castle with pool for sale Viens, France

Provence Home, the Luberon real estate agency, is offering for sale in the heart of the Luberon, a 17th-century castle nestled in an 7-hectare park. Recorded as a fortified settlement in 991, the current buildings date from the 16th and 17th centuries. PROPERTY SURROUNDINGS The estate is located in a natural and protected area, close to a lively little town in Provence and the popular Luberon villages: Gordes, Bonnieux and Roussillon. PROPERTY EXTERIOR The grounds of the property include a French garden, woodland and farmland. The site is reached by a long driveway lined with plane trees. The land borders the driveway on both sides, as far as the eye can see, and covers 8 hectares. The castle buildings are built around a square paved courtyard that connects the different parts. A farmhouse and the guardian’s accommodation are also part of the property, as well as 2 garages. A swimming pool, a large pond, a tennis court and a boules pitch round off the grounds. PROPERTY INTERIOR The totality of the premises includes approximately 780 sqm of living space and 14 bedrooms. The buildings are composed as follows: The main house, with a living area of approx. 410 sqm, features several living rooms, a kitchen, a dining room, a laundry room, a library, a study and 6 en-suite bedrooms. The farmhouse, with a living area of approx. 310 sqm and adjoining the main house, features a kitchen, living room and 6 bedrooms, 4 of which are en-suite. The guardian’s quarters, measuring approximately 60 sqm, includes a living room-kitchen and 2 bedrooms. A sauna room, 2 garages, a cellar and various outhouses are also included. This prestigious location will delight history enthusiasts and lovers of exceptional buildings. The charm of the original buildings has been carefully preserved. PROPERTY FEATURES Gas and oil central heating Connected to the sewer system Pool (14 × 7 m) Municipal water supply ADSL ACCESS Close to the village centre of Apt, 60 minutes from Avignon TGV station and from Marseille Provence International Airport. PROVENCE-HOME, luxury estate for sale in the Luberon +33 (0)4 90 74 54 47 – [email protected]

One of the most beautiful castles in Provence. Please contact us directly to book your viewing of this true architectural gem of the Luberon.

The imposing and magnificent Citadel is located in the village of Mane, near Forcalquier, in the Alpes-de-Haute-Provence. Built in the 12th century at the top of a safre mound, it offers a breathtaking 360-degree view of the village and the surrounding landscapes. The Citadel, the only feudal fortification in perfect condition in the Haute-Provence region, is defended by a double helical enclosure, the first of which forms a wall of more than 36 ft. Built by the counts of Toulouse, the medieval citadel counted among the owners: Guillaume II, count of Forcalquier, Charles I of Anjou and families of Provençal nobility. The House : On the ground floor, a large vaulted room, which serves as a reception hall, leads to the summer dining room which opens on one side to the office in the small tower and on the other side to a summer living room with direct access to one of the castle terraces. Kitchen, laundry room, several storage rooms including one in the large tower. On the first floor, a winter living room with fire place and ancient parquet, a winter dining room with terracotta tiles, both with mullioned windows, 3 bedrooms, one with a dressing room and one in the small tower. In the large tower is the library office with a fire place. Kitchen, 2 shower rooms, WC and pantry. On the second floor, an archive library with access from the office on the 1st floor and 3 additional rooms in the attic. The guest house which is located near the swimming pool, surrounded by an enclosure wall, includes a living room where there is a wood-burning oven, a small kitchen, 2 bedrooms and 2 shower rooms. A small tower on the west terrace includes a game room. A well, numerous rooms, moats and vaulted cellars including an old walkway. This building, unique in its historical character, will benefit from a renovation work that will complete the magnificent work of preservation and restoration of the Citadel undertaken by its current owner for nearly 60 years. Please contact Barnes Provence - François LE TROQUER - +33.(0)4.42.53.54.55 Agency fees payable by vendor - François LE TROQUER - Agent commercial - EI - RSAC 881 715 031

Situated in Provence, in the heart of the Luberon, this magnificent property's architecture reflects all the elegance of the 18th century, with its symmetry and perfectly balanced facade. With over 8 hectares of mainly vineyards, it also boasts a magnificent old dovecote overlooking the valley. At present, this Provencal building offers a beautiful main dwelling of almost 200m2, including a large living room opening onto a terrace with panoramic views; over 300m2 more will be renovated in the main part of the chateau. Finally, the majority of the adjoining outbuildings will increase the property's potential to over 800m2. Outside, the grounds are planted with fine Provencal trees and include a swimming pool with beach, as well as a pretty, intimate courtyard formed by the walls of the chateau and its outbuildings. This is truly an exceptional property in the South of France, with its 18th century character, modern comforts, dominant position with views and great potential to exploit.