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Valbonne - Unique property walking distance from village - 17th century Monastery - 10 hectares
Built in 1697, this former Monastery provides all modern comforts and amenities with beautiful foodlit gardens and secluded grounds over 10 hectares, planted with matures trees, flowering shrubs and a vast number of ancient olive trees, ensuring privacy, tranquility and the pleasure of owning an exceptional home filled with charm and History. The Domaine comprises several buildings including the Main Residence, a former stone built Monastery constructed by the monks of the order of Saint Honorat. Ancient stone steps lead to the antique entrance door, which is adorned with a magnificent Wisteria vine. Renovated over the years, whilst retaining all the charm and character of Provence, the house enjoys the comfort of a modern style. It comprises, at entrance level, 3 adjoining salons, each with fireplace and opening onto a vast summer terrace. At the same level is found the Master bedroom suite with dressing room. At the garden level is a study, cosy, beamed, winter dining area with fireplace, a professional kitchen and a second, very spacious, sunlit interior dining room which opens onto a truly delightful vine covered pergola ideal for entertaining numerous guests. On the upper floor are 4 bedrooms suites, each with elegant bathroom, plus a bedroom for Nanny. The guest cottage, adjoining the main Residence is divided into two totally independent apartments. At garden level a charming bright and spacious 2 bedroom apartment opening onto the parkland and above, at ground floor level, an especially attractive split level one bedroom guest apartment with balcony and views over the grounds. Probably the oldest building on the Domaine, "La Bergerie", this truly picturesque cottage has been transformed to make an alluring home with 2 upstairs bedrooms with bathrooms, bright, beamed living room with fireplace, study and large eat-in kitchen, giving onto the extensive olive groves and shaddy terraces. The Domaine provides in total 13 bedrooms for 26 guests. The Domain, surrounded by 10 hectares of land, welcomes a tennis-court, a huge heated swimming-pool (20x10) away from the Main Residence and the cottage, on a plateau above the Domain, with beautiful open views of the Countryside, surrounded by lawns with a stone built pool-house equipped with changing rooms, shower and barbecue together with a light and sunny gym room. Today the 500 olive trees on the Domaine produce 800 litres of olive oil under the label. Possibility to land a helicopter. You will enjoy an unforgettable journey. Seasonal rental : 60 000 € per week
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