A CHATEAU SITUATED ON A HILLSIDE BORDERING THE RHÔNE in the heart of wine-making country and enjoying panoramic views over the village and the countryside of Mount Ventoux.
The property, comprising the Château, built on foundations dating back to the C12th., the guests' house and children's house is arranged around a central courtyard with a swimming pool and stretches over a series of terraced gardens on the hillside. The property has been perfectly restored and has an exceptional charm.
The property, comprising the Château, built on foundations dating back to the C12th., the guests' house and children's house is arranged around a central courtyard with a swimming pool and stretches over a series of terraced gardens on the hillside. The property has been perfectly restored and has an exceptional charm.
THE CHATEAU: Entrance Hall of 40 sq. metres with flagstone floor and a grand bannistered staircase.
Following on from the entrance hall there is a CARETAKER'S RESIDENCE, comprising the following:
Entrance Hall of 24 sq. metres with a vaulted ceiling and south-facing French windows.
Bedroom of 15 sq. metres featuring a ceiling with exposed beams and beautiful stone arches and three windows.
Bathroom, comprising bathtub, washbasin and WC.
Large Family Room of 40 sq. metres with a vaulted ceiling, sitting areas, kitchen and dining room.
From the main entrance, a staircase leads down to 2 cellars - one for wine and the other, very large 45 sq. metre cellar, for general storage. On this level, all the floors feature terracotta tiling.
Following on from the entrance hall there is a CARETAKER'S RESIDENCE, comprising the following:
Entrance Hall of 24 sq. metres with a vaulted ceiling and south-facing French windows.
Bedroom of 15 sq. metres featuring a ceiling with exposed beams and beautiful stone arches and three windows.
Bathroom, comprising bathtub, washbasin and WC.
Large Family Room of 40 sq. metres with a vaulted ceiling, sitting areas, kitchen and dining room.
From the main entrance, a staircase leads down to 2 cellars - one for wine and the other, very large 45 sq. metre cellar, for general storage. On this level, all the floors feature terracotta tiling.
LOWER GARDEN AND SWIMMING POOL LEVEL: This area is also accessible via a concealed staircase from the dining room.
Summer Lounge of 60 sq. metres with Tavel** stone floor, French ceilings and French windows leading onto the garden and swimming pool. (** Also known for it's fine Rosé wines).
Kitchen of 35 sq. metres featuring a wooden ceiling with intersecting ribs, Tavel stone floor and an entrance from the side street.
Bedroom of 42 sq. metres, featuring a terracotta floor with wood lattices and French ceiling. 2 French windows lead onto the garden and swimming pool and a third onto the charming small courtyard.
Bathroom with dressing room and French windows onto the small courtyard. Separate WC.
Boiler room with new 'Buderus' boiler.
Summer Lounge of 60 sq. metres with Tavel** stone floor, French ceilings and French windows leading onto the garden and swimming pool. (** Also known for it's fine Rosé wines).
Kitchen of 35 sq. metres featuring a wooden ceiling with intersecting ribs, Tavel stone floor and an entrance from the side street.
Bedroom of 42 sq. metres, featuring a terracotta floor with wood lattices and French ceiling. 2 French windows lead onto the garden and swimming pool and a third onto the charming small courtyard.
Bathroom with dressing room and French windows onto the small courtyard. Separate WC.
Boiler room with new 'Buderus' boiler.
UPPER GARDEN AND TERRACE LEVEL: A 10 sq. metre landing leads to the following:
A small sitting room of 15 sq. metres. Great hall of 80 sq. metres with an imposing stone fireplace, 4 windows and 2 French windows onto an immense 80 sq. metre flagstone terrace, featuring a fountain and superb views.
Study of 12 sq. metres with C17th. fireplace and Mezzanine.
Large dining room of 50 sq. metres featuring a beautiful wood fireplace, 3 windows & French windows onto the grand 60 sq. metre terrace which overlooks the village church.
Guest WC. Kitchen of 40 sq. metres overlooking a small garden and the hillside.
Office of 8 sq. metres.
Laundry room of 10 sq. metres with French windows onto the terrace.
On this level, all the floors are terracotta tiled and all the rooms feature French ceilings; some of which are painted.
A small sitting room of 15 sq. metres. Great hall of 80 sq. metres with an imposing stone fireplace, 4 windows and 2 French windows onto an immense 80 sq. metre flagstone terrace, featuring a fountain and superb views.
Study of 12 sq. metres with C17th. fireplace and Mezzanine.
