luxury real estate for sale Saint-Etienne-du-Grès, France (page 2)

A 19th-century town house to be renovated with a floor area of 280m², a patio garden and a terrace, nestled between the cities of Arles and Avignon in southern France. The dwelling is tucked away in the Saint-Nicolas district of Tarascon. It is a typical example of a traditional Provençal town house. Several generations of local merchants lived in this dwelling for a whole century. The house was probably built not long after the French Revolution at a time when a merchant class was starting to thrive, gaining wealth from famous fairs and markets in the local region. The facade has been entirely restored with old-style rendering on the ground floor. An even pattern of limestone blocks with pointing is left exposed on the first and second floors. Like most houses in this historical district of Tarascon, the dwelling was built with Fontvieille limestone on the remains of pre-existing Roman and medieval constructions. Inside, the edifice has kept several original decorative features from the Middle Ages, including an even bond of stonework in the load-bearing walls, strong arched lintels above doors and intriguing vaulted passages. Outside, on the street, the house proudly displays its large, thick shutters. These shutters, made of wood and painted, are typical of the Arlesian style and they characterise Provence’s age-old craftsmanship. The shutter above the main entrance has kept its little hatch, or spy hole, which would be looked through, without the observer being noticed, to see who was knocking at the door when all the shutters were closed. The house is nestled on a calm pedestrian street in the town centre. This road is an integral part of a symmetrical layout that offers a harmonious urban view: your gaze is drawn to a baroque theatre in a former chapel of the Order of Preachers and a small square beside it. Both were recently restored masterfully. Fine town houses stand along the main street that runs past the theatre and the square. The flagship site of a well-known firm of Provençal fabrics also lies on a nearby street. Tarascon is this firm’s historical birthplace. The dwelling’s roof of old red barrel tiles has been restored. Much of the interior needs to be renovated.

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.

An enchanting 400m² apartment with a garden, court and patio in a 16th-century town mansion listed as a historical monument in southern France's Camargue region. The majestic fortified mansion was listed as a historical monument in 1943 in the middle of the Second World War. It has a ground floor, a first floor and a second floor. It was built in around 1530 during the first French Renaissance and it bears the main traits of this period. The edifice stands where several paths of history meet. This crossroads is both literal and figurative. It lies just south of the town’s royal collegiate church and the fortified chateau of René of Anjou. The house was the jewel in the crown of the medieval town’s aristocratic district, which showcased sumptuous princely homes up to the Second World War when the Allied bombings, carried out to liberate France, razed these gems to the ground. Among the ruins, this mansion was the only survivor from the district’s past splendour. In the 1950s, the charming home had to start sharing the company of soulless concrete blocks of accommodation born of the frenzied drive to rebuild liberated France and urgently rehouse its people based on a post-war Corbusian model of architecture. So the edifice is now at a junction between two worlds, where the Middle Ages and contemporary design collide, between two pivotal chapters in France’s long story. The building illustrates this poignantly: it seems to be turning its back on the royal chateau to face the modern housing nearby. It is guarded by tall walls that it inherited from its initial propose as a fortified house. These walls separated it from the nearby royal chateau and protected it from any devastating flooding from the River Rhône. Its old facade looks south at a range of 1950s brutalist buildings. To tone down this sharp contrast between historical architecture and modern structures, the local authorities added vegetation to the large paved square in front of the mansion, planting a cypress and olive trees here. Before then, this square was in a state of decline. Now it is a no-parking area. From this pleasant square, the property’s large entrance gate leads into the main courtyard of this Italian-style palace.

Charming Houses offers you exclusively, in a quiet residential area, this House of character of 250 m2, not overlooked and only 10 minutes walk from the city center of Tarascon Very wooded garden of 500m2 entirely closed. Swimming pool 9x3m. Terrace. Veranda with its summer dining area and storage On the ground floor, a very pretty entrance hall, a guest toilet, a large living room with lounge area, dining room, stone fireplace, independent kitchen, back kitchen, a suite with its shower room and toilet. laundry room From the living room, a staircase leads to a library area on the mezzanine, then to an independent suite with shower room and wc On the first floor by a beautiful stone staircase, a suite with shower room and wc On the second floor, a suite with lounge area, bedroom with balcony and view, shower room and wc City gas heating, mains drainage. Preferably sold furnished Very quiet residential area From the bedrooms upstairs, view over the rooftops and a small view of the Alpilles

