Aix-en-Provence, Provence-Alpes-Côte d'Azur 13090

A house of approximately 200 m, in need of a complete renovation, on tree-filled grounds of 7, 500 m in a residential neighbourhood near the centre of Aix-en-Provence. The property is accessible via a lane that connects Aix-en-Provence's historical downtown to its first outlying areas. As the city's main arteries gradually slip away into the background, one feels as if they are in the middle of the countryside, while the neighbourhood itself is divided into large parcels of land where beautiful buildings, typical of the region, have been constructed.At the property's entrance, the gate opens onto a courtyard paved in vertical river pebbles, which forms the upper terrace that connects the main house to the caretaker's cottage. Further to the west, the terraced garden spreads out over approximately 7, 500 m and today includes a swimming pool area as well as a number of tall trees, between which the vestiges of the buildings once reserved for animals can still be glimpsed.Made out of Rognes ashlar stone, a high-quality material, the buildings are cadenced by a number of windows, both large and small, while their different barrel-tile rooftops, in an array of varying slopes and heights, create an eye-catching interplay, which adds a touch of character to the whole.Located in the centre of the lot, the main dwelling, built in 1971 with one storey except for its eastern section, which has an upstairs mezzanine floor, primarily faces south and east thanks to its many small-paned wood-framed windows and conservatory.As for the one-storey caretaker's cottage, located not far from the main dwelling, it was built in 1931 and then later expanded with its own conservatory.