Bastide, Alpilles, France.
Alpilles - the house
 
A RARE OPPORTUNITY TO ACQUIRE ONE OF THE FEW REMAINING TRUE FAMILY HOMES, situated a few minutes away from the village, in the tranquility of approximately 19 hectares / 47 acres of grounds, including gardens and Olive groves.

From the stone gate posts of the gateway, a drive leads to the house, with an abundance of shrubs and trees.
 
Alpilles - entrance & view Alpilles - olive grove
 
THE HOUSE - GROUND FLOOR:  From the entrance, a stone staircase leads to the first floor.

Large Reception Room with flagstone floor, exposed beams, stone fireplace and two French windows opening onto the garden. This leads to:-

Dining Room with flagstone floor and a very fine C18th stone fireplace.

Kitchen with terracotta tiled floor and east facing French windows.

Rear Kitchen with terracotta tiled floor and tiled work surfaces.

WC with washbasin.

In each room there are cupboards with beautiful antique doors.
 
Alpilles - sitting room 1 Alpilles - sitting room 2
 
Alpilles - dining room Alpilles - kitchen
 
FIRST FLOOR:  A long corridor, featuring a large cupboard with antique doors, leads to the following:

A south facing Bedroom with a beautiful terracotta tiled floor, fireplace with pier-glass mirror, en suite Shower Room with washbasin and a large cupboard with sliding doors.

There are two additional south facing Bedrooms; a small east facing Bedroom with terracotta tiled floor and air-conditioning; two children's Bedrooms and a north west facing Bedroom with an attractive alcove.

Bathroom with bathtub, washbasin, WC and bidet.

A wooden staircase leads to a converted Pigeonnier which is currently used as a Spare Bedroom. There is access to further loft spaces, which could be converted.
 
Alpilles - bedroom 1 Alpilles - bedroom 2
 
CARETAKER'S RESIDENCE:  This is connected to the house and comprises the following:

Sitting room with French windows opening onto the garden.

Large Kitchen with terracotta tiled floor and French windows opening onto the garden.

Bedroom with built-in cupboards.

Study / Spare Bedroom.

Shower Room with basin and WC.

Following on from the Caretaker's residence there is a Double Garage and a Car Port providing parking for a further four cars.

STATE & OBSERVATIONS:

The property is very sound and in good repair.
The grounds around the house benefit from an automatic watering system.
Oil fired central heating.
Septic tank.
Mains water supply.
 
Alpilles - gardens
Guide price:  2,200,000 Euros

For further information, please phone or email William Montgomery's office as follows:

+44 (0)28 4278 8666 / 8668
william.montgomery@sothebys.com

Also in association with:

Campagnes du Soleil,
10 Bd du Pecher,
26200 MONTELIMAR,
FRANCE.

Tel. : +33 (0) 4 75 01 66 33
Françoise Dessoy : dcs@campagnesdusoleil.com

 
Alpilles - the house & grounds