luxury house for sale Centre Ville district of La Ciotat, France

LA CIOTAT HISTORIC CENTER - EXCEPTIONAL 17th CENTURY BOURGEOIS HOUSE OF 195 SQM, 9 ROOMS WITH GARDEN AND TERRACE ON A 350 SQM PLOT - At the heart of the historic center of La Ciotat, just a few meters from the Old Port, shops, and the seafront, lies a unique residence, behind a discreet facade, a witness to over three centuries of Provencal history. Rare on the market, this elegant 17th-century bourgeois house offers approximately 195 sqm of living space and enjoys an exceptional privilege in the city center: a magnificent 70 sqm terrace extended by a private garden of approximately 150 sqm, a true green oasis hidden from view. The terrace benefits from a pleasant pergola shaded by a productive vine, creating a particularly friendly outdoor living space. An authentic stone washhouse completes this charming and character-filled setting, along with a lost well, a shed, and a garden shelter. This duplex offers two distinct and perfectly complementary living spaces: • A ground-floor courtyard with 4 rooms open to the terrace and garden, offering an intimate atmosphere and an indoor-outdoor lifestyle. It includes a kitchen with a chef's stove, a dining room, a living room, an office, a dressing room, a bathroom, a toilet, a laundry room, and a summer bedroom. • A ground floor with 5 rooms of generous volumes, enhanced by the authentic charm of old houses, which includes an entrance hall, four bedrooms, two with fireplaces, a bathroom with toilets, a bathroom with a balcony, and a dressing room. Upon entry, the residence reveals the richness of its architectural heritage. High ceilings, period moldings, old terracotta tiles, and carefully preserved character elements make up an ensemble of rare elegance. Those who appreciate fine materials will be particularly sensitive to the remarkable features that set this property apart, including: - Polished concrete floors on the ground floor and part of the upper floor, - Corian kitchen countertops, - Two authentic sinks in Cassis stone, - Paintings by Maison Ressource, chosen by Robert Gervais Studio, dressing the residence in soft and refined Provencal tones, - A superb combination of tiles, black cabochons, and Carrara marble in the upper floor entrance, - Frescoes preserved in the bathroom and a bedroom, dating back to the 17th century, provide an exceptional heritage testimony. A complete renovation was carried out in 2016/2017 with the utmost care, respecting the authenticity of the place. The work included updating the electrical and plumbing systems, replacing the windows, creating the kitchen, installing a hood extractor with roof ventilation, setting up a lift pump for the courtyard, as well as all high-end decoration and painting work. Small human-scale condominium. No ongoing procedures. No work needed. Condominium fees: €600/year Property tax: €2,200 Gas boiler The particularly thick old walls provide remarkable natural insulation, offering appreciable thermal comfort both in winter and summer. Only one room, located in a newer extension, is equipped with reversible air conditioning. This remarkable residence combines historical heritage, quality renovation, noble materials, and Mediterranean lifestyle in a privileged setting just a few steps from the port and the sea. Contact me at 06.13.61.92.82 for more information and to arrange a visit. Marion Génadinos.