Located halfway down a pedestrian lane, the dwelling is aligned with its neighbouring, southwest-facing buildings, the rear exteriors of which enjoy unobstructed views of the surrounding countryside and the sea, thanks to the height of the hill. As for the dwelling, built out of pointed rubble stone, it has four storeys, plus an attic level, and is topped with a barrel tile gable roof, partially bordered by a double genoise cornice on its garden side. Featuring randomly-placed windows in a variety of shapes (square, rectangle or arched), partially safeguarded by wrought-iron grills or varnished wooden shutters, the dwelling has undergone many transformations between the Middle Ages – the period in which its foundations seem to have been built – and the 19th century, which has created, like in the neighbouring houses, a unique interior layout: some rooms having encroached on the adjacent buildings, while others have relinquished space to them.
In addition, behind these dwellings, a series of well maintained terraced levels and gardens – including this property’s very own – facing south towards the coast, stretching from Antibes to Théoule, makes it seem as if the adjoining dwellings are overlooking a vast verdant garden landscaped into different areas and levels, even though each property’s access is limited to their own plot of land.

The Dwelling

Dating in all likelihood from the Middle Ages, this solid construction’s thick walls are made out of local stone, while wide wooden ceiling beams support its various levels. As for its different floors, they are connected via a staircase with terracotta tile steps, wooden nosing and a metal guardrail, while the floors are clad in terracotta tiles, the colour of which contrasts with the dazzling whiteness of the dwelling’s walls. In addition, outside, the dwelling’s rear wall is vertically cadenced by a kind of brick chimney block – the origin and usage of which is unknown – providing the exterior with a touch of originality.

The ground floor
Accessible via original wooden carriage doors, located halfway down the pedestrian lane, this level was once reserved for domestic animals and still includes troughs and other stone details dating from the dwelling’s construction. As for the wide entrance hall, it features the staircase to the upper floors as well as access to several small storage rooms, two cellars and a machine room.
The first floor
Representing the main living area, accessible via the staircase from the ground floor, a large living room is bathed in light by two wide windows and glass double doors that provide direct access to the garden to the south as well as, a window facing the street. Featuring a massive wooden beam that laterally traverses the room and supports the other intersecting beams, the floors are covered in 19th-century terracotta tiles, the walls are coated in plaster, while, in the back, a large brick and stone fireplace is painted white. Abutting this space is a fitted kitchen with a window facing the street and a door to the outside, whereas, after a few steps, on the other side of the living room, there is a bedroom with a shower room, a laundry room and a number of built-in cupboards.
The second floor
This floor, dedicated to the sleeping quarters, is primarily made up of three bedrooms and is accessible from the staircase that opens on to a large corridor with wide built-in cupboards and a small linen closet. This hallway provides access to two bedrooms, with views of the garden, a bathroom and a separate lavatory, while, on the other side, after ascending a few of the main staircase’s steps, a third bedroom, facing the street, comes with its own large bathroom. In addition, hexagonal terracotta floor tiles as well as white walls and ceilings can be found throughout this level, with the exception of a few ceiling beams that have been left in their natural colour.
The third floor
The central staircase continues its ascension to an additional bedroom on the half-level, which, like one of the bedrooms on the lower floor, has its own bathroom facing the street. Featuring terracotta floor tiles and plaster-coated walls, its windows provides enchanting views of the garden.
The attic
The staircase finally terminates its ascension under the eaves where it provides access to a large room with sloping ceilings, which is currently used as an attic, but could be transformed and made inhabitable given its sufficient floor-to-ceiling heights.