House for sale in Zonza

Jean Prouvé's holiday home

This holiday home was built on a hillside by the builder Jean Prouvé and his architect son Claude Prouvé, at the request of Dr Pierre Gauthier, husband of his daughter Françoise, to accommodate the family. It overlooks a spectacular Mediterranean panorama stretching all the way to the sea, and is an ideal place for contemplation. Set in 5,000 m² of landscaped grounds dotted with granite boulders and planted with numerous Mediterranean species, including cork oaks, olive trees, arbutus and myrtle, this house spans 167 m² over two levels. The main level of 101 m² on the ground floor comprises a pleasant living area with lounge, dining room and open-plan kitchen, as well as a sleeping area with three bedrooms and two shower rooms. A thick partition with plenty of wooden storage units separates the living area from the sleeping area. The design of the wardrobes is based on the principles of the designer Charlotte Perriand, who worked on many of the engineer's projects, including the Villa Seynave. Sliding walls open up the spaces to a terrace suspended above the landscape. The lower garden level houses a 33 m² independent studio with living room, bedroom area and shower room, plus a large garage. The interior space, with its white walls, curved ceiling of Rousseau laminated wood panels and terracotta tiled floor, offers a warm atmosphere. The glazed windows running around the top of the living space overlook the vegetation and provide light throughout the day, while being protected from the sun's rays by the overhanging roof. The main level can open onto the outside on either side, allowing you to modulate the amount of sunlight and ventilation in the rooms, as well as your relationship with the garden and the view. The house enjoys an unspoilt location high up in the popular coastal area of Sainte Lucie de Porto-Vecchio, in southern Corsica. It offers magnificent views of the Alta Rocca mountains as they tumble into the gulf. An unspoilt beach is around 10 minutes' walk away, and the beaches of Sainte Lucie and Pinarellu, bathed in the crystal-clear waters for which they are famous, are also within easy reach. Figari airport is around 45 minutes away by car. See the phone number