A modern Provençal house with over two hectares of terraced grounds in a calm, shady spot near the quaint village of Flayosc in south-east France - re
A modern Provençal house with over two hectares of terraced grounds in a calm, shady spot near the quaint village of Flayosc in south-east France.
The belltower of Flayosc in south-east France is perched at the top of the village, where it overlooks the surrounding countryside of olive trees, vineyards and holm oaks. To the west, the peaks of the Massif des Maures and Massif de l'Estérel mountain ranges tower in the distance against a vivid background of blue sky. In the village, rows of quaint houses spiral up to the church. Fountains, old washing places and small squares in the refreshing shade of plane trees invite you to stroll leisurely around the village. Shops and restaurants bring the village to life all year round.
The town of Draguignan is eight kilometres away. Cannes, Nice and Saint-Tropez are under an hour away by car. And it takes roughly the same time to reach the breathtaking Verdon Gorge and Sainte-Croix lake. A high-speed train station in the town of Les Arcs lies 20 minutes from the property and the high-speed train station in Aix-en-Provence is 1 hour and 30 minutes away.
The property lies less than five kilometres from the local medieval village, which you can also reach on foot via a path.
A country lane snakes around vineyards and oak woods and leads up to the property's gate. The house stands on a hillside on one level of its terraced grounds. It enjoys a commanding position and offers a spectacular vista of a wooded valley to the south and a terraced olive grove to the west.
A gable roof of monk-and-nun tiling, typical of the local region, crowns this contemporary dwelling nestled in the beautiful Dracénois area of France's Var department. The house faces south. French windows lead out of its south elevation. Windows dot its east and west sides too.
A few steps lead down to a swimming pool and garden from a terrace that extends at the foot of the dwelling's south-facing facade. The property's two hectares guarantee absolute calm and privacy. A barrier of vegetation keeps this haven free of any unwanted noise.
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The houseThe south-facing dwelling offers a floor area of around 178m². It was built in 1984 and has two floors. Its elevations, beneath eaves, are rendered white and are punctuated with variously sized windows fitted with wooden shutters that herald a bright interior protected from heat. A vast half-covered terrace extends on the house's south side. It includes a barbecue.
The ground floor
The entrance leads in through the west elevation. You step into a hallway with a cupboard. From here, a corridor takes you to two bedrooms, the reception rooms and a straight staircase leading upstairs. A spacious lounge with a working stone fireplace is filled with natural light from two French windows that lead southwards out onto the terrace. Large hexagonal terracotta tiles from the nearby town of Salernes adorn the floor and bring harmony to the whole interior. A fully fitted contemporary kitchen adjoins the lounge. It is decorated with enamel tiles from Salernes in a colour scheme of blue tones. This kitchen connects to a linen room and a pantry. The other side of the hallway connects to a lavatory, a shower room adorned with mottled green Salernes enamel, and two bedrooms: one on the north side and the other, which leads out to a terrace, on the west side.
The upstairs
The first floor is a vast suite: a south-facing bedroom with a marble fireplace and a balcony offering a clear view of the grounds, a walk-in wardrobe, and a bathroom decorated with Salernes enamel that includes a lavatory. White tiles adorn the floor throughout this level.
The basement
The basement includes a large garage and a cellar. It brings together several technical installations, such as a new pump for a 200m-deep ...
