luxury architect bastide for sale Aix-en-Provence, France

Set amid the rolling countryside of Provence, this exceptional estate offers privacy, beauty and breathtaking views of Mont Sainte -Victoire. Approached via a glorious tree-lined drive, the Bastide sits above its own olive groves, immersed in a setting of remarkable tranquillity. The main house features several generous reception rooms alongside a beautifully appointed country kitchen. Accommodation comprises six en suite bedrooms, including a light-filled, dual-aspect principal suite. Terraces at either end of the house provide idyllic spaces for outdoor dining and entertaining. The estate also has a large swimming pool with an elegant pool house, a tennis court, a vegetable garden, as well as a separate home office or studio and a fully equipped gym. Adjacent to the Bastide, a charming two-bedroom guest house offers comfortable and private accommodation for visiting friends and family. A discreetly positioned guardian’s house to the rear provides staff accommodation. Designed by renowned architects Bruno and Dominique Lafourcade, the houses and gardens strike a perfect balance between classic Provençal character and contemporary luxury. Despite its wonderfully peaceful rural setting, the estate is just 10 kilometres north of Aix-en-Provence, 35 kilometres from Marseille airport, and close to the celebrated Château La Coste.