cellar and communal parking, this is a Riviera home defined by its outlook: finished, quiet and turned entirely towards the bay of Villefranche.

1st floor. Common charges: €213/month. Property tax: €1,384/year. Agency fees paid by the buyer: 6% of the price excluding fees.