French Riviera Property of the Week: “Historical Riches of Provence”

Built just before the French Revolution, this rare and exquisite silk-worm farm has been recently renovated to the highest English/American standards. The Bastide was particularly well placed in the valley surrounded by vines and the Maures mountains.

Ideally placed, surrounded by vineyards and the Maures Moutains

Ideally placed, surrounded by vineyards and the Maures Moutains

This three-story bastide provides large and luminous rooms, but still retains its original charm and character. The large stone house consists of 6 bedrooms (including a superb master suite of 35 m2 with exposed stone walls, beams and a vaulted ceiling), a lounge with beams & a fireplace, a dining room, office, separate chef’s kitchen with custom gas/electric & wood burning Godin stove and 3 bathrooms. The garden is well landscaped with a good sized pool, several covered terraces and a bespoke BBQ.

Exposed stone, beams and vaulted ceilings throughout

Exposed stone, beams and vaulted ceilings throughout

Old mulberry trees remind us of the silkworm production era and the old olive trees provide more then enough fruit to mill into quality olive oil at the local mill. The property claims three rare features that nod to the status of this unusual property: an ancient stone threshing floor, a pigeonnier (pigeon house or dovecote) in the garden, and a 3rd story built for the production of silk.

Historic Bastide with a rich history

Historic Bastide with a rich history

Beautiful gardens, surrounded by olive trees and vineyards

Beautiful gardens, surrounded by olive trees and vineyards

Provencal views from the Bastide, of Lavendar, vineyards and rolling hills beyond

Provencal views from the Bastide, of Lavendar, vineyards and rolling hills beyond

Originally a silk worm farm, this aerial view shows the Bastide today

Originally a silk worm farm, this aerial view shows the Bastide today

For more information on this unique and very special property, please contact us on +33 6 13 56 18 68 or cannes@fineandcountry.com

Fine & Country France

English speaking Property Professionals, specialising in character homes, luxury villas, golf and waterfront properties on the Cote d’Azur.

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