Le Chardon D'or - an  exquisite Provencal holiday villa
Le Chardon d'or
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

Sitting Room
Dining Room
Kitchen
Lounge
Golf Course
Lower First Floor Turret Bedroom
Master Suite
Bureau
Pool Suite
Pool
Barbeque Area

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