Deep in the Alpilles, this extraordinary property combines a traditional stonework farmhouse with a more contemporary building, for 650 sq m of bright living quarters. Says Valancogne & Partners: “It has been expertly refurbished. The modern plum and almond tones mix harmoniously with vintage elements such as a fireplace stemming from Avignon’s Palais des Papes or a 16th Century stone stairway.” Built on three levels, it includes two dining rooms, a kitchen, a study, six bedrooms and as many bathrooms. Not forgetting the vast living room, with a fireplace, which provides a spectacular view through bay windows. The buildings lie at the heart of a 5,700sq m property with “restanque” gardens, ponds, stairs, ancient low walls and 200-year-old oak trees. There is also a majestic swimming pool, a pigeon house converted into a massage parlor, a keeper’s house and a two-car garage. All of which is five minutes away from downtown Saint-Rémy.

PRATIQUE : Where ? Saint-Rémy-de-Provence - living space : 650 m2 - period : XVIIe - Price : 3 380 000 € - estate agent : Valancogne & Partners - 13810 Eygalières. - Tél. : 04 90 95 99 41. http://www.valancognepartners.com

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