luxury house for sale Le Plan district of Grasse, France

Beautiful estate combining historical charm with modern comforts making it a truly unique and rare Domaine. South-facing character property conveniently located in a quiet area and within easy access to amenities, shops, services, schools and road networks. The various buildings, including the 17th century Mas, the Rose villa, and the Ochre guest house offer 575m² of living space and a range of accommodation options. The centre piece of this beautiful property is the 17th century stone Mas farmhouse of 435m² offering 14 rooms. On the ground floor: a hall with vaulted ceilings, spacious lounge opening onto the garden, large dining room with chimney, reading room, lift, spacious fully equipped kitchen with dual fuelled double kitchen range and kitchen island opening onto a bright dining area benefitting from a glass roof, a cold room and laundry room. 1st floor : 2 spacious suites with bathrooms, office, library, linen room, WC, lift. 2nd floor : 3 bedrooms, 1 bathroom, 2 shower rooms, WC. The Rose farmhouse of 97m² offers 4 rooms. On the ground floor, an open lounge & kitchen/dining area opening onto an east facing terrace, 1 bedroom and 1 shower room. 1st floor, 2 bedrooms, 1 bathroom. The Ochre guest house of 43m² offers 2 rooms. An open lounge and kitchen area and dining area, 1 bedroom and 1 shower room. Workshop & garage for 3 cars, sheltered barbeque area. Recreational features : 20 meter heated mirror effect overflow pool, 65m² pool house with lounge & kitchen, fitness and sauna area and also a petanque court. In front of the Mas farmhouse, pretty lily pond and, on an adjacent lawn, another fishpond is the home to carp koi. The extensive grounds, covering 6.6 hectares, are beautifully landscaped with wide terraced areas, comprising an olive grove of over 300 century old trees, a copse and wooded areas featuring endemic species such as oaks, pines, cypress trees as well as an orchard and vines. The domain also comprises an historic ruin of the XII century chapel. Caretaker's lodge included. Property tax: 17 891 euros. Energy rating: 195 - D / Greenhouse gas emission: 38 - D Estimated annual housing energy costs: 4940-6730 euros. Transaction fees (all taxes included) to be paid by the seller. Information on the risks to which this property is exposed is available on the Géorisques website: www.georisques.gouv.fr The luxury real estate market at the Côte d'Azur is one of the most attractive in the Mediterranean area. Whilst 'idyllic lifestyle and escape from city life' remains the primary reason people wish to purchase property in the French Riviera, due to the global economic situation, clients are also looking to buy secondary homes in the South of France as it is a stable investment and intelligent retirement plan. The picturesque neighbourhood of St Marc, set in an area between south of Grasse and Valbonne village, offers a delightful living environment and Provençal lifestyle. The lavish greenery of the terraced 'restanques' and beautiful olive groves provide a unique scenery palette along with the enhancing fields of centifolia roses and jasmines, inscribed since November 2018 as a UNESCO cultural heritage for the know how linked to perfume flowers The district benefits from excellent road network, proximity to the renowned international schools, prime medical services and a plethora of charming shops. Nice airport is merely 25 minutes' drive time. Wonderfully located in the heart of the Alpes Maritimes, thus offering many possibilities to enjoy activities such as the beach, sailing, golf, tennis, horse riding but also the pleasures of the first ski resort just 40 minutes by car, offering skiing or snowshoeing, canyoning, hiking, climbing and superb walks in the Mercantour National Park.