Ferme de la Vallée - AIX101

Ferme de la Vallée is a fantastic and spacious restored farmhouse with 7 double bedrooms and 6 bathrooms. There is a walled and enclosed garden with a wonderful heated swimming pool, and is very child-friendly. This property is only 20 minutes away from the Luberon, and Aix en Provence.

The house has been meticulously restored and is full of many beautiful Provencal antiques and paintings whilst providing elegant, spacious and comfortable accommodation with the benefits of a fully equipped modern kitchen. The many facilities include a Satellite TV/dvd, fax/telephone, books and CD music system/Ipod speakers.

Ground floor:
Large fully fitted American style kitchen/sitting room with dishwasher, microwave, etc plus sofas and open fireplace. Leading to cloakroom and WC. Through to vaulted dining room. Arch through to large galleried hall with door leading off to large kitchen and utility/laundry room with washing machine and tumble dryer.

First floor:
Stairs leading to galleried library/reading area. Master bedroom with ensuite bathroom with shower, stone stairway access to garden. Two further double bedrooms (one of them a twin) overlooking the gardens. Bathroom with bath and shower. Steps leading to shower room. Huge beamed sitting room with panoramic views.

Second floor:
Spacious beamed twin bedroom. Two further double bedrooms. All rooms having magnificent views of countryside. Large bathroom with bath and shower. Steps leading to additional shower room.

Studio/Annex:
Independent studio (ground floor access, part of main house) - sitting room with kitchenette leading to double bedroom with ensuite bathroom with walk-in shower. Ideal for elderly or nanny/au pair.

Outside
Both the house and pool are enclosed within a walled garden creating a secluded and very private environment. The grey/green shuttered house is flanked by large "platane" trees creating shady areas.

The lawned gardens are on two levels, the lower with a large south facing terrace between the house and the pool. Here, one has the option of alfresco dining by the edge of the pool underneath the shade of a vine-covered arbour. There is a large gas BBQ.

The pool - 12m x 5m, heated, ozone treated, not chlorine, pool house with WC, shower and changing room.

There is a second shaded terrace, situated behind the house, bordered with flowers and herbs with a huge stone dining table.

Furthermore the house lends itself very well to an out of season holiday with the benefits of full central heating, open fireplace and heated swimming pool (April to October). Ample garaging, BBQ, Boules and Table Tennis. WIFI throughout.