Pernes-les-Fontaines

Advertisement house for sale 1 680 000 €

1 680 000 €

A remarkable mansion built in the 1920s, set in 2349 m² of landscaped gardens in the heart of the highly sought-after spa town of Pernes-Les-Fontaines.
Once through the imposing gate, you are transported to another time; the lush, romantic garden, adorned with fountains and shaded by remarkable trees, welcomes you to the rhythm of birdsong, guiding you towards this incredible yellow house with its unique architecture.
Set in a peaceful, secluded setting, the house spans 450 m² (4,967 sq ft) over 3 levels, with a separate 47 m² (47 sq ft) flat and two 30 m² (323 sq ft) studios, each rented furnished and with direct access to the street, completing the ensemble.
The house is built over a basement that houses garages, cellars, storage rooms, a games room and a seedling workshop that faces the garden. This magnificent room is just waiting to be put to good use again.A staircase provides access to the main terrace and its central fountain; from here begins an impressive testimony to this purely artistic era, through the many architectural features and original materials; let's start on the first level, with the glazed entrance door that opens onto a 53 m² hall covered with a timeless terrazzo Veneziano floor, pediments and columns framing the doors and the marble staircase decorated with its handrail of floral ornaments.
All the rooms have very high ceilings, cement-tiled floors, ornate Art Nouveau marble and ceramic fireplaces, double wooden doors, chiselled brass handles, mouldings, ceiling roses, and so on.
Our tour continues with a 30 m² (323 sq ft) dining room with its bow window, typical of Art Deco, a more modern 23 m² (236 sq ft) kitchen with its adjoining utility room, guest toilet and access to the basement garage; a TV lounge with a sunny terrace and views over the garden, a study/library, a study, a bedroom and its bathroom.
On the second level, the very spacious landing and corridor lead to a 32 m² billiards room opening onto lovely terraces with uninterrupted views over the village, a 62 m² master suite with bathroom and dressing room, and three bedrooms.Outside, the house is surrounded by parkland with century-old trees that add charm and freshness to the setting; you can imagine strolling under the lime, blue chestnut and medlar trees; an avenue of columns creates a most romantic atmosphere and leads discreetly to a door that opens onto a small street; the heated swimming pool adjoins a very shady area where meals are taken in summer. The garden features four fountains, one of which has a waterfall, and a vegetable patch.
Features: gas central heating, mains drainage, mains water, canal water, automatic sprinkler system, drip system, alarm, automatic gate, parking.
This residence is a concentrate of the art of living in 1920 and an immersion in the Roaring Twenties; authentic, with refined decoration, ideally situated, it will delight lovers of art history.