02.20.2009
Two more houses that RHF sold are coming up - as soon as the paintings are finished. To keep you going I’ll post a little 1 minute movie again - it is a fantastic villa -in the South of France - in sunny Vence to be precise! This specific house is not for sale, I did the painting for a friend, but Riviera Home Finders have loads of similar houses and several other types of villa’s in the Vence area…and in other area’s, ranging from Menton up to Perpignan, and the Luberon.
I made this painting from pictures that I took in the winter and “invented” the flowers and the pool (that was covered at the time). It was mega detailed and a lot of work but I enjoyed doing it so much - I painted it, sitting in the sun, you can probably see that… Next you’ll hear from me it is about two houses that were sold in the Var, I’m off for a good deal of weekend-celebrations now!!
02.12.2009
Tastefully renovated Provencale villa with pool a sea view, Roquefort les Pins
Price: 1,190,000 Euros
5 bedrooms (incl. an independent apartment)
4 bathrooms
300m habitables on a 2000m plot of land.
Superb new contemporary kitchen :
For all details + more photos, see our webpage
http://www.rhf1.com/listing_details.html?listing=Tastefully-renovated-Provencale-villa-with-pool-a-sea-view-Roquefort-les-Pins-2100
Situated in the quiet, leafy backroads of Roquefort les Pins just 4 mins from all shops & [...]
02.11.2009
Elayne Murphy, RHF’s agent for the Luberon and my good friend, just sold this wonderful property in Les Taillades:
As you can see it is a fabulous house (The marina Artists team had tremendous fun painting it! The above one is done by Cathie, tomorrow in the Dutch version you’ll see Marina’s version) with a tennis court and an idyllic pool and with a great view of the Luberon. The sellers are Scots and the buyers are from New York and Elayne tells me they are both very nice people… And are the new owners lucky!
Because - What a great place to live is Les Taillades: a small village, 4 km east of Cavaillon - with a population of around 1900 people.
Located within the Luberon regional park, les Taillades is surrounded by a beautiful landscape and it has kept its Medieval charm: until the 19th century it was an important stone quarrying center. (Les Taillades means “the Cuts” referring to where it was built on the quarries).
These quarries were abandoned at the end of the 19th century and have now been transformed into an open air theater! Every August it is used for a festival with dance, theater and concerts. And of course it also has the lovely bakery with fresh croissants and baguettes, a market, flowers and shops with quality food. And restaurants and terraces where you can sip a nice glass of wine or an espresso in the sun under the plane trees…
02.11.2009
The poster is artist signed Huedue as the first name, cannot make out middle and last name. On the top of poster it says Galerie 84 rue Grand- St-Paul-De-Vence and on the bottom it says en permanence…HENDRIX. It is a picture of the hillside of St paul de Vence. Any info on value or more [...]
02.9.2009
Ref: 1500
Beds: 4, Habitable Size: 250 m2, Land Size: 3000 m2, Zip: 06140, Dept: Alpes Maritimes
Summary:
The heart of this house is an 18th Century stone bergerie with bags of character, that has been extended over the years and thoroughly modernised by the present owners in 2000. It enjoys an elevated position with superb south & west views, looking across to the village of Bar sur Loup, overlooking the vast valley below and the hills above, with the old village of Gourdon perched up high, dominating the Gorges du Loup. A major attraction is its garden, wisely and abundantly planted about 20 years
(Click to see full details…)>>> A vendre Tourrettes Sur Loup Cote d’Azur ref 1500 for sale …
Price: € 848,000
RHF the Best Quality South France Immobilier / Estate Agent for the Discerning International Buyer and Seller
Over 1000 properties to choose from. English, Dutch, German and Swedish spoken
Synonymous with quality properties across the South of France
02.9.2009
Ref: 664
Beds: 4, Habitable Size: 200 m2, Land Size: 1800 m2, Zip: 06570, Dept: Alpes Maritimes
Summary:
This attractive Provencale villa, built to high specifications in 1987, benefits from a large southwest-facing garden just 5 mins from Saint Paul de Vence. Quiet and peaceful, yet only 15 mins from the beaches and less than 20 mins from Nice airport.
