A characterful house with a cosy garden, in the shade of a tower, overlooking Gap, in a wooded and peaceful environment with mountain views - ref 2463
A characterful house with a cosy garden, in the shade of a tower, overlooking Gap, in a wooded and peaceful environment with mountain views.
This property, located in a spread-out residential neighbourhood where nature still has its place, overlooks the city and boasts uninterrupted views of the mountains, away from any hustle and bustle. Gap, only 7 minutes away by car, in the centre of the Hautes-Alpes area, combines the dynamism of its local economy with preservation of remarkable historical heritage. Its privileged location provides a balance between urban life and nature, thanks to the proximity of major natural parks such as the Ecrins, due to the generous sunshine it enjoys and through the diversity of its cultural and sports facilities.
The city boasts all the essential infrastructures for everyday life: school establishments from primary to senior high, a railway station with trains to Grenoble and Aix-en-Provence, plus a wide range of shops, supermarkets, healthcare professionals and specialists. Culture and leisure enthusiasts are also well catered for with a broad selection of activities and festivals. Tallard, less than a quarter of an hour away, possesses an aerodrome and a junction on the A51 motorway, which puts Sisteron within thirty minutes' reach, Aix-en-Provence, with its high-speed TGV railway station, within 1 hour 30 minutes and Marseille-Marignane airport within 1 hour 45 minutes.
A small country road leads to the house, which is tucked away from prying eyes behind tall fir and evergreen oak trees, yet enjoys a dominating position. From the road, only the east and west facing façades are visible. A carefully concreted private drive leads to outside parking spaces and the entrance to the garage, whose wide, semi-circular arched door enhances the architectural character of the property. A flight of steps leads to the stoop.
The hipped-roofed, emblematic tower of the residence, which resembles a family manor, stands on one side. The light-coloured façades, roofs made of brown, local, flat tiles and the well-balanced volumes reinforce the house's traditional appearance. The rest of the building is topped by a gabled roof with markedly protruding eaves. On the southwest façade, up which climbs a flight of steps lined with a guard-rail made of balusters, the main entrance door can be found, framed by a finely crafted, semi-circular stone arch.
A garden with generous foliage stretches alongside the southeast façade. White oak, fir and pine trees outline its contours, while a small wall to the south marks the boundary. The garden is an invitation for pleasant meals in the shade of the trees, or simply for rest and relaxation. A white-painted wrought iron pavilion in the centre of the garden protects a stone statue. Opposite the main garden, the south façade possesses a second, more discrete entrance, framed by a stone arch similar to the main entrance. Higher up behind the house, there is a private wood that can be reached by a flight of steps framed by two columns.
The house
The ground floor
There are two ways into the house: via the large main entrance from the outside steps and terrace or through the more discrete entrance from the garden. Most of the floors on this level are paved with glazed stoneware tiles. On one side, a traditionally decorated fitted kitchen opens onto an entrance corridor via a wide glazed door with a wooden frame, to enhance the visual continuity between the different rooms.
On the other side, a dining room has been paved with terracotta tiles that match the shades of the wood panelling and joinery. It leads in turn to a vast reception hall, boasting a large fireplace, bookshelves and different seating zones. This double-level hall is the veritable hub of the house's layout and is set around a monumental staircase. Next to it, there is a bathroom, ...
