Gorgeous 18th Century Luberon Manor House with Formal Grounds.

Property Description

Exclusive - Set in the Apt countryside, close to the sought-after village of Bonnieux, this elegant estate offers the rare combination of privacy, space and day-to-day convenience. The property is surrounded by over 16 acres of landscaped grounds and formal gardens, while Apt - the capital of the Luberon - is within easy reach, with its hospital, renowned food shops, restaurants, cinema and the area's principal weekly farmers' market. The estate comprises an 18th-century bastide, an orangery with two bedroom suites, and an independent farmhouse arranged as two separate gîtes - ideal for guest accommodation.

The architecture is uncommon for the Luberon and carries an elegant Provençal classical influence, with original façades in patinated ochre tones, stone stairways, ornate fountains and centenary plane trees that lend the setting a distinctly romantic character.

The ground floor of the bastide is composed of: entrance hall bright sitting room fitted with a marble fireplace dining room main kitchen, accompanied by a professional secondary kitchen with a cold room and views towards Mont Ventoux.

The first floor comprises: principal suite with a bathroom fitted with both shower and bathtub south-facing double bedroom with an adjoining shower room two further double bedrooms and a second bathroom.

The orangery provides comfortable, self-contained guest accommodation. Its main living area is lined with large windows and adorned with a gorgeous water feature fed by a natural spring. The orangery also includes a kitchen and two bedroom suites, each with an en suite bathroom.

The farmhouse accommodates two independent gîtes, both newly renovated and offering privacy from the rest of the property. The first gîte comprises: living space with a contemporary kitchen two double bedrooms bathroom. The second gîte includes: sitting room with an adjoining kitchenette double bedroom bathroom.

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The living spaces of the bastide lead out to a large south-facing terrace, with stone steps leading through the formal landscaped gardens, punctuated by a decorative fountain and two bicentenary Japanese pagoda trees. Cobblestone paths guide you to the pool area, screened by hedges for privacy. The bassin-style swimming pool (16m × 5m) is heated and fitted with a submerged cover. Beyond the formal gardens, the land includes an olive grove and a large vegetable garden. The property can also accommodate animals, including horses.

Amenities include: oil-fired central heating air conditioning in the bedrooms mains water, natural spring and Canal de Provence water softener automatic watering fibre optic internet. The property also benefits from a utility room, wine cellar, garage, and garden storage buildings.

This authentic estate has been restored with close attention to its original character while providing modern comfort, creating a unique Luberon retreat equally suited to a family home or a guest accommodation project.