Luxury 5 bedroom Provencal Bastide for sale with panoramic views in Menerbes, Provence Alpes Cote d'Azur
The main house, with its golden ochre facades and lavender-blue shutters, looks like it came straight out of a painting of the region. Dating from the 18th and 19th centuries, it may have been, according to historical evidence, an old fort used during the Wars of Religion.
It covers approximately 430 m2 on three levels, offering a subtle balance between reception areas and privacy. The spaciousness is generous, with a vast entrance hall, several bright reception rooms, a dining room opening onto the terrac...
The main house, with its golden ochre facades and lavender-blue shutters, looks like it came straight out of a painting of the region. Dating from the 18th and 19th centuries, it may have been, according to historical evidence, an old fort used during the Wars of Religion.
It covers approximately 430 m2 on three levels, offering a subtle balance between reception areas and privacy. The spaciousness is generous, with a vast entrance hall, several bright reception rooms, a dining room opening onto the terraces, and four refined suites, each one unique: one with a library, others with unobstructed views of the grounds.
Each room is tastefully designed: natural stone floors, handcrafted ironwork staircases, custom woodwork, and a selection of understated and elegant decorative elements.
A few metres away, a detached villa, a true guest house or secondary residence, spans over 110 m2. It features a vast, dual-aspect living room bathed in light, topped by a suite with a bathroom and wc.
It opens onto a private courtyard, a quiet and secluded space, ideal for entertaining or living independently in an environment of equal quality to that of the country house.
Finally, a third building -a former barn- completes the ensemble. With a surface area of 85 m2, it has undergone initial renovations (roof, floors) and could be redeveloped to suit the future owners' plans.
The expertly designed outside space of over 3 acres surrounds these buildings in an exceptional green setting.
The views are spectacular, encompassing the hills, olive groves, and the ramparts of the village of Menerbes.
The garden is planted with laurels, cypresses, plane trees, and century-old olive trees, crisscrossed by stone paths, discreet terraces, a restored waterwheel, and landscaped lighting that enhances the vegetation at night.
A 17 x 5.5-m heated swimming pool with its pool house and summer kitchen completes this setting, ideal for relaxation and contemplation.
Technically, the property boasts modern and sophisticated features: underfloor heating and cooling powered by a heat pump, ducted air conditioning on the upper floors, independent water heaters for each suite, a borehole, automatic watering, two electric gates, a videophone, and even a registered spring belonging to the property.
Every detail has been carefully considered to combine heritage authenticity with contemporary comfort.
A rare example of a complete renovation, respectful of history and fully in tune with today's art of living, this confidential estate is aimed at a lover of the Luberon in search of a prestigious place to live, without compromise, sheltered from view and the hustle and bustle, but only a few minutes from the most beautiful villages of Provence.
Swimming Pool
Boules
Videophone
Electric Gate
Intercom
Digicode
Optical fibre
Well drilling
Outdoor Lighting
Irrigation Sprinkler
Internet
Double Glazing
Home Automation
Air Conditioning
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Land
Land: 13,500 m2
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