Apartment for sale in Sanremo

Set within the private park of the prestigious "Devachan Castle", this exclusive apartment for sale in San Remo offers a rare blend of historical significance, privacy and modern comfort.
Built in 1890, the Castle has been carefully restored and converted into just 18 exclusive private apartments, preserving its original architectural character while meeting today's residential standards.
The apartment enjoys a privileged position in an elegant and secure residential area, approximately a 13 minute walk from the town centre, the Casino and the sandy beaches. It benefits from a private garden, a covered porch with sea view, a storage room and a private garage, features that are increasingly rare so close to the heart of San Remo.
On the entrance level, the living area is bright and welcoming, with a well integrated kitchen and direct access to a spacious covered porch overlooking the sea. The generous ceiling height allows for a large mezzanine, currently used as a TV and relaxation area, also suitable as a guest bedroom, served by a bathroom on the same level.
The lower garden level hosts the sleeping area, comprising a hallway with fitted wardrobes, a master bedroom with en suite bathroom, a second double bedroom with direct access to the garden, and an additional bathroom. The layout is functional and well proportioned, making the apartment suitable both as a primary residence and as a refined second home on the Italian Riviera.
The residence is surrounded by beautifully landscaped shared gardens, enriched with palm trees, orange trees, cacti, banana plants and other Mediterranean and tropical species. Within the grounds, residents have access to a swimming pool and a tennis court, ensuring a high quality lifestyle in a peaceful and private setting, while being just a few steps from the lively heart of San Remo, its elegant shops, restaurants and sandy beaches.
The Castello Devachan was purchased in 1890 by the English Count Orazio Savile of Mexborough. The elder Lord Mexborough acquired the castle to live there with his young spouse Lady Ivy, despite his age of 75 years. The Count of Mexborough had become a Buddhist after having lived in India for thirty years, it was he who named the Castello Devachan. Before it was called Villa Silvia Mexborough, after his first wife. On April 19, 1920, the First World War Allies leaders, working through the League of Nations, gathered at the Castello Devachan in San Remo, Italy to carve up Turkey. With the last dusk of the San Remo Conference, the conferees granted France the mandate for both Syria and Lebanon. The British received the mandate for Iraq, and also Palestine, under a provision creating a Jewish homeland. The Allied prime ministers meeting at the Castello Devachan in San Remo discussed a number of territorial problems, including the general framework of the Turkish peace treaty.
A prestigious past that gives this residence a truly unique historical and cultural value, enhancing its appeal as an exclusive luxury property for sale in San Remo, set within one of the most iconic historic estates on the Italian Riviera.

Bare Ownership: elegant two bedroom apartment for sale as bare ownership in San Remo.
Elegant two bedroom apartment for sale in bare ownership in San Remo, located in Via delle Magnolie, one of the city's most appreciated residential areas. The position is particularly convenient, flat and surrounded by greenery, just a short walk from the main services, the beaches and the famous cycling path along the Ligurian Riviera.
The apartment is set within an elegant and well maintained condominium, in a quiet residential context with concierge service and generous parking facilities. The internal layout is practical and well proportioned, offering a spacious entrance hall, a bright living room, a separate eat in kitchen, two bedrooms and two bathrooms.
One of the most attractive features of the property is the liveable terrace, accessible from the kitchen, the living room and the main bedroom, creating a pleasant outdoor space to enjoy the mild climate of San Remo. The second bedroom also benefits from its own private balcony.
The property is completed by a storage room and the right to park in the condominium garage, adding further value and practicality to this interesting real estate opportunity in San Remo.
This apartment for sale in San Remo is offered exclusively as bare ownership. This means that the buyer purchases the ownership of the property, while the current owner retains the lifetime usufruct, meaning the right to live in and use the apartment for the rest of their life. Full possession and use of the property will pass to the buyer only once the usufruct comes to an end.
For this reason, the purchase is particularly suitable for buyers looking for a property investment in San Remo. It is not an immediately available home, but it represents an interesting opportunity to acquire a well located property in a highly sought after area.
What does bare ownership mean in Italy?
Bare ownership, known in Italian as "nuda proprietà", means that the buyer purchases the ownership of the property, while another person retains the usufruct for life. The usufructuary has the right to live in and use the apartment, while the bare owner becomes the full owner only when the usufruct ends. For buyers, this type of purchase is usually considered a medium to long term real estate investment rather than a property for immediate personal use.