Exclusive: an Exceptional Private Mansion in the Heart of Carpentras's Heritage

Property Description

In the heart of Carpentras’s historic centre, behind its elegant façades and just a few steps from the shops and the city’s landmark monuments, G Immobilier de Prestige presents an exceptional residence whose history is intertwined with that of the city.

Built in the late 18th century or very early 19th century, on the site of a former commandery built alongside Carpentras’s ramparts, this property holds a unique place in the city’s heritage. Old maps of Carpentras already show its location, making it one of the city’s most remarkable historic residences.
Its exceptional character is also due to a feature that is now almost impossible to find in a historic centre: the property is entirely detached, with no adjoining walls. It has four unobstructed façades, providing remarkable natural light.
Over the course of its history, the last owner welcomed the nuns of Carpentras Hospital for many years before leaving the residence to the institution. Its current owner then undertook a remarkable restoration, restoring the property to the grandeur and elegance it had in the late 18th century while incorporating the comforts of a contemporary renovation.
With nearly 580 m² of floor area, as well as a 118 m² garage, spacious vaulted cellars and landscaped garden, this residence harmoniously combines heritage, generous proportions and modern comfort. A lift serves every floor, providing exceptional convenience for a property of this period.
The charm is immediate on arrival. A majestic stone entrance landing, reached by an elegant double staircase with a carved balustrade, leads to the imposing solid-wood front door. An old stone fountain set into the base of the landing is a refined reminder of the residence’s history and makes for a particularly theatrical arrival.
Beyond the entrance, a spectacular hall extending across the building reveals a monumental staircase bathed in light, the true backbone of the house. Ceilings nearly four metres high, oak parquet floors, marble fireplaces, mouldings, wood panelling and antique chandeliers create an exceptionally elegant setting in which every detail reflects the refinement of the original architecture.
The ground floor is entirely devoted to reception spaces, with nearly 135 m² of living areas comprising a 34 m² dining room, a 32 m² main living room, a second, more intimate 12 m² sitting room, an office and a spacious 21 m² contemporary kitchen, complemented by a pantry and utility room.
The two upper floors currently contain six bedrooms, including a magnificent 35 m² suite, several bedrooms measuring 21 to 23 m², dressing rooms, a boudoir, an office, a studio and six shower rooms or bathrooms. The property is suited to family living, as well as a guesthouse, reception venue or restaurant project.
Outside, the enclosed garden is a rare privilege in the very heart of Carpentras. Centuries-old trees, an old fountain, terraces and landscaped areas create a verdant haven sheltered from view.
The vaulted cellars and numerous rooms offer excellent potential for an art gallery, a professional activity or another large-scale project.
With its history, architecture, complete independence, fine proportions, high-quality restoration and the rare convenience of a lift, this property is more than a private mansion: it is one of Carpentras’s finest historic residences, a unique place to live where every stone tells more than two centuries of history.
A 118 m² garage may be purchased separately.