Golf Real Estate Exclusive: Carlton International Reveal Stunning Golf Properties on the Cote D'Azur in the South of France Today

    ST. TROPEZ, FRANCE, July 30, 2010 /24-7PressRelease/ -- Renowned as the 'playground of the rich and famous', the French Riviera has been attracting elite visitors since the end of the 18th century, during which it began to establish itself as a winter health resort for the British upper classes. Nowadays, the area is more commonly associated with summertime activities such as swimming, sunbathing and alfresco dining and tends to draw the majority of its estimated 10.3 million visitors between the months of June and August.

One activity that is not traditionally associated with the Cote d'Azur is the game of golf and it may come as something of a surprise to learn that the South-East of France is in fact home to some 128 different golf courses. Many of these courses were constructed over the last 25 years, including the exclusive Royal Mougins Golf Club, which was established in 1993 and constitutes one of the 20 or so golf clubs that are located within easy reach of the airports of Nice and Cannes.

The ease of accessibility of this particular group of golf clubs has made them extremely popular with both international and national golf enthusiasts alike. This in turn has seen an increase in the popularity of real estate located on or close to these clubs and potential investors, who have traditionally been attracted to golf properties in countries such as Spain and Portugal, are increasingly turning their attention to golf property in France.

Carlton International, who have been specialising in the sale and rental of luxury French property since 1997, are well aware of this increase in demand and have set up a dedicated team of professionals in order to help clients find the utmost in luxurious golf real estate. Damian Tudor, who couples 8 years of experience of the French real estate with 12 years as a professional golfer, heads the team and has been exceptionally impressed by the standard of local golfing facilities.

"There are some exceptional golf clubs in this part of the world, both in terms of their facilities and the courses themselves. Within twenty minutes of Nice we have two courses designed by Dave Thomas, there's Terres-Blanches (located near Tourettes) and Cannes-Mougins, with which Peter Aliss was also involved. Then, of course, there's Royal Mougins, which is one if the top courses in the world.

"All of these courses have a great feel about them. You get to play in some stunning landscapes and the climate is so good that you can play throughout the year." Given the exceptional standard of these golf clubs it comes as little surprise that properties in these areas tend to go for high prices, as Damian explains. "If you're on a tight budget, then the Riviera probably isn't for you, but if you want exceptional golf in an exclusive setting then I honestly can't think of anywhere better."

Carlton International offers a varied selection of exclusive golf real estate and has properties available for both sale and rental. If you are looking for a property for sale in the South of France and proximity to a golf course is one of your search criteria then please do not hesitate to contact Damian and his team who will be happy to advise you as to what the region has to offer. Carlton International also offers a full property management service for owners who wish to let their properties on a seasonal basis.

Carlton International is a luxury real estate company in the South of France. Feel free to contact a property consultant in Antibes on 0033 493 95 11 11 if you are interested in property for sale in the South of France or villa rentals on the French Riviera.
Website: http://www.carlton-international.com

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