James Bond’s Iconic Riviera Hideout Hits the Market

• Sean Connery’s stunning Art Deco villa from the 1983 Bond film “Never Say Never Again” is up for grabs
• The property includes infinity pool, spa, and panoramic views of the Mediterranean
• Extensively modernised but still offers that 1930s charm

Bond fans often obsess over the gadgets, the Aston Martins, and the shaken martinis, but forget about those for a second because what if you could live in the actual James Bond house? This dream could end up becoming a reality for one of you with Sean Connery’s Villa Roc Fleuri, which is famously known as the “Bond Villa.”

This amazing property is a combination of cinematic charm along with timeless luxury and is perched high above the French Riviera with views that could distract even the most cold-blooded villain.

The Art Deco stunner was not only Connery’s actual home during his Bond years, but it also appeared in the 1983 film Never Say Never Again. Now it’s back on the market, offering one very lucky buyer the chance to live out their secret agent fantasies minus the espionage (hopefully) for around $36 million USD (~$55 million AUD).

The villa was originally built in the 1930s and its design includes mosaic inlays, intricate ceiling mouldings, wood-panelled walls, hand-wrought iron railings, and even a charming old-school lift that’s more Great Gatsby than Google Home.

But this isn’t some creaky old house that belongs in a museum. The current owners bought the place in 2015 and ended up giving it a modern touch by installing advanced heating and climate systems but they were very careful about preserving the cinematic history of the house. Think of it as a Bond-era charm with today’s tech.

The house is located high above the coastline and offers other-worldly views. It covers over 10,000 square feet offering five-bedrooms along with five-baths and sits on a terraced hillside that basically looks like it might just dive headfirst into the Mediterranean. The master suite alone takes up the entire top floor, with not one but two en-suite bathrooms and direct access to massive terraces that overlook Nice, the Old Port, and the Promenade des Anglais.

There’s also a heated indoor infinity pool that stares directly into the sea, flanked by a spa, hammam, and gym. The roof terrace is barbecue-ready, the gardens are maintained to perfection, and there’s private access to the rocky coastline below. The only thing missing is a villain’s lair across the bay.

Connery and his wife, Micheline Roquebrune, called this villa home for over a decade — long enough for it to become a physical extension of his Bond persona: sharp, worldly, and effortlessly cool. And while the film history gives it cultural cachet, what really sells it is the way the past and present converge in every corner of the home.

This isn’t just a mega-mansion. It’s a time capsule of old-school luxury that has been subtly given a modern touch to meet the demands of 21st-century luxury buyers. And in an era where high-end real estate often offers minimalism, Villa Roc Fleuri still manages to feel like a place with a story.