luxury houses for sale Bouches-du-Rhône, France (page 91)

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A small eighteenth-century town house with a patio, nestled on a calm, elegant street in the heart of the old Provençal town of Tarascon. From the fifteenth century, the prosperity of Tarascon drew many families: aristocrats as much as merchants and upper middle classes. Clergymen also came. These newcomers built grand private houses: they were keen to leave their mark on the town. The town houses of Tarascon often display rich architectural embellishments in the style of Provençal Mannerism, which dominated in the seventeenth century. But some of these town houses were also plain and small. Since the Middle Ages, town houses have been defined as simply urban dwellings occupied by single owners, so their size does not really determine their category. It was mainly from the eighteenth century onwards that small town houses – those with a floor area of less than 300m² – were built along commercial streets within Tarascon itself, where they were sheltered from the cold mistral wind of winter and from the hot sun of summer. They were made for wealthy merchants rather than for nobility and their style differs to that of grand, sumptuous palaces. The bombings of the Second World War damaged Tarascon but left almost all these old town houses intact: these historical dwellings were not close to the town’s strategic rail line, nor to the bridge across the River Rhône. These homes were often built upon ruins from the Middle Ages or antiquity and they all adopted a similar layout. Moreover, they are all made of the same fine materials: old monk-and-nun tiling, large tiles of grey Barbentane stone, wrought-iron window railings and walls made of limestone from the quarries of Les Baux-de-Provence and Fontvieille. Furthermore, they often reused fragments of column shafts from antiquity. Indeed, reuse of materials from the old remains upon which they were built is a constant feature among them.

A seventeenth-century bastide farmhouse to be restored in 2 2 hectares that include a villa, a belvedere tower and outhouses in Saint-Rémy-de-Provence in the south of France. The property covers 2.2 hectares and faces the Alpilles mountain range. You can walk to the town centre of Saint-Rémy-de-Provence from the property. Its collection of buildings was once used for agriculture. These structures date back to different periods. Some are joined to each other. Others stand separately, grouped together around a vast patio. Most of the buildings are crowned with a gable roof of Roman tiling. The property was once a place of recreational activities. Lohan de Laurency, a squire of Avignon, bought the property not long before 1650. Later, in 1670, he sold it to a count: the Comte de La Ravine d’Arles, who built most of the farmhouse and was the property’s most persevering occupant. You reach the property via two different tracks lined with plane trees. These tracks frame the grounds and link them to the nearby secondary road on both sides, marking two distinct sections of the property: one on the north side, the other on the south side. The villa is made of stone from a local quarry in Fontvieille. Its square belvedere tower rises up from it proudly, looking out at the Alpilles mountains. This villa was built in 1875, reflecting a taste for Roman architecture. You can see it from the road. Among the property’s buildings, the villa is its centrepiece. It extends the original seventeenth-century farmhouse and links it to outhouses: a hay barn and a huge stone-and-brick warehouse that was also built in 1875, in a more industrial style. To the south, on the other side of the patio, a barn, a drying room, a garage for three cars, and accommodation lie opposite the warehouse. In the south section of the grounds, there is a nineteenth-century greenhouse with a glazed roof and a hinged metal frame. It has been masterfully restored and stands beside a vegetable patch. In front of the villa, a terrace leads to a cross-shaped garden that was once edged with box shrubs. A round ornamental pond lies in the middle of it, embellished with an arrangement of rocks. Concealed there is a water feature that makes the pond frothy when supplied with water. A network of private tracks snakes through the grounds and encloses these 2.2 hectares.

A 17th century fortified farmhouse with its dovecote and convertible outbuildings between the Alpilles and the Camargue, in need of renovation. The date 1633, engraved in the stone above the entrance porch, could be misleading: the ancient rampart wall of stone from the Fontvieille quarries with its exposed corbels probably goes back much further. An iron gateway has been installed behind the heavy oak entrance doors. Two old barns, one of which was probably an oratory, frame the main building, which faces north-east/south-west. On the outer walls of the fortified building, animal ex-votos are carved into the limestone, bearing witness to the golden age of the local bullfighting traditions called 'bouvine”, under the impetus of the 'gentleman-guardian' Folco de Baroncelli. In the former hayloft, the pinkish-coloured Douglas fir beams support a fully restored monk-and-nun tile roof. The eaves feature a corbelled overhang ending in a traditional three-row frieze. A few openings protected by single-leaf shutters brighten up the main building. A dovecote topped by a four-sided roof set in the corner of the perimeter wall reflects the aristocratic status of the family that erected the estate and lived here for several centuries.

