Traditionally
built by Provencal craftsmen using the finest local materials,
the Mas sits proudly in a large 2000sq metre garden with
views toward the Luberon Mountains. The pool complete with
feature stone wall lies in a sheltered sunny front garden. The
rear terrace with large covered dining and sitting area has views
over the canal, Mallemort and the Alpilles further beyond. There
are endless options for outside living with terraces,
lawns, and a large first floor balcony. The property is designed
to let you enjoy the near constant sunshine whilst offering shady
areas to read or snooze. The house comprises;
Ground
Floor--- entrance HALL with guest WC leads to a sunken SITTING
ROOM with large leather couches and authentic local
furniture. The perfect area for entertaining with the central
open log fire
a welcome sight on winter evenings. Two sets of French Windows
give access to the rear terrace and stunning mountain views—the
DINING ROOM comfortably seats 12 around a rustic
table and also enjoys the open fire, French Windows to side and
rear let you
gaze on both the Luberon and Alpille mountain ranges and gives
easy access to the Dining Terrace—the fully fitted KITCHEN combines authentic local masonry with vanilla and terracotta
finishes to the hand finished units, Bosch appliances include
an American fridge, washing machine, dryer, dishwasher, microwave
and fan assisted ovens and halogen hob. Local ceramic tiles are
used on walls and counter tops in a kitchen which will make you
want to be creative with the first class produce fresh from the
local markets and farms.
The
Guest BEDROOM with kingsize bed has French
Windows to the rear terrace and high quality furnishings,
its ensuite
shower room is finished in marble and has the luxury of a multi
jet power shower.
Many
of the ground floor rooms have exposed wooden beams and all
floors are fully tiled in natural tones. Fabrics are in both
cool summer and rustic hues to match the mood of individual
areas.
A feature circular stairway leads from the
hall down to…..
Lower Ground Floor---a large LOUNGE with
double French Windows to the south facing pool area and wooded
hillsides beyond the
golf course. Large comfortable sofas, widescreen SKY TV, DVD,
Video and HiFi make this a room to spend time in. The wooden
beams
and traditional furnishings remind you this is rural France.
The central stairway takes you back to ground floor
and then to…..
Lower First Floor---turret BEDROOM with
twin beds and authentic local furnishings, extensive
cupboards with limed oak doors, and the bright ensuite shower
room gives
a pleasing effect to the overall layout. Front facing overlooking
the pool and the distant hilltop chateau, this may be the most
sought after of the chambers.
A few more steps to……
First Floor---Spacious hall with tiled
flooring leads to a large MASTER SUITE with
king size bed and dressing area. Exquisitely furnished with marble,
ensuite
including multi-point
power shower the suite has windows to three sides with access
to a large furnished covered BALCONY.
TWO further twin BEDROOMS are offered, both well furnished and
enjoying panoramic mountain aspects. A large guest BATHROOM with
shower is tiled in the local style.
This floor is completed by a further BUREAU.
A feature desk and internet access point makes this a perfect
work area, although
a front facing window and French Windows to the balcony may encourage
relaxation.
Outside to the front there is….
An independent POOL SUITE with twin bedroom, luxury shower room
and small kitchen area all finished to the same high standard
as the main house.
The POOL is framed by local stone walling with water feature
to one side and landscaped gardens to the others. The pool is
10mx5m and between 1 and 2 meters in depth it meets stringent
new French safety requirements and has a full length electric
cover. The pool is heated (charges may apply) and is surrounded
by comfortable sun loungers.
To the side there is…..
A covered walkway to a large double garage/play area/games
room etc. The garage has power and water and the rear landscaped
area enjoys quite unrivalled mountain views. To the front there
are professionally landscaped and maintained garden areas with
a driveway and parking areas which also provide scope for the
local sport of boules.
To the rear you will discover….
Extensive gardens, open spaces and mature trees. The covered
dining terrace fully furnished in Provencal style lead to an
open terrace with comfortable seating, colourful plants and climbing
vines will increasingly provide feature. The barbeque area
is ideal for preparing everything from burgers to fillet steaks
and market fresh Mediterranean seafood as you overlook the Luberon |
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