house for sale Uzès, Gard

HIGHLY INDIVIDUAL, COMPLETELY UNIQUE, MAISON DE VILLE, CENTRAL UZES, POOL, GARDENS. This is a most attractive property, full of character and charm, constructed by a local master/builder for his own use. The brief was to create a contemporary Mas, with all modern amenities, yet in the special Provencal style well recognised in the area. It's no exaggeration to say that every corner of the property is a work of art..... Every detail of the construction was sourced locally and brought to the site. The house offers 237m2 living space, on grounds of 2000m2. The property is surrounded by dry-stone walls and includes an old 'mazet' - a stone shepherd's hut which could be converted for further accommodation. In the grounds there are many ancient and very productive olive trees, some more than 300 years old. There's a heated pool, with infinity fountains. The gardens are automatically watered, and each olive tree has it's own up-lighting! The house is entered by a sweeping drive to the large parking area. Entrance to the house is through an old and solid door to the hall (20m2) which incudes cloakroom and separate wc. The staircase is laid with ancient steps from the Lozere, and ornate balustrades. Next is the immense sitting and dining room (73m2), with its stunning ceiling. There's underfloor heating here, designed to heat the entire house. The part overlooking the garden is the dining room. In one corner a bar is installed and there's space for a cosy game of billiards. In another part, there are sofas and an open fireplace. This part of the room opens upwards into the roof space. Off the sitting room is a fully fitted Provencal kitchen (15m2). Note from the photos the special effect of the ceiling here - all hand-laid with great skill. These rebult 'Voutens' and wall tiles were specially made in a local village for this house. All equipment is included in the sale. Behind the kitchen is the temperature-controlled wine cellar (9m2) and the white furniture room (12m2) for fridges, freezers, washing machines etc. On the ground floor too, there's the master bedroom (40m2), with walk-in wardrobe and the large bathroom. On the first floor there are two further bedrooms, each with own bath/shower/wc, and an office, or further bedroom. These rooms are accessed from a wide mezzanine library, or a place for your collected treasures. The mezzanine includes a quiet reading corner, overlooking the sitting room below. All tiles in the house, all doors, all beams .... are all original and often priceless in value. To the rear of the house is a further stone building (30m2), presently used as workshop and store, but easily converted into a guest studio. Then there's the mazet (about 15m2 on each floor), and the expansive gardens and terraces. The house is located in an upscale part of Uzes, within 7 minutes walk from the town centre. All commerce is within easy reach within 4 minutes. Overall, quite breathtaking. You must plan to come and view as soon as possible. Taxes Local tax for owner 2400€ Special Features Fireplace, Double glazing, Residential area, Pool, Electric gates, Secure estate Rooms