La Bergerie

Destination:

France

Region:

Provence

Disctrict:

Grambois - Luberon

# of Bedrooms:

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Square Footage:

1760 sq.ft.

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Rating:

Upscale

This very private, centuries old property sits down a small country lane, surrounded by vineyards with 8 hectares of private grounds. It's a superb location with views stretching out to Mont Sainte Victoire.

The property is an old stone bergerie positioned on the southern slopes of the Grand Luberon enjoying total peace and isolation yet just five minutes' drive from shops and amenities.

The owners rescued it from a ruin, rebuilding it to a high specification with all new heating, wiring, plumbing and pressurised hot water system, whilst retaining its traditional Provençal heritage with timber beams, flagstone flooring and gentle shade from an ancient Tilleul tree that keeps the rooms delightfully cool in summer. The house is now recognised as a 'Batiment Remarquable'.

With no near neighbors and a brand new fenced and heated swimming pool, Le Bonhomme is a perfect retreat for families with children or groups. The owners, who have previous experience of restoring and renting out a stone tobacco-drying barn in the Lot region, have sought to make their new home a place to relax away from the modern world whilst still being connected to it, with comfortable beds, ensuite bathrooms, high-speed Wi-Fi internet, Freesat UK TV, a fully equipped kitchen, BBQ and plenty of places to read a book in the sun or shade or simply enjoy the birdsong.

Situated just off a cycle route and many marked walks, surrounded by vineyards and woods, with a view of the hilltop village of Grambois and the Mont Sainte Victoire and a short drive from historic villages, wineries, markets and Aix en Provence, this is the perfect place for a Provençal holiday.

Ground floor with fitted kitchen opening to the dining terrace, open-plan living and dining area with UK TV channels, DVD and Wi-Fi internet. Two ensuite bedrooms.

Further two ensuite bedrooms and utility room on the first floor.

Lovely exterior space, very private with 8 hectares of grounds amongst the vineyards, including extensive woodland.

South-facing garden with shaded dining terrace and private, heated pool of 10 x 4m with sun terrace and loungers.

Large, purpose-built boules court.

ACCOMMODATION

Kitchen with dishwasher, American-style fridge freezer, electric oven and gas hob, microwave
Door to terrace

Open-plan living and dining area with dining table and chairs, Wi-Fi internet, TV with UK channels, DVD
Doors to terrace

Separate WC and hand basin

Bedroom 1, queen bed with ensuite WC, bath / shower and hand basin
Door to terrace

Bedroom 2, queen bed (or two singles) with ensuite WC, shower and hand basin, door to terrace

Stairs to 1st floor;

Bedroom 3, queen bed (or two singles) with ensuite WC, bath / shower and twin hand basins

Bedroom 4, queen bed (or two singles) with ensuite WC, shower and hand basin

Utility room with washing machine and dryer

EXTERIOR

8 hectares of private grounds including extensive woodland

Shaded dining terrace with table and chairs

Private, heated pool 10 x 4m and terrace with loungers and table and chairs

Pool with long step, corner steps and coloured LED night lights

Large floodlit boules pitch

Private drive and plenty of parking

LOCAL INFORMATION

The property is situated down a small country lane, surrounded by vineyards in open countryside, 5 min from the pretty village of Grambois, 40 min from Aix-en-Provence.

The nearest amenities are 5 mins away in 'Le Moulin du Pas’ where there is a small collection of commerces on the approach to the village and includes bakery, restaurant, pharmacy, local produce store.

The village of Grambois was used for filming 'La Gloire de mon père', released in 1990.

Both Grambois and nearby Peypin d’Aigues have a café/bar which serves pizza and there are further amenities in la Bastide des Jourdans (5 min)

Shops, petrol, ATMs and cafés in la Tour d’Aigues (10 min) and supermarkets in Pertuis (20 min)

All amenities in beautiful Aix-en-Provence, 40 min. Roman sites, famous July music festival and many cultural events, along with fantastic shopping and restaurants and weekly market.

Half a mile from the house you can join the South Luberon Cycle Route or climb to the top of the Grand Luberon (2 hours).

1 hour from the Mediterranean Coast, at Bandol or Cassis.