EXCLUSIVITY PONCET & PONCET CHRISTIE'S INTERNATIONAL REAL ESTATE In the heart of a small village typical of the Provence Gard region, a maze of little streets where stone houses stand side by side with relics from another era. This charming eighteenth-century house first intrigues visitors with its beautifully crafted facade. Once the family home of a local nobleman, then a convent and finally a boys' school run by nuns, it also housed a restaurant, and more recently, a successful B&B operation. The rest of its story is yet to be written. Inside, the original features can be found in every room: fireplaces, floors, stone arches... The dining room ceiling is adorned with Napoleon-style paintings of a cascade of acanthus leaves. The vaulted ceiling echoes the rounded glass door opening onto the patio, framed by traditional, charming windows. A sublime central staircase, with its wrought-iron balustrade, is the main witness to the house's past lives: its stone steps are patinated and polished in their center. Everywhere else, renovations have been orchestrated with respect for the old. Colors and materials are soft, reflecting the region: almond green, ochre and greys, against a backdrop of waxed concrete and terracotta. The lower floor comprises a large entrance hall, a living room, two dining rooms, a media room, a kitchen, a utility room, a laundry room, a toilet and storage space. The second floor comprises four bedrooms, three full bathrooms and a reading/media room. The second floor has three bedrooms, each with its own full bathroom, and a spacious, partially covered, private terrace. Total living space is around 400 m2 (4305 sq feet). The 100m2 patio (1076 sq feet) offers a patchwork of sunny and shady spaces, inviting you to relax and unwind. A beautiful gnarled olive tree, an imposing palm tree and a wisteria flatter the exposed stone of the surrounding walls. A swimming pool, tiled in Bali stone, with salt water and heating, completes the exterior. Cleverly placed lighting lets you enjoy the patio and barbecue well into the night. The patio leads to a three-story outbuilding of approx. 90 m2 (969 sq feet), comprising a bedroom, shower room, kitchen, living room and terrace suspended over the pool. Perfect as a base for a bed & breakfast activity, or as a guest house. A small team of people is already in place, for the indoor and outdoor maintenance of the house, so taking over the B&B operation would be a breeze. Two large cellars are also available. The sale price includes all furnishings and decoration, with the exception of the grand piano and the outdoor sculpture. As if time had stood still. It's a place where you can really take a break and get back to basics. Throughout the year, on Saturday mornings, the village comes alive with its fresh local produce market. We're just a few minutes from the Gorges du Gardon and Pont du Gard (a UNESCO World Heritage site) and 15 minutes from Uzès. A highly sought-after location, with many assets for nature, sport, gastronomy, art and culture lovers. Highway access is just 15 minutes away, Avignon TGV station is 25 minutes away, and Avignon international airport is 40 minutes away. Contact: Emilie Crouzet +33 (0)6 95 74 22 06
