Edinburgh's Sean Connery's luxury French home hits the market for eye-popping sum
Edinburgh's Sir Sean Connery's former mansion in the French Riviera has gone on the market for £20 million.
The late James Bond star lived in the property on the C te d'Azur near Nice with his wife, Micheline Roquebrune, a painter from the area, who he met in the 1970s.
The 1920s Villa Le Roc Fleuri is set on a hillside over six storeys and overlooks the port of Nice.
The 10,000 sq ft five bedroom property was previously put up for sale in 2020 for £26.7 million but the owners later took it off the market after it failed to find a buyer.
Connery, who died aged 90 at his home in the Bahamas in October 2020, lived in the house with his wife, who he married in 1975, in the 1970s and 1980s.
It even featured in the actor's last outing as 007 in 1983's Never Say Never Again and neighbours still refer to it as "the Bond villa".
The home includes an indoor infinity pool, a landscaped terraced garden with another swimming pool, a spa, gym, wine cellar, suites and two guest villas.
Chuck McKee, sales agent at Savills, said: "Roc Fleuri is undoubtedly the most desirable property in Nice right now and always has been - the sheer size and proportions of the villa, its rich history and the location just above the waterline puts it in a category of its own."
A sales brochure for the property reads: "Step inside the legendary former French Riviera home of Sir Sean Connery, where cinematic history meets timeless architecture and appeal.
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"Welcome to Roc Fleuri, with gardens stretching down to the shimmering coastline high above the shimmering coastline of Nice, this historic Belle poque villa, blends timeless French elegance with the mystique of a Hollywood great.
"Featuring sweeping views over the city and Mediterranean, extensive accommodation, a luxurious spa, pool and gym, in addition to stunning grounds and guest accommodation, this property is as unforgettable as 007 himself."
The home also boasts a grand reception, mosaic tiled flooring, floor to ceiling windows and a roof terrace which offers "the most spectacular view available in Nice."
There is also a lift, a television room, a home office, a walk-in dressing room and parking for five cars.
Oscar-winner Connery died peacefully in his sleep at home following a battle with dementia.
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