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Lovely 3 bedroom in peaceful setting, 2 miles from the historic center.

Aix-en-Provence, Provence-Alpes-Côte d'Azur, France
Rates from EUR €2250 | Monthly

Guest House | Entire Home
Available Dates:
From May 1, 2024 until June 29, 2024

Description

The property is located in one of the loveliest parts of Aix in a peaceful, country setting in the northeastern side of town, which has been protected from development. This is important in a city which has tripled in size in the last 60 years. It has beautiful Provencal vegetation and both a front and back garden. One is able to walk into the heart of town in a little over a half hour (only 2 miles from the Cours Mirabeau, the Champs Elysees of Aix) or take advantage of the bus transportation about 700 meters from the property. And there is a beautiful country walk in the other direction towards a 15th century tower, which also takes about a half hour. The property consists of a main house occupied much of the year by the owner and a gate house with 2 apartments and a studio all with different levels and separate entrances on different sides of the house. The principal gate house unit (#67062) has a living room, dining room, and kitchen with high ceilings and an open plan. All the rooms are spacious and light, tastefully furnished, completely insulated including double pane windows (important in Europe where energy is expensive), with overhead beams, and Italian tile throughout. There are 3 spacious, double bedrooms , 1 with two single beds, 1 with a queen-sized bed, and 1 with a double bed (sleeping for 6 people), 2 bathrooms, 1 of them en suite. All have large built-in cupboards. The 2 larger bedrooms have French doors opening on to the back garden. The Kitchen and dining room have French doors leading to the front terrace and garden. There are skylights in the kitchen and living room. The house is equipped with a washing machine, micro-wave, oven, dishwasher, refrigerator-freezer, induction burners, flat-sreen TV, DVD player, and wifi -Fiber internet connection. Dishes, cookware, and linens are provided. The environment is lovely. This property is available for professors on sabbatical as well as short term vacation rentals. It is free starting September 1,2020.

Bedrooms
3

Bathrooms
2

Offices
0

Size
1,300 ft2

Suited For
6

Property Type
Guest House

Availability

From May 1, 2024 until June 29, 2024

Minimum Stay

2 Weeks | Dates are flexible for this listing

Comments: Flexible but usually have longer-term rentals during academic year and shorter term in summer.

Location

Guest House in Aix-en-Provence, Provence-Alpes-Côte d'Azur, France

Closest University

Institut national supérieur du professorat et de l'enseignement d'Aix-Marseille

Nearby Universities
Aix-Marseille University
Neighborhood

northeast residential sector of Aix - 2 miles from Cours Mirabeau

Nearby Cities

Marseille

Comments: Northeastern sector of the city - 2 miles from Cours Mirabeau- near center

Explore the Area

Surroundings

  • Off Campus
  • Suburban
  • Writer's Sanctuary
  • Near Mountains
  • Near Woods
  • Near Restaurants
  • Near Neighborhood School
  • Near Shops
  • Near Public Transportation

Rental Rates and Terms

Rates from EUR €2250 Monthly

Utilities are included

A cleaning service is not included

Comments: High season 2800 month including utilities; 1600 2 weeks -- Special monthly rate 2000 euros for May, June, September or October 2024. Long term sabbatical year rate 1750 euros plus utilities per month

Considerations

The home is suitable for young kids

Pets are not allowed

Smoking is not allowed

A car is available

Comments: There is parking on the property for the renter's car, but a car is not provided by the property owner.

Features

Interior

Furnished

Connectivity

High Speed Internet

Wi-Fi

TV

Exterior

Balcony or Patio

Garden

Dedicated Parking

Accessibility

Stairs

Temperature Control

Fireplace

Appliances

Oven

Stove

Microwave

Refrigerator

Dishwasher

Washer

Comments: Fiber Internet Connection included in cost

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Listing Owner

Member Since 2012

Trust Score (184)
Independent Scholar or Retired Academic
Connected Member
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Inner Circle

Listing Owner

Member Since 2012

Trust Score (184)
Independent Scholar or Retired Academic
Connected Member
Matched Member
Inner Circle
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