PROVENCE SUMMERS

Flop House Palace.

Flop House Palace

Very Special Old House! Wonderful Views! Infinity Pool Five Bedrooms.

This stunning large Mas is simply wonderful. Within walking distance of of one of Provence's most popular villages, yet in a rural location, it has outstanding views.

From it's large landscaped garden the 180 degree views stretch over the vineyards and woodlands of the beautiful Vaucluse Plateau with the sun rising over Mt Ventoux and setting over the Dentelles de Montmirail. A short drive away is the bustling town of Carpentras and the colourful city of Avignon.

The Mas consists of an older main house and a more recent traditional 'Provence stone' wing which has been added to form a L-shape which nestles around the large, paved 'dining' patio, upper garden and infinity swimming pool (12 x 6 metres). A spacious pool house, with dining area adjoins the newer part of the house. There is a separate solar shower near the pool.

With the exception of two bathrooms every room in the main house faces southwards towards the views and ALL ground floor rooms, including the newer wing, have direct access via French doors to the patio and pool area.

Flop House is well equipped and furnished in a contemporary, elegant style. It's a light, spacious house of character in a beautiful setting and only a few minutes drive from the lively (at least in summer!) village of Bedouin with it's cafes, market, shops, restaurants and summer concerts. One big attraction is that by walking down a quiet lane, directly from the house, it only takes 12 minutes to reach the centre of the village.

The surrounding area offers many natural and historical attractions There are fetes, festivals and markets in abundance; music and opera events; dazzling lavender and sunflower fields and vineyards synonymous with Provence; varied sporting activities such as canoeing, cycling, flying, golf, horse riding, quad biking, tennis, and walking The gastronomic restaurants and many excellent local wines complete the perfect holiday experience.

Accommodation details:

Ground floor main house:

Large sitting room with stone fireplace, patio doors to garden; TV, DVD player, Speakers for IPod, internet connection; sweeping staircase to galleried room. Adjoining the living room is the dining room with French doors to the patio; Adjoining the dining room is the kitchen with French doors to the patio, Bosch electric oven, gas hob, American style fridge/freezer with ice dispenser, dishwasher, microwave; Separate WC; Entrance hall; Large utility room with washing machine, tumble dryer and additional cooker and fridge/freezer.

First floor main house:

Corner master bedroom with lovely views, king-size bed and adjacent bathroom with shower and free-standing bath and double washbasins; Two double bedrooms sharing a shower room with double washbasins; Gallery library/tv room (above sitting room).

There are staircases at either end of the main house which lead from the ground to first floor.

Ground floor poolside wing:

1 double bedroom with ensuite shower room and separate WC's and leading via French doors to the patio/pool area; poolhouse with separate WC, dining table and chairs, table tennis, and garden furniture. Solar shower by pool.

First floor pool side wing:

Accessed by an outside staircase 1 double bedroom with ensuite shower room and WC and beautiful views over pool, garden and countryside.

Patio area: Shaded large dining table and chairs, BBQ, sun loungers, garden umbrellas

Garden: Numerous places with small tables and chairs to enjoy the view, read or linger over an aperitif.

Pool: infinity pool 12 x 6 m, alarmed. Steps across shallow end of the pool.

Staff: Maid/cook on request

Distances:

Bedouin 1 kms

Carpentras 15 kms

Vaison La Romaine 22 kms

Orange 36 kms

L'Isle-sur-la-Sorgue 35 kms

Summit Mt Ventoux 25 minutes by car

Avignon TGV/Eurostar station 40 kms

Nimes Airport 92 kms

Marseille Airport 107 kms