Grace Kelly's House (Former)

Oscar winning Hollywood actress and Princess of Monaco, Grace Kelly, often stayed at this estate called "Les Moulins du Villars" in a small village of Gilette between Nice and Monaco. Originally built in the 14th century as an olive oil and flour mill, and resting amid a nature reserve aside the shores of the Latti River, the property was transformed into a luxe retreat by Count Jean Fernand Joseph Gouin de Roumilly in the late 1970s. Princess Grace befriended the owners in 1980 and often resided at the estate before her death in 1982. Princess Grace described the estate as a "haven of peace."

Spanning four stories and around 6,000 square feet of living space, the 7 bedroom main house is highlighted by an elevator to all levels, plus living and dining areas linked by a vintage working water mill wheel encased in glass, two kitchens, an office, a media room, wine cellar and laundry room. Outdoors, the grounds are laced with olive, fruit and cypress trees, and host a heated infinity pool flanked by an open-air cabana, as well as two vegetable gardens, a greenhouse, gym and tennis court that doubles as a helipad. There’s also a two-room guesthouse, four-car garage and partially restored ruin dating from Roman times that serves as an event space. The current owners bought the house in 2006 and rebuilt it in 2010.

The estate is currently on the market for $12.9 million.