Provence-Alps-Cote d`Azur, Vaucluse, Rustrel, France

Set in a beautiful rural location, with views to the famous ochre hills of the Colorado, this magnificent 18th century Bastide offers plentiful living space, including five bedrooms. A stunning Orangery of about 79m2 provides a sumptuous, light-filled entertaining room with nine arched double doors allowing views to the garden and surrounding countryside.

The large walled garden is meticulously maintained and features an elegant lavender and cypress-lined driveway. Several courtyards wrap around the property, providing a choice of different areas for outside dining, relaxation or enjoyment of the Provençal sunshine. The heated 11m x 5m pool and summer kitchen are located at one end of the garden.

The ground floor comprises: a vast beamed Orangery with an impressive stone fireplace, its own service kitchen, WC and a hallway leading to the garden or into the main house; a second entrance hall; a sitting-room with fireplace; a library; an office area; open plan kitchen and dining area with fireplace; and a laundry.

On the first floor: a spacious light-filled bedroom with bathroom; a second sizable airy bedroom with bathroom and separate shower; and a third bright bedroom.

The second floor: two more large bedrooms, featuring exposed beams, both with ensuite shower rooms.

The exterior of the property includes: extensive gardens with three paved courtyards wrapping around the house automatic gates opening onto parking space for several vehicles plus an awning offering shade for 3 cars; a heated pool and pool-house comprising a dining terrace, kitchen, shower room and WC; an outbuilding for storage which incorporates a fully-fitted wine cellar. Above the stone outbuilding is a good-sized terrace with views to the ochre hills of the Colorado.

In addition to the main house: a constructible plot of land to the north east of the property of around 1637m2 with separate independent access.

Technical information: underfloor heating throughout the ground floor; oil central heating; electric entrance gates; mains water; mains drainage; an automatic irrigation system; a private well; an alarm system.

This very impressive and spacious Bastide incorporates elegant living with all the authentic charm of an 18th century Provençal property. The house has been well maintained by the current owners and is located only a few minutes from the charming village of Rustrel with its cafés, shops and thriving artistic community.