Exceptional Luberon Estate with Tennis Court and Formal Gardens.

Property Description

Rising tall above the lavender fields and formal grounds that surround it, this striking Bastide occupies one of the most privileged positions the Luberon valley has to offer, in the heart of Bonnieux, a commune renowned for its Michelin-starred restaurants and easy pace of life. Set above the valley, the property enjoys sweeping views of the Luberon and the perched villages, grape vines and rolling hills that define it. A cypress-lined drive winds up through the grounds to the house, building an impressive sense of arrival, while the property itself was entirely remodelled in 2013 a masterfully executed project, carried out with great care and precision.

The BastideThe foyer immediately sets the tone, with tall vaulted ceilings, natural stone flooring and a handsome staircase rising up to the upper floors, with a crystal chandelier centrepiece.

The ground floor comprises: grand entrance hall boot room sitting room with a stone fireplace dining kitchen with large island unit and stone countertops, and French doors onto the garden and dining terrace adjoining chef's kitchen, with larder formal salon temperature-controlled wine cellar Tv room office.

The first floor comprises: principal suite with adjoining bathroom, dressing room and steps leading up to the office, set within the colombier tower an inspiring and tranquil space to work four double bedroom suites, each with a shower room and large fitted cupboards home gym. This floor also accommodates: laundry room, with steps leading down to a further laundry area with machines, fridges, and storage machine room three large garages access to the caretaker's house.

The second floor comprises: large suite with playroom, bedroom and shower room two further bedroom suites.

Caretaker's houseBenefitting from a separate access, the caretaker's house is composed of: open-plan living space with fully equipped kitchen two double bedroom suites.

Grounds & AmenitiesThe Bastide is arranged around a stone-flagged courtyard, with large terraces and formal gardens extending out towards unobstructed views of the Luberon valley. Layered lawns and formal English gardens unfold from the main façade, linked by handsome stone steps that serve each level a thoughtful balance of landscaping and functional outdoor living, from seating terraces shaded from the summer sun to dining terraces made for large gatherings. Throughout the gardens, the Luberon valley, the property's lavender fields and private oak woodland form a striking backdrop, each area offering its own perspective on the countryside. Beyond this, the 18m x 7m heated swimming pool enjoys a large covered terrace and adjoining pool house with shower room, offering a welcome escape from the heat, while the grounds also accommodate a producing truffle orchard, a synthetic tennis court, cutting garden and vegetable gardens.

Amenities include: high-speed Fibre and Starlink internet ducted air conditioning in all bedrooms underfloor heating and cooling throughout sound system throughout the Bastide and the gardens sophisticated alarm system Canal de Provence for garden watering mains water for the house.

Rarely does a property offer such a complete expression of Provençal living - the scale and pedigree of the Bastide itself, matched by grounds and amenities suited to family life, entertaining and quiet retreat in equal measure.

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