The hermitage

Composed of two sections constructed at two different times, respectively dating from around 1850 environ, and an extension dating back to 1920, the house was entirely renovated by an architect some 20 years ago.
The roof is covered with interlocking tiles and an overhanging cornice enhances the pediment on the oldest section.
The architecture of the building, with its wooden balconies, is fairly surprising in this region, the decorative guardrails being somewhat reminiscent of mountain chalets.

The large, luxurious home

The main house is spread out over two levels. The ground floor comprises an entrance hall leading, on the south side, to a large lounge-dining room, with a fireplace; at its end, a wide picture window opens on to the swimming pool terrace. The kitchen is fitted with a wood-fired cooking range. A door provides direct access to the cellar. A study and a laundry room complete this level. Floors are laid with terracotta tiles. The walls are lined with wainscoting. Tall, wide windows let in copious amounts of light and provide views over the natural surroundings. A wide, balanced stairway, with wooden nosing, goes up from the lounge to the first floor. This level is taken up by four bedrooms, one of which is a large, main bedroom, with large windows overlooking the vegetation and communicating, on one side, with a bathroom and, on the other, with a dressing room. Two bathrooms and a shower room.
This entire section is clearly separate from the studio flats, although it would still be possible to re-establish a link between the two areas on both the ground and first floors.

The studio flats

A separate entrance provides access to 11 studio flats laid out in the most recent wing and under the roofs.
Spanning surface areas of between 20 and 30 m², every flat has a kitchen area and a shower room. They are all immaculately kept. Some of the flats have a little balcony.
Applicants seeking accommodation are numerous every year as Luminy University is very near.

The outbuildings

A large garage, spanning more than 50 m², can take several vehicles. Furthermore, the flat tenants have a space reserved for them at the entrance to the property.
Under the stone stairway leading to the entrance are a woodstore and a storage area where firewood can be kept.

The garden and the greenhouse

Typically Mediterranean, this garden has numerous pathways under the pine trees where white rockroses, box holly, Kermes oak, crown vetch, wild irises, wild sarsaparilla and, of course, rosemary grow. Rocky benches, ornamental ponds and picturesque grottos are but invitations to take a break. Below the house, a vegetable garden spanning more than 500 m² and a 30 m² greenhouse make it possible to grow cuttings and sow seeds all through the year. There are also a few cherry, apricot and fig trees.
A borehole can be used for watering purposes throughout the property as well as for filling the ornamental ponds.

The cellars

Several cellars with jack arch ceilings can be used for storing all the family’s requirements. The vast basement also includes a boiler room and a cellar housing the borehole machinery. It also communicates directly with the garage, on one side, and the kitchen, on the other.