Large Provencal Mas

OLD FARMHOUSE AND ADDITIONAL PROVENCAL VILLA WITH POOL AND WITHIN WALKING DISTANCE OF SEILLANS

Two beautifully decorated villas situated within walking distance of the centre of the medieval village of Seillans
7 bedrooms, sleeps 14-18

The property consists of two houses set in about 11 acres of its own land. The main house dates from 1804, having been a farmhouse (with a hay-loft). It is reached at the end of its own drive, 500 metres from the road. The second house is a modern one-storey villa with its own gate and drive. It is about 100 metres from the main house from which it can also be accessed via a sloping pathway.

The grounds originally included a jasmine garden (for the local parfumerie ) and a working mill - now in ruin - powered by the lively perennial stream which still flows just as vigorously through the property. (It is augmented by springs on the edge of the property above the house.) The whole property is in a valley, which slopes towards the adjoining medieval village of Seillans . Both houses afford excellent views of this exquisite village.

The centre of the village of Seillans is within short walk giving you easy access to the local bars and restaurants and there are many other enchanting villages and restaurants within a short driving distance yet with Cannes (35 minutes) and Nice (55 minutes) being not too far you can easily explore the glamorous Cote d'Azur.

The main house comprises of 4 bedrooms, a large dining-drawing room, kitchen, three full bathrooms and a shower-room. The house is fully equipped with kitchen range, washing-machine, dish-washer and TV. The bedroom on the top floor - the old hay-loft - is very large and contains two double and one single bed. On the middle floor, there are two other double bedrooms (with en-suite bathroom) and a smaller bedroom with double-bed. The house is fully furnished, including bed-linen, towels, crockery , table-ware and kitchen utensils.

About 30 metres from the house, there is a 12 metre oval pool with large stone surround, and a Raj tent. The rest of the property features two large patios (in front of and beside the house), walled terraces, oleander, roses, groves of fruit trees (olives, cherries, figs, apples, pears, plums, hazel-nuts, walnuts ), a very large paddock and two waterfalls. The property offers total seclusion, but in minutes you can walk to the village along one of the paths through the grounds.

The villa reflects the character of the region, with large shuttered windows and local furnishings. It comprises a large (60 m2) south-facing drawing room with a huge French window. There is a separate eating area, which adjoins the kitchen. There are three double bed-rooms with direct access to two full bathrooms. The villa is fully furnished, including bed-linen, towels, crockery , table-ware and kitchen utensils. The kitchen is equipped with a gas stove, dish-washer and large refrigerator. There is a washing-machine in one of the bathrooms and a satellite TV in the drawing room. (For winter guests, there is a full fireplace, and under-floor heating throughout the villa).

The villa is set on an acre of lush terrain up the hill from the farmhouse. From the villa and its extensive patio, there is a commanding view of the village and the sweep of hills around it. The front of the villa faces South and enjoys sunshine from morning until evening. Surrounding the villa is an olive grove, and below it a series of grassy terraces fronted with stone walls characteristic of the region. There is easy access to the villa from the Route de Mons , and a large drive leading up to the patio.

Ground Floor
Drawing/Dining Room	Comprises two large sofas, one day bed, one antique monastery table for evening meals. Art work on the walls. One large fridge. One large provencal olive jar. Room opens through glass French windows onto a shaded terrace with a long iron table which seats 20.
Bath Room	Lavatory with washing machine
Kitchen	Complete with all amenities.
First Floor
Bedroom 1	Front bedroom with double-bed and built-in wardrobe. Handmade provencal quilt. Antique bed. Antique desk. Shares ensuite bathroom with back bedroom.
Bedroom 2	Back bedroom.with door to swimming pool area (50 metres away). Antique 18 th century bed, with headboard and bedcover in matching silk damask. Built-in wardrobe. Shares ensuite bathroom with front bedroom.
Bedroom 3	Small single bedroom with a largish antique bed. Small wardrobe, Comes with use of bathroom below or shower above.
Second Floor
Bedroom 4	Very large master-bedroom with two large antique beds and one small exquisite 18 th century day bed. Antique desk. About 500 hundred books for all ages. Large collection of DVDs, and CDS (mainly classical music). One music keyboard. Stunning view of the village from this bedroom.
Bathroom	Full bathroom with lavatory, and one separate shower.

Living/Dining Room	Two comfortable sofas and one day bed. Dining table & chairs.
Kitchen	Adjoining dining area with all amenities.
Bedroom 1	Wardrobe, a chest of draws and a splendid view of the village. Full bathroom.
Bedroom 2	Twin bedroom (with two separate single beds) shares ensuite bathroom with second back bedroom, which is similar but has a double bed in it. Both bedrooms have views of the olive grove surrounding the house.
Bedroom 3	Double bedded room shares a bathroom with bedroom 2.
Bathroom	Bath with shower fitting, wash basin and W.C.

Gardens	Several acres of land, some terraced, some flat with olive and fruit groves, pink and white oleander, rose bushes and lavender. Three shaded terraces used as eating areas (two under permanent ‘Raj' tents). There is also a spring at the back the house, and many hideouts for more tranquility. It is possible to walk to the village through the property grounds.
Swimming Pool	Swimming pool (12m x5m), with stone surround.
Parking	Ample car parking

May/June	£2400
July	£2800
August	£3500
September	£2300
All Other Months	Call for Price