Luxury bastides with pool for sale Fox-Amphoux, France

This extensive and private estate is located in a quiet and tranquil setting near to the Gorges du Verdon in the heart of Provence. The main stone bastide has approx. 450m² of living space which comprises of on the ground floor, spacious entrance hall with staircase, large drawing room with double aspect windows and fireplace, spacious dining room, library or second sitting room, traditional country dining kitchen with stone sink. On the first floor there are 7 double bedrooms, some on-suite with beautiful tiled shower rooms and there is a separate family bathroom. There are many tradional features throughout the property including the arched ceilings and a special feature is the wonderful enclosed court yard gardens to the front of the property. The property benefits from mains water but there is also a natural spring on the property. There is a separate 2 bedroom gite with living room/ kitchen and bathroom. There is also an apartment on the first floor of one of the outbuildings with 2 bedrooms, living room kitchen and bathroom. The stone outbuildings and barns are large and extensive, some are in good condition and would be ideal for storing cars etc. Other buildings would require renovation. There is a swimming pool, stone pigeon house and other small buildings in the grounds. The land of approx. 52 hectares is a mixture of fields and woodland. The agricultural land is presently in grass but could be suitable for growng vines, lavender, fruit trees, and for horses or other livestock. The property is located a few minutes drive from the fabulous Gorges du Verdon and the Lac de Ste Croix for sailing, kayaking, swimming etc. The property is 1hr 30 from the Airport of Marseille and 2 hours from Nice. The location of this wonderful Estate is one of absolute calm and quiet.

This 356 sqm property is located between Villecroze and Salernes, and is 1 hour from Saint Tropez, Nice , Cannes and Aix en Provence. With authentic charm, the property has a 188 sqm “Mas”, a 100 sqm stone-built cottage, a 40 sqm studio apartment and a 30 sqm chalet. In the main house, on the ground floor, there is a spacious living/reception room, a farm-house kitchen with dining facilities, a conservatory enjoying lovely views over the grounds, an second dining room, a utility/storage room, two bedrooms and a bathroom. Upstairs, there is a master suite with a study/dressing room, a shower room, two further bedrooms and a bathroom. A summer kitchen with a barbeque and a wood-fired oven leads to a wide terrace with a vine-covered gazebo. The stone-built cottage has a living/reception room accessing a terrace, an open-plan kitchen, two bedrooms, a bathroom and a shower room. The timber chalet in the property’s woodland includes a kitchenette and a shower. A studio apartment with a kitchen and a bathroom is near the 15 x 7 metre swimming pool. A spring and stream provide natural water, and there are also three wells in the grounds. There is a woodstore and a garden shed. The 3.6 hectares of flat land with mature trees would be ideal for horses or events.

A 1930s traditional country house and its grounds of 1 ha in a prominent position in the Moyen-Var region. From the centre of the village, a main road winds its way along the river to the bottom of the valley. After approx. 800 m, a small tarmac road leads upwards to a lovely view over the valley. The property is on the left-hand side of the hill. Past the impressive wrought iron gate, there is access to a car park for around ten vehicles at the rear of the property, hidden away from the house. There is a garage on the car park and another one outside the premises, just in front of the entrance gate. The property comprises roughly 1 ha of terraced grounds. Mostly situated on the south side and above the valley, the grounds cannot be seen from the entrance and are only revealed at the foot of the house with its typical Provence colours. A solid, long covered terrace, which runs along the ground floor of the country house, provides optimum sunshine whatever the season. Below, a swimming pool has been installed on the highest level of the terraced garden. The building, mainly of three levels, is well balanced thanks to its great length, stretching from east to west. Each level has four arched openings, with French windows on the ground floor, small-paned windows on the upper floors, and semi-louvered shutters. The eastern end is topped by an additional storey, enhancing the impressive overall appearance of the building. Two balconies on the front elevation offer wonderful views from the first floor. Finally, a 2016 ground-floor extension, which houses a kitchen featuring large windows and doors, protrudes from the front of the 1930s building. The facades are rendered in pink ochre, and the shutters are painted light blue. The monk-and-nun tile gable roof is emphasised by a two-row Provençal frieze.

Located at the end of a quiet cul-de-sac, just 5 minutes from the heart of the village, this charming bastide and its outbuildings with a total surface area of 308 m2 are built on enclosed, flat and landscaped land of more than 2500 m2. . Entrance to the property is via a majestic gate opening onto a courtyard allowing parking for several vehicles. The facades, planted with virginia vines, give us the image of a typical Provençal bastide. We enter the main house, on the ground floor a large living room with exposed beams and fireplace, as well as a fitted kitchen with a fixed window giving the feeling of cooking outside. The bay window in the living room gives access to a spacious shaded terrace, ideal for meals with family or friends. The main level also includes a master suite with bathroom and toilet. The upper floor of the country house is made up of two bedrooms. One is a master suite with bathroom and shower, the second includes a mezzanine, a bathroom and a toilet. The property also offers four outbuildings, all with separate entrances. The first, adjoining the house, is a duplex apartment with a bedroom upstairs and benefiting from a private garden. Perfectly located on the land, a small house is divided into 2 Type 2 dwellings opening onto a terrace shaded by Mediterranean trees. A final outbuilding separated into two rooms with living room, kitchen and private garden completes the property. The swimming pool, of traditional construction, an essential element of a house in Provence, has a slide and a waterfall. It takes place in the heart of a perfectly articulated exterior, magnificently planted with trees, offering multiple possibilities for moments of relaxation and a change of scenery. In a natural setting, surrounded by hills, this property, due to its composition, is ideal for a guest house project or for a vacation home, allowing everyone a certain independence. The legendary Gorges Du Verdon are only 1 hour 20 minutes away by car. Marseille and Toulon/Hyères international airports 50 minutes away, Aix en Provence TGV station 45 minutes away. Pierre Mascaro 06.83.23.09.66

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With its bright, contemporary architecture and large expanses of glass, this 200sqm bastide offers commanding, uninterrupted views over the surrounding area. The first floor comprises a vast lounge with fireplace, a dining room, a tastefully fitted kitchen, a study and a library. On the garden level, there are 3 bedrooms, each with its own bathroom, including 1 master bedroom, with direct access to the infinity pool with peripheral views and in-ground jacuzzi. A large gallery with sliding windows and an inner courtyard with a separate air-conditioned guest room complete this property. The garden includes olive trees, terraces, a Japanese pond and a summer lounge/kitchen that opens onto a wooded nature reserve. A garage with a large outbuilding completes this rare property close to the village. A volume that flows naturally between the different living areas. Energy rating: 94- B / Greenhouse gas emission: 3 Estimated annual housing energy costs : 1000 and 1410Euros. Transaction fees (all taxes included) to be paid by the seller. Information on the risks to which this property is exposed is available on the Géorisques website: www.georisques.gouv.fr The luxury real estate market at the Côte d’Azur is one of the most attractive in the Mediterranean area. Whilst 'idyllic lifestyle and escape from city life' remains the primary reason people wish to purchase property in the French Riviera, due to the global economic situation. Clients are also looking to buy secondary homes in the South of France, as it is a stable investment and intelligent retirement plan. Charming village located 13 km of Draguignan, benefiting from a privileged situation halfway between the golf course of Saint-Tropez and the Gorges du Verdon. A village bathed in sunshine and with a rich historical past, its wine estates, its many shops and restaurants and its art of living, with its famous weekly market, make this village a place that you will not want to miss.

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