A 17th-century convent building converted into a house with courtyard garden, swimming pool, independent studio flat and panoramic views in Tarascon. The house is in the immediate vicinity of one of the city's most emblematic religious monuments: the “Chapelle de la Persévérance”. The facade of this place of worship is an iconic example of Baroque architecture, with its segmental arch portal, framed by two pilasters with Ionic capitals featuring garlands of flowers and an entablature with a three-sided architrave, frieze and modillion cornice. The house and its outbuildings, directly abutting the chapel, leave little doubt as to its original use as a convent. Indeed, the house still bears some traces of its original vocation, in particular the decorative motifs of the ground floor vaults. Founded in 1677 as a home for 'girls of ill repute', the chapel and its associated establishment were entrusted to the care of the Sisters of Notre-Dame du Refuge. Like most establishments of this type, created under the royal “in commendam” system, this umpteenth 'convent for repentant girls' was a resounding moral failure and soon became a notorious 'place of perdition'. It took barely half a century for it to evolve from a convent to a brothel. So much so, in fact, that this highly conspicuous place was forced to close by royal decree on the accession of Louis XVI in 1774, a good fifteen years before the Revolution. In 1803, under the First Empire, the modest convent buildings were sold as national property destined to be used as stables. Some of these buildings remain part of the present-day property. As for the chapel, it was used for the catechism known as 'perseverance', an in-depth teaching of the scriptures that children used to follow after their solemn communion - a history to which its current name bears witness. Today, contemporary art exhibitions are held here throughout the year, providing a rare opportunity to visit the church and admire its rich Baroque decor.

A vast 17th century mansion, its outbuildings and its garden, a stone's throw from a medieval royal castle, at the gateway to the Camargue. Neither listed nor classified, this imposing mansion is a miraculous survivor of the Second World War. During the Liberation battles in Provence, because of its strategic position on the banks of the Rhône, Tarascon was badly hit by Allied air raids and a fifth of its surface area was destroyed. The entire section of the town between the railway station and the bridge over the Rhône was razed to the ground. The “Cours National” - pronounced 'course” by locals - developed in 1862 in the Provençal tradition as a vast space for leisure, socialising and shopping, was not spared. Rumour has it that in the 18th century, the untouched mansion housed members of the family of the explorer and naval officer Jean-François de Lapérouse, earning it for a time the nickname 'Hôtel de Lapérouse'. However, this story has never been documented. Apparently, the name of the family who originally built this edifice has been lost forever in the arcane of Provençal history. The mansion was probably sold as national property to local merchants during the French Revolution; these and others who followed ran it as a commercial and residential rental building with shops on the ground floor throughout the 19th century and the first half of the 20th. Today, the ground floor houses business premises which have replaced the reception rooms of the past. The outbuildings served as a coaching inn for the Vallabrègues stagecoach between the 17th and 19th centuries. They have been converted into various premises, flats, a garage and a warehouse flat which extends under the perfectly restored vaulted ceiling of the former stables. The building complex - mansion and extensions - has five independent entrances opening onto the courtyard and a small perpendicular street, taking up its corner and a good part of its length.

Between the Crau reserve and the Etang de Berre, a house from the beginning of the 20th century with garden, swimming pool and outbuildings. The entrance to the property is through a small door in a high perimeter wall, leading to a private and secluded location, bathed in greenery. The main house has traditional Provencal style features dating from the beginning of the 20th century. It was completed by an extension built in the 1930s and inspired by a Basque style that constitutes its uniqueness. Its south and east facades look out over a bucolic garden with large specimen trees, a small pond, a vegetable plot with fruit trees, and a private access to the guest house and a swimming pool.

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Beautiful bastide of approximately 320m2 on a plot of approximately 3000m2, divided into two parts. A main house of 160m2 with five bedrooms (including one on the ground floor), 2 shower rooms and 1 bathroom, a jacuzzi and a 10x5 swimming pool set in a very pleasant landscaped and green garden. 3 apartments with garden each comprising 1 bedroom and 1 bathroom upstairs with an equipped American kitchen and living room opening onto a small garden to the south. Strong rental yield.

