Overview

A long driveway of majestic plane trees, typical of Provence, leads to the courtyard of this perfectly located ‘bastide.’ This house beautifully combines contemporary furnishings with the architectural details of an 18th century home. Extensively renovated to contemporary standards, this lovely property includes an 850 sqm (10,000 sq ft) 18th century ‘bastide,’ just outside Aix-en-Provence, with a home theater, several fireplaces, heated swimming pool and fully equipped home gym.

The property is a 10-minute drive to the center of Aix-en-Provence, Marseilles International Airport: 25 minutes by car and a 5 minute drive to shops. A long driveway of majestic plane trees, typical of Provence, leads to the courtyard of this perfectly located ‘bastide.’

This house beautifully combines contemporary furnishings with the architectural details of an 18th century home. Many whimsical touches make this a fun environment as well as an extremely well-equipped and comfortable house with all modern amenities in an old world setting.

Property Details

Ground floor:

• Well-equipped cinema room.
• Comfortable fully furnished office
• Guest bath
• Second, smaller office
• Fully equipped gym

First floor:

• Comfortable lounge area with large fireplace, sofas, exposed beamed ceiling
• Second lounge area with stylish contemporary furnishings, fireplace, TV and sofas
• Large, modern kitchen which opens onto the terrace, park area and swimming pool
• Laundry room with washer, dryer, iron and ironing board
• Third large living area with exposed beam ceiling, fireplace, sofas, dining table and TV.
• King bedroom with en-suite bathroom

Second floor:

• Master bedroom with a large king size bed, sofas, TV and DVD player, his & her dressing rooms, two en-suite bathrooms (hers, has bathtub, shower, basin, and WC; and his, has shower, basin, and WC).
• Queen bedroom with TV and en-suite bathroom.

Third floor:

• Bedroom with king bed, en-suite bathroom with shower, and dressing room.
• Bedroom with king bed, a small carpeted living area with sofas and access to a large terrace, two dressing rooms, and an en-suite bathroom.

Outside:

• The house is surrounded by a 2.3 hectares park (5.3 acres)
• Large heated swimming pool (15 m x 5 m) surrounded by a terrace with sunshades and deck chairs.
• The property is secured with sophisticated alarm systems

Note: A two week minimum rental is required.