A more than 140-hectare hunting estate with an 18th-century Provence farmhouse, in the Alpes de Haute-Provence area - ref 537894
A more than 140-hectare hunting estate with an 18th-century Provence farmhouse, in the Alpes de Haute-Provence area.
This estate boasts a dominant position, overlooking the Durance and Lure valleys as well as the Massif des Écrins Mountains, in the west of the Alpes-de-Haute-Provence area, only 30 minutes from Sisteron. It can be found in a striking setting, between the gentle relief of medium altitude mountains and remarkably unspoiled nature, near to a lively valley renowned for its tourist appeal. The estate is part of the Pays de Forcalquier sector, which is a territory dotted with picturesque villages, surrounded by the Montagne de Lure peak and the Massif du Luberon mountains. It can be easily reached by the A51 motorway in 1 hour 10 minutes from both Aix-en-Provence and Gap. In a neighbouring village 13 minutes away, there is a supermarket, several shops and some restaurants. 20 minutes away, there is an aerodrome where it is possible to land with a private plane, while the nearest railway station is 25 minutes away. The high-speed TGV railway station in Aix-en-Provence and Marseille-Marignane airport can be reached in 1 hour 20 minutes by road.
The estate can be reached via a discrete tarmacked track that winds through the greenery to the entrance gate. Beyond the gate, the grounds of the vast, entirely fenced, 138-hectare estate, fully preserved from any hustle and bustle, are divided into two separate parts. An old edifice made from local stone and built in the 18th century can only be seen from inside the estate, tucked away in the centre of the first part of the grounds. The typical Provence farmhouse stands in the middle of meadows overlooking the valley. It is set around a central courtyard and includes several independent homes. There is a summer kitchen that is dominated by a swimming pool surrounded by a covered patio and a summer lounge, boasting a panoramic view over the Alpine relief. A second entrance on the Luberon side of the property can be reached by carefully maintained tracks. They also lead to almost 3 hectares of truffle oak trees whose produce is farmed and sold, as well as two lakes.
As for the outbuildings, a large edifice contains several garages, a workshop and storage space for agricultural equipment. A well-structured kennel area is made up of twenty boxes, all of which are lit and boast a water supply. The water supply for the estate, which has become a crucial issue in southern France, is guaranteed by a 105-metre-deep borehole fitted with a submersible pump in 2020 that fills a 75-m³ water reserve equipped with a UV treatment system. Several springs and a traditional Provence stone well further enable the property to be self-sufficient in terms of water. The estate is connected to the electricity as well as telephone networks and also boasts potential for production of photovoltaic solar energy.
The buildingIt was built in the 18th century in Provence stone and is typical of the region's constructions, with single-sloped or gabled roofs made from Provence tiles. It is laid out in four independent wings, with a central patio boasting a summer kitchen, overlooked by a heated swimming pool with fine views. The garden that surrounds the edifice and swimming pool is made up of many fruit trees - such as cherry, apple, plum, walnut, fig and quinces - as well flower beds. All the traditionally straight shaped windows have been renovated and are made of aluminium.
The south wing
The south wing
This section can be reached from the bottom of the central courtyard and includes a large living room with a fireplace and an impressive ceiling height, a kitchen and a bedroom with an adjoining lounge, as well as an old bread oven and a large sitting room with a fireplace and bar, all on the ground floor. Upstairs, there are two bedrooms with en suite shower ...
