A 19th-century property, remodelled in the 20th century, with a garden, swimming pool and breath-taking views, immersed in peace and quiet, between Ma
A 19th-century property, remodelled in the 20th century, with a garden, swimming pool and breath-taking views, immersed in peace and quiet, between Marseille's Vauban and Périer neighbourhoods.
Thanks to the quality of its living environment, one of Marseille's most sought out neighbourhoods is Gratte-Semelle, sandwiched between Roucas Blanc and Vauban in the 8th arrondissement, which is not only particularly appreciated for its prime location and picturesque setting, but also provides easy access to both downtown Marseille and its coast.
Below the Notre-Dame-de-la-Garde Basilica, the property is nestled within a rolling landscape, only a stone's throw away from Marseille's Old Port, while the beach and the Place du Terrail are 15 minutes away on foot. In addition, the property is a ten-minute bicycle ride from well-renowned schools and less than 5 minutes away on bicycle from Vauban's shops and restaurants.
As for the Saint-Charles train station, it can be reached in ten minutes by bicycle, whereas several bus lines pass near the dwelling and the Marseille-Provence international airport can be reached in 30 minutes by car.
From the street and once past the gate, a wide access ramp, lined with vegetation, provides enough room to park several vehicles, while the dwelling's front door is accessible after ascending a few steps.As for the dwelling, with approximately 270 m² of inhabitable floor area, it abuts the hillside and features five bedrooms and a large study, whereas its partially symmetrical U-shaped composition, with uneven wings, faces mainly east: in the middle, the orangery of a bygone farmhouse, dating from approximately 1870, is flanked to the south by a contemporary two-storey extension, built roughly 12 years ago, and to the north by a charming cottage as well as an annexe extending on from the latter.With light-colour plaster exteriors, cadenced by primarily rectilinear or arched windows/doors, the cottage is topped with an interlocking tile gable roof, as is the annexe, while the property's other rooftops have been turned into sunny terraces. In addition, the property's successive adjustments have given the dwelling its current appearance, both balanced in terms of the distribution of its proportions and atypical due to its architectural eclecticism, whereas, thanks to the layout of its central structure and wings, the dwelling surrounds a sunny patio in front of which extends a flat landscaped garden to the east with a swimming pool. The Dwelling The north wing On the garden level, a glass door with a fanlight opens on to a tiled entranceway, illuminated by an arched window. With a number of built-in cupboards, the entryway is extended by a landing that provides access, on one side, to the central part of the building and, on the other, to a pantry and a double quarter-turn staircase with terracotta tile steps and wooden nosing. The latter leads to a shower room with a lavatory as well as an immense bedroom with hardwood floors and a cathedral ceiling, bathed in light by an arched glass door and an oval oculus, while a second, independent bedroom, with its own shower room and lavatory, is directly accessible from the garden in another modest-sized edifice. Topped with a flat roof that has been converted into a sunny tiled terrace, facing south and east, it provides the perfect space for soaking up Marseille's ideal climate. The Central StructureThe living room, located in the ...
