Le Chateau Aubenas
Provence, France
Our view
A former retreat of French royalty, this luxury villa in Provence is a 16th century château, brought beautifully into the modern world and set in the timeless rural landscape of the Lubéron.
Highlights
- Extensive gardens
- Gated heatable pool
- Stylish restoration
About the villa
Privately screened with tall trees and elevated to enjoy the views of rolling hills, the château stands in gated grounds, formally laid with lawns and low hedges, where the shade of a broad branched tree cools an al fresco dining area. Pathways lead to an olive grove, a large sun terrace, and a heatable swimming pool in a pine scented setting, and a barbecue and table tennis add to outdoor leisure; all overseen by the graceful and historic house. But this imposing exterior gives no hint of the transformation within. The huge rooms, high ceilings and hallways remain, but the addition of interconnecting doors makes a practical use of space, and intriguing antiques are now highlighted with stylish contemporary chic décor. The dining room, all white and wood, sets a simple timber table beside an elaborate fireplace; the sitting room is modern, monochrome and minimalist; in the arty, uncluttered bedrooms, old world artefacts are used to great effect; and the tower has been cleverly re-created as a children’s dormitory suite. Cook service can be pre-booked for this unique villa, and Forcalquier’s shops, restaurants and market are 10km away.
Guide Price
From £0 Per Villa
Villa Details
Accomodation
Ground FLOOR
- Entrance Hall
- Kitchen with breakfast area
- Dining room opening to terrace
- Large open plan sitting room and TV room opening to terrace
- Cloakroom
First room
- 'Tower' Double Bedroom
- Cloakroom
- Triplex children’s bedroom 4 single mattresses
- Duplex (King size) Double bedroom with bed on upper level
- Family bathroom with overhead shower and double basins
- Double (king size) bedroom with shower room en suite with bed on upper level
- Master (Super king size) Bedroom with bathroom en suite and and adjacent WC
Facilities
Children's Facilities
- A complimentary travel cot
- A complimentary highchair
Cooking Outdoors
- Electric plancha
Entertainment
- WiFi
- Smart TV
- DVD Player
- Stereo
- CD player
- Upright Piano
- Selection of books
Games and Sports
- Table tennis
Keeping Cool
- Fans available in all bedrooms
Kitchen Essentials
- Fridge/freezer
- Dishwasher
- Toaster
- Kettle
- Microwave
- Coffee machine
- Hob
- Oven
Private Pool
- 8m x 5m
- 0.9m x 1.65m deep
- Built-in steps
- Pool towels
- Gated
- Pool heating available
- The pool is open from 9 May to 11 September. Outside of these months the pool may be able to be opened for an additional cost
- Pool alarm
Villa Essentials
- Washing machine
- Washing machine
Service & Staffing
- Welcome pack
- Maid service 4 days per week
AVAILABLE ON REQUEST AT AN ADDITIONAL COST
- Mid-week linen and towel change
- Cook service
Location
Amenities
- Bakery and butcher in Saint-Michel-l’Observatoire 5.6Km
- All facilities, weekly market, restaurants, tennis and horseriding in Forcalquier 10km
- Golf in Pierrevert 20km
- Watersports in Gorges du Verdon 60km
PLACES OF INTEREST
- Avignon 60km
- Aix-en-Provence 60km
- Lake of Sainte Croix 90km
AIRPORT
- Marseille 90km
- Avignon 86km
Train Station
- Aix-en-Provence 70km
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