Exceptionally beautifully located villa with indoor pool and guesthouse in the countryside with a high level of privacy yet close to the various facilities of the typically Provencal town of St. Saturnin les Apt, in the heart of the beautiful natural Luberon. Less than 10 minutes to the town of Apt where you find a complete range of facilities, including a wellknown market. The historic cities of Avignon (TGV), Aix en Provence and Marseille (international airport) are located respectively at 45, and 55 minutes to just over one hour away.
This traditionally built villa has its origin in the mid 70s but has been thoroughly renovated in 2001 and then acquired its present form. The house is situated on a hill and faces southwest towards the charming town of Saint Saturnin les Apt with its quaint and ancient center, which can be remotely admired from the house.
The house has been designed to enjoy the breathtaking views on the surrounding nature from many point a views. The covered terraces frame the views on the Luberon to give it even more perspective. The location of this property in the Parc Naturel Régional du Luberon is truly exceptional.
High quality materials and regional techniques are used in the renovation. The house has beautiful Provençal ceilings, exposed structures, custom made cabinets and a stately fireplace. It is a cozy house with typical Provencal elements and modern comfort!
The house has a habitable surface of 200 m² and offers sufficient space for the owners and their guests.
The property is composed as follows:
Rez de Chaussée: Entrance (11 m²) with wardrobes, dining room adjacent to permanently and fully equipped kitchen (together 32.5 sqm), living room with beautiful fireplace and hearth. From the living room and kitchen there is access to the beautiful (partly covered) terraces around the house through several sliding doors. Through the central hall access is gained to the night side of the house, bedroom I (11 sqm), Bedroom II (10 sqm) with mezzanine, bathroom I (2.5 m²), including shower, nice sink and towel rail, Master bedroom (20.5 m²) with adjoining walk-in closet (10 m²) and a bathroom (14 sqm) all with a very large bath, bidet toilet and washbasin with double sinks,
Via a staircase located between the living and dining area admission is gained to:
Rez de Jardin: current (9.3 m²), cellar (8 sqm), bedroom (15 sqm), walk-in closet (4 sqm), bathroom (10 m²) with shower, sauna, WC, washbasin and towel rail. Kitchen (11 m²) with sink, worktop and washing machine connections. From the bedroom and the kitchen via a covered terrace access is gained to the garden.
By closing of only one door a guest house with free entrance can be obtained!
Extras: Garage (21 sqm), several storage spaces (≥ 20 sqm), detached "citerne", and numerous tiled (and largely covered) terraces covering at least 145 sqm (!).
In the design of the villa the objective has been to create perfect natural light and obtain an optimal view of the nature in each room. The result is very successful and the rooms with high ceilings (up to 4m5!) are perceived as pleasant and spacious.
Access to the fully fenced plot (6,000 sqm) is via an electrically operated metal gate with intercom and a beautiful graveled driveway. The garden is beautifully landscaped, has mature Mediterranean vegetation and a very high degree of privacy. Near the house are various plants, flowers and a vegetable garden. Further away from the house, the vegetation melts together with the nearby wilderness. The garden has several stonewalls and seats. In the garden are several lights and a "drip-drip system." Despite its large size, the garden can still be labeled as relatively maintenance-friendly.
East of the house is very well built pool (9.5 m x4, 5 mx 2.1 m max) with stairs. Discreetly under the pool is the "local technique" which is equipped with the filter (salt) with pH-value control.