Standing as homage to its historical past, a former water mill courting to the start of the 1600s is in the present day an alluring estate geared up for contemporary residing.
Set within the Provence-Alpes-Côte d’Azur area within the sunny southeastern nook of France, its 3 hectares – about 7.5 acres – of landscaped parkland guarantee privateness. A river runs alongside one aspect of the luxurious website.
The romance of the property begins lengthy earlier than one steps via the arched doorways. On the grounds close to the stone-walled chateau, a pure lake has been reworked right into a swimming pool.
Boulders flank a sandy seaside containing a spa on the waters’ edge. A sunning deck sits to at least one aspect.
Pure stone ledges descend into the deep finish, as do man-made stone steps off a tree-shaded patio. A waterfall provides motion to the pool’s floor.
The 460-square-meter – practically 5,000-square-foot – conventional farmhouse evokes a citadel with its grand rooms, vaulted ceilings and wood doorways. Burgundy flooring tiles, stone-clad cellars and fireplaces with carved mantelpieces add to the impact.One such hearth occupies the lounge, which options coved ceilings and a diamond-patterned checkerboard tile flooring. On this room the firebox has been outfitted with a wood-burning range.
The lengthy dining-family room advantages from French doorways topped by arched home windows that usher in additional gentle and mimic the curve of the ceiling.
A den-like space off the center-island kitchen has room for a desk, a sitting space and a piano.
The massive major suite, with a hearth and lounging space, opens to a balcony. There are a complete of eight bedrooms with loos and dressing areas.
The wine cellar is nearly cave-like with stone partitions and an arched stone ceiling. A central chandelier within the tasting space performs effectively in opposition to the country inside.
The bar has the same motif with stonework, a patterned tile flooring and each counter and desk seating.
A basement supplies additional space for storing and could possibly be transformed right into a fitness center or a house theater.
A second spa pool, a fishing pond and a petanque sports activities court docket full the grounds. One other bonus: The property is inside strolling distance of a medieval village.
The asking worth is EUR 8.85 million or about US $9.5 million. Meta Looij of Groupe Mercure is the itemizing agent.
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