Property with poolSaint-Rémy-de-Provence (13)

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Surface520 m²bedrooms8 bathrooms2 land9,833 m²

In Saint Rémy-de-Provence, an old madder factory, its 520 m² farmhouse, to be completely renovated, and its swimming pool, all set in a park of about 1 hectare. Built in the early 19th century, slightly away from the center of the town, but still just a 5-minute bike ride from downtown, this imposing building made of cyclopean stone is elongated. It was raised over two floors, one of which was used as a hayloft and above-ground storage; it served both as a factory and a dwelling, combined into one building, as was common in rural areas where people usually lived close to – or even on – their workplace. Today, located in one of the most sought-after neighborhoods of Saint-Rémy for its authenticity, this rural ensemble has remained in the same family since its construction. A family that thrived on the commerce of madder, a herbaceous plant with clingy leaves and fleshy fruits, of which one variety, the 'dyers' madder' (Rubia tinctorum), provides a coloring material. The color, which borrowed its name from the plant, defines a vivid red, visible from afar and 'dying fabrics in a very becoming way'. It was widely used for military uniform trousers; its use suddenly ceased in the 20th century, leaving many operators in trouble. It was precisely at this time that housing was gained from the 'factory' part without anyone caring too much about aesthetics, as the main urgency was to provide accommodation for the children who were arriving and then for their descendants. Thus, it was the diversity of the occupants that shaped, without fuss or effect, the interior silhouette of the house. The exterior, on the other hand, has not changed much. Facing south, it opens onto a large terrace sheltered by half a dozen perfectly healthy plane trees, likely planted long before the building was constructed. Providing their protective shade right at the entrance of the property, they make way in the park for cypress trees and other local tree species. The only concessions to modernity: a vast swimming pool and an English-style lawn.

This description has been automatically translated from French.