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Large 16th century house located in Nonza (classified village) in the Corsican Cape
Riverside holiday home with kitchen and patio
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9.8 out of 10
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4 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 102691.0 sq ft
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Nonza, Corse
- Place, Tour de Nonza8 min walk
- Place, Église Ste-Julie8 min walk
- Place, Nonza Beach4 min drive
- Airport, Bastia (BIA-Poretta)54 min drive
Rooms & beds
4 bedrooms (sleeps 10)
Blue bedroom
1 Double Bed and 1 Single Bed
Green bedroom
1 Double Bed
Pink bedroom
1 Single Bed and 1 Double Bed
White bedroom
1 Double Bed
2 bathrooms
1rst floor bathroom
Toilet · Shower only
2nd floor bathroom
Toilet · Shower only
Spaces
Deck or patio
Kitchen
Separate dining area
Garden
About this property
Large 16th century house located in Nonza (classified village) in the Corsican Cape
A HOUSE CHARGED WITH HISTORY
Character house dating from the 16th century housing an antique oil mill. It is located in the heart of the village, in the quarter called "Casa quadra" (or barracks) of Nonza and is a real history book. Rented by its owner who had placed himself at the service of the Order of Malta, it sheltered in particular the Lieutenancy of Pascal Paoli during the short period of the independence of Corsica. Subsequently, it was inhabited by Giovanni Mattei, Corsaire in the service of the Viceroy Gilbert Elliot, during the Anglo-Corsican kingdom. The following years, intrepid commanders of the merchant marine or military who participated in the great adventures of their time as the expedition of the Duke of Luynes in the Red Sea, lived there. It also sheltered very famous hosts such as Pascal Paoli, James Cook (discoverer of Australia) and more recently the painter Léonor Fini or the singer Jean Ferrat.
DESCRIPTION OF CASA MATTEI
The house is distributed on four levels:
- The bottom of the house allows access to the gardens which offer a splendid sea view.
- The ground floor consists of a large office (access reserved to the owner) and the pink room (master suite / parental suite) with a large double bed and a bed of a bed, the all opening onto a large private bathroom and modern with wc.
- On the first floor, you will find the blue room composed of two adjoining rooms to accommodate a double bed and a single bed. The small white room is next door, with a window that offers a beautiful view of an abandoned garden and includes a double bed.
Finally, the green room, more spacious, is at the end of the corridor and includes a double bed. The entire floor is served by a large modern bathroom with toilet with a splendid view of the tower of Nonza.
- On the second and last floor, you will finally find the dining room / lounge with TV (flat screen) and a very functional kitchen (microwave - dishwasher - washing machine, gas cooker with extractor hood, fridge and freezer, oven, coffee maker) .
It is also on the top floor that you will find a large terrace covered with a pergola where you can have lunch or dinner with friends.
The terrace offers a breathtaking view of the gardens of the house, the former gendarmerie, the mountain, the village, the tower, the sea and further afield the Gulf of St Florent.
The living room offers a beautiful view of the black pebble beach, the church and the Café de la Tour under its plane trees.
SERVICES AND EQUIPMENTS OF THE HOUSE
- Crockery available + all the necessary to cook
- The bedding is new, but team of authentic furniture that is not too suitable for people of very large or too large body.
- Wifi throughout the house
- Optional bed linen and bath towels in partnership with a professional laundry (rates are on the HomeAway website)
- Vacuum cleaner / mop
- Hair dryer
- Hangers
- Weber barbecue on the terrace
RESUME
- 10 people
- 4 bedrooms
- 6 beds
- 2 bathrooms / 2 toilets
RULES OF PROCEDURE
This house is non-smoking.
Unfortunately, we do not accept animals.
Parties and noisy parties forbidden for the respect of the inhabitants of the village.
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Amenities
Kitchen
Washing machine
Outdoor space
Barbecue grill
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House Rules
Check in after 4:00 PM
Check out before 12:00 PM
Children
Adults only
Events
No events allowed
Pets
No pets allowed
Animaux non admis
Smoking
Smoking is not permitted
Location non-fumeur
Important information
You need to know
Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
On-site parties or group events are strictly prohibited
Host has not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector with you on the trip
Host has indicated that there is a smoke detector on the property
We should mention
Cash transactions at this property cannot exceed EUR 1000, due to national regulations; for further details, please contact the property using the information in the booking confirmation
A car is required for transport to and from this property
About the area
Nonza
Located in Nonza, this holiday home is in a rural area and on a river. Tour de Nonza and Saint-Florent Citadel are local landmarks, and the area's natural beauty can be seen at Nonza Beach and Baracataggio. Discover the area's water adventures with jet skiing and scuba diving nearby, or enjoy the great outdoors with cycling and mountain biking.

Nonza, Corse
What's nearby
- Tour de Nonza - 8 min walk - 0.7 km
- Église Ste-Julie - 8 min walk - 0.7 km
- Nonza Beach - 4 min drive - 2.9 km
- Baracataggio - 4 min drive - 2.9 km
- Bastia Vieux Port Marina - 35 min drive - 28.4 km
Getting around
Restaurants
- Restaurant Morganti - 6 min drive
- L'Ambada Beach - 8 min drive
- Le Chat qui Pêche - 8 min drive
- Libertalia - 16 min drive
- U Scontru - 17 min drive
Frequently asked questions
About the host
Hosted by Jean-Paul Mattei
This house is a heritage of my family since 1557. Of course, the built has changed over time and only the heart of the house, located in the lateral extension of “Casa quadra”, dates from this time. The front facade dates from the end of the 18th century and was built around an old oil mill that is now located in the cellar. The recent rear façade allowed building modern bathrooms while preserving its original volumes. My ancestors, like many others, opted for the marine trades either in the French navy or as privateer in the service of the Knights of Malta or Pascal Paoli. Much more recently, my father has been Prefect in Algeria after graduating from the École Libre de Sciences Politiques in Paris. As for me, I went to the communal school of Nonza, to Saint-Joseph secondary school in Avignon, to the University of Aix-Marseille III, UWL and Harvard Law School in the USA. I’m now a lawyer and a senior lecturer for the universities of Corsica and Leonard de Vinci in Paris.
Why they chose this property
Renting my house is firstly a way to have the financial means to preserve the rich 600-year history of this place. It’s also a way to take part in the village life by maintaining this house beyond the time that I have. Finally, it’s a way to allow our community to benefit from the pleasure of receiving you, as future goodwill ambassadors of Nonza.
What makes this property unique
Nonza is a magic place, it’s almost captivating because of the contrasts that the setting offers; both sea and mountain. If you hate black-grey, blue, red and green, run away, this village won’t suit you. On the contrary, if you want to avoid the stereotypes of the tourist parks, here you will have the opportunity to savour all the delights of one of the last authentic areas of our region.
Languages:
English, French, Italian
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