Description
The entire property consists of 73 hectares in the middle of immaculate Provence... including 2 large ponds, 5 basins, 3 swimming pools, 1 French garden, 7 hectares of forest, 10 hectares of landscaped park, 33 hectares of vineyards and all the modern comfort for an unforgettable stay...
The Château is a family and heritage property of which we have been carefully restoring for four years the magnificent 17th and 18th century buildings and its wonderful park.
Accommodation:
The property can accommodate up to 30 people in 15 spacious double rooms, spread over the 3 buildings of the 17th and 18th centuries of the domain (the Castle, the Sheepfold, the Stable) in the hushed comfort of a large family mansion. For large group, please inquire for more details.
Location:
In a 73 hectare biodiversity area, in the middle of vineyards and olive trees, in the Luberon Regional Natural Park, near Lourmarin and Cucuron, 30 minutes from the center of Aix-en-Provence.
This rental is for the use of the Castle only, with two pools (one indoor and one outdoor). The 2 pools are heated.
THE CASTLE
This is a character property, unique and exceptional, consisting of a XVIIth
and XVIIIth Century Castle, probably a hunting lodge originally, built between 1635 and 1707. Hidden
in the heart of a park and its Vineyard, in one of the most beautiful sites in the LUBERON
.
The property benefits from unrestricted views over the Luberon and neighboring villages.
The Castle as well as the whole property has been completely restored, ensuring architectural respect.
The XVIII th century facade has a beautiful alignment of mullioned windows and dressed stone frames.
In the center, the carved front door. The living space of the Castle is 1000 sqm.
It offers spacious volumes and is laid out as follows:
Ground Floor:
Vast entrance hall and a beautiful staircase with XVIIth century Gypserie,
cloakroom with access to the two vaulted cellars in the basement.
Large kitchen with Feudal fireplace and old Kitchen garden. Scullery with North access.
Five large en-suite reception rooms with two dining rooms, two beautiful sitting rooms
and a library-study.
An entrance to the East leads to the indoor swimming pool. This one is open onto the
gardens by magnificent arches.
1st floor:
Large landing leading to a beautiful sitting room of about 50sqm, five beautiful
bedrooms with bathroom. Each bedroom has cupboard or dressing room and most of
them have a fireplace.
2nd floor:
A big room converted into a sitting room of 80sqm filled with light by many
windows. Two beautiful bedrooms, on both sides, with bathroom.
Outbuildings:
- Wine grower’s house at the Northern entrance of the property,
- Gardener’s house of approximately 100sqm with shed for agricultural material,
- Behind the large guest house, old dovecote dominating the property,
- At the property’s entrance, old Windmill perfectly restored and in working condition,
- Next to the Castle, four garages.
Amenities:
All of the property’s buildings have been completely restored and are in perfect condition.
Electricity, telephone, gas central heating in the Castle and guest house, A lift with access to all the Castle floors,
Mains water, Canal de Provence water, Spring and several wells, Alarm system, Automatic gate and watering system,
Three swimming pools on the property: two at the Castle, one inside and one outside with its two pool houses, another one for the farmhouse,
Energy rating: C.
Air conditioning in all rooms (the 7 rooms of the castle, the 6 rooms of the sheepfold, the two rooms of the stable)
Wifi broadband and Internet access, accessible from the main rooms of the castle, the sheepfold and stables, and terraces
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Bedroom 1 - King Size (can be turned into twin) & Ensuite Shower
Bedroom 2 - King Size (can be turned into twin) & Ensuite Shower
Bedroom 3 - King Size & Ensuite Shower
Bedroom 4 - King Size & Ensuite Shower
Bedroom 5 - King Size & Ensuite Shower
Bedroom 6 - Queen Size & Ensuite Shower
Bedroom 7 - Queen Size (can be turned into twin) & Ensuite Shower + extra bed possible 90x200
