2 Bathrooms
Description
RECEPTIVE STRUCTURE. A couple of years before the renowned botanist, Sir Thomas Hanbury, created one of the most beautiful botanical gardens of Europe in La Mortola di Ventimiglia, it was his compatriot Dr. Henry Bennet - personal gynecologist to Queen Victoria but also a passionate botanist – the one who understood the exceptional climatic conditions "of western Liguria", and who put together this breathtaking vegetation in the nearby Grimaldi property. Here, for centuries, the Saracen tower of the same name has stood out and became a Genoese bulwark after 1251 in defence of Ventimiglia. This tower, respectfully, expertly and lovingly restored by the current owners, is today an enchanting and welcoming residence, part of the larger complex of the Castello Voronoff which, in previous centuries, has hosted many illustrious people. In a dominant position, from its terrace you can admire the enchanting panorama of the sea and the beautiful town of Menton, the first urban settlement in French territory and the beginning of the renowned French Riviera. villa maintains still today, after more than a millennium, its original defence function as it protects the privacy, intimacy and tranquillity of our guests who will find here the perfect refuge to isolate themselves a little and to imagine themselves in a magical distant past. The charm of the exposed stone, the warmth of the wood and the elegance of the furnishings harmoniously help to bring this enchantment to life and to let you spend a holiday of absolute uniqueness. The swimming pool, the tennis court, the large park and the parking of the "Castle Voronoff" complex on which dominates the Grimaldi Tower are common parts used by our Guests.
Interior
A spiral staircase (37 steps) leads up to the main terrace with the entrance door that leads into an open-plan area with a small living area with ornamental fireplace, dining table and kitchenette. From the entrance a first flight of stairs leads down to a double bedroom with ensuite bathroom with shower, while a second flight leads up to the tower level with the living room, a bathroom with tub and a loft with a double bedroom with queen-size bed. A final flight of spiral stairs leads up to the panoramic terrace on the roof of the tower organised as a sitting area and sun loungers.
Park
The tower stands in a lush communal park arranged on several levels and terraces which extend over an area of more than 20,000 sq with various paths, viewpoints and benches on which you can rest while admiring the surrounding panorama. Born as a true botanical garden of Anglo-Saxon tradition in the mid 19th century, despite having lost some of its original wealth of botanical varieties over time, the park still boasts today a large multitude of species among which the main protagonists are orange and lemon trees, aromatic herbs, olives and palms, rose bushes, succulents and prickly pears. In the northern part of the park, is the communal tennis court, that you need to book, while the big communal swimming pool surrounded by a large solarium is located in the southern part of the property and can be easily reached on foot or by a lift built into the rock.
Swimming Pool
The rectangular swimming pool for communal use is illuminated in the evening, measuring 20 x 10 m with a maximum depth of 4 m, is lined in light blue PVC, purified with salt and surrounded by a large solarium. Open from mid-June to mid-September, it is easily reached from the tower by the lift built into the rock, or on foot down the many paths.
Tennis
The communal Tennis Court, available upon reservation, is located in the upper part of the park, has a granulated concrete bottom, is fenced, has regulatory measures, but is not illuminated.
Pets
Yes, up to one. € 50,00 per week or part of week
Fenced-in property
Yes
Amenities and feature
Location and distances
villa is located in Grimaldi Inferiore, a small district of the municipality of Ventimiglia, close to the border with France and the renowned French Riviera, easily reached by car just 18 km from the motorway exit of Ventimiglia. The Ventimiglia train station is about 10 km away. On the French coast, in the immediate vicinity of the tower, is the beautiful town of Menton, the unbridled luxury of the Principality of Monaco and the city of Nice with its international airport. Following are the well-known tourist resorts of the French Riviera: Villefranche sur Mer, Cannes and Saint Tropez. In the hinterland of the french Riviera, less than an hour away, is the region of Provence with its old picturesque villages, numerous wine cellars where highly prized wines are produced, and fields of lavender which attract tourists in summer from all over the world to admire the flowering in the boundless fields. On the Italian side, Ventimiglia is just a few minutes away and in the upper, historic part of the town is the Cathedral with the Baptistery, well worth a visit. The town of Sanremo with its Casino and the Ariston Theatre, where the renowned Italian Song Festival is held, is about 30 km away. For cyclists, a beautiful cycle path has been created along the tracks of a disused railway line, which runs from Ospedaletti to San Lorenzo al Mare. Hiking enthusiasts will enjoy countless routes including the Alta Via dei Monti Liguri which from Ventimiglia to Sarzana allows you to visit the region along its entire ridge. All those who love the sea will find countless towns along this coast that have been awarded the Blue Flag and will be able to watch for dolphins and fin whales in the Cetacean Sanctuary. Genoa, with with its beautiful historic center and the largest aquarium in Europe, is 170 km away.