6 Bed House for sale
Carpentras, Vaucluse, Provence-Alpes-Cote d'Azur, France
£2,099,806 *
[€2,491,000]
Full Description
At the end of a 400-metre long private driveway lined with vines and cypress trees, you'll see a Provencal building dating back to 1834, with its extraordinary old-world charm, nestling in 17 hectares of enchanting countryside.
Like a postcard from another era, a remarkable dovecote welcomes us as the guardian of the premises, as we discover a complex of around 400 m² of usable space arranged around a courtyard shaded by majestic pine trees and embellished with a swimming pool overlooking the vines.
The stone building, completely renovated in 2013, spans 3 levels and enjoys uninterrupted views over the vineyards and surrounding countryside.South-facing, the rooms are light and generous, with high ceilings. The renovation work has focused on the use of high-quality materials and fittings, which have a positive impact on thermal and energy performance.
The entrance hall leads to a light-filled kitchen that opens onto the terrace, fitted and equipped, and a convivial dining/living area with a large bio-ethanol fireplace and a large summer lounge with views over the countryside a more intimate lounge with a fireplace and wood burner, and a bedroom I with en-suite shower room and wc. There is a cellar at 14°C, a storeroom that connects with the double garage and a guest toilet.On the 1st level, bedroom Ii, bathroom/shower/wc, dressing room, study, bedroom Iii, shower room/wc.On the 2nd level, a bedroom Iv and a small bedroom V share a shower room/toilet. A dormitory, the children's playground, boasts a magnificent exposed roof frame and its original, fully-renovated wainscoting, with a view as far as Saint Siffrein cathedral.The 2nd level is accessed via a second entrance with a double stairwell in the original stone.
The land, in a single block of around 20 ha, is divided as follows: 7 ha of Aop Ventoux vines, 2 ha to be planted with vines, 4 ha to be planted with other crops, 3 ha of woodland, 1 ha of truffle trees, almond trees and olive trees. Two watering points connected to the Carpentras Canal supply the land. The estate does not have a wine-making cellar.
Features: Pac underfloor cooling, oil-fired central heating, triple glazed burglar-proof aluminium joinery, borehole, well, compliant septic tank, fireplaces, solar panels, reinforced door, garage with automatic gate, bike room, workshop.
Ideally located between Carpentras and Caromb, close to motorway links, 20 minutes from the A7 motorway, 30 minutes from Avignon and 1 hour from Marignane Marseille airport. Nature lovers will be delighted by its proximity to the surrounding hilltop villages, Mont Ventoux, the Dentelles de Montmirail and the numerous walks starting from the estate.
This perfectly maintained property represents a unique opportunity to combine a wine estate and a stone house in perfect condition, surrounded by vast stretches of land, all in a privileged setting. A prime location for both a main residence and the development of a farming or hospitality business. Rare potential.
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