With headquarters in Cannes, the company will exclusively represent the Christie’s brand in the top spectrum of the residential property market of the French Riviera covering Saint Tropez, Cannes, Cap d’ Antibes, Saint Jean Cap Ferrat, Saint Remy de Provence, Mougins, Saint Paul de Vence, Lourmarin, Gordes and Opio.
Wholly owned by Christie’s, the world’s leading art business, Christie’s International Real Estate is represented in more than 40 countries. Michael Zingraf joins this carefully selected organization of brokerages with proven records of success in both high end property sales and exemplary client service.
‘Michael Zingraf Real Estate is a long established family business focused on the quintessence of exceptional properties with great heritage and authenticity of terroir. Côte d’Azur is synonymous to an increasingly vibrant market for luxury real estate and we are seeking to cover more areas of this important residential market, expanding further into Monaco soon,’ said Joachim Wrang-Widén, director of affiliate services for Europe, Middle East, and Africa, Christie’s International Real Estate.
‘The company’s local expertise with a presence of over three decades in the market, their integrated services and great processes will certainly further supplement our exclusive international marketing services,’ he added.
Michael Zingraf founder, owner and chief executive officer at Michael Zingraf said his team of top tier real estate specialists is dedicated to providing our clients with the very best local knowledge and the finest international exposure for their homes.
‘With an 85% international clientele, and over 2,000 refined property gems in our portfolio varying in styles from châteaux, luxury villas, hôtels particuliers, duplex or loft apartments and vineyard estates, we cater for a discerning clientele, meeting high level real estate demands,’ he explained
With the second largest airport in France, Nice is the gateway to the region. Côte d’Azur has long been synonymous with the glitz and glamour of stars and the wealthy. Local annual high calibre events like the Cannes Film Festival and MIPIM further reinforce the international elite’s presence in the region. The coast is studded with famous homes including Elton John and Sean Connery in Nice, Bono and Julian Lennon near Eze, Johnny Depp and Vanessa Paradis in the countryside near Saint Tropez.
The French Riviera embraces the best of what the Mediterranean has to offer with a great variety of scenery. From the yachting Mecca of Antibes and the rural sweep of verdant vineyards and olive trees in Saint Remy de Provence to the vibrant Saint Tropez and the more urbanised developed areas of Nice and Cannes.
Zingraf started his real estate career in 1977 in Cannes and over the years the company has developed into a family business. This year the company is celebrating its 35th anniversary and has been providing precious expertise on the luxury real estate market on the French Riviera and in Provence. Today his two children, Heathcliff and Mayerling have joined the company in its quest to offer its chiefly international and selective clientele, unique and spectacular properties. Over time the Michaël Zingraf’s great expertise and professionalism have become a reference in the luxury real estate market.
