A renovated farmhouse with a landscaped garden close to all amenities
in the Accates district of Marseille's 11th arrondissement
in the Accates district of Marseille's 11th arrondissement
Marseille,
BOUCHES-DU-RHONE
provence-cote-dazur
13011
FR
Location
The discreet Accates residential district is located between Valentine and the Garlaban massif, in the eastern part of Marseille. Its narrow streets lined with traditional houses show that it was once a separate commune, which was then absorbed into the city in 1860. It has retained a village atmosphere ever since. The architecture of some of the buildings still bears witness to the district's rich industrial past, famous in the golden age of Marseille brick-making for its tileries and brickworks. Close to the main roads leading to Allauch, Aubagne and Marseille city centre, the house is within easy reach of shops, schools and medical centres.
Description
Built at the bottom of a plot of land, this old farmhouse with approx. 115 m² of living space and three bedrooms faces south-east and out onto a tree-lined garden. It is flanked by an extension of around 50 m² to the north-west, used as a storeroom, workshop and garage, and is bordered to the east by a paved driveway that follows a vehicle parking space. The general architecture of the house - with its point-tiled rubble stone walls, gabled main facade, trussed floor, terracotta tiles and canal tiles, single-row spindles, and painted solid wood shutters and shutters - reflects the period when it was built; the early 20th century, while the more recent extension to the rear was built from breeze blocks. The entire property is closed in by walls and fences.
The house
The ground floor
You can choose to enter the house through the glass door leading to the kitchen, or through the door that opens straight onto the reception room, which is made up of a lounge with a fireplace on one side and a dining room on the other. The floors are terracotta. The rooms are lit by straight, double-glazed windows and a conservatory containing a number of exotic plants. A small arched opening in the partition between the kitchen and the dining room accentuates the sense of depth by linking the adjoining rooms, which are also brought together by their architectural similarities, each room nevertheless being distinguished from the other by the appearance of its walls. This floor has a toilet on it too.
The upstairs
A balanced staircase with wooden nosing and a wrought iron banister leads to the upper floor. Halfway up, a wooden door leads to the laundry room and garage. A few steps further up, the landing, full of light and with a wrought iron railing, leads to three south-east-facing bedrooms, one of which has an en suite bathroom, a toilet and a second west-facing shower room with a bath. The floors are covered in hexagonal red terracotta tiles.
The outbuildings
A large garage measuring around 47 m² has been created at the rear of the house, accessible either from the outside or from the utility room. Its glazed roof resting on a metal framework provides generous light to this part of the building
The garden
It is made up of stone-lined flowerbeds and gravelled areas and planted with a variety of Mediterranean species. Rosemary, jasmine, oleanders, olive trees, medlars, plane trees and almond trees share the space with a majestic palm tree. A few potted citrus fruits punctuate the typically southern symphony of colours and fragrances that play out here and that change with the seasons.
Our opinion
Witness to a time when the waters of the Marseille canal "converted fields that had previously been used for meagre crops into meadows", in the words of Alfred Saurel, this former farm is now perfectly integrated into a residential, family-friendly neighbourhood. It is ideally exposed to the sun, as many homes were in the past, carefully designed to avoid too much sun at the end of the day. The garden is a great place to enjoy a meal under the plane trees, or to relax, and the proximity of shops, schools and major roads makes everyday life easy. The house would be perfect for a family with two children, or for an artist looking for a spacious studio where light and colour mingle together, bringing life to spaces that are simultaneously concentrated and airy.
660 000 €
Fees at the Vendor’s expense
Reference 769539
| Land registry surface area | 534 m2 |
| Main building surface area | 165 m2 |
| Number of bedrooms | 3 |
| Outbuilding surface area | 50 m2 |
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NB: The above information is not only the result of our visit to the property; it is also based on information provided by the current owner. It is by no means comprehensive or strictly accurate especially where surface areas and construction dates are concerned. We cannot, therefore, be held liable for any misrepresentation.
