Grimaud, a desirable lifestyle

Radia Amar - 30 November 2021

host to the up-market estates of Beauvallon and Guerrevieille, as well as the famous "lagoon city" of Port Grimaud, Grimaud benefits from a faultless reputation, thanks especially to its exemplary management and ideal location within the Gulf of Saint-Tropez.

Grimaud, a desirable lifestyle Playing host to the up-market estates of Beauvallon and Guerrevieille, as well as the famous "lagoon city" of Port Grimaud, Grimaud benefits from a faultless reputation, thanks especially to its exemplary management and ideal location within the Gulf of Saint-Tropez.

Just 10 km from Saint-Tropez, Grimaud lies between land and sea. Its charming, well-preserved medieval village is known for its narrow, flowery, cobbled streets. In the surrounding area, neighbourhoods home to substantial properties and large family villas comprise most of its real-estate market.

A family-run agency opened in 2006, Jager Immobilier is a flourishing enterprise with a team of twelve. "Already lively, our market has drawn unprecedented enthusiasm during the pandemic," explains Thomas Jager. "In the past two years, many clients from French cities and large towns have set their hearts on natural greenery. Our address wins them over from all points of view. 50-60 year-old couples start to think about retirement. They look for a pleasant villa as a second home, with potential to become their year-round residence when the time comes. Others, more in their forties, want to move to the South of France while opting to work from home. In all cases, properties meeting their desires are becoming scarce, especially as some sellers, aware of the significance of owning a house in the South, are not really in a hurry to sell if not faced by an urgent situation." Due to this steady demand, buyers have be very patient.

"Today, a property of quality offered at market price sells in less than a month. The market is so tight that transactions we orchestrate are now concluded without any bargaining. We have a waiting-list of serious buyers whose criteria make perfect sense." What about prices ? "Even with rarer availabilities, prices are still pretty stable, but firm. Only properties that are irreproachable from all points of view can envisage an offering price boosted by 10%."

Thomas Jager - Jager Immobilier. (04 94 43 71 44)

Cautious when confronted by excessive euphoria, Thomas Jager remains confident about the equilibrium and indisputably high potential of his sector.

An historic agency, ideally located on Place Neuve at the heart of the village, Karlen Real Estate has been run by Åsa and Daniel Richier for the past 10 years. With expertise in the sale of all kinds of properties in Grimaud, the agency has a portfolio of authentic village houses, plus villas and large properties in the surrounding area. "Quietness, charm, amenities, shops and good restaurants open year-round have always attracted an international clientele in search of holiday homes near, yet set back from, the bustle of Saint-Tropez," explain our estate agents.

"Since the pandemic, we have seen changes in our clientele. French buyers from Paris, Lille and Lyon now comprise the majority, followed by Germans, Belgians and a few buyers from Switzerland."

Daniel Richier - Karlen Real Estate. (04 94 43 24 25)

The market has been extremely buoyant, characterized by a growing number of home hunts and fast decision-making. The stock of available properties has thus diminished, leading to a logicial rise in prices. "Today, the starting-price for a 4-bedroomed house in peaceful grounds with a pool not far from the village is 1 million euros, while a village house benefiting from an outdoor area - a small garden or terrace - will be priced from 700,000 €." And the future ? "We have understood that henceforth the market can evolve completely in just a few months. It currently seems as if we are returning to a kind of normality. Our village nestling in the midst of sumptuous scenery is, and will always be, a matter of love at first sight, inspiring life-changing projects. That's the only thing that's for sure."