My Houzz: A French real estate in Provence Gets a New Life - Harry Dolman and designer Chantal Dussouchaud across an old building is deteriorating nestled among lavender fields and orchards in Provence. Its location was a huge draw for Dussouchaud, who grew up in the south of France. But he had to work to transform the place in the summer residence of the family they planned - the value of seven.
Teaming with local artisans, including masons and ironmongers, the couple has been carefully restored the property of five sprawling rooms using traditional construction techniques, creating a contemporary take on design traditional French provincial. "To be 300 years or more, the house is a storybook itself says Dussouchaud. "Imagine all the events she has met all the lives he loved and embraced." The previous owner had lived there for 50 years.
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Who lives here Harry Dolman, Chantal Dussouchaud and their daughter, Sophie
Location Goult, France
Size 5 bedrooms, 5 bathrooms
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front door opens into a spacious central hub created by the kitchen and dining room, opening on two terraces. "I believe in the creation of spaces that are comfortable and easy to maintain, but have charisma, a sense of uniqueness and a wow factor defined, said Dussouchaud
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kitchen range :. Lacanche
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"My philosophy is to mix all kinds of interesting pieces, no matter what the price tag is, Dussouchaud said. The wooden chest that holds the washer was inherited from the father of Dussouchaud; it completes a measurement on oak table made by a local carpenter.
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Presidents Paragraph
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couple plastered on some of the original stone walls 2 feet thick of the house but left an exposed part in the kitchen room.
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A built-in library in the living room displays the art and markets accessories flea and garage sales. the couple hired local craftsmen of all trades, of carriers to ironworkers, for renovation, sometimes up to six months to begin a project. "We wanted people in the region understand that we appreciate their work, said Dussouchaud. "The people of this region are very proud of their work and their land, and they should be."
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Four glass pendants delicate draw the eye toward the exposed wooden beams above. The floors are polished concrete with underfloor heating and cooling.
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The designer frequently incorporates pallet of natural colors, materials, textures and artwork in his interior. Nature inspires my personal style, she said. Through the French doors on the right is a covered patio with a stone fireplace, the newest addition to the house.
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in the room of his daughter Sophie, a soft palette of pink and white rose, combined with antique furniture and vintage art, contrasts with concrete floors and shelves.
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Dolman and Dussouchaud to enforce the style of the house of provincial campaign by excellence using traditional building techniques and leaving intact as much as possible original charm. For example, the bedroom floors are terracotta tiles dating from 19th century.
Dussouchaud stuck to c white cotton RISP and natural linen in the rooms.
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Dussouchaud stuck to c white cotton RISP and natural linen in the rooms.
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bathroom to the master bedroom has a tiled shower and bathtub. Dussouchaud turned an antique side table in a cabinet by placing a modern sink on top.
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The master bedroom opens onto a stone staircase that leads to the courtyard. local traders recreated much of the masonry seen throughout the property.
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Evenings terrace are particularly memorable for the couple. 'W e leave all the French doors leading to the kitchen and open living room, light candles throughout the house at night, and it's just magical, Dussouchaud said. "You see the stars in the sky, you feel the scents of nature, and you hear the silence.
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Dussouchaud plans to add a greenhouse behind his workshop behind the fig tree. 'R ight now we just want to enjoy what we have. It's perfect like that, "she said.
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the covered patio leads to a pebbled rose garden along the side of the property, overlooking the neighboring farm and newly planted 300 truffle oaks.
Despite splurge on a geothermal system for heating and cooling metamorphosis was completed on budget and without any major setbacks .
Despite splurge on a geothermal system for heating and cooling metamorphosis was completed on budget and without any major setbacks .
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Dolman and Dussouchaud purchased additional land adjacent f There our years . The addition has allowed them to create this pink pebbled garden with a fountain and grass box. Dussouchaud plans to plant more roses and lavender in the coming months.
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A local artisan, Mr Slobodan built the rose garden fountain. Slobodan, who Dussouchaud described as "the master of chiselling stone," was also responsible for much of the masonry on the property.
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the a key element of any provincial house is wooden shutters, hand made locally according to ancient traditions. Ironworkers are encouraged to further develop the window latches delicate 18th century, details as effective today as they were hundreds of years. The best way to keep the house cool in the summer is to close the shutters during the hottest part of the day.
Because the architects of this region are very strict on creating new buildings that echo the past, the historical elements and methods continue today as the Roman tiled roofs sloping, wooden shutters traditional, natural stone, stucco and painted in earthy colors to reflect the natural pigments from the earth.
residence of the couple's apartment in Amsterdam, although they come back here every month and during holidays. Although unoccupied home is available for rent.
Because the architects of this region are very strict on creating new buildings that echo the past, the historical elements and methods continue today as the Roman tiled roofs sloping, wooden shutters traditional, natural stone, stucco and painted in earthy colors to reflect the natural pigments from the earth.
residence of the couple's apartment in Amsterdam, although they come back here every month and during holidays. Although unoccupied home is available for rent.
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The property is composed of two main wings gathered around a courtyard and surrounded by gardens. One wing has three bedrooms and three bathrooms, while the other has two bedrooms and two bathrooms; they are joined by a kitchen and dining room.
A covered patio near the entrance overlooks a fountain of limestone in a rose garden, a neighbor truffle farm and raised herb beds.
A covered patio near the entrance overlooks a fountain of limestone in a rose garden, a neighbor truffle farm and raised herb beds.
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It took a total of seven years for the couple and a local craftsman to complete the overhaul of the design. The main re the house took two years. We rented young local entrepreneur William Riva, who is the king of the renovation of old stone houses , 'said Dussouchaud. 'R ebuilding a stone house is an art, and it takes a whole army of talented artisans to chisel the very hard rocks.
The pool was added in the third year, followed by a tennis court and a workshop Dussochaud, which aligns with the guest quarters. Last year, the outdoor covered terrace was added, and the couple is now finishing the garden and a cabana.
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The pool was added in the third year, followed by a tennis court and a workshop Dussochaud, which aligns with the guest quarters. Last year, the outdoor covered terrace was added, and the couple is now finishing the garden and a cabana.
Do you like this house? What is your favorite part? Tell us in the comments section.
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