Exclusive and discreet,
a most elegant home with the best of old world charms, balanced with the refinements and
comforts of our times. Beautiful private tiered and terraced park, with mature
trees and exquisite landscaping.
Completely private and silent setting, in a sophisticated residential neighborhood
encircled behind warm, old stone walls,
and wonderfully situated in the center of Nimes, walking distance to town center, a distinctively southern
city with its' Roman coliseum, living latin culture, arts and commerce.
This home is a stones' throw from the archeological landmark the Tour Magne, an historical edifice atop the high point of the reknowned Jardins de La Fontaine. The home is built upon the quarry used for the Tour Magne, (a watchtower used defensivley centuries ago to survey the sea and surroudings for invaders).
With the gracious flavors of antiquity, this home is a labor of love, its' terraces and gardens spilling forward, sweeping views of the city as backdrop to a silent and splendid garden with mature pine, olive, cypress trees to name a few. Everything is gentle to the eye, a balanced assymetry.
A splendid pool and sauna await in the gardens below. Looking up and to the south west from the pool and lower gardens, see the imposing and sun-drenched Tour Magne, and of course the splendid home of the property that watches down over its' tiered and walkwayd' garden, its private corners that invite to quiet conversation and gentle contemplation.
This home is a place to receive, to live openly in the sunlight, to be with family, friends, share beautiful moments in the daylight and after nightfall in the illuminated gardens or before one of the 5 working fireplaces. Palm-laden terraces with stone balustrades will accomodate large gatherings, or lazy lunches, as you like!
A second edifice on the property, the Stone Cottage, serves as a conciergery, maids quarters, or guest house, and is an independant home for you to arrange as you please.
MAIN HOME:
- Living room and dining room featuring beautiful architectural details: high stone arches in the living room, French wood ceilings and large french windows in the dining room, marvellous fireplaces, antique spanish doors, stained glass windows, marble floors.....
- Solarium integrated into the main salon. Bright and open concept.
- Upstairs, five bedrooms in the main part of the house, plus a supplemental bedroom with private entry for guests or employees. Bedrooms giving on to a 70m2 terrace with sweeping views.
- Living room, dining room, kitchen and salon all giving onto a beatuiful 200m2 terrace with dominating views of Nimes and the Tour Magne.
GUEST HOME:
- Stone Cottage, with its' mazet-style charms, terra cotta tiled roof and stone exterior, with approximately 70m2 living space.
GARDENS:
- 5000 m2 of terraced and landscaped gardens, with automatic watering system throughout and night lighting. A full time garder has looked after this garden for many years.
- Stone alleyways, walkways, many levels with private and beautifully landscaped grounds.
- A lovely pool of 10 x 5 meters, with and adjacent and discreetly concealed sauna with room for 4.
- A four-car covered garage in the lower gardens, with terra cotta tiled roof and stone walls, with lower garden driveway gate entrance.
PLUS:
- Independant 'artist studio', a soulful room detached from the main house, and built into the rock, for your creative itchings, with an old-style country fireplace.
- A two car covered garage on upper level, adjacent to the main house. Automatic doors.
- Alarm system throughout the house, quality security on all entries.