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An 18th-century country house of 600 m², with natural swimming pool, park and 19-hectare olive-growing estate, 15 minutes from Avignon TGV station. This is a bastide with a history that is not easily unveiled. Its Provence name, which means 'to preserve and respect', may well refer to a Masonic practice that existed in 18th-century lodges but has since disappeared. And it was precisely at this time that the bastide was built, probably on top of pre-existing medieval foundations. A symbol in the centre of the park's majestic wrought-iron entrance gate adds to the mystery: a hexagram, or 'Star of David', suggests that the estate may have belonged to a Jewish banker in the service of the Avignon papacy. However, there are no official records to support this hypothesis, which has become a local legend. It should be remembered that the hexagram is a decorative figure found in Christian, Hindu, Japanese and pre-Islamic Arab architectural symbolism; the six branches of the star representing the six days of work, with the seventh day, the day of rest, in the hollowed-out centre of the geometry. The residence, surrounded by around 4 hectares of wooded parklands, is situated at the south-east end of a 15-hectare olive grove, criss-crossed by chequered tracks. Some of the earth paths run alongside one of the high dykes protecting the property from the Rhone River, which provides the entire estate with a much-envied wealth of silt and a constant supply of water. The bastide, at once an aristocratic residence and a farmhouse, displays all the distinctive features of its particular architectural style. As the construction of such a complex always takes time, the square, affluent 18th-century buildings were extended at the beginning of the 19th century by two lower adjoining buildings. Not far away, a single-storey outbuilding dating from the late 19th century, used as a caretaker's lodge, ensures from a distance that the peace and quiet of the bastide, a true 'manor house' surrounded by its estate, is preserved.

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 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 completely restored late 18th-century tonwhouse with its three connecting enclosed courtyards in Tarascon. 'To live happily, live hidden' was the motto of the many famous people who have taken refuge behind the thick walls of the Tarascon houses. These discreet and silent houses are hidden behind medieval street corners, in little courtyards, under the shade of a church or a cluster of laurel trees. As soon as their doors are pushed open, they open onto lush gardens or refreshing landscaped courtyards. Next to all sizes of mansions, from the most sophisticated to the most discreet, alongside former convents, and the solid showy buildings built by rich merchants under the vast Renaissance porticoes, also to be found are surprisingly the more modest dwellings of fishermen with their indescribable charm that have recently aroused a great deal of interest. That is certainly the case for this unassuming house. Like many others in the area, it was built at the end of the 18th century for fishermen who depended on the Rhône as their source of food. Built in stone from the Boulbon and Fontvieille quarries or in blocks salvaged from Roman monuments and rendered in a pale colour, these small dwellings are generally two storeys high. Their facades have generous windows, with one on either side of the front door and two upstairs. Provided they receive loving attention, they offer unsuspected possibilities, with their multiple patios, interconnecting courtyards and beautiful old materials.

This former winegrowing estate dating from the 17th century is a real gem of prestigious property in the Arles region. Set in a peaceful location just 5 minutes from the historic centre of Arles, it is nestled in an exceptional setting of 8 hectares of farmland. Boasting a wealth of charm and authenticity, this property offers 4 separate, fully-renovated dwellings as well as almost 400 m2 to restore as you wish. This estate is ideal for investors looking to exploit the 4 gîtes or for individuals wishing to transform the 400 m2 into a spacious residence. The vast 750 m2 sheepfold and 150 m2 hangar are also major assets for all your projects. This exceptional property is absolutely unique and represents a great opportunity for lovers of prestigious real estate. Don't hesitate to contact us to find out more about this character proper

SOLE AGENT - Just a short walk from the centre of Fontvieille and benefitting from a peaceful and quiet neighbourhood, this very attractive house is presented in immaculate condition. Offering a total of 176m² in all, the ground floor comprises a separate kitchen and a convivial sitting/dining room, as well as 2 en-suite bedrooms, one of which has a large dressing room. Upstairs there are 2 further bedrooms that share a family bathroom. The pretty landscaped, enclosed garden includes an outbuilding and a covered living area with summer kitchen that looks out onto the 10x5m swimming pool. Complete tranquillity yet so close to everything this popular village has to offer.

