Toile Blanche Residences

Beautiful new studio and one bedroom suites, comfortably sleeping up to 4 adults, for sale in an art and wellness themed boutique hotel in Saint-Paul de Vence in the South of France.

There will be 20 furnished suites for sale at the architect designed extension to this charming hotel which is located in the delightful town of Saint-Paul de Vence in the Cote d'Azur and enjoys magnificent panoramic views over the hills. Every suite at Toile Blanche has one bedroom with a bath and large walk-in shower and a built in kitchen with mini bar.  Internal measurements range from 45 sqm to 70 sqm with terraces from 14 sqm to 36 sqm. Some boast a private plunge pool measuring 5 x 2m.

​​The scheme is eligible for VAT refund and will be managed by Toile Blanche under the French LMNP (Non professional furnished lettings) scheme.

​​The suites are elegant and refined and furnished in a contemporary yet warm style. The furniture is of the highest quality and made of natural materials to bring a sense of comfort and relaxation.

​​Mingling perfectly with the outdoor terrace, the furniture and fabrics exude earthy colours complemented by decorative objects, including paintings, drawings, photographs, installations or sculptures.​​

​​Toile Blanche Suite Apartment Rental Programme is compulsory for any Suite apartment. Joining the Suite Apartment Rental Programme allows you to enjoy your private residence and offset the ownership expenses with the income generated by the Suite Apartment rental when you are not in the resort.  

​​The property is fully managed in- and outside and maintained by Toile Blanche Residences. When arriving in your Suite Apartment you can start enjoying your holiday right away. Your Suite Apartment is clean, the beds are made, there are towels in the bathrooms etc. all following 5-star standards. 

​​Each Suite Apartment is fully maintained by the Toile Blanche estate management team and includes the following maintenance services: general maintenance, repairing and replacing furniture, fixtures, equipment, defective parts for electrical installations and equipment, water supply and distribution systems, wastewater treatment, air conditioning systems, 24/7 security, cleaning and gardening, pest control, pool cleaning, Suite Apartment and common facilities insurance and provision of guest amenities like linen, towels, and toiletries in each Suite Apartment.  

​​Toile Blanche offers the choice between 2 rental schemes. Option 1 offers a guaranteed fixed rental return but comes with more restricted personal usage options. Option 2 offers a variable return linked to the Suite Apartment room revenue. This option comes with unrestricted personal usage options. 

Owners benefit from 5* hotel facilities. These include an outdoor swimming pool; Raymond, a fine dining restaurant; La Comptoir d’Yvonne, a breakfast and tapas bar; the pool bar and Speakeasy, a secret hidden bar on the estate where suite owners have membership. There is also a wellness centre for relaxation and invigoration which accommodates one couple at a time. It includes a hamman, plunge pool and sauna.

Owners will receive a membership card offering a range of benefits and privileges: 

• Wellness facilities – free of charge use to owners
• Exclusive discounts on massages and beauty treatments
• 20% reduction on all Food & Beverages
• Access to the secret bar, where members are allowed to invite guests
• Personal invitations to art events organised by Toile Blanche

In addition, owners will be able to collect points when referring friends and family. These points will have a cash value which can be spent within the resort.

There is also an art studio and gallery which is centrally located and provides the creative heart of Toile Blanche. It has a summer programme that invites artists to spend time at the hotel and mix with owners and guests during their stay.

Other inviting facilities include a yoga platform at the end of the vegetable garden facing the hills, a fire pit where you can enjoy getting to know other guests and pétanque, the popular French bowls game.

Toile Blanche is a gated domain which is accessed via the main gate only either by identification or by using a personal access code. Once through the gate, the reception is staffed 24/7.

Ideally located in the heart of the French Riviera, Saint-Paul de Vence is situated only 20 minutes from Nice International Airport, less than 30 minutes from Cannes, 40 minutes from Monaco and a half hour from several golf courses.

Italy is only 45 minutes away. In winter, the closest ski resorts, Isola 2000, Auron and Valberg, are a mere 90 minutes drive. Other renowned locations, including Eze, Menton, SaintJean Cap Ferrat, Villefranche, Antibes, Biot or Mougins, are approximately 30 minutes by car.

The Côte d'Azur has been a playground for the rich and beautiful since the 1950s and remains so today - especially its most stylish resorts at Nice, Cannes, St-Tropez and Monte Carlo. Saint-Paul de Vence is situated only 20 minutes from Nice International Airport, less than 30 minutes from Cannes, 40 minutes from Monaco.

Luminaries from Picasso to Christo, Yves Montand to Roger Moore, Jacques Prévert to James Baldwin, The Rolling Stones to Mika all adore, or have adored, the mythical village of Saint-Paul de Vence. Far from being pretentious, Saint-Paul de Vence incorporates discrete luxury.

Although the warmest months fall between May and September, February is a particularly lovely time to visit - when Mimosa blossoms create a riot of colour against a backdrop of sparkling blue water.  It is easy to see why the clear light of the area attracted so many artists - from Matisse and Chagall, to Picasso and Cocteau.

In terms of activities, there is something for everyone.  The area's rich artistic heritage has given rise to a wide range of galleries (over 150 in fact), whilst a sandy beach shaded by umbrella pines - and home to every kind of water sport imaginable - is never far away. 

The Côte d'Azur is also a treat for food-lovers - the choice of cafes and restaurants, each serving its own take on the area's sun-drenched cuisine, is simply endless. For an intimate atmosphere, inventive menu and friendly service, When you are not eating in the hotel's restaurant, Raymond, try La Fontaine in Saint Paul.

As one would expect, getting there is straightforward - the region is served by Nice Côte d'Azur airport and a second, smaller airport at Mandelieu.  Once in situ, getting about by car or train is easy, whilst the towns are best explored on foot.

Why Côte d’Azur?

• 15 million tourists per year visit the French Riviera.
• It is the second leading tourist destination in France and France attracted 89 million foreign tourists in 2017, making it the most popular tourist destination in the world.
• The Côte d'Azur, 115km (71 miles) of coastline and beaches, benefits from 300 days of sunshine per year.
• It encompasses 18 golf courses & 3,000 restaurants.
• Each year the Côte d’Azur hosts 50% of the world’s super yacht fleet, with 90% of all super yachts visiting the region’s coast at least once in their lifetime.

SOME GENERAL PRINCIPLES

What is the process of reserving a suite?

• The process is simple and sound: We send you a reservation contract. You sign both copies and return them to us, who counter signs them and returns your copy. During this period you remain free to withdraw from the purchase.
• Upon reception of the countersigned reservation, the “SRU law” allows a 10 day cooling off period to buyers where they can still use their right of withdrawal. Even after this 10 day period, you still have the right to cancel, get your refund if e.g. you are refused your mortgage application or if the mortgage that you obtain does not match the criteria you were expecting i.e. lower LTV (loan to value), change in rates.
• Deposits are secure, since all deposits are held in Escrow by the appointed notary and these deposits are fully refundable should something go wrong.

Rental income – Investors receive an index-linked guaranteed annual income, normally paid once a year whether the property is occupied or not. The income is index-linked. Each year, the income should actually increase, making it easier for buyers to repay their mortgage. Buyers are not exposed to fluctuations in the tourist market as returns are guaranteed irrespective of occupancy.

VAT refund – Purchasers are entitled to a refund of 20 per cent French VAT (for a new property) on the purchase price.

Management and maintenance - The property is fully managed inside and outside and maintained by the management company, which is Toile Blanche Residences.

Furnishing - The property is acquired furnished. Buyers are offered a furniture package by the management company.