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6In the heart of the countryside, in the foot hills of the Luberon mountains, this pretty, luxurious and south facing property is set in 2.75 hectares of land with a 8,500 sq m landscaped garden featuring a vineyard, olive trees, fountains, many courtyards and terraces.
The landscape is absolutely magical and the farmhouse is beautifully situated in a very private environment. There are lots of sunny terraces and some shady ones too to satisfy all needs. Roses and hydrangea decorate the courtyards and terraces with amazing view over the Luberon and vineyard which promises moments of relaxation and escape, whether lounging on a deckchair or sipping a local rosé under the benevolent shade of the al-fresco terraces.
A long shady path leads to the beautiful heatable 15m x 7m swimming pool with pool house and just beyond a full size tennis court.
Arriving at the impressive forged iron gate you feel that you about to stay at a real Provençal farmhouse with authentic touch, all the rooms have kept the original authenticity and charm of the old farmhouse and are equipped with completely up to date technology. The room layout has been designed to let the sunshine flood into the whole house with furnishings of a high standard.
Entrance with a stone table, large reception/living room with open stone fireplace, several sofas and a Steinway grand piano, large windows with lovely view of the garden.
For cinema lovers, you will enjoy the special cinema room with superb quality sound system. You'll also appreciate the beautiful dining room, dominated by an original fireplace, creating an authentic atmosphere. Provençal kitchen, with its imposing original fireplace, combines tradition and practicality which includes a cooker range refectory table & a island with bar counter.
There are six elegant en-suite bedrooms accommodating maximum 12 guests, promising rest and privacy. Each is a veritable ode to comfort and tranquility.Four of the bedrooms are accessed off the courtyard so there is plenty of space for everyone to spread out through this comfortable house.
A housekeeper lives on the property in discretion with its own separated entrance.
Set in a natural setting celebrated for its beauty, the villa is surrounded by picturesque vineyards and hilltop villages, the nearest of which is just a 25-minute walk away. Ménerbes, immortalised by Peter Mayle and one of France's "Most Beautiful Villages", is just 4km away.
Oppède Le Vieux is a beautiful little village built on top of a rocky outcrop invaded by beautiful vegetation. The village steeped in history with the beautiful collegiate church of the XII ° which dominates the 360° panorama, the ruins of a castle of the Middle Ages as well as the vestiges of the stalls and old shops ...
Accommodation: 450m2
Ground Floor;
Entrance with stone table
Guests Cloakroom with WC
Living room with a library, a fireplace and a grand piano
Formal Dinning room with stone fireplace
Home cinema room with a big screen and projector/TV
Large Provencal fully equipped kitchen with cooker range & fireplace, refectory table etc
Laundry room
First floor;
Bedroom 1: Master Double bedroom King size 180cm bed, air-conditioning, dressing en-suite bathroom bath, shower, washbasin and bidet & separate WC
Bedroom 2: Twin bedroom with 2 single beds 90cm, air-conditioning with en-suite shower room & WC
Bedroom 3: Double bedroom King size 180cm bed, air-conditioning with private shower, washbasin & WC
These bedrooms all with independent access by the inner courtyard
Bedroom 4: Double bedroom King size 180cm bed, air-conditioning with private shower, washbasin & WC
Bedroom 5: Double bedroom King size 180cm bed, air-conditioning with private shower, washbasin & WC
Bedroom 6: Double bedroom King size 180cm bed, air-conditioning with private shower, washbasin & WC
Additional bedroom & bathroom for two guests on request at extra charge
Grounds Features: 2.75 hectares
Landscaped garden with lawns featuring a vineyard, olive trees, fountains, many courtyards and terraces
Outdoor heatable salt water swimming pool 15m x 7m - depth 0.8m to 1.8m Open in April to 1st October extra charge
Private tennis court (all weather)
Pool house with summer kitchen, shower and WC
Interior courtyard
Barbecue
Lounge area on the terrace
Lounge chairs on the terrace
Outdoor dining areas
Pool lounge chairs & parasols
Terrace(s)
Water feature
Private Parking for 4 cars
Features & Amenities:
Sleeps 12: 6 bedrooms, 6 bathrooms & WC (additional bedroom/bathroom for 2 guests on request at extra charge)
Air conditioning in 6 bedrooms & cinema room (reverse cycle)
Fans electric
Internet Wi-Fi access
Living room with fireplace & Piano
Home cinema room /TV
Interior courtyard
Fully equipped kitchen with Cooker range/ Blender /mixer/Coffee machine (pod)/Double refrigerator/Indoor Plancha/Juice extractor etc.
Laundry room washing machine & Tumble
Outdoor swimming pool 15m x 7m - depth 0.8m to 1.8m
Pool house with summer kitchen, shower and WC
Private tennis court
Private parking space
Children:
Children welcome
Pool alarm
Pool safety system
Staff & Services Included in the Rental:
House cleaning services 3 hours per 5 days a week
Bed and household linens
Electricity, water, gas
Garden maintenance
Internet Wi-Fi
Pool towels
Pool maintenance
Selection of bath products
Extra Not Included in the Rental: on request when booking & subject to availability
Returnable Security Deposit 5 000 € to be paid to the agency with the final rental payment
Local Tourist Tax "Tax de Sejour" starting from 5.50 € per person per night be paid cash or pre arranged please enquire when booking as price changes every year
Mandatory House cleaning upon departure TBA when booking
Guests are required to leave the accommodation clean, tidy and in the same condition as on their arrival, extra cleaning, laundry, maintenance and/or garbage disposal required will be charged against the Security deposit
Pool heating starting from 800.00 € per week Pool open from start of April to 1st October subject to weather please enquire
Cooking/ Chef
Concierge Service & Assistance
Baby sitting
Baby cot & high chair
Airport transfer
Cancellation insurance
Pre stocking of the house
Extra bed & extra person starting from 2 000 € per week please enquiry
Please Note:
Flexible change over days please enquire
Villa can be rented with 3 or 4 bedrooms as well in lower seasons
Housekeeper lives in site on the estate
Check-in is anytime after 15:00 pm
Check out by 10:00 am
Pets on request only at extra charge (Security Deposit will increase to 6 000 €)
No smoking in the Villa
Children welcome
Car rental recommended
Location Distances:
Oppede vieux village 3 km
Ménerbes 4 km
Bonnieux 16 km
Coustellet 6 km supermarket
Cavaillon 12 km
Gordes 12 km
Avignon 36 km
L’Isle sur Sorgue 15 km
St Remy de Provence 32 km
Pont du Gard 60 km
Nîmes 79 km
Marseille 90 km
Aix-en-Provence 64 km
Avignon TGV 37 km (30 minutes)
Airport Marseille Marignane 68 km (approx.1 hour)
Golf course Saumane 18 km
Hores riding 10 km
BOOKING POLICIES: Minimum stay 7 nights
Can be rented with 3 or 4 bedrooms in low season
DEPOSIT REQUIREMENTS.50% at time of booking
Deposits are NON REFUNDABLE
BALANCE DUE: 3 months prior to arrival.
Refundable Security Deposit 5 000 € to be paid with the final rental payment
Trip cancellation insurance is highly recommended !
Wifi
Pool
Pool Heating
Tennis
Parking
Cleaning service
Barbecue
Garden
Views
No smoking