Avignon city centre – Vaucluse. <BR><BR>Avignon sometimes hides timeless places, where certain properties continue to make history.<BR><BR>A beautiful 478m² private mansion with a garden, situated in the heart of the City of the Popes, built in the late 18th century on a 495m² plot on the site of a former cloister founded by two cardinals (14th century). Combining architectural grandeur with the French art de vivre, its charm is evident at every turn, where certain stones still bear the marks of time.<BR><BR>The main townhouse, with 296m² on the ground floor, will charm you with its beautiful period mouldings, high ceilings, and numerous windows offering a calm and sunny space, highlighting its finest materials, which are extremely well-preserved.<BR><BR>Spread over two levels, the ground floor features a large living room, a cosy dining room, a fully equipped and fitted separate kitchen (with a utility room) and a toilet.<BR><BR>Upstairs, the sleeping area, opening onto a lovely library, features two master suites, including a spacious 40m² master suite with a private dressing room and a shower room with a toilet; the second featuring a small private lounge that doubles as an extra bed and its own bathroom, an additional bedroom (with dressing room and bathroom), as well as a large study with toilet and washbasin (which could be used as a bedroom).<BR><BR>The second floor comprises a 182m² dual-aspect flat, featuring a 43m² living room with an antique fireplace, four bedrooms—including two master suites—and a separate kitchen.<BR><BR>The third floor comprises approximately 100m² of attic space with storage areas in the loft.<BR><BR>This private mansion, easily accessible by car, also features an adjoining garage and a parking space in the Oratoire car park. South-facing. Excellent overall condition.<BR><BR>Historically, this property was once visited by Napoleon Bonaparte, who organised a raid here just before the siege of Toulon, before coming into the long-term ownership of the family of Count Auguste de Forbin de la Barben, one of the very first Directors of the Louvre Museum in Paris.<BR><BR>An exceptional property, ideal for a family home. Located 10 minutes from the TGV station and close to all amenities, in the Saint-Agricole district, one of the most elegant and sought-after areas within the city walls. <BR><BR>Contact us for further information.

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