Provence-Alps-Cote d`Azur, Vaucluse, Fontaine-de-Vaucluse, France

This stunning 1920s art-deco property encapsulates the grandeur of a bygone era. Built in 1928 at great expense by the wealthy French papermaker Andre Navarre, this striking property offers 465 sqm of living space sat on 3.7 acres of beautiful parkland.

A large hall greets you at the entrance and leads into the ballroom-sized ‘Great room’ that occupies the lion’s share of the ground floor. High ceilings complimented by large arched French windows ensure an airy feel and an abundance of natural light throughout. Conceived for entertaining guests, this wonderful space comprises a sun-drenched formal dining area, breakfast table and casual seating arranged around the fireplace.

Additionally, on the ground floor: large kitchen with French windows out to south facing terrace and additional dining table; cloakroom; utility room; large larder. A “caretaker’s gite” on the ground floor provides a self-contained living space for family and guests with an independent entrance. This is composed of a kitchen / diner, bathroom and double bedroom.

The first floor is composed of three suites. The master suite comprises a 36 sqm bedroom with marble fireplace and parquet floors, an airy study with its own south-west facing balcony, bathroom, and dressing room. The second suite features a 22 sqm bedroom adorned with two lovely marble fireplaces and a shower room en suite. Both these suites have large French windows leading out onto a romantic balcony overlooking the Monts de Vaucluse. A further double bedroom with shower room en suite is on this floor.

The second floor is comprised of: two generous double bedrooms; shower room; large artist’s studio that could be converted into a further bedroom; attic storage room.
There is a full basement underneath the property housing the oil-fired central heating system, UV water purifier for the spring water, and water softener. There is also a large cold room and four more rooms, used for storage and as workshops. The property has water from the canal de Provence for the garden, and a private spring providing crystal clear drinking water that is also used to fill the swimming pool.

A plane tree lined driveway leads up through the parkland to the property. A modern 12 m x 4 m swimming pool sits comfortably below the property and is surrounded by a wonderful lawn, fruit tree orchard and sculptural pines. Large terraces, verandas and balconies adorn every façade of the house, providing copious outdoor sitting and dining areas that can be enjoyed from sunrise to sunset.

Although some refreshing is required to restore this building to its former glory, the layout and proportions of this unique property will guarantee a fantastic result. Ideally situated just 5 minutes from L'Isle-sur-la-Sorgue, Saumane Golf course and the Petit Palais farmers’ market.