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A feast for the senses. This beautiful old villa, originally an olive oil mill dating from 1718, offers a real taste of the Provencal dream. Sitting amongst acres of lavender, and surrounded by vineyards producing some of the regions best wines, the villa's careful and tasteful restoration reflects both a respect for the past and a regard for contemporary comforts.
From the several terraces, around the pool or overlooking the acres of lavender, you can find a shady spot to sip a glass of rose or soak up the sun. Dine in rustic simplicity or wistful elegance with the help of a local chef we'd be pleased to recommend. The villa is spacious and rambling with large, airy, communal rooms where the whole of the party can come together. There are also plenty of peaceful corners for some quiet reflection or holiday reading. In the winter, open fires in the sitting and dining rooms make the Moulin a special place in which to celebrate the holiday season.
All the rooms have been decorated tastefully, incorporating details from the owners' extensive travels and time spent abroad:
-Kitchen
Beautiful vaulted room, with handmade kitchen, includes a central island with oak breakfast bar. All modern equipment including dishwasher, 5 burner stove, Kitchen aid mixer, bread maker.
-Dining area
Dining is in front of a huge stone fireplace housing a woodburning stove. On the north end of this room there is a sofa and sitting area with a TV and DVD player. A back stairway gives direct access to the sitting room.
-Sitting room
An elegant contemporary room with beautiful views over the hills and fields. 2 sets of French doors open onto the terrace above the pool. Comfortable sofas and seating for 16. During the cooler months gather round an open fire. Floor to ceiling bookcases house a large library of novels and non-fiction.
TV and sound system. Limited cable channels.
-Writing room/Internet
A pretty, vaulted room with garden access. A desk allows you to access the wireless internet in comfort.
-Entrance Hall
The front door opens onto a large entrance hall. There is a sofa for quiet reading.
-Bedrooms
Master bedroom with private terrace and en-suite bathroom in Italian stone
Master bedroom 2 with terrace over pool and en-suite bathroom
Double bedroom with doors onto garden.
Twin bedroom with oversized beds and access directly to garden
Tower bedroom with 2 antique single beds, access via internal staircase to
Upper tower bedroom with painted iron single beds.
Guest cottage – Double bed
Bedroom 2 with twin beds
-Bathrooms
2 bathrooms en-suite with master beds.
2 further bathrooms (one with bath and shower, one with shower)
The guest cottage has its own bathroom.
-Exterior
The Moulin was built as an olive oil mill for this region of Provence in the early 18th century. It still maintains 12 acres of land which, through the ages, have transferred productivity from olives to vines and now, organic lavender. The land adjoining is naturally wild common land which is protected from any construction or habitation and ensures the privacy of the house. The land opposite and next to the Moulin is given to wine production. Around the house there is a garden, a small olive grove, a wooded area with pine trees and lots of wild land; plenty of space for exploration and outdoor activities.
-Pool
The pool is very large, 7 x 15 meters (23’ x 50’). The pool and terrace are securely enclosed by locked gates.
GUEST COTTAGE sleeps 4
The 2 bedroom guest cottage is adjacent to the house and has its own sitting room, kitchen and bathroom. The cottage also has a small courtyard with a traditional bread oven. |