Located in the heart of the golden triangle formed by the cities of Nîmes, Arles and Avignon, the city of Beaucaire sets itself up as a 'City of art and history'. Within this emblematic region of Provence, our agency is delighted to present to you a unique property, overflowing with a singular charm. Perched on the heights, this villa offers a breathtaking panoramic view of the majestic Alpilles and Mont Ventoux, endowed with a Romanesque style, it is distinguished by its extraordinary beauty. This delightful property offers an invaluable advantage in terms of proximity to all essential amenities, as well as the airports, train station and motorway. In addition, just an hour's drive from the sea and the mountains, it represents real happiness. As soon as you arrive, you will immediately be amazed by the imposing tower that proudly adorns this magnificent residence. On the ground floor, you will be welcomed by a sumptuous living room adorned with a baronial fireplace, a tiled floor and a vaulted ceiling. Then you will discover an elegant living room with an atypical fireplace which gracefully opens onto the dining room. Nearby, a large fully equipped kitchen completes this harmonious space. For your comfort, you will find a first bedroom with a large bathroom and separate toilets, in the continuity, you will discover an office, followed by a second bedroom with shower room and toilet as well as a terrace to enjoy. from the outside. The first floor includes different rooms offering a unique charm. A first bedroom facing south enjoys a view of the typical Provençal garden. The second master bedroom has pointed windows and a wooden floor, which gives it a certain originality. For the comfort of the whole family, a third attic bedroom is also available, ideal for accommodating children. In order to make this floor even more pleasant, three bathrooms are available to you, two of which have integrated toilets, as well as a separate toilet. The tower terrace offers 360o panoramic views accessible by a small secure staircase. Located slightly away from the main residence, this recent construction, whether it is a caretaker's house or accommodation for the owner, offers a comfortable living space with a covered terrace and a private entrance. Imagine a circle-shaped aquatic oasis of an unusually large 50 m2 that seems straight out of a colonial world. This extraordinary swimming pool is designed to allow you to relax and fully enjoy your moments of tranquility. Its particularity lies in its sun-drenched terrace, adjacent to a covered summer living and kitchen area. The whole is surrounded by lush gardens, among which majestic olive trees and exotic palm trees mingle. The whole of this environment is inspired by Roman antiquity, with decorative touches that reflect this historical heritage. This property can be sold furnished. We are here to help you realize your real estate project with complete peace of mind. We will be delighted to guide you towards your dearest dream. Project yourself, the keys are with us. COMPTOIR IMMOBILIER DE FRANCE - Christophe BOUNIOL - tel 06-82-00-34-55 EI Sales agent RSAC No 408 076 321 - City of the registry: NIMES. Fee charged to the seller COMPTOIR IMMOBILIER DE FRANCE - Plus d'informations sur cif-immo.com - « Les informations sur les risques auxquels ce bien est exposé sont disponibles sur le site Géorisques : www.georisques.gouv.fr »

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SOLE AGENT - In the heart of the charming village of Maillane and just a few minutes by car from Saint-Rémy-de-Provence this handsome village house has benefited from an exacting programme of restoration and showcases quality finishes. With an undeniable cachet and the property offers a surface area of approximately 215m² of living space spread over three floors, which can be reached either via the period staircase or by the lift. The interior comprises, on the ground floor, an entrance hall, a fully equipped kitchen, a dining room, a living room, and a guest cloakroom. On the 1st floor, there is a spacious en suite bedroom and a TV snug. The 2nd floor has two well-proportioned en suite bedrooms with shower rooms and a there is separate WC. Outside, the easily maintained and intimate courtyard garden (342m2) enjoys a mediterranean planting scheme and is perfect for relaxing during balmy evenings by the pleasant 3x3m bassin. This jewel of a property is the perfect base from which your dream of living in Provence can become a reality.

