Charming 2 brm terrace flat in lovely area, 2 miles to Cours Mirabeau - AC

Description

Kathleen Lambert Mas des Cabrettes 565 Vallon des Lauriers 13100 Aix-en-Provence France Owner’s phone; 04-42-21-08-07 ( within France ) 0-11-33-4-42-21-08-07 (from U.S.A. ) Information about the town: Aix-en-Provence, founded by the Romans, is a beautiful university town a half hour north of Marseille, an hour and a half west of Cannes, and an hour south of Avignon. In opinion polls it has more than once been voted on by French people as the town they would most like to live in. It has immense charm, outstanding historic architecture, wonderful sunny weather, lively markets, great food, hearty wine, and an active Anglo-American club to help get you started. The property is located in one of the loveliest areas of Aix in a calm, semi-country setting only 2 miles from the main avenue of town on the side of the city protected from development. It is within easy walking distance (about a half hour) from the Cours Mirabeau, the Champs Elysees of Aix with beautiful, Provencal vegetation. There is frequent bus service 700 meters from the property. And there is a lovely country walk in the other direction towards a 15th century tower (also takes about a half hour). Gate house: consists of 2 apartments plus a studio all three with separate entrances, one upstairs and one on the ground floor on opposite sides of the house, and one at road level so that the guests do not meet unless they so desire. All units are spacious with an open plan, tastefully furnished, well insulated with marble bathrooms and Italian tile throughout, and large built-in cupboards. There are overhead beams and skylights in the two larger units. This unit is air conditioned. Parking is available on the property. Upstairs apartment : 1 bedroom with queen-size bed, 1 bedroom with double bed. There is a full bath, open-plan living-dining room (skylight) with kitchen, living area and dining space adjoined by an outside terrace. Dishwasher, washing machine, large flat screen TV, well furnished, light and bright, dishes, cooking ware, linens, off-street parking, Fiber internet connection. Parking on the property is included. Lovely environment. This property is available for longer term rentals, and professors on sabbatical as well as for holiday rentals.