Large dining room of 50 sq. metres featuring a beautiful wood fireplace, 3 windows & French windows onto the grand 60 sq. metre terrace which overlooks the village church.
Guest WC. Kitchen of 40 sq. metres overlooking a small garden and the hillside.
Office of 8 sq. metres.
Laundry room of 10 sq. metres with French windows onto the terrace.
On this level, all the floors are terracotta tiled and all the rooms feature French ceilings; some of which are painted.
SECOND FLOOR: A 10 sq. metre landing leads to the following:
Bedroom of 45 sq. metres with 3 windows.
Bathroom and dressing room of 30 sq. metres with 3 windows.
MASTER APARTMENT:
Study of 12 sq. metres.
Bedroom of 40 sq. metres with C18th. wooden fireplace, Italian murals and 2 French windows onto an east-facing terrace of 50 sq. metres, with beautiful views over the church and Mount Ventoux. 2 large dressing rooms. Air-conditioning.
Bathroom of 20 sq. metres with a large, square fitted bath, 2 washbasins set in marble. Separate shower and WC.
On this level, all of the ceilings are raftered with exposed beams and all floors are carpeted.
Bedroom of 45 sq. metres with 3 windows.
Bathroom and dressing room of 30 sq. metres with 3 windows.
MASTER APARTMENT:
Study of 12 sq. metres.
Bedroom of 40 sq. metres with C18th. wooden fireplace, Italian murals and 2 French windows onto an east-facing terrace of 50 sq. metres, with beautiful views over the church and Mount Ventoux. 2 large dressing rooms. Air-conditioning.
Bathroom of 20 sq. metres with a large, square fitted bath, 2 washbasins set in marble. Separate shower and WC.
On this level, all of the ceilings are raftered with exposed beams and all floors are carpeted.
CHILDREN'S HOUSE: Approximately 40 sq. metres on 2 levels, as follows:
GROUND FLOOR: Bedroom with bathroom. Pumping area for the swimming pool.
1ST. FLOOR: Accessible via the garden, with 2 small bedrooms with bathroom featuring old marble tiles.
There are terracotta tiled floors throughout, with raftered ceilings on the 1st. floor. Electric heating.
GROUND FLOOR: Bedroom with bathroom. Pumping area for the swimming pool.
1ST. FLOOR: Accessible via the garden, with 2 small bedrooms with bathroom featuring old marble tiles.
There are terracotta tiled floors throughout, with raftered ceilings on the 1st. floor. Electric heating.
GUESTS' HOUSE: This is situated a few metres away from the Children's House and comprises the following:
Bedroom of 50 sq. metres with flagstone floors containing terracotta inlays. Raftered ceiling with exposed beams. C18th. marble fireplace. Panelled walls with 'trompe l'oeil'. 1 east-facing window and west-facing French windows.
Bathroom of 12 sq. metres with a matching floor to the bedroom.
Washbasin set in an attractive marble vanity unit. 1 east-facing window and west-facing French windows.
Bedroom of 50 sq. metres with flagstone floors containing terracotta inlays. Raftered ceiling with exposed beams. C18th. marble fireplace. Panelled walls with 'trompe l'oeil'. 1 east-facing window and west-facing French windows.
Bathroom of 12 sq. metres with a matching floor to the bedroom.
Washbasin set in an attractive marble vanity unit. 1 east-facing window and west-facing French windows.
THE ESTATE as a whole covers approximately 4,500 sq. metres and includes an Olive Grove, entirely made up of small terraces, with Espaliers and with all the scents of Provençe!
OBSERVATIONS:
The Château is situated 20 minutes from Avignon, 30 minutes from Nîmes and 10 minutes from autoroute access.
The whole is in a perfect state of repair and very comfortable.
Mains water (from the town). There is also a well.
Automatic watering system.
New roofing
Oil fired central heating in the Château, with electic heating in the other houses.
The village, with its great historical heritage, is under the protection of 'Monuments Historiques'.
Rates - Houses: 1,300 Euros / Land: 1,450 Euros.
OBSERVATIONS:
The Château is situated 20 minutes from Avignon, 30 minutes from Nîmes and 10 minutes from autoroute access.
The whole is in a perfect state of repair and very comfortable.
Mains water (from the town). There is also a well.
Automatic watering system.
New roofing
Oil fired central heating in the Château, with electic heating in the other houses.
The village, with its great historical heritage, is under the protection of 'Monuments Historiques'.
Rates - Houses: 1,300 Euros / Land: 1,450 Euros.
Guide price: 3,900,000 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
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
