Located on a hillside overlooking the Rhône valley, this luxury villa in France is nestled into the countryside with far-reaching views across to the Rhône Alpes.
Originally a silk farm, the house has been thoughtfully and immaculately renovated in a rustic, contemporary style. A large and rambling limestone structure, the property was added to by each generation while still retaining it’s original character. Designed for groups or families, the house can accommodate up to seventeen guests in the main house and fully independent apartment.
The spacious living area is the heart of the house with a stone Provencal fireplace, and balcony that overlooks the valley and connects through a magnificent hallway to the kitchen and the pool terrace. Designed for collaborative cooking and entertaining, the professional Bulthaup kitchen is as beautiful as it is functional with dining inside or al fresco on one of three terraces. There is a vaulted cave den for lounging and gaming downstairs and five bedrooms including a children’s bunk room upstairs. The adjoining apartment can be self-sufficient and separate from the rest of the house with a cozy living room and kitchen and two double bedrooms with a private terrace and gorgeous views.
There’s a petanque court and ample space for relaxing around the saltwater pool with its stunning views for fun in the sun.
ADDITIONAL FEATURES
A welcome basket of goodies provided. Optional private chef, wine tastings and full time housekeeping available (weekly cleaning and linen change included for guests staying two weeks or more). Wifi throughout, cable TV with DVD player and library of DVDs, landline telephone, iPhone audio system. Petanque, table tennis, board games, childrens’ toys and a variety of pool games for guests use. Optional airport and train station pick up, childcare services available.
AROUND
Located in the Rhone Valley just outside of Rochemaure village and the Drome-Provencale, the area is famous for its Roman villages, lavender fields and olive tree plantations. A small village dating from medieval times, Rochemaure is a charming town of narrow cobble stone streets, steep alleys and historic character. The nearby Rhone River flows south into Provence along Chateauneuf-du-Pape, Gigondas and some of the best of the Cotes du Rhone wine producers as well as the spectacular gorges of the Ardeche. You are within an easy drive are the historic cities of Provence, including Orange, Avignon and Arles and within a couple of hours to Aix-en-Provence, Montpellier and the Mediterranean.
LOCATION
Rochemaure, Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes, France. Nearest Airport: Avignon Airport (90km)
BEST TIME TO VISIT: Year round
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