Established Organic Mountain Farm with Exceptional Autonomy – Southern Pre-Alps, Near Nice

Established Organic Mountain Farm with Exceptional Autonomy – Southern Pre-Alps, Near Nice

Price: €395,000 Location: Southern Pre-Alps, approx. 1 hour from Nice, France

Size: 280m2 Land Size: 66,000 6.6 ha Bedrooms: 6 (across 3 houses)

Bathrooms: 3 (finishing required)

About this property

Founded in 1986, this beautifully located organic farm is a rare opportunity to acquire a long-established, productive holding in the Southern Pre-Alps, offering exceptional sunshine, privacy, and complete independence. Currently operating as an organic heirloom vegetable seed farm, the property is ideal for autonomous living, ecological agriculture, or an off-grid tourism or retreat project.

Set in a warm, sunny microclimate with a long growing season from March to November, the farm enjoys panoramic mountain surroundings and total immersion in nature.

Buildings & accommodation

The property includes multiple traditional stone and wood farm buildings, some of which are currently undergoing renovation. Accommodation is spread across three separate houses, offering flexibility for family living, volunteers, guests, or tourism use.

• 6 bedrooms across 3 houses

• 3 bathrooms (in progress, to be completed)

• Traditional stone and timber construction

• Multiple farm buildings with renovation potential

• Greenhouses for year-round growing
  

Roof works and bathroom renovations are currently underway, reflected in the current asking price.

Land & farming potential

The estate spans approximately 6.6–7 hectares, with around 10,000 m² benefiting from gravity-fed irrigation. The land has been organically managed for nearly 40 years and is well suited to:

• Seed production

• Market gardening

• Food forests and permaculture

• Off-grid self-sufficiency projects

Water is abundant and supplied via a 90 mm gravity-fed pipe system drawing from a higher river source, providing reliable irrigation without pumps.

Off-grid systems & infrastructure

This is a fully off-grid property, designed for low-impact, autonomous living:

• No mains electricity connection

• 30 kVA diesel generator (used when needed)

• Simple solar setup with batteries for daily needs

• Gravity-fed water system (no pumping required)

• Wood stoves for heating throughout

Materials, supplies, and equipment can be transported by helicopter, with an established service available (approx. €100 per 750 kg).

Access & setting

Access is via a footpath of approximately 5 km (around 1 hour on foot), ensuring complete privacy and tranquility. While remote, the farm is within reasonable reach of Nice and the Mediterranean coast, making it uniquely positioned between wild mountain living and southern France accessibility.

Lifestyle & opportunity

This property offers a rare combination of:

• Proven organic productivity

• Long-established infrastructure

• Exceptional climate and water security

• Total privacy and independence
  

It is perfectly suited for:

• Autonomous off-grid living

• Organic farming or seed production

• Eco-tourism, retreats, or adventure projects

• A legacy project for sustainability-minded buyers

The current owner will continue farming through 2026 or until a buyer is found, ensuring continuity and care of the land.

Summary

A truly rare organic mountain farm, offering decades of stewardship, abundant water, long growing seasons, and total independence — all within reach of the Côte d’Azur. An ideal opportunity for those seeking a meaningful, off-grid lifestyle or sustainable land-based project in one of southern France’s most beautiful regions.