Description

Privately screened with tall trees and elevated to enjoy the views of rolling hills, the château stands in gated grounds, formally laid with lawns and low hedges, where the shade of a broad branched tree cools an al fresco dining area. Pathways lead to an olive grove, a large sun terrace, and a heatable swimming pool in a pine scented setting, and a barbecue and table tennis add to outdoor leisure; all overseen by the graceful and historic house. But this imposing exterior gives no hint of the transformation within. The huge rooms, high ceilings and hallways remain, but the addition of interconnecting doors makes a practical use of space, and intriguing antiques are now highlighted with stylish contemporary chic décor. The dining room, all white and wood, sets a simple timber table beside an elaborate fireplace; the sitting room is modern, monochrome and minimalist; in the arty, uncluttered bedrooms, old world artefacts are used to great effect; and the tower has been cleverly re-created as a children’s dormitory suite. Cook service can be pre-booked for this unique villa, and Forcalquier’s shops, restaurants and market are 10km away.

Features

Ground floor

Entrance Hall
Kitchen with breakfast area
Dining room opening to terrace
Large open plan sitting room and TV room opening to terrace
Cloakroom

First room

'Tower' Double Bedroom
Cloakroom
Triplex children’s bedroom 4 single mattresses
Duplex (King size) Double bedroom with bed on upper level
Family bathroom with overhead shower and double basins

Facilities

Children's facilities

A complimentary travel cot
A complimentary highchair

Cooking outdoors

Electric plancha

Entertainment

WiFi
Smart TV
DVD Player
Stereo
CD player
Upright Piano
Selection of books

Games and sports

Table tennis

Keeping cool

Fans available in all bedrooms

Kitchen essentials

Fridge/freezer
Dishwasher
Toaster
Kettle
Microwave
Coffee machine
Hob
Oven

Private pool

8m x 5m
0.9m x 1.65m deep
Built-in steps
Gated
Pool heating available – price on request
The pool is open from 9 May to 11 September. Outside of these months the pool may be able to be opened for an additional cost
Pool alarm

Villa essentials

Washing machine
Washing machine

Nearby

Amenities

Bakery and butcher in Saint-Michel-l’Observatoire 5.6Km
All facilities, weekly market, restaurants, tennis and horseriding in Forcalquier 10km
Golf in Pierrevert 20km
Watersports in Gorges du Verdon 60km

Places of interest

Avignon 60km
Aix-en-Provence 60km
Lake of Sainte Croix 90km

Airport

Marseille 90km
Avignon 86km

Train station

Aix-en-Provence 70km

Servicing

Included

Welcome pack
Maid service 3 hours per day 4 day(s) per week
Linen Change: Once a week on arrival day, (extra changes available on request for an additional charge).

Available on request

COOK SERVICE Cook service is available on request, subject to availability at an additional cost (payable locally) and needs to be booked well in advance to avoid disappointment.