LA CIOTAT HISTORIC CENTER - EXCEPTIONAL 17th CENTURY BOURGEOIS HOUSE OF 195 SQM, 9 ROOMS WITH GARDEN AND TERRACE ON A 350 SQM PLOT -<BR><BR>At the heart of the historic center of La Ciotat, just a few meters from the Old Port, shops, and the seafront, lies a unique residence, behind a discreet facade, a witness to over three centuries of Provencal history.<BR><BR>Rare on the market, this elegant 17th-century bourgeois house offers approximately 195 sqm of living space and enjoys an exceptional privilege in the city center: a magnificent 70 sqm terrace extended by a private garden of approximately 150 sqm, a true green oasis hidden from view. The terrace benefits from a pleasant pergola shaded by a productive vine, creating a particularly friendly outdoor living space. An authentic stone washhouse completes this charming and character-filled setting, along with a lost well, a shed, and a garden shelter.<BR><BR>This duplex offers two distinct and perfectly complementary living spaces:<BR><BR>• A ground-floor courtyard with 4 rooms open to the terrace and garden, offering an intimate atmosphere and an indoor-outdoor lifestyle. It includes a kitchen with a chef's stove, a dining room, a living room, an office, a dressing room, a bathroom, a toilet, a laundry room, and a summer bedroom.<BR><BR>• A ground floor with 5 rooms of generous volumes, enhanced by the authentic charm of old houses, which includes an entrance hall, four bedrooms, two with fireplaces, a bathroom with toilets, a bathroom with a balcony, and a dressing room.<BR><BR>Upon entry, the residence reveals the richness of its architectural heritage. High ceilings, period moldings, old terracotta tiles, and carefully preserved character elements make up an ensemble of rare elegance.<BR><BR>Those who appreciate fine materials will be particularly sensitive to the remarkable features that set this property apart, including:<BR>- Polished concrete floors on the ground floor and part of the upper floor,<BR>- Corian kitchen countertops,<BR>- Two authentic sinks in Cassis stone,<BR>- Paintings by Maison Ressource, chosen by Robert Gervais Studio, dressing the residence in soft and refined Provencal tones,<BR>- A superb combination of tiles, black cabochons, and Carrara marble in the upper floor entrance,<BR>- Frescoes preserved in the bathroom and a bedroom, dating back to the 17th century, provide an exceptional heritage testimony.<BR><BR>A complete renovation was carried out in 2016/2017 with the utmost care, respecting the authenticity of the place. The work included updating the electrical and plumbing systems, replacing the windows, creating the kitchen, installing a hood extractor with roof ventilation, setting up a lift pump for the courtyard, as well as all high-end decoration and painting work.<BR><BR>Small human-scale condominium.<BR>No ongoing procedures.<BR>No work needed.<BR>Condominium fees: euros600/year<BR>Property tax: euros2,200<BR>Gas boiler<BR><BR>The particularly thick old walls provide remarkable natural insulation, offering appreciable thermal comfort both in winter and summer. Only one room, located in a newer extension, is equipped with reversible air conditioning.<BR><BR>This remarkable residence combines historical heritage, quality renovation, noble materials, and Mediterranean lifestyle in a privileged setting just a few steps from the port and the sea.<BR>Contact me at 06.13.61.92.82 for more information and to arrange a visit. Marion Génadinos.

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