Self-catering holiday country home in Provence with pool

Introduction

Straight from the pages of many Provençal, coffee table house books comes this beautiful, traditional house dating back to the 17th century.

Centrally located in the heart of a small, Provençal hamlet surrounded by vineyards and lavender groves, the property offers 6 bedrooms to sleep 12 with lawned, Mediterranean garden, private pool and courtyard and terraces.

Fascinating living accommodation on varying levels; private, independently accessed double room with its own living room and ensuite facilities. The principal, adjoining house has lovely, Provençal kitchen and dining room, with white-washed, high-ceiling living room with open staircase and large, elevated terrace overlooking the garden and pool.

Master bedroom, 40m² with living area, ensuite bathroom and terrace.

Further bedrooms on the 1st floor and with independent access via the beautiful, courtyard with its own al-fresco living room.

Fully equipped summer kitchen by the pool with large, shaded dining terrace.

Pool, 11 x 5m with steps and sun terrace. Surrounding, split, level lawned garden with Mediterranean plants and flowers and lavender and basin.

All amenities in nearby Lourmarin (2 min drive) - one of Provence's most beautiful villages. Street market and large choice of restaurants and café bars etc.

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Accommodation

Steps up to independent accommodation;

Living room with high and beamed ceiling, fireplace. Stairs to mezzanine

Bedroom 1, double with ensuite WC, bath / shower and hand basin

Main adjoining house;

Entrance hall

Living room with TV, high ceiling, fireplace, open staircase. Door to terrace

Dining room with table and chairs. Door to terrace

Kitchen, fully fitted with dishwasher, fridge freezer, oven and hob and washing machine. Beamed ceiling

Bedroom 2, master room 40m², double with living furniture. Ensuite bathroom with WC, bath / shower and hand basin. Dressing room
Door to balcony

Stairs to 1st floor;

Bedroom 3, double

Bedroom 4, double

Separate bathroom with WC, bath / shower and hand basin

Ground floor courtyard access to;

Bedroom 5, double

Bedroom 6, two singles with ensuite WC, bath / shower and hand basin

EXTERIOR;

Elevated terrace with views over pool and gardens and countryside. Table and chairs and parasol
Steps down to

Courtyard with covered living area with comfortable, conservatory-style furniture
Table and chairs

Fully equipped summer kitchen with dishwasher, two fridges, oven and hob, BBQ
Opens to dining terrace with dining table and chairs

Private pool 11 x 5m, (max depth 2m) with steps
Sun terrace with loungers and parasol

3,500m² of lawned garden with Mediterranean plants and trees (lavender, olive trees and small fish basin)

 Photo gallery for Au Coeur de Provence, ref: 84018

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Prices

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Local Information

The property is located in the centre of the tiny village of Puyvert.

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.

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 Puyvert

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