Luxury real estate for sale Mas thibert, France (page 10)

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.

Magnificent 18th-century mansion steeped in prestige and history. On the first floor, a majestic entrance welcomes you, leading to two lounges, one with a fireplace, as well as a spacious kitchen and a bright dining room opening onto a sunny terrace. A swimming pool adds a touch of luxury to this outdoor setting, ideal for relaxing in peace and quiet. On the second floor, two lounges, one with a fireplace, offer refined spaces for relaxing and entertaining. Three bedrooms and two bathrooms complete this floor, offering comfort and privacy to its residents. On the second floor, a living room with fireplace invites you to relax, while three bedrooms and two bathrooms ensure a luxurious and harmonious living environment. This exceptional residence combines the charm of yesteryear with modern conveniences, offering an incomparable living environment in the heart of a historic setting. A unique opportunity to acquire a prestigious property, where each room tells a story and invites serenity. Please do not hesitate to contact me for further information.

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.

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.

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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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.

Beautiful architect-designed house of 285m2 of living space plus an outbuilding of 50m2 at the end of the garden. Located in the Alpilles, 400m from the center of Paradou. The house consists of a very large living room of 125m2 with a height of 8m under the central staircase. The living room’s bay windows open fully onto the bioclimatic pergola and the 4X10 swimming pool. The floors of the house and terraces are made of the same marble. Heating or cooling is done through the floor. On the ground floor, there is also a large 60m2 suite with a dressing room and bathroom. Also on the ground floor are an office, a laundry room, a shower room, and a guest toilet. On the first floor, around the corridors, there is a suite with a dressing room and bathroom, as well as two bedrooms with dressing rooms and shower rooms. The first floor is equipped with air conditioning. The tiled swimming pool is saltwater with automatic pH. Car parking with shelters. The golf course of Les Baux de Provence is 3 minutes away. Information about the risks to which this property is exposed is available on the Georisques website: www.georisques.gouv.fr

This property offers great potential: originally constructed in the 70’s and with a living area of around 140m², this could be transformed into a welcoming and appealing family home once fully refurbished and updated. In line with the properties of that era, the main part of the house is oriented on the 1st floor whilst the ground floor is used for technical areas such as the laundry room, a garage, various storage rooms and, in this particular property, 2 bedrooms and a shower room. The house is set on a plot of 1868m² on which the construction of a swimming pool is possible and of equal interest is the fact that the plot can be sub-divided, and construction of a new house can be envisaged within the maximum limit of 30% of the ground area.

Pretty village house 2 minutes walk from shops and restaurants. 2 levels and approx. 170 m2 of living space with charming and warm living rooms. A beautiful master suite on the ground floor and 3 cozy bedrooms upstairs give this house of character a beautiful capacity. A small landscaped garden enclosed by walls and facing south with swimming pool and terraces perfectly complement this ideal family home.

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Opportunity to be seized. Discover this bright, spacious house built in 2002, with a 46 m² living space open onto the kitchen and fireplace. Its 3 bedrooms and large bathroom offer an ideal setting for a made-to-measure renovation. The 404 m² garden, with its existing swimming pool, is ready to become your oasis of relaxation. In a peaceful neighborhood, this house is perfect for anyone looking to create a family nest. House for sale in Saint-Étienne-du-Grés. 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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ARLES Immersive 3D virtuel tour available on our website. Nestling in the heart of the wild and secret Camargue, discover this magnificent, prestigious property set in 13.5 hectares of land, featuring a sublime stone Mas with outbuildings, an impressive 20 x 4 swimming pool and horse stalls. You'll love the authenticity of this Mas, its warm, comfortable interior and the serenity it exudes. The entire building consists of a main house, 1 caretaker's flat and 1 independent flat. This Property is for sale at Boschi Immobilier Prestige agency in Saint-Rémy de Provence - 13210. This Farmhouse is composed of : ---Ground Floor--- Kitchen : 92 sqm Glazed living room: 80 sqm Study: 16 sqm ---1st floor--- Corridor: 7 sqm Bedroom 1: 25 sqm Dressing room: 4 sqm Bathroom: 18.5 sqm Toilet: 4 sqm Bedroom 2: 21 sqm Bedroom 3 with fireplace: 27 sqm Bedroom 4: 12 sqm Bathroom and WC: 6 sqm Clearance: 11 sqm Bedroom 5: 12 sqm Dressing room: 3 sqm Corridor: 3 sqm Bedroom 6: 27 sqm Shower room: 8 sqm Corridor: 9 sqm WC: 3 sqm Bathroom: 5 sqm Corridor: 9 sqm Toilet: 3 sqm Bathroom: 5 sqm Bedroom 7 with mezzanine floor: 14 sqm Shower room: 2.5 sqm Bedroom 8: 30 sqm ---Outbuildings--- Caretaker's accommodation on two floors of 98 sqm including a living room, a kitchen, a shower room and a bedroom. Terrace with views over the Rhône: 34 sqm Covered terrace: 62 sqm Patio: 52 sqm Workshop: 36 sqm Garage: 90 sqm Swimming pool 20 x 4

Bastide-style villa near the center of Maussane, within walking distance. The recently constructed house, in a Mediterranean style with its numerous shaded terraces and lovely flowering patio, is located in a quiet residential area 10 minutes' walk from the village center and shops. On the ground floor, there is a generous entrance leading to a large and bright living space with a living/dining room featuring a fireplace and high ceilings. The recently renovated kitchen is open to a large terrace, and there is also a summer kitchen and a utility room with direct access to the garage. Three bedrooms, including a master suite opening onto a terrace, and 2 bathrooms complete this level. Upstairs, there are 2 more bedrooms, a bathroom, a terrace, and a beautiful mezzanine that can serve as an office, library, or game room. The south-facing house has several terraces offering views of the garden, olive trees, and the pool. Smart and practical layout, multiple access points to the house, a double garage, and a carport make life easy in this welcoming home, ideal for both primary and secondary residences. Information on the risks to which this property is exposed is available on the Georisques website: www.georisques.gouv.fr VP609

For sale in Les-Baux-de-Provence. Set in more than 1 hectare of landscaped grounds, this charming residence boasts around 450 m² of living space, with a dozen rooms on 2 levels. The 1st floor features reception rooms including lounge, dining room, large living room, library, kitchen, 4 bedrooms and 2 shower rooms. Upstairs are 3 bedrooms, a shower room and a terrace. A garage and a 60 m² cottage are annexes not adjoining the main building. The property is in need of serious renovation work to wake up this rare and promising sleeping beauty.

Sole Agent. This bright south-facing 400 sqm property is in a peaceful yet not isolated setting just five minutes from the centre of Maussane-les-Alpilles. Meticulously renovated in 2023 and mainly on a single storey, it is set in 2400 sqm of grounds with a swimming pool. It includes a spacious entry with a guest cloakroom, a study, a 62 sqm living/reception room with a bar, a 50 sqm dining room/kitchen with wide patio windows opening onto terraces, and six suites (5 on the ground floor) all with shower rooms and dressing rooms. With a 3-car garage, a pool house, and a summer kitchen and lounge enjoying an open view of the Paradou hillsides. Old materials have been used during the renovation, offering a unique charm to the property. A delightful family home in a sought-after location.

This peaceful 121 sqm character property located near Paradou and Maussane-les-Alpilles includes a spacious living/reception room opening onto a near 30 sqm terrace, a kitchen, a utility room, three spacious bedrooms (one 21 sqm), a bathroom with a wc, and a shower room. The landscaped 738 sqm garden benefits from a 10 x 3 metre heated swimming pool. With a near 16 sqm garage.