Villa Océane
An exceptional contemporary villa facing a marina — golf next door, river steps away, Montreal 45 minutes.
1560 Grande Côte · Sainte-Geneviève-de-Berthier
45 min
from Montreal
Facing
the marina
ICF
concrete construction
Elevator
private, 2 levels
Golf
27 holes minutes away
The way of life
Some properties are lived in. Villa Océane is experienced. Light arrives from the marina side, crosses volumes of stone and glass, and settles on pale oak until the end of the day.
Here the rhythm changes. Mornings begin on the water, afternoons on the golf course, evenings by the pool. Montreal remains close — yet already feels far away.
Pool & Pool House
Heated in-ground pool, water wall, covered pool house with outdoor kitchen, fireplace and screen. An entertaining space designed for long tables as much as for silent evenings facing the garden.
Architecture
Horizontal volumes, pale limestone, matte black aluminium and vast glazing. Every opening was placed to capture the morning light, the life of the marina and the sunsets over Grande-Côte. Glass railings dissolve the line between interior and landscape.
Exceptional construction
An insulated concrete form (ICF) structure: remarkable sound insulation, thermal mass, durability and superior energy efficiency. High-performance glazing, premium mechanical systems and finishes selected to last a generation. A property built as an inheritance.
The River & the marina
Cross Grande-Côte and you are at the water: the docks, the channels and the Berthier islands, one of Quebec's finest cruising grounds. Leave late in the afternoon, dine at anchor, return at sunset. The best of both worlds — the St. Lawrence horizon and immediate water access, without the easements, erosion or constraints of a directly waterfront lot.
The Golf
Over $20M invested in the transformation of the Berthier golf course: an ambitious 27-hole project by Huxham Golf Design, set to reposition the club among Quebec's premier high-end golf destinations. A new clubhouse, modernised infrastructure and a completely reimagined experience reflect the scale of this transformation. A major private investment attracting a sought-after clientele and raising the profile of the destination. For the visionary buyer, it is a strong signal of appreciation potential and of the area moving upmarket.
Interiors
Generous reception rooms, a salon in marine and brass tones, a dining room with glass wine cellar, a principal suite worthy of a private hotel, and a spa bathroom with freestanding tub and walk-in shower. White oak, marble, brushed brass: a restrained, timeless palette.
Elevator
A private elevator serves both levels of the home. Everyday comfort, full accessibility, and a property that supports its owners without compromise — a decisive asset for luxury retirement living.
Wellness Real Estate
Wellbeing here is not decoration — it is built. Villa Océane answers the principles of Wellness Real Estate, the fast-growing segment where architecture becomes an instrument of health.
Natural light
Generous glazing on three orientations; circadian rhythms respected.
Air quality
Tight ICF envelope, mechanical ventilation and controlled air exchange.
Silence
Concrete mass absorbs sound: near-absolute calm, inside and out.
Nature
The marina across the street, mature trees, the gardens: the landscape enters every room.
Movement
Boating, golf, swimming, walking by the water — daily activity by design.
Performance
High energy efficiency: constant comfort, controlled costs, reduced footprint.
Location
Sainte-Geneviève-de-Berthier holds a strategic position on the north shore of the St. Lawrence, in the heart of Lanaudière. Montreal in 45 minutes, Quebec City in under two hours, Trois-Rivières in half an hour.
Gallery
Video tour
Prestige property for sale · St. Lawrence
Villa Océane is for sale, at 1560 Grande-Côte in Sainte-Geneviève-de-Berthier: a luxury home with views over the St. Lawrence River, set directly across from the marina, with golf minutes from the door. Three things waterfront buyers usually chase separately, gathered at a single address.
The position is an insider's choice. Facing the marina rather than occupying the shoreline keeps the horizon, the river light and the boat a short walk away — while the property retains a true private estate: heated in-ground pool, pool house, outdoor kitchen, designed gardens. Without the erosion, flood-zone and shoreline-permit constraints that weigh on genuine riverfront lots in Quebec.
The architecture holds the same standard. ICF concrete envelope, private elevator serving both levels, spa bathrooms, glass wine cellar, principal suite and a generous lower-level family room. Wellness real estate in the fullest sense — light, air, water and movement written into the day rather than the décor.
Around it: boating, golf, cycling and long walks along the water. Montreal and its airports 45 minutes away, Trois-Rivières thirty, Quebec City under two hours. For anyone comparing luxury homes for sale with river views, marina access and golf nearby in the greater Montreal region, this combination cannot be recreated.
Journal
Strategic Country Living
Space, water, privacy and resort-grade amenities — without disappearing off the map. Why a growing share of luxury buyers are looking one hour outside the city, along the St. Lawrence corridor.
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Beyond Waterfront
A lake gives you a view. A great navigable river gives you somewhere to go. What changes when your home sits in the landscape of the St. Lawrence — and a marina sits across the road.
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Resort-Style Living at Home
Pool, bar, outdoor kitchen, lounge, fireplace, guest bedroom. The attributes we once travelled for are being built into private residences — and the pool house has become the room that makes it possible.
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Listed by
Residential real estate broker · Sotheby’s International Realty Québec
Villa Océane is marketed personally by Judith Ritchie, residential real estate broker with Sotheby’s International Realty Québec. With a passion for prestige properties and wellness real estate, she serves a discerning clientele with discretion, tailored marketing strategy and international reach.
Call 438-995-7494judith.ritchie@sothebysrealty.caOfficial Sotheby’s listing · Price · For saleThere is only one Villa Océane. Private on-site viewing, live guided virtual tour or confidential brochure, arranged around your schedule.