17th Century Palladian Villa Near Aix: Once the Home of Provencal Nobility
This 17th century Palladian villa in the south of France is listed as a historic monument.
The property once belonged to the Marquis de Forbin, one of the most illustrious families in Provence.
The Palladian villa boasts a bucolic setting, just 15 minutes from Aix-en-Provence, an elegant city known for its tree-lined streets and stately squares.
Nestled in a lush, landscaped 6.9 acre estate with hundred-year-old plane trees, ponds, and statues, the dreamy property features an iconic double staircase, which flanks a nymphaeum, a monument dedicated to pagan deities.
Inside the 4305 square foot villa are 10 bedrooms, 6 bathrooms, and 10 reception rooms with fantastic detail throughout, such as the striking wooden staircase, 20-foot ceilings in the living room, a 1925 boudoir, and a large covered loggia supported by 20-foot Tuscan columns. On the first floor, the rooms open out onto an exotic wood terrace.
Property amenities include a swimming pool, a tennis court, several outbuildings and a garage, as well as 7 horse box stables and saddlery.
A truly spectacular property, this Palladian villa’s historic status is advantageous for taxation, with the ability to write off property work and maintenance costs.
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