Professional property watching, routine maintenance and works supervision for villa owners across the Esterel Riviera.
Ella Properties was born from a simple reality: the most beautiful villas on the Esterel coast are often second homes — spaces of joy and investment — cared for by owners who cannot always be present.
We are the trusted presence that bridges that distance. Every inspection is documented. Every contractor is personally vetted. Every emergency is handled with the same urgency you would apply yourself.
I grew up in Saint-Raphaël, then spent years in London before returning to invest in properties along the Esterel coast. Renovating, building and managing our own villas here gave us a direct view of what was missing: a coordination and property care service built by people who have been through it themselves — not an estate agency, not a generic concierge.
We have experienced first-hand every source of difficulty an absent owner faces — unreliable contractors, administrative complexity, the anxiety of not knowing what is happening at your property. That field experience, from our first renovations through to active rental management, is the foundation of everything we do.
Our team is available — genuinely available. We understand the importance of being reactive, whether by WhatsApp or by phone. When something happens at your property, you hear from us first.
A service created by owners who have faced the same challenges — and know exactly what to do about them.
Our work is built around the specific needs of absentee villa owners on the Esterel coast — from routine and preventive, to exceptional and structural.
Your eyes and hands on the Esterel, every week of the year.
Regular, documented presence on your property throughout the year — not just in summer. We visit your villa on a schedule agreed with you, check every room and the full perimeter, and alert you immediately if anything needs attention.
Every bill paid. Every letter handled. Nothing left undone.
We take the full administrative weight of your property off your shoulders. Utility providers, insurance companies, the syndic — we are your representative on the ground, so you never have to make a phone call from abroad about a French administrative matter again.
Your on-site project manager. Your eyes on the budget. Your guarantee of quality.
Managing renovation works from another country is one of the most stressful things a villa owner faces. We step in as your full on-site representative — briefing contractors, controlling quality and spending, escalating issues before they become costly, and sending you detailed video updates throughout.
Put your villa to work. We handle everything, from listing to checkout.
Through our sister company Ella Properties, we offer a full short-term rental management service for owners who wish to generate income from their villa. From professional photography and Airbnb / Vrbo listing creation to guest relations, check-in and dynamic pricing — we manage the rental so you don't have to.
Saint-Raphaël · Agay · Anthéor · Théoule-sur-Mer · Les Issambres
Every collaboration begins with us visiting your villa in person. We assess its condition, understand what matters most to you, and create a baseline technical inventory. No commitment required on your part.
Within 48 hours of our visit, you receive a clear service proposal based on your property, its location, and your priorities — with transparent monthly pricing and no hidden costs.
Once active, you can reach us at any time. If something needs attention during a visit, we handle it immediately and keep you informed. You are never left wondering what is happening at your property.
"Our villa in Anthéor is a world away. Ella Properties means we never have to worry about what is happening there."— Pierre & Isabelle M., villa owners, Anthéor
We work exclusively on the Esterel Riviera — a deliberate choice. By concentrating on this single territory, we know every local contractor, every commune's regulations, and every turn of the Corniche d'Or.
We also serve Fréjus, Le Trayas, Mandelieu and surrounding areas. Contact us to discuss your property's location.
Every package begins with a free visit to your property. Works supervision is always quoted separately per project at 8–12% of the total budget.
A reliable, professional presence. We visit, we check, we alert you — nothing more, nothing less.
Two visits, full emergency cover and contractor management. The right balance for most absent owners.
Weekly visits and a full concierge service for your personal stays. For owners who want everything taken care of.
Available with any package, billed as used.
All packages are monthly retainers, cancelable with 30 days notice. Works supervision quoted separately per project.
"We live in Brussels and our villa in Agay had been difficult to manage for years. Ella Properties transformed the situation completely. Weekly reports, total peace of mind — and when a storm damaged the terrace, it was handled before we even knew about it."
"Managing a terrace renovation in Théoule from London seemed impossible. Ella Properties managed every contractor, sent us video updates twice a week, and delivered the project two weeks early and under budget. We couldn't have done it without them."
The first step is a conversation, then a visit — at no charge, and without obligation. Tell us about your property and we will be in touch within 24 hours.
Looking to put your villa to work? Our sister company Ella Properties manages short-term rentals across the Esterel Riviera.
Discover Ella Properties →Regular property watching, key holding and bill management for villa owners in Saint-Raphaël and Fréjus. We visit on an agreed schedule and alert you immediately if anything requires attention.
→ Services in Saint-RaphaëlRenovating your villa in Agay or Anthéor from abroad? We manage every contractor, monitor quality and budget, and report at every step.
→ Works supervisionProfessional property watching for villa owners in Théoule-sur-Mer. Emergency response, alarm coordination, pool and garden oversight.
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