An exclusive property in extensive grounds, in Valbonne

Description

An exclusive property on the rental market, just minutes away from the picturesque village of Valbonne. This historic, discreet private residence oozes great charm and comprises of a charming bastide within 10.5 hectares of land; making it the most glorious location for a peaceful vacation. The domain is steeped in history as it was originally a monastery in 1697, given to a general of Napoleon and was allegedly used in World War Two to hide away escaped prisoners of war. It now consists of five buildings, one being the principal residence; La Bastide, and an annexe of two apartments situated next to the main villa; La Ferme. The other areas of the residence, adjacent to the main building are Le Pigeonnierr, La Bergerie and Olive Press. La Bastide offers three floors; the garden floor, which has a kitchen, dining room, alfresco dining area underneath an umbrella of vines and greenery, and working laundry room and cellar. The other two floors showcase 6 bedrooms, all with en-suite bathrooms. Le Pigeonnier boasts its very own magnificent reception area, kitchen, laundry facilities, three sumptuous bedrooms and two bathrooms. The two apartments close to the main villa, La Ferme, offer guests a fantastic entrance hall, with the lower apartment allowing a choice of 3 bedrooms and a kitchenette to cook your own culinary delights within. The upper apartment also presents a comfortable bedroom and accompanying bathroom. La Bergerie and Olive Press have a further 4 bedrooms, all with en suites or shower rooms. The property is an authentic mix of gardens, modern facilities such as a swimming pool with a fabulous view of the surrounding countryside, gymnasium and tennis court; as well as a glorious olive grove that produces up to 700 litres of oil every year and wild woodland which creates a peaceful ambience you could only dream of. This wonderful commune, infamous for its medieval heritage, antique markets, festivals and fêtes, as well as many boutique, gourmet restaurants, is beautifully situated near Nice in the Alpes-Maritimes department of the Provence-Alpes-Côte d'Azur region in South-eastern France. Commonly known as ‘the good valley’, Valbonne sits in a basin below a stunning backdrop of mountains.