A 16th-century house, with approximately 160 m² and an exterior courtyard, in a village
located within the Verdon regional natural park, 50 minutes from the Aix high-speed rail train station
located within the Verdon regional natural park, 50 minutes from the Aix high-speed rail train station
Ginasservis,
VAR
provence-cote-dazur
83560
FR
Location
The property is located in the south-western part of the Verdon regional natural park, on the border of the Var, Alpes-de-Haute-Provence, Vaucluse and Bouches-du-Rhône departments, in the village of Ginasservis, which exudes the tranquillity and spirit typical of rural Provence, while proposing all services essential for daily life (schools, shops, medical centre). Situated within a highly wooded forested area, it also benefits from the proximity of the Canal de Provence as well as two lakes.
From the village, it is possible to reach the motorway in 15 minutes, the mountains in 45 minutes and the sea in about 1 hour. The ITER/Cadarache complex is 9 kilometres away, Manosque is about 20 kilometres away, while Aix-en-Provence is 55 kilometres away.
Description
Located not far from the village’s central square, the house, facing northeast and southwest, receives plenty of sunlight and has unobstructed views of the surrounding countryside. With origins going back to the 16th century, as demonstrated by the spiral open-newel plaster staircase located at one end of the vestibule, as well as the wood and plaster fireplace in the living room, its small exterior courtyard makes it possible to take advantage of the Provencal climate all year long. The dwelling’s whitewashed façades and barrel tile roof contribute to its overall architectural quality, which is traditional in style, with an understated and authentic appearance.
With two storeys under an attic level, the rooms are arranged on either side of the central staircase with four bedrooms in all. In addition, the house also has a two-storey basement level, partly convertible with its own independent entrance. The rooms are all bright and generous in size, with high ceilings and quality materials – wood, plaster and terracotta or cement tiles – while added comfort is provided thanks to the double-glazed wood-framed windows, some of which are safeguarded by painted interior shutters, as well as reversible air conditioning.
With two storeys under an attic level, the rooms are arranged on either side of the central staircase with four bedrooms in all. In addition, the house also has a two-storey basement level, partly convertible with its own independent entrance. The rooms are all bright and generous in size, with high ceilings and quality materials – wood, plaster and terracotta or cement tiles – while added comfort is provided thanks to the double-glazed wood-framed windows, some of which are safeguarded by painted interior shutters, as well as reversible air conditioning.
The Ground Floor
The entrance, from the exterior courtyard, opens onto a large living room with a fitted open kitchen in one corner. The cement tile floor, with patterns typical of the 19th century and yet still rather exceptional, highlight the 18th-century plaster mouldings on the ceiling as well as a wood and plaster fireplace from the 16th century. Dual-aspect with a high ceiling, this room benefits from natural light all day long.
The living room gives onto the central vestibule, which contains the staircase safeguarded with a plaster handrail that leads to the house’s four levels, basement and attic included. In addition, the vestibule also provides access to a shower room and a bedroom on the ground floor. Besides the living room, hexagonal terracotta tiles are used as flooring throughout this level.
The Upstairs Floor
The staircase leads to a landing on the dwelling’s first floor, which provides access to a bedroom with a bathroom to the west and a hallway leading to two other bedrooms to the north. With a significant floor-to-ceiling height and generous volumes, this level has terracotta tile floors and moulded interior woodwork.
The Basement Level
The house includes four vaulted cellar spaces distributed over two levels with exposed stone walls. One of them, with access to the street via a large rounded wooden door as well as a smaller window, could be converted.
The Attic Space
The 16th-century spiral staircase terminates under the eaves with a small landing and a low ceiling that provides access to the attic space, which, although not convertible, provides plenty of storage space.
The Courtyard
Triangular in shape, it is located above street level. Facing west, it takes advantage of unobstructed views of the plane trees that provide the neighbouring square with welcome shade. Accessible from the square via a metal gate, the courtyard is enclosed by a fence and sheltered from view, ensuring privacy from the neighbouring buildings. Communicating with the living room/kitchen space, it can be used as an extension of the house, with the addition of a table and chairs here, or simply as a space for relaxation.
Our opinion
With many advantages, from its architecture to environment, this village house is immediately inhabitable without any renovations required. Comfortable and appreciated for its rustic and meticulous appearance as well as its architectural quality, the house is ideally located next to nature and, specifically, the Verdon Gorge, as well as a variety of business sectors.
Lastly, its vaulted stone cellars, which are convertible, represent an opportunity for development, lending themselves to any type of function, as well as provide flexibility in terms of use for the sturdy, multi-century dwelling.
Reference 400065
| Land registry surface area | 100 m2 |
| Main building surface area | 160 m2 |
| Number of bedrooms | 4 |
| Outbuilding surface area | 100 m2 |
| including refurbished area | 20 m2 |
Aucune procédure en cours menée sur le fondement des articles 29-1 A et 29-1 de la loi n°65-557 du 10 juillet 1965 et de l’article L.615-6 du CCH
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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.
