This lovely Provençal house has an idyllic setting, built into the rocks of Les Baux, with magnificent views of the ancient town and Le Château. A dramatic sheer rock backdrop extends up behind the house. It is a charming and unique location, ideal for exploring the many delights of Les Alpilles and its historic towns and villages. The well known restaurant, L’Oustau de Baumanière is a short walk away.
The rooms at the front of the house open to a terrace with covered dining area and the garden, with views to Les Baux. The lawned garden, with olive trees, extends around to one side, where there is a large swimming pool (15 x 7m, ladder access, electric cover), with a terrace at one end, furnished with sun loungers, and a pool house in the style of a small orangerie. This houses a seating area, with glass doors opening right along the front to the pool terrace. There is also a summer kitchen, shower room and additional accommodation for 1 – 2 people.
Features of the interiors include traditional beamed ceilings and exposed rock walls. The rooms are furnished with antique furniture, mirrors and rugs. Amenities include satellite television and stereo. Entrance to the property is through electric gates and there is covered parking for 2 – 3 cars.
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Ground Floor
Kitchen with dishwasher, eye-level oven (3 ovens), gas hob, espresso and cafetière coffee machines, portable CD player and dining table, opening to a dining terrace. Adjacent ante-kitchen with large fridge/freezer with ice/water dispenser, microwave, washing machine and dryer. Guest WC. Living room with large fireplace and TV, and French doors to a pretty side terrace, also with dining area. Dining room, also opening to terrace. A corridor with exposed rock walls leads to a small study at the rear with vaulted ceilings and a piano.
First Floor
Twin bedroom with views to Les Baux and en-suite bathroom (small bath, basin and bidet). Double bedroom (small French double bed) with TV and en-suite bathroom (small bath/shower over, basin and bidet). Master bedroom with 4-poster canopy bed overlooking the terrace. En-suite bathroom with Jacuzzi bath/shower over, basin, bidet and WC.
Pool House
Small kitchen area with fridge, microwave and electric hob. Shower room with basin and WC. Steep stairs lead up to a small bedroom.
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