3 Bed House for sale
Saumane-de-Vaucluse, Vaucluse, Provence-Alpes-Cote d'Azur, France
Full Description
This stone house occupies a commanding position at the top of the medieval village of Saumane-de-Vaucluse, beside its impressive 13th-century rock face and neighbouring the castle's gardens. Offering approximately 175 m2 of living space on 755 m2 of terraced grounds, the property combines authentic character - Burgundy stone floors, exposed beams and a large stone fireplace - with a sunny south-east aspect and panoramic views over the Monts de Vaucluse, the Luberon and the Alpilles. A garage for two cars, a rare asset in a hilltop village, completes this delightful home, just minutes from L'Isle-sur-la-Sorgue and Fontaine-de-Vaucluse.
The accommodation comprises, on the ground floor: veranda entrance double-height dining room with Burgundy stone flooring and gallery above sitting room with large stone fireplace and wood stove kitchen with terracotta floor tiles, exposed beams and traditional stone sink utility room.
The first floor is composed of: gallery landing overlooking the dining room guest bedroom study (could be used as a third bedroom if desired) bathroom with bath and double vanity dressing room access to the principal suite.
The terraced grounds are planted with oleanders, rosemary and Mediterranean shrubs. A covered loggia and a gravel terrace both enjoy views over the village rooftops towards the surrounding hills. A vaulted summer kitchen with its original bread oven and stone table provides an ideal setting for outdoor dining. The property also boasts a vaulted cellar and a two-car garage.
Amenities include: air conditioning fibre-optic internet fireplace with wood stove vaulted cellar garage (two cars) outdoor lighting mostly double-glazed windows, with traditional windows retained for character oil-fired central heating mains water and drainage.
Set in one of the most authentic villages of the Vaucluse, this property represents an exceptional opportunity to acquire a characterful second home with views and parking, with potential to extend (subject to planning permission), just minutes from the shops, restaurants and markets of L'Isle-sur-la-Sorgue.Fees payable by the seller
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