This magnificent villa has an exceptional location, set in 10,000 m2 of grounds overlooking the bay of Villefranche and the promontory of St. Jean Cap Ferrat. Dating from the late 1870s, the original structure of the villa, including the impressive iron dome, was commissioned from Gustave Eiffel, the famous French engineer. The park-like grounds are planted with trees, including centuries-old olive trees and palm trees. The house hs an alarm system and there is both garage and uncovered parking. The property is accessed by a large wrought-iron gate, then up a driveway leading through the park to the circular entrance. The reception rooms on the first floor are accessed by a huge outdoor staircase and there are large terraces overlooking the garden and swimming pool, ideal for relaxing, or for entertaining oudoors. As well as the outdoor pool, there is also an indoor heated swimming pool, steam bath, showers, a vast gym and a billiard room. The rooms are furnished with superb period furniture, sumptuous tapestries and paintings, giving an ambience of total luxury and refinement. There are two lifts accessing all floors, 11 satellite televisions and 3 videos. The lower two floors of the villa, as well as the indoor and outdoor swimming pools, are equipped with a Bang & Olufsen sound system. There is a central system for heating and air conditioning with independent controls in each room. All the large bedroom suites have period fireplaces and all the bathrooms have Jacuzzi baths.