New luxury villa with sea view – prime location in the Sémaphore area
Villa · Côte d'Azur, France
€5,200,000
The Basics
Overview
Our Analysis
Priced 204% above the local sale average of €4,880/m² based on 469 sales in 2024. Priced at approximately €14,800/m², this new-build carries a significant developer premium but offers lower initial transaction taxes compared to older estates in Sainte-Maxime. The primary practical friction is the high seasonal traffic congestion in the Sémaphore area, which can turn short trips to the port into lengthy commutes during peak months. Prospective buyers should anticipate substantial ongoing costs driven by the specialized maintenance of the hammam, gym, and large-scale pool systems, alongside mandatory 50m brush-clearing (débroussaillement) obligations due to proximity to wooded Mediterranean scrub.
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Nearby Sales
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Price & Market
Local market context
Avg. price/m²
€4,880
Transactions
469 sales in 2024
Mix
8% houses · 92% apartments
Avg. surface
59 m²
The Property
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Energy Performance (DPE)
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The Verdict
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Financials
What It Costs to Own
Estimated monthly and upfront costs based on your buyer profile
Upfront
~€1,917,525
Monthly
~€22,077 /mo
Rental potential
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Location & Daily Life
Location
Côte d'Azur / Alpes-Maritimes, Var (83)
Living here
What daily life looks like in this area
While the setting is peaceful, the elevation of Sémaphore makes walking to the beach or shops challenging for most; a car or e-bike is the reality for daily errands.
Nearby services
Internet connectivity
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Best available speed: >1 Gbps
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Soil & gardening
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Risks & Compliance
Safety & crime
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In a nutshell
Urban zone
Zone U — UDb
Generally buildable in principle
Renovation constraint
Heritage prescriptions
Some exterior changes may need review
Nearby development
No AU zones nearby
No expansion zone found within ~800m
What this means
Building or extension
Likely possible, subject to local PLU rules
Exterior renovation
Needs attention, visible changes may require approval
Surrounding development
No AU development zone found nearby
Planning layers found
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Applies to parcel
Main zone
Zone U · UDb · Urban
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Context
Reserved land
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Other local planning layer recorded
Zone Non-Aedificandi
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Other local planning layer recorded
Normes De Stationnement Corridor Transports En Commun (Tc) Secteur IntermÉDiaire
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Other local planning layer recorded
Polygone D'Implantation Gabaritaire Avec Hauteur
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Context
Protected woodland
Renovation constraint
Heritage-related planning prescriptions exist in this area. Some exterior modifications may need additional review. Check with the mairie before planning works.
Legal considerations
Next Steps
Questions to ask
- Is the villa sold with a ten-year structural warranty (assurance décennale) and can you provide the certificates?
- Does the 'frais de notaire réduits' (2-3%) apply to this specific transaction?
- Are there any ongoing 'charges de lotissement' if this is part of a private domain?
Documents to request
- Dossier de Diagnostic Technique (DDT) including the DPE
- Assurance Décennale certificates for all major structural work
- Taxe Foncière notice (or estimate for new build)
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Characteristics
Details
- Property Type
- Villa
- Total living m2
- 350 m²
- Plot size m2
- 1,700 m²
- Grounds HA or legal
- Grounds 0-1 HA
- Scenery
- Seaside
Room information
- Bedrooms
- 5
- All bathrooms
- 5
Special features
- Swimming pool