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ny city whose centre is made up of a vast,
flamboyant casino flanked by grand, fortresslike
hotels is bound to intrigue. A Mediterranean
harbour bobbing with extravagant yachts and
a princely palace on the skyline give you a few
more clues to your whereabouts. Then, as the roulette wheels
begin to hum, you realise this can only be one place: Monte Carlo.
Overlooking these amiable splendours is the penthouse that
Nick and Christian Candy, the brothers behind the Candy &
Candy interior design and property development business,
have chosen as their main residence. On the top two floors of
La Belle Epoque, a building that dates back to Monte Carlo’s
heyday, this vast apartment is remarkable, first of all, for its
extraordinary ‘king of the castle’ position. Wherever you stand
on its many balconies and terraces, there are plunging views onto
the sparkling sea or the mountainous Riviera behind. From this
vantage point, no sleek cruiser or private plane can sneak into
Monte Carlo unseen.
Moving back from the sun-filled terraces into the interior,
you are also aware of how discreet and soothing the overall
atmosphere of the penthouse is. The cool marble floors and
muted colour schemes are particularly welcome after the blaze
of Mediterranean light. Noteworthy is the way the large lateral
spaces have been designed to provide each of the brothers with
ample private accommodation as well as shared areas, especially
the spectacular, double-height library and the various dining
rooms where they can entertain their friends and family and
business colleagues or other grandees.
“I’ve always loved this part of the world it’s got everything

PREVIOUS PAGES: Metal furniture is arranged on an outside terrace area
of a luxury penthouse apartment, which overlooks Monte Carlo harbour
LEFT: A double-height library is an impressive space with a gallery running
around the top and shelves filled with antiquarian books
TOP: Christian (left) and Nicholas Candy, the brothers behind the Candy &
Candy interior design and property development business
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