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Tourves, Provence-Alpes-Cote d'Azur, France
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Item Number: ID# 4000011371
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Aix 45 minutes, Authentic Château with over 250 acres of vines, olive-groves, meadows, forests and river banks (Argens river). The Bastide offers 800 square meters and was renovated in strict observance of antique materials and techniques (stone-cutting, lime coatings, XVIIIth century woodwork, vaulted rooms, tiles, wrought iron). From the Château’s breath-taking sunset terrace, the eye is free to wander over forty unspoilt miles of green hills, to the Montagne Sainte-Victoire. The Château's façade and theatrical stairs and fountain were created in 1784 ; the cedar and chestnut trees avenue was planted in 1848. Older still, a 16th century stone arch-door, a vaulted sheepfold and several tiled water and wine cisterns are to be seen. And there on the hill where a group of tall tuscan cypress trees stand in mysterious majesty, gallo-roman occupation traces have been noted. The Bastide comprises : 1000 square meters of agricultural buildings (farm, barn, sheepfold, bread oven) 9 rooms from 15 to 40 square meters on the first and second floors. 2 old-style bathrooms, 3 shower rooms. 70 square-meter vaulted kitchen with castle stove and monumental fireplace. 90 square-meter vaulted lounge + chapel with roman apse and monumental fireplace. Ceiling heights : 3.80 m on ground floor, 3.20 m on first floor. 400 square-meter South, West and East terraces with stunning views. French gardens with Rose-trees pergolas and water-mirrors ; wisteria gloriette on the green. Superb 800 square-meter organic vegetable garden. Several springs, pools, fountains, well A tennis-court. Six acres of provençal botanical gardens are being created. Location : 1 hour drive from Aix-en-Provence TGV station, 1 hour drive from either Marseille, Toulon or Nice airports. 10 miles from A8 motorway 1 hour drive from Saint-Tropez. Easy landing for helicopters, Luxury hotels in the vicinity.
Bedrooms: 9
Style: Chateau
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