Fabulous 7 bedroom 18 century Mas - Heated Pool. Pet friendly, 25 mins Aix en P

As featured in The Times newspaper in the UK - July 2024. Fantastic and spacious, very well equipped, luxurious and comfortable 18 century property with 7 bedrooms and 6 bathrooms, plus ground floor WC and poolhouse shower room. Walled and enclosed garden with heated swimming pool, surrounded by fields. Very private, no neighbours. Very child-friendly - and dog friendly by permission only. Only 20 minutes from the Luberon and 25 minutes from Aix en Provence. A perfect location being so close to many cultural and historical places of interest.

Ferme du Val is located between two picturesque villages, Saint Cannat and Lambesc. The building dates from the 18th century, a traditional stone "mas" which was originally the main farm serving the nearby chateau. The house is situated in peaceful, open countryside, within 25 acres of grounds, but it's only a 5 minute drive to either St Cannat or Lambesc. Both the house and the heated pool are enclosed within a walled garden creating a secluded and very private and peaceful environment. The grey/green shuttered house is flanked by large "platane" trees creating shady areas. All bedrooms have wonderful views out to the beautiful open countryside. It is a perfect location for a holiday, or a sabbatical.

The lawned gardens are on two levels, the lower with a large south facing terrace between the house and the pool. There are 2 options for outside dining: either by the edge of the pool underneath the shade of an arbour covered with vines – the grapes are edible! or there is a terrace situated behind the house, bordered with flowers and herbs, just outside one of the kitchens. The salt water pool is 12m x 5m, heated, pool house with WC, shower and changing room, lots of sunbeds and parasols, and seating/dining areas. Large gas bbq.

The farm has been meticulously renovated and is full of many beautiful antiques and paintings whilst providing elegant, luxurious, spacious and comfortable accommodation with the benefits of fully equipped modern kitchens, bathrooms and shower rooms. There is WIFI throughout the house, and UK TV.

Furthermore the house lends itself very well to an out of season holiday with the benefits of full central heating throughout, and an open working fireplace. Ample garaging, bbq, table tennis and boules. The property sleeps 14 very comfortably however it is very suitable for any size group due to the layout of the house.

Ground floor: American style open kitchen/sitting room with dishwasher, microwave, etc plus sofas and open fireplace. Leading to cloakroom, and WC. Through to vaulted dining room. Arch through to large galleried hall with door leading off to another fully fitted kitchen, and laundry room.

First floor: stairs leading to galleried library/reading area. Huge master bedroom (1.8m bed) with ensuite bathroom with shower, with 4 large windows overlooking the garden, stone stairway access to gardens. Two further double bedrooms (one twin and one with 1.6m double bed) overlooking the gardens. Bathroom with shower. Steps leading to another shower room. Huge beamed sitting room with “office area” and panoramic views.

Second floor: spacious beamed twin bedroom and 2 further double bedrooms (1 with 1 .5m bed and 1 with a 1.4m bed). All rooms having magnificent views of countryside. Large bathroom with bath and shower. Steps leading to additional shower room.

Independent ground floor studio annex though attached to main house – sitting room with kitchenette leading to double bedroom (1.6m bed) with en-suite bathroom with a walk-in shower, with one small step.

This house also lends itself perfectly for families wishing to take a sabbatical in Provence as the International schools are only a 30 minute drive away. Available for long term and short term rentals.
You can even go skiing, only 2 hours away! It's a perfect location for all the amazing cultural and historical sites, including Aix en Provence, Avignon, Cassis, Gorges du Verdon etc. Marseille airport and Aix en Provence TGV are only 30 minutes' away. With walks direct from the house, and 2 villages only 5 minutes' drive away, it's in an ideal setting to have a relaxing and peaceful holiday or mini break/long weekend.

This property is available for rent throughout the year, including Easter, Christmas and New Year. Rates negotiable depending on time of year, length of stay etc.

Guardians live on site in a separate cottage with their own parking, terrace etc to maintain the house, garden and the pool. Privacy and discretion assured.