A residence in Saint Tropez, France evokes sweet stories with fishermen and amazing sunsets in port. The one below depicts similar legends in a contemporary, updated manner. Realised by designer Piero Manara, founder of Casa Manara studio, the house stands on a hilltop in Saint Tropez and offers and uninterrupted view of the sea. ‘Our goal was to provide a sense of luxurious comfort without being overwhelming’, Manara explains, ‘but with numerous textures and finishes which would create a sense of surprise over and over again’. As you can easily notice from the pictures below, the residence offers a dreamy oasis for the guests, letting them admire the natural landscape all day long.   

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 In the living room, the flooring in flamed and brushed white Castillo marble from Portugal.  The rug is a vintage patch, custom-made in Turkey, while the sofa and the coffee tables are custom made by Piero Manara. 

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 They wanted the residence to provide the same kind of exclusive feeling one would experience when renting a yacht.

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 Ready for an outdoor party?

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A royal dining area with ten comfy chairs covered in velvet.

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 The kitchen is simple and functional. 

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 The flooring is black flamed granite from Zimbabwe. 

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Elegant and sophisticated 

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The entire house exemplifies luxury and refinement. 

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The pool or the sea? 

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 The sandy, bulky curtains provide a windy atmosphere in the living room, that can be accessed from different areas.

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 A collection of extravagant armchairs waits in the porch. The residence features a heavenly garden with flowers, plants, paved alleys and discreet lighting items.   

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Amazing view to the pool

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A warm, inviting reading corner.

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A fancy armchair completes this retreat into luxury. Bold colours are perfect when you want to create focal points in a large room.  

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