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9th & 16th century castle in 14.8 acres
Location
Ideal hilltop situation with a panoramic view.
11 miles from Aix-en-Provence, 25 miles from Marseille-Provence international airport, TGV train station and motorway links to Marseille, Nice, the Alps and Spain.
Description
The castle displays its impressive architecture at the end of an umbrella pine-lined driveway. The terrace dominates the village and the Aix region countryside. The completely walled-in, 14.8 acre parklands are composed of “restanques” (dry stone retaining walls) and are planted with a forest of pine trees over a hundred years old. A swimming pool and pool-house are out of sight along a pathway.
This property with its total living surface area of approx. 29,492 sq ft is currently home to a four-star hotel and high-class restaurant.
The facades, the castle roofs, the entire terrace and a ground floor room with a 16th century monumental fireplace are classified under the French historic monument, ISMH, listing.
The ground floor comprises a reception entrance hall overlooking a due south-facing terrace of approx. 4,305 sq ft, a chapel, four lounges including two of approx. 1,076 sq ft, a professional kitchen and miscellaneous hall areas, bathroom and toilet facilities and an office.
The first floor is used for hotel purposes and includes three suites and eight bedrooms. It is accessed via a monumental stairway or the lift, situated in the central hall, both of which also lead to the second floor where conversion works could create eight or so bedrooms.
The property is completed with a mezzanine floor that comprises approx. 2,153 sq ft laid out as two seminar rooms, an office and changing rooms with bathroom and toilet facilities. And a basement of approx. 3,767 sq ft with cellars, changing rooms, accommodation, a boiler room and a machine room.
A flat of approx. 1,184 sq ft in the west wing is used for private purposes.
Our opinion
This castle was entirely renovated using the best of materials and the rehabilitation works were supervised by a “Bâtiments de France” architect. Its geographical situation, in Provence, the proximity of international transport services and the condition of the building are not only rare but also assets as regards the continuity of a professional investment.
Price : Contact us
Our fees are included in the stated sale price.
Reference 2087JCF
| Land registry surface area | 5ha 85a 15ca / 14.459 acres |
| Main building surface area | 2700 m² / 29,052 sqft |
Regional representative
Jean-Claude Ferreyra +33 (0)6 80 26 42 13
NB: The above information is not only the result of our visit to the property; it is also based on information provided by the current owner. It is by no means comprehensive or strictly accurate especially where surface areas and construction dates are concerned. We cannot, therefore, be held liable for any misrepresentation.
