Restored, pool, lavish interior;
5-bdrms, 4-baths, sleeps 10+
Description
The rooms are on three levels, the lowest being partly underground with
beautiful exposed stone walls and vaulted ceilings, cool in summer, warm in
winter. Charming pool, 7 x 5 m, lined with colourful Moroccan tiles, well lit at
night. A dozen stately steps lead up to a wide hallway on the first level. Huge
dining room with view of the pool, modern, fully equipped kitchen and highly
decorated sitting room with turn-of-the century furnishings, Moroccan artefacts,
grand piano. Television room.
Second level: winter garden with hi-fi, synthesizer piano. A couple steps below
lies a magnificent bedroom with a king size bed, an intriguing circular sofa,
high, beamed ceiling, tiled floor. From this room a spiral staircase leads down
to a spectacular bathroom with hexagonal bathtub, Jacuzzi, sauna, shower cabin,
toilet. Also on the second level in another wing is an elegant suite with
bedroom (double bed), sitting room and bathroom with shower and toilet. It opens
to a terrace facing south. Two more bedrooms, each with a double bed share
another attractive full bathroom with tub and toilet. Fifth bedroom with double
bed and shower room, toilet. More bedrooms for children could be open and made
available on request. Winter dining room with fireplace. 740 sq. ft. terrace
facing southeast.
Third level: up a spiral staircase one reaches a wonderful retreat, a sunny
tower room with great views of the countryside. Central heating. Telephone.
Nearby Attractions
This beautiful, 8,600 sq. ft. dwelling, was the farmhouse of a chateau burnt
down in retaliation by the Duke of Rohan during a conflict between Catholics and
Protestants. Parts of this restored stone house date back to the 14th century.
The environment is peaceful and inspiring, with cypresses and other
Mediterranean vegetation framing the simple and graceful structure. If you can
bear to leave the property, small towns, festivals, sport and cultural events
beckon for memorable day trips. Montpellier (15 miles), Nîmes (15 miles), Le
Pont du Gard, Carcassonne are all within short driving distance. Long sandy
beaches like Cap d'Agde are 25 miles away, medieval towns like Sommiéres within
6 miles and la Camargue (Aigues-Mortes) is 31 miles away.
Three hour daily cleaning included. Extra cooking and cleaning service
available.
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