This 16th century Bergerie locally known as 'paradise', commands famous views of the Mont Ventoux favoured by photographers and artists and portrayed in coffee table books, magazines and posters typifying the beauty of this bioshere protected by UNESCO.
The house and it's position offer a rare opportunity to buy an unspoilt authentic provencal Bergerie renovated to a high standard with all modern amenities by it's architect and designer owners over a very happy 16 years. It's 800M altitude and seclusion set in 11ha of ancient lavender fields and woodland provides long sun to magnificent sunsets, clear night skies with a silence only interupted by birdsong. For those who dream of perfect silence and tranquility the bergerie gives all!!
The property is built in natural local stone in the traditional manner, the resulting thick walls conserve heat in winter and coolness in summer.
The well designed interior has a wealth of original beams in every room, beautifully designed tiled floors, original and unique hand painted walls and finishes spreading throughout a bright and sunny 240sq m.
4 bedrooms all have en-suite bathrooms and enjoy unequalled views.
South facing rooms open onto an original provencal courtyard with well established vines, hydrangea, roses and clematis offering shelter in winter and shade in summer for 'alfresco' dining. The garden well stocked with fruit trees, shrubs and vegetable gardens.
Services:
fast local broadband
mains town water + internal water filter/softner
2 large underground water storage tanks (roof water) for garden use
full gas fired central heating and hot water (via gas storage tank)
drainage by septic tank no feeling of isolation with near neighbours and access from a communally maintained drive 11 hectares of wild flowers, including lavender and thyme. Woodlands of truffle oaks, oak for cutting and pine forest.
On the edge of the Luberon Regional Park, 15 mins from pretty village with art galleries, tourist office, post office and baker.
20 mins to a large town with all facilities and 30 mins to Carpentras.
GROUND FLOOR
DINING/HALL: 28sq m, 5m high, entered from the courtyard, this lovely room has beamed ceiling, polished flag floor, Godin cylindrical wood burner, and stepped levels down to kitchen, studio and up to lounge.
A circular masonry staircase gives access to part of 1st floor (west bedrooms)
STUDY 17sq m. light and airy with windows to south, north and west + glazed doors to rear terrace overlooking Mont Ventoux.
Provencal fireplace, glazed floor tiles, exposed beams, + walk in storage space 6sq m.
KITCHEN 15sq.m practical and well designed with antique and handmade fittings and tiles, exposed beam ceiling,large walk in pantry and glazed door to rear terrace. Views to the mountain.
Gaggenau hob, Bosch oven.
Plus utility/laundry 6sq.m housing De Dietrich gas fired boiler.
LOUNGE 22sq.m A cosy atmospheric room with large open fire, exposed beams, library, and doors to courtyard, 'garden bedroom' and dining/hall. Views to the mountain.
VESTIBULE off end of lounge: 9sq.m fitted with large built in wall storage cupboards, stone stair leads to remainder of 1st floor (east end)
GARDEN BEDROOM (1) with en-suite bathroom: 24sq.m - fabulous light airy room with wealth of original features including high sloping beamed ceilings, lovely floors, free standing bath. Glazed doors to courtyard and many windows to gardens south and east.
1ST FLOOR divided into 2 areas (east and west) accessed by separate staircases
INDEPENDANT APARTMENT East end totalling 66sq.m
Large bright dining/living room with sloping beamed ceiling with many pretty windows and glazed doors to private terrace. Built in seating and chimney for wood burning stove.
Stairs up to small fitted kitchen.
Large beautiful bedroom with vanitory unit and en-suite bathroom, built in king size bed.
All rooms have south facing velux and window views to the Mont Ventoux.
Independant access from terrace (apartment used as gîte at present) + link stair down to lounge vestibule (ideal for friends and family)
BEDROOMS 3 + 4
At the west end, 2 sunny and bright bedrooms reached by stair from the dining/hall
Both have beamed ceilings, wooden floors and original hand painted walls
Bedroom 3 with en-suite bathroom: 19sq.m - large fitted wardrobes, windows to north and west, views of the mountain
Bedroom 4 with en-suite bathroom: 22sq.m with vanitory unit + small en-suite bath/shower and wc.
An inspirational room with windows to south, west and north + views to mountain.
OUTBUILDINGS 15sq.m storage/workshop
possibility for further conversion/extension with this + other small surrounding ruins
possibility for swimming pool behind adjacent walled area
11 ha of lavender, thyme and wild flowers attracting clouds of butterflies!!
woodland of oak for firewood, pine and truffle oak for profit!
communal drive directly off maintained local road is shared with neighbour, then the bergerie is nestled below in complete privacy.
