Location: Ansouis, Luberon Area, Provence, France, Europe (25 minutes from Aix TGV, 45 minutes from Marseille Airport,)
Accommodations: Villa, 3 Bedrooms + Library, 3 Baths (Sleeps 7-10)
Keywords: Villa
Are you looking for unique holidays in the heart of the real Provence? Are you looking for peace and quiet and at the same time great sites nearby to visit? Then, come to our Casa Blanca situated between the Mediterranean Sea and the Alps, vineyards and olive mills, culture and history. Picasso, van Gogh, Cézanne and Camus lived here, and you may run into a few well-known people like Ridley Scott, John Malkovich and Johnny Depp while browsing through the colourful local markets.
The « Casa Blanca » is a luxurious, family friendly villa located between Aix-en-Provence (25 min.) and Lourmarin (15 min.) in the South of Luberon/Provence, 40 minutes from Marseille and from Avignon.
It faces south, overlooking the valley of the Durance river and the holy mountain of the Provence (and of Cézanne), the Mont Sainte Victoire. It has been built on 3000 m2 hillside amongst pine, olive and oak trees and has four patio areas or terraces, one of them with a large swimming pool (16 x 40 ft, depth 5 to 8 ft ; one weekly maintenance included) and a pool house (Rick's Café) which can accommodate 2-3 persons (satellite TV, Wi-Fi, kitchenette, bathroom with shower, one queen size bed and a pull-out sofa). This studio is fully equipped as a separate unit which can be rented on its own for only 390 Euros/ week, full use of the pool, pool area and park included. However, when the Casa Blanca is rented, Rick's Café will not be rented separately to another party.
The property is entirely closed in (walls and fences), and the only access to villa and garage is by remote control through an iron gate from the road. You can select where to sit, BBQ, eat or relax from a number of places next to the pool, the main terrace, a terrace with stone benches, beside the fish pond or next to a water basin with its old fountain. Between the villa and the lawn you can use our fully equipped sauna room any time.
The villa has been completely renovated last year and is fully furnished and equipped with all amenities, including satellite TV with BBC and other English language channels. It can be easily accessed from the driveway and its main facilities and the master bedroom are on the ground floor which is perfect for persons with reduced mobility.
On the ground floor you will find :
• Entrance to the large dining and living room area with a wood fireplace, TV, DVD, stereo and telephone,
• The large kitchen with antique tiles, fully equipped, including all utensils, electric stove and cooking plates, microwave, dishwasher and a breakfast table,
• A spacious bathroom with tub and shower, separate WC, and the master bedroom with a king size bed, closets and a magnificent view south into the garden,
• Another level entrance from a former garage, now transformed into a large room for storage, extra refrigerator, freezer, washing machine and dryer,
• Access from the living room by two French windows to the main terrace (250 sq ft) overlooking the river valley.
A generous staircase leads you to the first floor which consists of:
• One bedroom with a queen size bed view west,
• One bedroom with a queen size bed for 2 with a beautiful view south,
• A bathroom with shower and WC,
• The library (books in English, French and German), DVD, a convertible bed for 2, and
• The office with extra telephone, fax, computer and a single bed.
A cleaning service is provided in mid-week (included).
Special services possible on request:
- Transport from and to Marseille Airport or Aix TGV train station
- Proposals for excursions
- Grocery stocking for your arrival
Vacation Rental Features
- Amenities
- Washer
- Dryer
- Linens Provided
- Garage
- Covered Parking
- Off Street Parking
- Parking for RV/Boat/Trailer
- Wood Fireplace
- Beds
- King Bed
- Queen Bed
- Twin/Single Bed
- Convertible Bed
- Entertainment
- Sauna
- Cable/Satellite TV
- DVD
- VCR
- Video Library
- CD Player
- Stereo System
- Music Library
- Private Pool
- Kitchen
- Full Kitchen
- Cooking Utensils Provided
- Refrigerator
- Dishwasher
- Microwave
- Outdoor Features
- Charcoal BBQ Grill
- Deck/Patio
- Gazebo
- View/Location
- Mountain View
- Monument View
- Communications
- Telephone
- Computer
- Broadband Internet
- WiFi (Wireless Internet)
- Other Amenities
- Fully equipped pool house "Rick's café" with summer kitchen, queen size bed, pullout sofa, TV and WiFi, indoor and outdoor shower, gold fish pond with water lilies, antique fountain, old oak, pine and olive trees, Finnish sauna
- Suitability
- Handicapped Accessible (may have limitations)
- Wheelchair Accessible (may have limitations)
- Kid Friendly
- Smoking Not Allowed
- Activities
- Golf
- Tennis
- Shopping
- Kayaking
- Sailing
- Boating
- Waterskiing
- Swimming
- Surfing
- Windsurfing
- Biking
- Mountain Biking
- Wildlife Viewing
- Fishing
- Hunting
- Antiquing
- Live Theatre
- Miniature golf
- Horseback Riding
- Hot Air Ballooning
- Zoo/Wildlife Park
- Restaurants
- Rafting
- Hiking
- Rock Climbing
- Fitness Center/Gym
- Cinemas/Movie Theaters
- Museums
- Other Activities
- Free wine tasting sessions in some of France's best domains like Châteauneuf des Papes or the "Coin Perdu", Chef's cooking lessons in Michelin star restaurants nearby.
Rate Details (In € (or equivalent in$ ))
€ 1650/week (or $ according to current rate).
A downpayment of 25% (in Euros or USD) will be required on reservation, the rest
on arrival. A refundable guarantee deposit of €1000 will be asked on arrival.
Very interesting reductions for fast bookers!
The downpayment can be made in $ to our US account.
Rent for Rick's Café only: € 390/week
Note: Until confirmed, rates are subject to change without notice.
Owner's Profile
Year Purchased: 2007
The Unique Benefits of this Villa
Privacy, security and luxury, a green paradise!
Property Photos
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- View from the South - Ansouis, France Villa with Swimming Pool and Terraces, overlooks Valley of the Durance River
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- Our private pool - Ansouis, France Villa with Swimming Pool and Terraces, overlooks Valley of the Durance River
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- Pool house for 2, called "Rick's Café" - Ansouis, France Villa with Swimming Pool and Terraces, overlooks Valley of the Durance River
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- Rick's Café: Interior
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- Entrance from the road with gate
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- The south terrace
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- Patio north with stone bench
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- The old fountain
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- Dining room with fireplace
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- The kitchen
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- Walk up the stairs...
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- ...and find one of the upstairs bedrooms
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