By Emma Kate Marsden
In the heart of the Principality of Monaco, within one of the last remaining ultra-prime penthouses in the Carré d’Or, Unica Capital has unveiled Le Montaigne, a residence that quietly reframes expectations of luxury living.
Completing in Summer 2027, the landmark property will be available at €180,000 per month to a single tenant. It is a deliberate positioning from founder Byron Baciocchi, designed for a market where Monaco’s prime rental stock is typically defined by resale properties. Ultra-prime residences of this scale rarely enter the rental market at all. Le Montaigne does, offering what is effectively the rarest proposition in the Principality: the chance to live in a residence of this calibre without the long-term commitment that ownership in Monaco usually requires.
Byron Baciocchi describes the project as a continuation of Unica Capital’s architectural and lifestyle standard. “Monaco is one of the cornerstones of Unica Capital’s portfolio, and Le Montaigne represents the standard we set for every project we undertake. By releasing it to the rental market, we are responding to a clear shift in how the Principality’s most discerning residents want to live – uncompromising quality, on their own terms.” says Byron Baciocchi, Founder & Ceo, Unica Capital.
Le Montaigne is accessed via a private lift that opens directly into the residence. The apartment unfolds across approximately 356 sq m, including nearly 70 sq m of terraces and balconies that wrap the property in uninterrupted sea views. In Monaco, where every square metre is highly contested and most penthouses rely on narrow outdoor spaces, this level of terrace provision is unusually generous.
At the centre of the home, a sculptural reception and dining space defines the layout. Alabaster pendant lighting hangs above a curved cream sofa, while herringbone parquet flooring runs beneath floor-to-ceiling glazing that dissolves the boundary between interior space and the Mediterranean beyond. The dining area extends naturally onto the principal terrace, allowing entertaining to move fluidly between inside and outside living.
The private accommodation is arranged with the same attention to proportion and detail. Five bedroom suites, comprising a master suite, a VIP suite, and three further guest suites, each include ensuite bathrooms and generous dressing areas. The principal suite features a bespoke coral-textured headboard panel in deep Mediterranean blue, set against linen-toned wall finishes and direct sea-facing glazing. The VIP bathroom is fully wrapped in book-matched veined marble, complemented by walnut joinery and burnished brass detailing.
Across the residence, the specification is consistently high. Natural marbles are selected for their movement and tone, cabinetry is bespoke, and integrated systems are state-of-the-art, with craftsmanship evident at every threshold.
Additional features include private lift access opening directly into the apartment, approximately 70 sq m of terraces and balconies with panoramic sea views, a fully fitted luxury kitchen with discreet back-of-house service areas, dedicated laundry and storage facilities, and secure private parking.
With the Principality’s prime rental market largely shaped by resale properties and rapid turnover, the introduction of a brand-new residence at the scale and specification of Le Montaigne signals a notable shift in what is available to tenants in Monaco.
Le Montaigne will be available to let from Summer 2027 at €180,000 per month. Viewings are strictly by private appointment only.
Unica Capital is a specialist real estate investment and development company with offices in London, Switzerland, Luxembourg, and the Czech Republic and developments in the world’s most coveted addresses, including London, Switzerland (Geneva, Zurich, and the Swiss Alps), and Monaco.
