In summary
Overlooking the medieval village of Grimaud, Château SM is one of the only wine estates in Provence awarded the status of Cru Classé. Spread over 15 hectares are pristine vineyards and grounds including fruit orchards, terraced English garden and covered winter garden. At the heart of the estate is the 8-bedroom chateau. Exquisitely renovated, classical and contemporary styles are fashioned around a collection of over 60 masterpiece artworks. The chateau features 3,500 sqm of living space, including a stunning kitchen, three separate living rooms, two dining rooms, wellness spa facilities, Gentleman’s Club, wine cellar and a private nightclub with bar, DJ booth and dancefloor.
The magnificent swimming pool and pool house built in the ancient sheepfold encourages long lazy days punctuated only by family gatherings at the outdoor dining, bar and kitchen with your own private cook. Uncover the history and wine traditions of the Provence region with exclusive tastings, dining among the vineyards or joining the annual harvest. Set you own pace to discover the estate and the charming Grimaud region on foot, by bicycle or with guided horse-riding trails. Combining the best of the Côte D’Azur, Château SM offers insider access to chic hotspot St Tropez, only ten minutes away with its world-famous beaches, boutiques, galleries, restaurants and buzzing nightlife.
Château SM combines the best of what the Côte d’Azur has to offer: relaxing, intimate and private environments, pristine surrounding nature with fields, vineyards and azure blue waters nearby, ancient buildings with strong Mediterranean heritage and local produce. The estate is 10 km from Saint Tropez.
Indoors
This typical castle (bastide provençale) from the 18th century has been recently renovated into a sophisticated mansion with a florid though contemporary style. It features 3,500 sqm of living space, eight
rooms and suites with ensuite bathrooms, four dining areas that can be used for breakfast, lunch or dinner, and no less than 60 masterpieces gathered from the entire world.
On the ground floor:
- Belfry
- Theatrical entrance hall evoking the Egyptian vestibule of Pavlovsk Palace
- Majestic staircase leading to the three floors, with curved handrail in Madagascar ebony, overlooking a lacquered wood André Arbus baby grand piano
- Elevator hall & panelled elevator
- Summer Living Room with large sofas
- Adjacent cosy bar and sitting area
- Wine cellar & inspirational window display
- Art-Déco style Office and adjacent meeting room (6 people)
- Gentlemen’s club with Russian roulette, in a Second Empire décor
- Large wellbeing area with entrance hall, one treatment room, a hammam, a fitness, a beauty room and a relaxation area
- Covered loggia overlooking the garden
- Main kitchen with adjacent dining area
- ‘Menton’ room
First floor:
- Vestibule
- Kitchen office with dumb waiter & storehouse
- Winter Living Room with Louis XV style woodwork
- Adjacent ventilated smoking room, with open fire, cigar and cocktail displays
- Main Dining Room
- Terrace
- Second staircase evoking a gothic cloister
- Master Suite with antechamber and walk-in dressing
- ‘Monaco’ Suite in Directoire style
- ‘Grimaud’ Room
Second floor:
- Mezzanine
- ‘Villlefranche’ Room
- ‘Beaulieu’ Room
- ‘Antibes’ Room
- ‘Roquebrune’ Room
- ‘Cap Ferrat’ Room
Outdoors
Landscaped and tree-filled park of several hectares
- Outdoor terrace with blackberry trees
- Vegetable garden
- Multi-levelled English garden where the impressive Space Pot sculpture from Jean-Pierre Raynaud takes centre stage.
Outbuildings include:
- Orange Grove reconverted into a meeting room that could host 100 pax, on the edge of the vineyards,reception hall
- Magnificent swimming pool, built in the ancient sheepfold. Pool-house annexe with two changing rooms and bathrooms
- Outdoor and indoor dining areas, outdoor bar and independent kitchen
- Private nightclub with bar, DJ-booth, VIP lounge, disco ball and dance floor
- Children Games Room
- Stables
- Chapel, inspired by cathedrals from Tuscany
- Outdoor car parking
- Tennis court
Location
Château SM combines the best of what the Côte d’Azur has to offer: relaxing, intimate and private environments, pristine surrounding nature with fields, vineyards and azure blue waters nearby, ancient buildings with strong Mediterranean heritage and local produce.
The house is within the lively medieval village of Grimaud, with arcade-lined streets, between Sainte Maxime and Cogolin and 10 km from St Tropez.
