2024-08-03 05:00:08
When we mention the name Norman Foster, we immediately think of modern creations such as the Millau Viaduct or the Hong Kong airport. And yet, the British architect has renovated an old 17th century bastide of 600 square meters, in Grasse, in which he even lived. Christophe Grenes, responsible for the sale of this residence at John Taylor, knows that “we expected to see a more modern house», when we talk about Norman Foster’s second home.
The current owners, a South African and American couple, who have lived in the country house for 12 years, have never changed the interior of the property. “Everything we see in the house is therefore the work of the architect Norman Foster who renovated the whole property and redid the whole end of the house where the floors and ceilings were raised by 50%, all the floors , with new bathrooms, kitchen, as well as roof. The only thing it doesn’t do is garden walls», assures Christophe Grenes. Norman Foster’s office has become the family room, for the children. Today, their four children have gone to live all over the world and do not come to rest here, which explains why the owners want to part with the country house. One part that has been changed is the walls of the property which the current owners renovated in two years. An outdoor area with 600 olive trees and 300 walnut trees, on approximately 36,000 square meters of land, allows the owners to place their oil on site.
A wow effect
The farmhouse extends over three levels, offering six en-suite bedrooms. A guest house of 100 square meters, a studio equipped with a cinema and a game room, a garage and a pool house complete the property. “The problem is finding the right buyer. It is a special product and it is difficult to find buyers who like original materials such as wooden windows and wooden floors. The pieces and their frames are not always very large. Our clients are always looking for more current services but there is a wow factor when we get to the site. The view is beautiful», knows Christophe Grenes. The property has been on the market for 18 months but should find a buyer soon. Many visits have taken place and Christophe Grenes is confident. It costs 8.5 million euros. A”reasonable price for a large bastide», according to the real estate agent handling the sale.
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