Historic Early 20th Century Villa to Renovate in Bordighera

Bordighera is one of the pearls of the Western Ligurian Riviera. The green hues of its hills and the deep blue of the sea have, in the past, enchanted not only Claude Monet and Pompeo Mariani, but also Queen Margherita of Savoy, Queen Victoria of the United Kingdom and the French architect Charles Garnier, designer of the Paris Opera House. Numerous wealthy British families chose this town as their winter residence, creating a lively community and leaving behind elegant villas and exotic gardens that still embellish the city today. The mild climate throughout the year encourages lush vegetation, with species from tropical countries growing alongside Mediterranean scrub, while the clear and pristine sea allows exciting sightings of dolphins and whales just a few miles from the coast. Bordighera is also crossed by the famous Western Ligurian Cycle Path, one of the most scenic pedestrian and cycling routes in Europe, created along the former coastal railway line. This flat panoramic route connects several towns of the Riviera dei Fiori, offering spectacular sea views and allowing visitors to experience the area in a sustainable and relaxing way, surrounded by the scent of salt air and breathtaking landscapes. Sports can be practiced in every season: tennis at one of the oldest clubs in the world and the first in Italy, sailing, mountain biking along numerous hillside trails, windsurfing, golf in nearby Sanremo and even skiing on the slopes of Limone Piemonte, which can be reached in about one hour. Bordighera is perfectly connected to Nice Côte d’Azur International Airport, only 40 km away, and is close to prestigious destinations such as Ospedaletti, Monte Carlo, Antibes, Menton and Sanremo, making it a strategic location between Italy and the French Riviera.