Marseille 8ème, Provence-Alpes-Côte d'Azur 13008

Built in 1920 on the edge of Square Monticelli, this typical family home has three light-filled levels and a south-facing garden planted with a century-old plane tree.The discreet pedestrian entrance is from boulevard Rivet, revealing a cream-coloured building with lime shutters under a parasol pine, bordered by a gravel driveway.A massive wooden door opens into the parquet-floored, almost open-plan living room, with two bay windows opening onto the south-facing terrace. The living room faces a cosy fireplace and the dining area is an extension of the kitchen.A terracotta-tiled staircase leads to the two upper levels where the bedrooms are located. On the second floor, two south-facing bedrooms and a mezzanine study share a shower room. Under its cathedral ceiling, the third floor has three bedrooms - two on the south side with unobstructed views of the hills and a glimpse of the sea - and a bathroom.The basement, accessible from both inside and outside, includes an office opening onto an English courtyard on the garden side, a family-room under vaulted ceilings, a shower room, the laundry room and the boiler room.Sheltered from view and the wind, the garden - a minimalist green cocoon - reveals itself beneath the terrace, which extends to an above-ground pool lined with ip. At the far end, an awning protects two parking spaces accessible from the adjacent street.A privileged location for a true family home, full of bedrooms and charm!