Authentic stone farmhouse from the 17th century, restored, 400 m2 with beautiful volumes and beautiful high ceilings, large south-facing bay windows where light enters all the rooms with a studied marriage of contemporary and old. Enormous potential for family home or activity with rental project with a main Mas of 330 M2 and an independent gite or guest house of 36 M2 on one level, facing the swimming pool with pool house and a superb workshop. In the main Mas, a large bright dining kitchen of 35 M2, a South lounge, a library cinema room, a living room of 68 M2, hall, and upstairs, 4 bedrooms of 20 to 30 M2 en suite with each their bathroom and a living room of 39 M2 with mezzanine. Adorable guest house-gite, very nice relaxation area and swimming pool in the shade of century-old plane trees, summer kitchen and large workshop outbuilding from where the 2800 M2 garden and vegetable patch offers a view of the Alpilles... charming place combining the charm of the countryside, a view of the Alpilles and the proximity of the center of St Rémy!

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Come and discover this charming house for sale in Fontvieille, located just a few steps from the centre. Ideal for a hotel business, the property comprises a main part on 2 levels and a separate part. Ground floor: entrance hall, lounge with fireplace, dining room, beautiful conservatory, storeroom, utility room with storage cupboards and professionally fitted kitchen. 1st floor: 2 bedrooms, each with shower and toilet. On the garden level, the independent section comprises: 6 en suite bedrooms (approx. 19 sqm) and 4 other bedrooms (approx. 13 sqm), each with its own shower and WC. On the garden side, in grounds of approx. 1,600 sqm, the house benefits from a very charming, peaceful and intimate exterior with a 10 x 5 m swimming pool. Numerous private terraces adjoin the bedrooms. Significant extension possible. Property for sale in our estate agency of Saint-Rémy-de-Provence. Information on the risks to which this property is exposed is available on the Géorisques website: http://www.georisques.gouv.fr

Come and discover this very pretty villa, ideally located just a few minutes from the Golf de Servanes in Mouriès. In a dominant position, with a magnificent, dreamlike view of the Alpilles, this property offers plenty of natural light. Spread over 2 levels, with an independent studio, the villa offers around 190 sqm of living space. Ground floor: entrance hall, large living room with dining room and lounge, a bright, contemporary space with lovely views; open-plan fitted kitchen, WC, one bedroom with shower room and another bedroom with bathroom. A lovely terrace completes this space. 1st floor: an office room (or bedroom) with private terrace and the master bedroom with full bathroom. The studio comprises a living room with kitchen area, a small sleeping area and a shower room. A terrace with jacuzzi accompanies this attractive studio. To complete the property, there is a utility room and a garage. In the grounds of more than 4,000 sqm, there is a lovely 12 x 3 m swimming pool (alarm, shower, summer kitchen) ideal for swimming laps. Property for sale by our estate agency in Saint-Rémy-de-Provence. Information on the risks to which this property is exposed is available on the Géorisques website: http://www.georisques.gouv.fr

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Peacefully located 15 minutes from Aix-en-Provence, this property is centred around a 18th century farmhouse with a swimming pool. You will also find a guest house and numerous outbuildings on a total of 10.6 hectares of private grounds, including 4 hectares of vines, an olive grove with 130 trees, a truffle field and woodland. An idyllic setting, immersed in nature while remaining close to one of the most beautiful cities in France.

This 18th century mas of traditional stone construction is located in the village of Maussane-les-Alpilles, a few minutes from Les Baux de Provence. With a surface area of around 170m2, it requires a reorganization of certain rooms and a refurbishment of the interior in order to be up to date. On the ground floor, large 57m2 garage with mezzanine, living room with stone fireplace, kitchen overlooking the courtyard, bedroom and bathroom, on the 1st floor, 4 bedrooms (possibility of 5) and on the top floor of the building with 42m2 of convertible attic space. Its charming asset: a pretty courtyard of 80m2 with trees and flowers. Lots of potential for this town farmhouse ideally located in the center of a renowned village and offering the possibility of both a place to live and a professional activity (shop, trade, artist's studio, liberal profession... ..). Although not subject to DPE (absence of heating system). PRICE: 750,000? (Seven hundred and fifty thousand euros) - Fees charged to the seller This real estate advertisement was drafted under the editorial responsibility of Marie-Hélène LION (EI) Independent commercial agent of the SARL Côté France (without holding funds) commercial agent registered with the RSAC of Nîmes under the number 394 299 507 holder of the real estate canvassing card on behalf of SARL Côté France. www.cotefranceimmo.fr Ad proposed by a commercial agent Côté France Immobilier - Réseau Immobilier Franco Belge International - Des conseillers du Nord au Sud de la France et 4 agences à votre service www.cotefranceimmo.fr