luxury houses for sale Bellegarde, France (page 5)

*EXCLUSIVE* Superb farmhouse located in an enchanting setting in the Moulès countryside, offering 240m2 of total living space. The main house includes a kitchen-dining room, a living room, a large wine cellar, as well as 3 bedrooms, each with its own bathroom and dressing room. Heating by heat pump with heated and cooled floor for optimal comfort all year round. In addition to the main house, an independent type 3 apartment with garden and jacuzzi offers an additional option for guests or rental. The 5000m2 plot also accommodates a 45m2 garage with storage space upstairs, an automatic watering system powered by drilling, a septic tank up to standard, and the possibility of adding even more covered space according to your needs . Enjoy sunny days around the swimming pool and on the terrace with pergola, ideal for relaxing and entertaining. This farmhouse has benefited from a complete renovation with all planning permits and authorizations up to date, thus offering a property ready to welcome its new owners. « Les informations sur les risques auxquels ce bien est exposé sont disponibles sur le site Géorisques : www.georisques.gouv.fr »

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This charming house in the spirit of a farmhouse is nestled in the countryside on 4000 m2 of wooded land. It combines the calm of the countryside with proximity to all amenities and the magnificent city of Arles. Featuring a peaceful and green setting, this property is the ideal refuge for those seeking tranquility. In addition to its pretty views of nature, olive fields and meadows, this house benefits from a swimming pool and a studio-style outbuilding. It consists of a living room with fireplace, a convivial dining area and a bright kitchen which opens onto a second terrace to enjoy the sunny days. The master bedroom on the ground floor opens onto the garden, the other 3 bedrooms are upstairs with a spacious mezzanine offering additional space. This house offers an idyllic living environment.

In the heart of a magnificent 5.8-hectare landscaped park, a rare property complex comprising several buildings. At the heart of the property, the 500m2 mansion was designed by a famous architect in the 1930s, in a neo-colonial style unique in the region. While the exterior façade impresses with its two symmetrical wings linked by terraces, the interior has retained its original design, simply updated to today's standards. From the main entrance, with its remarkable architectural balance, visitors are immediately overwhelmed by the impression of discovering a timeless piece of architecture. On the ground floor, the entrance distributes 2 twin apartments with independent vestibule, two suites and a living room. Upstairs, a fitted kitchen (with independent access from outside) with a vast scullery, a lovely living room with fireplace opening onto a vast terrace with views over the park, and 5 bedrooms with private shower rooms, wc and laundry room. The house has numerous entry points, allowing it to be used à la carte according to the profile of the future purchaser: a 500m2 dwelling, several apartments...  A second house, 280m2, was added in the 50s and has been completely renovated. On the first floor, there's a large studio with kitchen, bathroom and totally independent dressing room, another studio (to disabled standards) and a room that could be used as a workspace, workshop or gym. The first floor features a living room with fireplace and 4 en suite bedrooms.  The proerty boasts a vast garden with swimming pool, tennis court and bowling green.  There is also plenty of parking, longères for renovation, a large pool house and two mazets for renovation. Numerous possibilities are still open, enabling the property to be used in a variety of ways: as a haven of peace for a lifestyle project, as a guest house, or for weekly rentals. The main house, with its remarkable architecture and circulation, the outbuildings and the vast, multi-facetted park, and the facilities for hosting horses or events, are also an art trail.  Our favorite is the charming, uniquely designed pigeonnier dating from the 1930s. EPD of the second home : 131 kWh/m2/year 4 kg co2/m2/year

Charming single-storey house nestled in the heart of the Arles countryside, just a few minutes from downtown Arles. This property offers an independent kitchen, dining room, living room with fireplace, living room with mezzanine, study, two bedrooms, bathroom, independent studio, barn (former wine cellar), two horse stalls and garage. Set in extensive grounds of around 15,000 m2, this bright, peaceful space invites you to enjoy the peace and quiet of nature. For further information, please contact Mme Chabert on 06.12.41.16.04.

Magnificent Mas de 245 m² in a peaceful setting on over 6000m² of land, 5 minutes by car from the historic center of Arles. Renovated by an architect, it combines the authenticity of the old with the purity of contemporary style. On the ground floor, a luminous dining room opens onto the terrace, and extends into a large living room that will need to be refurbished to its original taste. Kitchen with central island and antique fireplace, utility room and laundry room, 3 bedrooms (one 35m²), bathroom and shower room, wc. Upstairs: 2 bedrooms, a shower room and separate wc. Plus! a 32m² outbuilding adjoining the Mas on the ground floor, to be fully converted into an independent studio for guests or for rental purposes. Outside, a magnificent garden planted with maritime pines, a wide lawn framed by 34 olive trees and a 13 x 2.80 m shaded swimming pool with shower facing the building. An old dovecote that could be used as an artist's studio, a carport. Lots of potential for this Mas in a quiet country setting but so close to the historic center of Arles.

Discover this rare gem in the heart of Arles' old town! This house for sale embodies the town's timeless charm. Equipped with a cellar, it offers versatile space on the first floor, perfect for a business or home. The second floor houses an elegant type 2 apartment and a studio. Both generate income through seasonal rental. The adventure continues on the second and third floors, where a duplex with infinite possibilities awaits your personal touch. The 4 bedrooms offer generous space, and the living room with open kitchen becomes the warm heart of the home. Imagine yourself on the terrace, overlooking the picturesque rooftops of Arles, an ideal spot for unforgettable moments. This house is much more than just a property. It's a unique opportunity, offering exceptional flexibility to create your ideal living space. Located just a stone's throw from the emblematic arena, it's a perfect blend of history and modern comfort. Don't miss this chance to shape your own Arles experience. CONTACT / N.CHABERT/06.12.41.16.04

This house, built in the 1930s and located in the centre of town in a sought-after residential area, is exceptional. Its art deco-inspired architecture gives it charm and character. Fully restored in 2021, it stands in 1,200 m2 of grounds with a beautiful saltwater swimming pool and 2 garages. There is plenty of space and a very comfortable living area. A 200 m2 garden level has been converted into offices, allowing you to combine the pleasure of a family home with a professional project. A real opportunity, just a stone's throw from the historic centre, this property requires no work whatsoever.

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Charming single-storey house of 113 m² in the purest Californian modernist style of the 1970s, this property is located in a natural area. It enjoys a great deal of peace and quiet and a panoramic view over the countryside. Large bay windows allow it to be bathed in light. Its large wooded and fenced grounds (4120 m²) guarantee perfect privacy. A kitchen open to the dining room and the living room give access to a veranda fully glazed facing south (60 m² in total). Two bedrooms and a large bathroom complete the ensemble. An awning of 30 m² could be transformed into an independent studio. Finally, a garage and a lean-to allow you to put your car and garden equipment under cover.

Situated on the outskirts of Nîmes in a quiet village with shops, this villa comprises a main house and a gîte, all on a plot of enclosed land planted with trees of approx. 1200 m² with an 11x5 m swimming pool. The main house is on one level and features a large, bright living area with a fireplace, a separate kitchen, three spacious bedrooms (15, 15, 14m²), a bathroom and a veranda opening onto the outside which has now been converted into a workspace. The gîte comprises a ground floor with a kitchen, living room and three en suite bedrooms. A relaxation area and two workshops complete this property. The exterior is fully enclosed and planted with Mediterranean trees, and there is also parking space. Features: reversible air-conditioning, fireplace, double glazing, secure swimming pool with electric shutter, fibre optic cable, etc. Les informations sur les risques auxquels ce bien est exposé sont disponibles sur le site Géorisques : www.georisques.gouv.fr

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.

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 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.

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.

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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.