A traditional Provencal farmhouse and its garden of more than 8,000 m², thirty minutes from Vaison-la-Romaine in the Vaucluse department - ref 232608
A traditional Provencal farmhouse and its garden of more than 8,000 m², thirty minutes from Vaison-la-Romaine in the Vaucluse department.
In the winegrowing region of Provence, within the Vaucluse department and the Rhône River Valley, not far from the charming villages of Gigondas, Séguret and Suze-la-Rousse, this traditional Provencal farmhouse enjoys a privileged location, between preserved nature and essential amenities. With Mont Ventoux and the Dentelles de Montmirail in the background, the property looks out onto a landscape typical of the region, made up of a patchwork of vineyards and olive trees. Accessible from a small lane, it is just a five-minute walk from the village centre and has immediate access to local shops, while the high-speed rail station in Avignon is only 40 minutes away and the main motorways, via the Orange interchange, are only 20 minutes away, making the property easily reachable by either rail or automobile.
The property is accessible via an electric gate, which opens onto an entirely enclosed and meticulously maintained garden. Once past the entrance, one's gaze is immediately drawn to the way in which the buildings have been elegantly arranged around the property, while the stately main dwelling, abutting an immense storage shed, is characterised by its thick lime-plastered walls, which help absorb the dazzling sunlight, and its typically Provencal genoise corbels. Organised in a U shape around several outdoor spaces designed for relaxation, the farmhouse naturally hugs the property's topography and seems to melt into the landscape in typical Provencal fashion, whereas, in true southern tradition, its north-south orientation ensures optimal sunlight and natural protection from the Mistral winds.
In addition, a breath-taking Mediterranean mosaic extends around the property's garden: rows of vineyards and olive trees create a verdant setting, while, not far from the dwelling, a rectangular swimming pool, Jacuzzi and sauna, carefully shielded from view thanks to dense hedges, provides a pleasant oasis. Lastly, a second dwelling, set back and hidden behind the main dwelling, was converted into a holiday cottage.
The Provencal FarmhouseWith an inhabitable floor area of approximately 300 m², the building includes seven main rooms and several other ancillary spaces, while the ground floor bedroom and kitchen both have direct access to the garden.
The ground floor
With a cement tile floor and an ancient stone sink, a vestige from a previous era in the house's history, the foyer provides access, on one side, to a bedroom, the floor of which, in polished concrete, contrasts with its 19th-century marble fireplace, and an adjacent shower room. Opposite the foyer, the current kitchen, spacious in size and with direct access to the outside via a pair of glass doors, is topped with exposed ceiling beams painted white, while its flagstone floor acts as an elegant counterpoint to the house's original materials. Continuing on from here is a living-dining room, accessible from the kitchen via a stone-framed open archway. Topped with a traditional Provencal ceiling, alternating between planks and plaster, this room also has a flagstone floor, an immense 18th-century stone fireplace, double glass doors surrounded by ashlar stone that communicate with the garden, as well as a stone staircase that provides upstairs access.
The first floor
The staircase opens directly onto a large sitting room with immense volumes and a terracotta tile floor, which is currently used as a game room. On one side, a small independent suite includes a bedroom and a bathroom while, on the other side, a hallway leads to two more bedrooms, which share a shower room. In addition, from this same hallway, a second staircase descends towards a cloakroom located on the ground floor.