Less than a kilometre from the centre of the charming village of Fontvieille, in a quiet residential area, this semi-traditional house offers habitable space of 189,96m², Carrez Law. Excellently presented and occupying a discreet position at the end of a cul-de-sac the property is part of a co-ownership, originally constructed in 2003. On the ground floor there is a kitchen, a large pantry/laundry room, a lofty sitting room, a cellar, two bedrooms, a shower room, a study and a guest cloakroom. Up on the first floor there is a tv lounge and a bedroom suite with shower room/wc and dressing room. The house is set within pleasantly landscaped and easily maintained, walled gardens of approximately 1000m² that benefit from mature vegetation, a 10x5m swimming pool and a workshop.

Charming 19th century stone village house in the heart of the historic village. On an enclosed and landscaped garden of about 650 m2 with swimming pool, this elegant house offers beautiful reception rooms facing south. Entrance, dining room, large kitchen, winter lounge and large living room occupy the ground floor. 4 bedrooms set on the 2d and 3rd floor. A north side garage with automatic gate adds to the comfort of this typical house of the Alpilles.

This charming house perched on the heights of the village of Les Baux-de-Provence offers a peaceful setting in the heart of the Alpilles. With a surface area of ​​110 m2, it extends over two levels. The ground floor houses a friendly living space with a fully equipped kitchen and a wood stove. On the first floor, a comfortable lounge, a bedroom, and its bathroom offer an intimate space. The second floor accommodates two bright bedrooms that share a spacious bathroom equipped with a whirlpool bathtub. The bedrooms benefit from a magnificent view of the Alpilles. Outside, you will enjoy a pleasant landscaped garden, thoughtfully arranged.

For sale house in Fontvieille. Located near the village center, this house with an area of ​​approximately 190 m² on land of approximately 1000 m², consists of a very beautiful living space with mezzanine, 2 bedrooms on the ground floor with bathroom. water, and a bedroom on the first floor. An office and a laundry room are also located on the ground floor. A terrace, a swimming pool area, a garden with generous vegetation, several parking spaces complete the services of this pleasant and bright house.

This renovated 313 sqm period property benefiting from a leafy 420 sqm garden with an 8 x 4 metre swimming pool is located in a peaceful street in the heart of Fontvieille just a stone’s throw from the village’s activities. It includes a living room with a fireplace, a dining room with a fireplace, a spacious kitchen opening onto a covered lean-to, a storage room, a wine cellar and a two-car garage. The first floor comprises a spacious master suite with a generous sitting room, three further bedrooms sharing a bathroom/wc, and a fourth bedroom with a shower room and a mezzanine. Two 27 sqm studies with shower rooms are on the top floor. An ideal pied a terre or investment opportunity.

This pretty single storey will seduce you with its location and its living environment, both quiet and close to the center of the village of Fontvieille. It is composed of an entrance, a living room with wood stove, an equipped kitchen, three bedrooms, one with a mezzanine, a bathroom and a shower room. Then, to take advantage of our favorable climate, you can relax in its beautiful fenced garden with swimming pool and summer kitchen. As a bonus, a garage and a driveway for vehicles.

This peaceful 17th century private mansion located in the heart of Tarascon 15 minutes from Avignon TGV station and 1 hour from Marseille Airport had the good fortune to have been unscathed during WW2. Although not listed, it nonetheless boasts superb architectural features such as high ceilings, vaulted rooms, a stone staircase and oak parquet flooring. In an “L”-shape opening onto a near 235 sqm courtyard with a fountain accessing a heated indoor swimming pool, it benefits from no less than 5 independent entries. The ground floor reception rooms and other vaulted rooms are currently used as business premises but could easily be returned to their original function. 11 bedrooms are currently used as apartments, offices and conference rooms. With an attic and a 100 sqm garage which between the 17th and 19th century had the function of a coaching inn and stables. With immense potential, and in a prime location near Avignon and Arles, and 20 minutes from the Alpilles Nature Park.

Our real estate agency has carefully selected this characterful Hôtel Particulier in the heart of the historic city of Tarascon, just 15 minutes from Avignon TGV station. With around 500 m² of tranquil space, enhanced by 100 m² of terraces and patios to guarantee your privacy, these spaces are a real invitation to relax, ideal for escaping from everyday life. The estate boasts 6 suites, 3 bedrooms and spacious, bright lounges that encourage conviviality and sharing. The architecture of the property, with its two staircases, offers a modularity of spaces that gives you the freedom to adapt the house to your dreams and specific projects. An ideal place to recharge your batteries, it lends itself perfectly to a charming bed & breakfast project, and also offers the possibility of being transformed into a majestic family home according to your aspirations. Don't miss this rare opportunity to acquire a Hôtel Particulier steeped in history! Hôtel Particulier for sale in Tarascon.