luxury real estate for sale Bouches-du-Rhône, France

A Provencal dream. Between Uzès and Saint-Rémy-de-Provence, this former post house with the appearance of a country house has become, over the course of its history, an imposing, elegant and romantic residence. A place that would have known historical characters, from Catherine de Médicis to Nostradamus, from Cardinal de Richelieu to Queen Margot, or even Louis XIII. When the imposing automatic gate opens, the privileged visitor sees the property's vines (Grenache, Cabernet-Sauvignon and Syrah) and in the background the hills of the garrigue in perspective, then the olive grove (picholines) which gives access to the second gate surrounding the 4000m2 enclosed park.  The property consists of a central driveway leading to a large open courtyard, then a preserved and confidential courtyard (with a second direct access to the village through a superb old gate), and allowing access to the main building which stands majestically.  On the ground floor, you will be greeted by an entrance that leads to the grand staircase, as well as to the vast reception rooms that have kept their character intact (fireplaces, floor bars, arched windows, double doors, patinas...). Thus, the entrance gives access to the large living room, a vast dining room and an anteroom behind which are hidden service rooms and a secondary staircase. The visit then continues through a rotunda office of rare elegance, and through a very beautiful kitchen area under a stone vault and with a monumental fireplace - still equipped with its restored spit. A fully equipped professional kitchen is also available for receptions or to create an upmarket restaurant.  The first floor is composed of 4 suites, including a double suite, spectacular by its volumes and its view on the main courtyard. On the second floor, 3 other suites with their antique floors and fireplaces, still with unique volumes and a beautiful luminosity. And finally, a flat with living room, kitchen, 3 bedrooms, completely independent as well as a suite in the dovecote.  The first and oldest part of the house, whose origins date back to the 16th century, is full of character: old stones, square bar floors, French ceilings, fireplaces, a monumental staircase, incredible wrought iron, an old fountain, wells, a classified aqueduct in the park... A piece of history without any doubt.  Then, adjoining the old house, a vast vaulted room opens on to the two courtyards, a wine cellar, conveniences and numerous storage spaces. A former barn has been converted into a large vaulted room (ideal as a family room or for seminars), a suite with a terrace on the ground floor, overlooking the vineyards, two large suites on the first floor with two very beautiful terraces, again with a view, and 3 other suites. Finally, there is a large car park, an independent house (5 suites, 2 of which are accessible to the disabled), a magnificent swimming pool area under the hundred-year-old cedars, a vegetable garden and a henhouse. Video surveillance, automatic watering, drilling.  To be considered as a fantastic family home, as a home and hospitality business, also as a hotel.

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AIX EN PROVENCE, in a gated estate with caretaker and bus, very bright house of around 250 m2 with a 70 m2 garage/workshop on the ground floor, set in enclosed grounds with trees and a 1770 m2 swimming pool. The ground floor comprises a large entrance hall, guest toilet and cloakroom, an office, a lounge with fireplace and a dining room with access to the garden and terraces. The kitchen is separate and the large master suite comprises a bedroom with covered balcony, shower room, dressing room, study (or additional bedroom) and separate toilet. The first floor has four further bedrooms, one of which has its own bathroom, and the other three share a shower room and separate toilet. This floor has a terrace and plenty of cupboards and storage space. The garden level includes a bedroom with its own shower, toilet and separate entrance, as well as a double garage, workshop, boiler room, utility room and storage room. The garden features large trees and a variety of outdoor spaces, a 10x5 metre swimming pool and is not overlooked. A 2-car carport completes this property. This comfortable, spacious family home is bursting with charm and is equipped with reversible hot and cold air conditioning and radiators. 15 minutes from the IBS school! No legal proceedings in progress. Condominium fees: EUR450 per quarter, including cold water and caretaker services. For more information, contact Constance d'Hauthuille, co EI agent, on 06.60.23.07.18. Risk information on the Géorisques website: www.georisques.gouv.fr.

Beautiful house just 5 minutes' walk from the centre of Saint-Rémy de Provence. On one level, the property comprises a main house with a beautiful living room with large windows opening onto the terraces, a suite with shower room and dressing room and two bedrooms with a shared shower room. The two guest houses each have a lovely kitchen/dining area, a bedroom and a shower room. The enclosed garden is set around a large free-form swimming pool with fully-equipped pool house. Several shaded terraces give the property a very warm and friendly hacienda-style feel. Ideal as a holiday home or bed and breakfast.