A Sunlit Haven Where Provence Whispers to the Sky

Perched like a secret between earth and heaven, this 1894 jewel of Château Gombert unfolds its quiet magic just steps from Marseille’s vibrant pulse. Here, where the golden light of Provence spills through south-facing windows and a celestial skylight, time slows to the rhythm of cicadas and the faint rustle of olive branches. This is no ordinary home—it is a sanctuary of curated elegance, where every detail has been reimagined with the reverence of an artist and the precision of a master craftsman.

Cross the threshold, and the house embraces you with its generous, sun-drenched living spaces—a seamless dance of warmth and modernity. The heart of the home beats in the open kitchen, where sleek surfaces gleam beside a convivial dining area, all flowing into a living room bathed in liquid gold. Here, the day’s light shifts like a living painting, from the soft blush of dawn to the honeyed glow of dusk, thanks to the thoughtful south-facing orientation. A quiet office nook waits for moments of reflection, while a discreet laundry room and powder room whisper of practicality wrapped in grace.

Ascend the stairs to the sleeping quarters, where three bedrooms cradle dreams in tranquility. The bathroom, a study in refined simplicity, offers a private retreat, while reversible air conditioning ensures the air remains as perfect as the views. Electric shutters descend at dusk, sealing in the serenity—or, with a touch, inviting the starlit Provence night to linger a little longer.

Outside, the garden unfolds in two acts of enchantment. To the south, a pergola-draped terrace beckons, its stones warmed by the sun, its edges dissolving into an unobstructed horizon. Here, a 10-square-meter pool mirrors the sky, its surface shimmering like a fallen piece of the Mediterranean—a place to drift in cool embrace while the scent of lavender drifts on the breeze. At the rear, a second space holds quiet promise: a removable garden shed stands ready to be reimagined as a studio, a greenhouse, or a hidden retreat for afternoon reveries.

This is more than a house; it is a curated experience of Provence’s soul. A place where the village of Château Gombert’s charm is but a stroll away, yet the world feels deliciously distant. Where every morning begins with coffee on the terrace as the sun climbs over the hills, and every evening ends with the soft hum of air conditioning and the distant murmur of Marseille’s lullaby. For those who seek beauty without pretense, luxury without excess, and a life lived in harmony with light and land—this is your haven. The key awaits.