Accommodation:
Ground floor: The front door leads into a very spacious 80m² full-height lounge/dining room with a mezzanine/minstrel’s gallery and a proper fireplace. Lovely old terracotta floor tiles. Truly massive timber roof beams. Sliding gl
(Click to see full details…)>>> A vendre St Paul De Vence Cote d’Azur ref 664 for sale …
Price: € 895,000
RHF the Best Quality South France Immobilier / Estate Agent for the Discerning International Buyer and Seller
Over 1000 properties to choose from. English, Dutch, German and Swedish spoken
Synonymous with quality properties across the South of France
02.9.2009
Ref: 951
Beds: 4, Habitable Size: 160 m2, Land Size: 2500 m2, Zip: 06480, Dept: Alpes Maritimes
Summary:
This architect-designed Provencale villa, built for the current owners in 1989 by renowned local builder Louis Sorridente, enjoys open south & westerly countryside views from its elevated position in a sought-after and quiet residential neighbourhood between La Colle sur Loup and St-Paul de Vence. Yet it is only 3 mins from the shops & amenities of La Colle; 10 mins from the beach; and 20 mins from Nice airport.
Accommodation:
Ground floor: Entrance hall, a spacious light and airy lounge-di
(Click to see full details…)>>> A vendre La Colle Sur Loup Cote d’Azur ref 951 for sale …
Price: € 1,272,000
RHF the Best Quality South France Immobilier / Estate Agent for the Discerning International Buyer and Seller
Over 1000 properties to choose from. English, Dutch, German and Swedish spoken
Synonymous with quality properties across the South of France
02.9.2009
Ref: 1496
Beds: 5, Habitable Size: 220 m2, Land Size: 2870 m2, Zip: 06140, Dept: Alpes Maritimes
Summary:
A soundly-built Provencale villa of the 1950 s thoroughly modernised and extended in 2000. In an elevated and peaceful position to the south of Vence, benefiting from open south & west views - including a picture-postcard view of the old village of St-Paul de Vence.
Just 4 mins to the historic centre of Vence with its ancient cobbled streets, cafes, galleries, restaurants, markets, etc. 15 mins to the beaches; and 20 mins to Nice airport.
Ground floor: The entrance hall gives onto the full
(Click to see full details…)>>> A vendre Vence Cote d’Azur ref 1496 for sale …
Price: € 1,160,000
RHF the Best Quality South France Immobilier / Estate Agent for the Discerning International Buyer and Seller
Over 1000 properties to choose from. English, Dutch, German and Swedish spoken
Synonymous with quality properties across the South of France
02.6.2009
A year ago I made a painting of a lovely villa in Cogolin.
I don’t remember why, but I made 4 pictures of the progress - and since today I am able to combine them into a new medium (for me) video… !
It is very short and just a try out - but from now on you can expect a regular “making of” when the Marina Artists Team creates another aquarelle. And they will get better and better! Check it out and see how we do it…
Facts you don’t see in the video - This villa is located in Cogolin - a village close to lively St Tropez, with 9.000 inhabitants.
Cogolin has a well known marina and is located near the coast as well as the hills. The old town is built on a hill at the foot of the massif de Maures. (The name Cogolin comes from the old Provençal word cougouyoun - meaning “hill with a rounded top”) It is still very Provençal, with an old fort and ruins, a lovely market with typical local produce and a lot of artisans.
Zoals je ziet is het een geweldig huis (het Marina Artists team heeft er ook heerlijk aan geschilderd, deze versie is van Marina Teding van Berkhout oftewel Marina de 2e) met een tennisbaan, een grote vijver en een prachtig zwembad…
… en bovendien een adembenemend uitzicht op de Luberon. De verkopers zijn Schotten en de kopers komen uit New York, Elayne vertelde dat beide stellen ontzettend leuke mensen zijn… En wat zijn deze nieuwe eigenaren een geluksvogels! 
Want het huis is fantastisch, maar het is ook zo’n geweldige plek: stel je voor, een klein dorpje, 4 km ten oosten van Cavaillon - met ongeveer 1900 inwoners. Idyllisch gelegen midden in het Regionale Park van de Luberon, is les Taillades omringd door prachtig landschap. En het oorspronkelijke Middeleeuwse karakter is goed bewaard gebleven. Tot aan de 19e eeuw was hier het centrum van een belangrijke steengroeve. Inmiddels wordt de steengroeve niet meer gebruikt en is getransformeerd tot een openlucht theater! Elk jaar in augustus wordt het gebruikt voor het zomerfestival met dans, toneel en concerten.
