A Provence villa with two gîtes, a swimming pool and a tennis court set in 2.7 hectares
of grounds in the heart of nature and in absolute peace and quiet, near Entrecasteaux
of grounds in the heart of nature and in absolute peace and quiet, near Entrecasteaux
Entrecasteaux,
VAR
provence-cote-dazur
83570
FR
Location
The property is located in the Moyen-Var, a wine-growing region close to Le Thoronet abbey and the Verdon regional nature park, in the heart of the greenest department in the Provence-Alpes-Côte d'Azur region and bordering the commune of Entrecasteaux. It is 1 hour 15 minutes from Marseille-Provence international airport and 1 hour 15 minutes from Toulon-Hyères international airport, 30mins from Les Arcs-Draguignan TGV station and the A8 and A57 motorways, 1 hour from Toulon and Saint-Tropez, 50 minutes from the sea at Fréjus and Lake Sainte-Croix. The lively village of Lorgues, with its Michelin-starred restaurant, is 20 minutes away, while Draguignan, the sub-prefecture, is 30 minutes away.
Description
From the village of Entrecasteaux, a main road quickly leads off onto a narrow tarmac lane, lined with stones in places and set against the side of a hill. It winds through a forest of holm oaks and, after around 2 km, ends at the main entrance to the estate, which is marked by an imposing wrought-iron gate. From here, it curves round to the top of the property, which is on a plateau. Five or six vehicles can easily park to the north of the buildings, from where you can see the main features of the property: the main house, the gîtes, the tennis court and the summer dining room.
The building, which is situated in a natural zone, is predominantly a single-storey villa, with a slightly raised section with an apartment which is extended by a veranda. It is well integrated into its surroundings, with windows that face south, west or north that are either small or protected by a gallery to the south, to shield against too much sun. There is also a pergola to the west. Although it was built in the 1980s, it is hard to put an age on the house as it feels like it has always been part of the Provence landscape, with its ochre walls, overhanging cornices, painted wooden shutters and covered terrace topped by solid local stone columns. The many offsets in the facade and roof avoid architectural monotony, alternating shelters and patios, creating many places to sit in the sun or the shade, depending on your wishes, the time of the day or the season. The west and south-facing terraces have lovely views of the surrounding hills and are not overlooked from outside.
The stone gîtes are built around 50 metres from the main house. The tennis court is set back to the north of the property, and the swimming pool is set below the south-facing facade of the main house.
The building, which is situated in a natural zone, is predominantly a single-storey villa, with a slightly raised section with an apartment which is extended by a veranda. It is well integrated into its surroundings, with windows that face south, west or north that are either small or protected by a gallery to the south, to shield against too much sun. There is also a pergola to the west. Although it was built in the 1980s, it is hard to put an age on the house as it feels like it has always been part of the Provence landscape, with its ochre walls, overhanging cornices, painted wooden shutters and covered terrace topped by solid local stone columns. The many offsets in the facade and roof avoid architectural monotony, alternating shelters and patios, creating many places to sit in the sun or the shade, depending on your wishes, the time of the day or the season. The west and south-facing terraces have lovely views of the surrounding hills and are not overlooked from outside.
The stone gîtes are built around 50 metres from the main house. The tennis court is set back to the north of the property, and the swimming pool is set below the south-facing facade of the main house.
The main house
Although built on two levels, its configuration means that it can actually be considered to be a single-storey home with a floor area of around 177 m² (excluding the garage). The first floor, with a surface area of some 53 m² including the veranda, is completely independent, as the only access to it is from the outside patio.
The ground floor
An ochre coloured patio, from which an outside staircase leads to the veranda upstairs, is enclosed by a private covered terrace. It helps to set out the layout of the rooms on the first level, with a living room, corridor and a bedroom on the opposite side all leading off from it. In addition, each room has its own entrance.
The living room, with its brick fireplace, mainly faces south. It has four straight windows, two of which open onto a covered outdoor gallery from which the swimming pool can be seen. Terracotta tiles by Alain Vagh create patterns that criss-cross the floor of the vast room. The ceiling, with its solid exposed beams, slopes gently down to the patio doors on the terrace, providing a good height, which is in proportion to the room's surface area. On the north side, two large arched windows provide access to a fully-equipped kitchen, as well as to the hall and corridor leading to the three bedrooms. Each bedroom has its own shower or bath. The one with a bath has purple and green Salernes tiles on the floor and walls. All of the rooms have terracotta floors, some with rosette motifs. An office, accessible from the kitchen, could be used as a bedroom if desired. A gallery to the north, with large windows providing plenty of natural light, is used as a utility room and a secondary entrance. Finally, there is a large garage for storing tools.
The upstairs
Although built on two levels, its configuration means that it can actually be considered to be a single-storey home with a floor area of around 177 m² (excluding the garage). The first floor, with a surface area of some 53 m² including the veranda, is completely independent, as the only access to it is from the outside patio.
The gîtes
There are two gîtes, which although independent from each other, are grouped together in a single two-storey building to the north of the main house. One is covered with canal tiles, and the other with a gable roof.
The first gîte, measuring around 28 m², is a large, bright studio with a large window and an arched French window which faces south. It is equipped with all modern conveniences and is of a generous size. It has exposed natural wood beams.
The second gîte, measuring around 53 m², is a continuation of the first, with its Salernes tiles and exposed beams. It has two bedrooms and a covered terrace with uninterrupted views to the west.
The plot
This extends far around the dwellings and it is relatively flat as a tennis court has been built there. A separate stone building houses a summer dining room with a barbecue area which overlooks the rest of the property. To the west or south, the slope of the land quickly steepens and the typical vegetation of the region, notably pines and holm oaks, stands out against the red ochre earth which is typical of the area. The swimming pool which measures approximately 10 x 5 m, located to the south of the main house and bordered on three sides by stone beach areas, enjoys the sun, as does the tennis court, which is located to the north of the house and to the east of the gîtes.
Our opinion
A house that would be a pleasure to live in, whether you are a nature lover, with greenery as far as the eye can see or wanting to benefit from the sound of silence that reigns all around. This colourful, typically Provençal villa, with its terracotta, stone and wood elements and cladding, is ready to be moved into immediately, although it could do with a little updating or even refurbishment if you want to make your own mark on the property. This vast property, with its diversity of comfortable spaces would be perfect for a large family or a couple wanting to develop a bed and breakfast business.
1 200 000 €
Fees at the Vendor’s expense
Reference 370543
| Land registry surface area | 2 ha 74 a 70 ca |
| Main building surface area | 230 m2 |
| Number of bedrooms | 8 |
| Outbuilding surface area | 123 m2 |
| including refurbished area | 80 m2 |
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NB: The above information is not only the result of our visit to the property; it is also based on information provided by the current owner. It is by no means comprehensive or strictly accurate especially where surface areas and construction dates are concerned. We cannot, therefore, be held liable for any misrepresentation.
