{"id":108743,"date":"2025-05-17T10:07:14","date_gmt":"2025-05-17T10:07:14","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.europesays.com\/uk\/108743\/"},"modified":"2025-05-17T10:07:14","modified_gmt":"2025-05-17T10:07:14","slug":"step-inside-sean-connerys-26-4-million-villa-in-south-of-france","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.europesays.com\/uk\/108743\/","title":{"rendered":"Step Inside Sean Connery&#8217;s $26.4 million Villa In South of France"},"content":{"rendered":"<p class=\"\" data-start=\"89\" data-end=\"677\">Sir Sean Connery, who passed away in 2020, wasn\u2019t just a legendary actor\u2014he was a global icon. In 1999, People magazine named him the \u201cSexiest Man of the Century,\u201d a fitting title for the original James Bond. With his signature charm, sharp wit, and suave demeanor, Connery became the most beloved of the nine actors to play Ian Fleming\u2019s famous spy, first introduced in 1953. Over the course of his career, the Scottish-born star earned top honors including an Academy Award, three Golden Globes, and a Lifetime Achievement Award from the American Film Institute. In 2000, he was knighted by Queen Elizabeth II.<\/p>\n<p data-start=\"89\" data-end=\"677\"><img fetchpriority=\"high\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-57127\" src=\"https:\/\/www.europesays.com\/uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/XDky2xBp.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"1280\" height=\"854\"  \/><\/p>\n<p class=\"\" data-start=\"679\" data-end=\"978\">Much like the character he made famous, Connery lived in style, owning elegant homes in some of the world\u2019s most desirable locations\u2014England, Spain, France, and the Bahamas. One of his most stunning properties, a longtime residence in the South of France, has just been listed for $26.4 million USD.<\/p>\n<p data-start=\"679\" data-end=\"978\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-57128\" src=\"https:\/\/www.europesays.com\/uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/o7Pj4XBx.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"1280\" height=\"854\"  \/><\/p>\n<p class=\"\" data-start=\"980\" data-end=\"1296\">Affectionately still called \u201cSean\u2019s place\u201d or the \u201cBond Villa\u201d by locals, the estate is one of the Riviera\u2019s most exquisite and well-situated homes, offering breathtaking views of Nice and the sparkling Mediterranean. It even made an appearance in Never Say Never Again, which was filmed in nearby Nice and Monaco.<\/p>\n<p data-start=\"980\" data-end=\"1296\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-57126\" src=\"https:\/\/www.europesays.com\/uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/ByEgjrft.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"1280\" height=\"854\"  \/><\/p>\n<p class=\"\" data-start=\"1298\" data-end=\"1918\">Perched on over an acre of land at the edge of a cliff, the property offers panoramic vistas of the Promenade des Anglais and the Old Port. Tucked behind a private gate, the stone mansion exudes 1920s French elegance, with its fa\u00e7ade draped in vibrant wisteria that adds to the romantic atmosphere. The five-level home includes an elevator and rooftop terrace, with five bedrooms and bathrooms spread across the floors. A grand entrance hall opens to floor-to-ceiling windows framing postcard-worthy views, while expansive terraces invite outdoor relaxation. Rich details like wide-planked parquet floors run throughout.<\/p>\n<p data-start=\"1298\" data-end=\"1918\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-57130\" src=\"https:\/\/www.europesays.com\/uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/Ac4tRwG.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"1280\" height=\"854\"  \/><\/p>\n<p class=\"\" data-start=\"1920\" data-end=\"2309\">On the main level are a family room and a secondary living space with a kitchenette, while the kitchen and formal dining room below open to a garden terrace. The upper-level master suite features dual bathrooms, a dressing room, and a private balcony. The lower level includes a full fitness center, indoor pool, and direct garden access\u2014blending luxury and lifestyle in true Bond fashion.<\/p>\n<p data-start=\"1920\" data-end=\"2309\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-57129\" src=\"https:\/\/www.europesays.com\/uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/fYOj6Q4x.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"1280\" height=\"853\"  \/><\/p>\n<p data-start=\"1920\" data-end=\"2309\">The home is listed with Savills.<\/p>\n<p data-start=\"1920\" data-end=\"2309\">Courtesy and more at <strong><a href=\"https:\/\/u7061146.ct.sendgrid.net\/ls\/click?upn=u001.gqh-2BaxUzlo7XKIuSly0rC3hWzqHZw6mv26PTAGDXliUFCeL2Haz1zp-2FVFeNf-2FOhtxxOU4zhD1Np7wqSv3i1-2FWCwDmS8wfJ2MUsYaa-2BAhmv4-3DClQb_M7561dTk8oPSP7-2FkK3w4hSQDvglvC9IEmVx6KmK8BSUtSalM-2BXYkgQTuk-2BtU3UrQsTmBeGPRlrLjuMDiScpmFkLMflIDqKQ-2FaGLA6LOgcd8NXx-2B1s5xzjJggYqc9aT5-2F7bwszBEHk6gEITbwkIi7mCmNB-2FqMRKPJyUA3XA4nsYlu-2B9GSR0-2BAxeFNCDxpADEZu0zJyG3m3m4aPw79RW5o6ibsrXwJo-2F79D1ccBjaowf-2Fl4qQMkyjcngXXu5R3uJ4wKju5SgBWHnyYqyhye2pzbvG4grnz0Tj6hY3Rv6BzI4xz8UId-2FA-2BjHi1Q84EhtrBQk2txB8lXfMnWnSxVc77A4w-3D-3D\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">TopTenRealEstateDeals.com<\/a><\/strong><strong>.<\/strong><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"Sir Sean Connery, who passed away in 2020, wasn\u2019t just a legendary actor\u2014he was a global icon. 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