Petula Clark’s secret villa

Côte d’Azur Sotheby’s International Realty is delighted to present for sale a property steeped in history and emotion, the former residence of Petula Clark, iconic figure of the international music scene.

Nestled in the peaceful hills of Vallauris, on the edge of Antibes and just minutes from Cannes, this villa embodies a discreet and authentic way of life, mirroring the personality of the woman who once called it home.

A discreet past, an intimate legend

In the 1960s, at the height of her international career, with global hits like Downtown, This is My Song, and I Know a Place, Petula Clark chose to retreat here, far from the spotlight. This was no grand estate, but a warm and welcoming home where life unfolded slowly. Bathed in natural light, it was a place where she was first and foremost a wife, a mother, a woman inspired.

« We go to Vallauris to a small house that we bought last year. There is a bit of land and a palm tree. You know the palm tree is the secret dream of many English people. When I was a little girl, I dreamt I had a beautiful house with a beautiful palm tree in the middle of the garden. Today my dream is fulfilled. » — Petula Clark

Far from stages and studios, the days began with family breakfasts, friends arrived quietly, meals were enjoyed in the garden, and the sound of piano notes filled the air, played for pleasure, never for performance.

A home passed down with respect

Since Petula Clark’s time, three successive owners have preserved the spirit of the property. Among them were a local judge and an architect known for his work on Cannes’ Palais des Congrès et des Festivals. Each was charmed by the simple countryside style, the sense of seclusion, the tranquility, and the presence of a swimming pool, already in place at the time, later modernized.

The house is approximately 2,700 sq.ft. in size. Above all, it was the generous volume of the living room, reminiscent of American proportions, that won over the current owners, who love the peace and privacy of the property in-between international travels. They undertook a thoughtful renovation, updating the technical systems, redesigning the pool into an elegant infinity basin, restoring the floors, renovating the kitchen, windows and bathrooms, adding pergolas and installing air conditioning in all bedrooms.

This was no transformation project, but a delicate restoration aimed at preserving what made the house truly special, its soul. The current owners fondly recall memorable family gatherings and legendary “pizza parties” by the wood-fired oven, joyful celebrations that embody the spirit of this unique home.

Vallauris, artistic legacy and Provençal charm

Though discreet as a residential destination, Vallauris is intrinsically linked to the cultural history of the French Riviera. From the 1940s onward, the arrival of Pablo Picasso, who produced some of his greatest ceramic works here, attracted a vibrant community of artists, intellectuals and lovers of Mediterranean living. Jean Marais, François Arnal, Victor Brauner and Roger Capron helped establish Vallauris as a hub of modern artistic creation.

Today, the town continues to blend Provençal charm with understated refinement. Its residential areas, such as the sought-after Brusquets or neighboring Super Cannes, are prized for their tranquility, lush vegetation and close proximity to the coast, just 2 km from the beaches of Golfe-Juan, 10 minutes from Cannes and 20 minutes from Nice international airport. Between sea and hills, Vallauris remains a confidential and highly desirable address, a place to live in harmony with the sun, art and nature.

A rare Mediterranean property for sale

Set in the heart of the coveted Brusquets district, the villa is tucked away at the end of a private lane, offering rare seclusion on a plot of approximately 6,000 m². The home offers around 250 m² of living space, with generous reception areas including a cathedral-ceiling living room with fireplace, a Provençal kitchen and four bedrooms with en suite bathrooms, one of which is located in a very private separate room with access via the tower. On the garden level, a self-contained apartment with living room, kitchen, bedroom and full bathroom offers perfect accommodation for guests or staff.

The terraced garden, planted with Mediterranean species, features a majestic pine grove, a vegetable garden, a bamboo grove, a pétanque court and a pergola with summer kitchen. The 10 x 5 m infinity pool has been redesigned with elegance and blends seamlessly into the natural setting. An adjacent outbuilding can be transformed into a pool house, and a rare building right allows for the construction of a second villa, a unique opportunity on the Côte d’Azur.

A confidential gem of Riviera heritage

Just 2 km from the beaches of Golfe-Juan, 10 minutes from Cannes and 20 km from Nice international airport, this timeless home offers a rare combination of privacy, history and potential. It embodies a sincere kind of luxury, made of memories, simplicity and Mediterranean beauty.

Presented for sale by Côte d’Azur Sotheby’s International Realty, specialist in exceptional character properties on the French Riviera.