luxury architect house for sale Salernes, France

Located in the heart of the green Provence in a preserved natural environment, this villa is just a few minutes' drive from the shops and amenities of Salernes, 30 minutes from Draguignan, and 1.5 hours from the airports of Marseille and Nice. Designed by Alexander Krikhaar, this panoramic villa with its light white silhouette evokes the constructions of the West Coast of the United States.Set within landscaped grounds dotted with caves and planted with Mediterranean species over 1.7 hectares, the house has a total area of 609.5 m², of which approximately 500 m² is mainly on the ground floor. Access to the estate is through a large circular driveway that features a shaded pétanque court in its center, allowing for smooth circulation.The villa opens onto a large reception area of more than 150 m² that is completely glazed and opens onto a south-east facing terrace with a panoramic view. The volume is centered around a sculptural fireplace made of dark green Brazilian granite and extends into a fully equipped kitchen with a central island, a dining area that continues outdoors beyond a bay window, an open space functioning as an office, and large library spaces. Upstairs, a 70 m² workshop benefits from manually adjustable natural lighting. Accessible by a cantilevered concrete staircase, the same landing leads to a panoramic rooftop terrace designed as a solarium.The villa includes 3 suites in the main part, and 2 others located in the annex, which is accessible from the house. The master suite, facing due east, offers an unobstructed view of the mountain range behind which the sun rises and has direct access to the terrace.Designed to accommodate a rich selection of the owner's art collection, this villa features an 80 m² exhibition gallery bathed in light from a glass skylight. The fully glazed corridors, where wall projections offer plenty of display space for artworks, extend the exhibition area towards the terrace. This descends in cascading levels to an infinity pool with a fountain and offers breathtaking views of the garden and surrounding hills.Attached to the villa and accessible via the exhibition gallery, an 80 m² outbuilding with a private terrace, living room, kitchen, two bedrooms, and a bathroom creates an ideal space for entertaining or accommodating a caretaker.The property is complemented by a three-car garage, a laundry room, and a basement with a cellar and technical rooms. Several parking spaces are available in front of the house.Contact us for more information.This description has been automatically translated from French.