Holiday rental farmhouse in Provence with pool & garden

Introduction

This is a superb example of a traditional Provençal farmhouse dating back to the 17th century. Lovely stone facade with colourful shutters, vaulted ground floor ceilings and bedrooms with original beams.

Wonderful, walled Mediterranean garden with lawn, mature trees and plants and flowers, shaded reading terrace and large dining terrace. Private, L-shaped pool with roman steps (max dimensions 9.5 x 7m).

2 min drive to one of France's most beautiful villages; Lourmarin, with its winding streets and many pavement cafés and bars and traditional restaurants. Lovely, weekly street market. If you can bear to leave the car at the house, it's a fabulous 20 minute walk to this village.

Further choice of shops and restaurants in Lauris (2 min drive). All major supermarkets and stores in Pertuis, 15 min.

Accommodation at the house is spacious and accommodating; a real family home. Huge, vaulted living room with TV with UK satellite channels, internet access and doors that open to the large garden. Traditional kitchen and separate dining room with authentic country furniture and exposed stone walls.

Three bedrooms and three bathrooms. Huge master bedroom with seating area. Second floor bedroom with private terrace. Large library / study / private reading area. Huge and fascinating collection of (English language) books in all rooms.

A truly exceptional example of a Provencal farmhouse - renovated to a very high standard with charming (and hard to find) lawned garden.

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Accommodation

Entrance hall;

Kitchen with separate seating area. Aga, electric oven, induction hob, fridge freezer, dishwasher, microwave. Breakfast table and chairs
Doors to terrace and garden

Dining room with large table (to seat 8). Exposed stone walls

Large living room with vaulted ceiling. Two living areas, TV with UK satellite channels, CD player. Internet access
French windows to terrace and garden

Separate bathroom with WC, shower and hand basin

Stairs to 1st floor;

Bedroom 1, king-size double with seating area. Fireplace and beamed ceiling

Bedroom 2, queen-size double with exposed stone walls

Separate bathroom with bath / shower, WC and hand basin

Stairs to 2nd floor;

Large library / reading area.

Bedroom 3, two singles. Beamed ceiling, doors to private terrace with table and chairs overlooking garden
Ensuite bathroom with WC, bath and hand basin

EXTERIOR;

Utility room with washing machine and dryer

Walled garden with lawn, Mediterranean trees and plants and flowers
Dining terrace with table and chairs
Further garden terrace with chairs

Private pool, L-shaped with max dimensions of 9.5 x 7m with roman steps

Private, gated parking

 Photo gallery for The Garden Farmhouse, ref: 84012

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Prices

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Local Information

The property is located in a small village hamlet 2km from Lourmarin and Lauris, midway (30 min) between Avignon and Aix-en-Provence.

20 min (very pretty) walk to the stunningly beautiful village of Lourmarin with all amenities including bakery, grocery store and many restaurants and pavement café bars. Wonderful, weekly, Provençal street market.

All amenities in Lauris; several restaurants and café bars, grocery stores, bakeries, butchers, post office, banks etc.

Supermarkets and all major shops in Pertuis, 15 min.

Ansouis, 15 min is famous for its chateau and you must not miss a visit - it's a wonderful experience.

The famous and chic village of St Remy is just 50 min away, while Arles and Avignon are less than 1 hr away.

One of France’s premier tourist attractions, Les Baux lies just 1 hr away; an 11th century village built into the rocks.

The Roman town of Arles is close-by. Many Roman and Romanesque monuments are still in use today; the amphitheatre provides the setting for bullfights and concerts, and what remains of the theatre plays host to formal concerts and traditional folk festivities throughout the year.

The Cathedral of St Trophime, with its magnificent doorway depicting the Last Judgement carved in stone and its beautiful cloisters, is open to the public for visits and Sunday services.

The necropolis, or Alyscamps, is today a narrow, tree-lined avenue, located just outside the old town.

Many lovely restaurants and pavement cafés. Van Gogh spent two years of his life here, so there are many related tours and souvenirs to be found.

Arles also boasts one of the regions finest markets every Wednesday and Friday. Overflowing with Provençal goodies- fruits and vegetables, lavender products, soaps, olives, flowers, honey... The list is endless and makes the Arles market an event not to be missed !

Also not to be missed is a day out to Avignon to discover the winding streets and lovely Provençal shops. Here you’ll find the wonderful ‘Pope’s Palace’ – the former home of the Pope which really is spectacular. And the infamous ‘half-bridge’ !

Spectacular, fortified town of Aigues-Mortes 50 min.

For wine lovers, this is paradise; domaines and tasting almost on every corner.

The lovely Camargue National Park lies close by. You really will see black bulls, pink flamingos and white horses. Many horse and pony-trekking ranches and great choice of Mediterranean beaches.

The Camargue and the fabulous beaches on the south coast are all within easy driving distance.

 Map location for near Lourmarin

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