5 Bed House for sale
Simiane-la-Rotonde, Alpes-de-Haute-Provence, Provence-Alpes-Cote d'Azur, France
£2,386,117 *
[€2,750,000]
Full Description
On the outskirts of Simiane-la-Rotonde, an ancient stone farmhouse rises at the heart of 14 hectares of fields and woodland. Like many farms of the region, it once sustained the monks of the Abbey of Valsaintes, founded in the 10th century. Over the centuries, it was enlarged and transformed, before being reborn under the care of its current owner, who has restored both its strength and its beauty.
The property now offers 290 m2 of living space, divided into two independent apartments. The first includes three bedrooms, two bathrooms, a spacious living room, kitchen, and dining room. The second provides two bedrooms, a bathroom, a living room, and a kitchen with dining area. The renovation, executed with meticulous attention to detail, preserves the soul of the farmhouse: the dialogue between ancient stone, noble materials, and modern techniques creates a rare harmony. Two converted cellars, a large laundry room, and a garage further enrich the ensemble.
A short distance away, a 125 m2 outbuilding adjoins the infinity pool. It comprises a bathroom, a generous technical room, a garage, and covered parking for several vehicles. The tiled pool, with its wide terrace, embraces the horizon and frames the most striking view of the house and surrounding hills.
Further on, a 270 m2 building, open on one side to the countryside, invites new possibilities: stables, a car collection, a workshop, or other life projects. A final outbuilding, awaiting restoration, could become guest accommodation, a gîte, or a summer kitchen—shaped by the vision of its future owner.
The grounds, landscaped with the same devotion, weave together dry stone walls, a natural pond, and lavender-lined paths. Ancient chestnut trees, lime trees, yews, and plum trees stand as guardians of this timeless domain, their presence a reminder of the passing seasons.
Here, every stone and every tree carries a story. This is not simply a property, but a place of memory and of promise, a home to inhabit, and a landscape to contemplate.
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