Location: Callas, Provence, France, Europe (One Hour Drive from Nice, Toulon and Marseilles Airports)
Accommodations: House, 4 Bedrooms, 2.5 Baths (Sleeps 8)
This beautiful villa with pool sits on a terraced hillside acre with a lovely established garden and 60+ olive trees. It overlooks Callas, a charming village just 500 metres away with shops including grocery store, wine shop, olive mill and shop, news agent, post office, butchers, restaurants, a weekly market, and services. Walk for your morning croissants or evening meal!
Newly furnished to high standards with plenty of local antiques and art, this classic Provencal villa offers a myriad of comfortable living spaces, both indoors and out, in which to relax and enjoy your holiday. One hour drive from the Nice and Toulon international airports and the train station at Aix-en-Provence, and only 15 minutes’ drive from the A8 motorway. Avignon and Marseilles are approximately one and a quarter hours away.
Nearby activities include: lively market towns - including the fabulous Sunday market at Le Muy; St. Tropez, Cannes and other famed beaches; golf; historic sights; gourmet dining; vineyards; boating and fishing; Lower Alps skiing; and natural wonders such as the Gorges du Verdon. Most are within 20-30 minutes' drive.
The entrance to the villa is welcoming, with a light-filled entrance hall and guest toilet. A staircase to the right of the entrance hall leads to two second floor bedrooms, each with twin beds, and a full bathroom including bath and shower. Several steps lead down from the entrance to the main floor. The left wing of the main floor contains one bedroom with twin beds and lovely antiques, a full bathroom with shower, and a master bedroom with a king-sized bed and French doors leading to the outdoor terrace and a wonderful view of Callas. To the right, the main floor dining room has a large antique dining table able to seat 10 and French doors leading to an outdoor terrace, shaded in wisteria. The living room has a sofa, armchairs, fireplace and, hidden behind antique armoire doors, a satellite television and sound system; the living room also has double French doors, leading on to the outdoor terrace and looking out over Callas. The well-equipped kitchen leads to a covered outdoor summer kitchen with built-in barbeque and sink, and a large terrace with a teak dining table able to seat 10, with an awning that can be rolled out for shade if desired. Also attached to the kitchen is a garage/utility room, with a washing machine, large freezer, and drying rack.
Available year-round. Centrally heated. Not equipped for babies or very young children. No pets or smoking please.
Vacation Rental Features
- Amenities
- Washer
- Linens Provided
- Garage
- Wood Fireplace
- Beds
- King Bed
- Twin/Single Bed
- Entertainment
- Cable/Satellite TV
- DVD
- CD Player
- Stereo System
- Private Pool
- Kitchen
- Full Kitchen
- Cooking Utensils Provided
- Refrigerator
- Dishwasher
- Microwave
- Outdoor Features
- Charcoal BBQ Grill
- Deck/Patio
- Lanai
- Communications
- Telephone
- Free Long Distance: Free calls to North America and Europe.
- Broadband Internet
- WiFi (Wireless Internet)
- Other Amenities
- Beautiful views over village, hillside and valley below
- Suitability
- No Pets Allowed
- Smoking Not Allowed
- Activities (on site and nearby)
- Golf
- Tennis
- Theme Park (Amusement Park)
- Shopping
- Sightseeing
- Restaurants
- Rafting
- Kayaking
- Boating
- Swimming
- Biking
- Downhill/Alpine Skiing
- Hiking
- Fishing
- Health/Beauty Spa
- Basketball Court
- Antiquing
- Museums
- Horseback Riding
- Other Activities
- fabulous markets, walking/hiking/running, museums and historic sights, beaches, cycling
Rate Details (In Euros)
April, October & November... €1550/week (plus utility costs)
May ........................ €1975/week
June & September ........... €2500/week
July & August............... €2950/week
Xmas & other times...........By request
We normally rent for a minimum period of two weeks.
For 2010 rates or for extended stays, please email owner.
Note: Until confirmed, rates are subject to change without notice.
Property Photos
- View of pool and village of Callas from villa - Provence, France Real Estate
- Private swimming pool, just steps down from villa, amidst the olive trees - Provence, France Real Estate
- Approach to villa, with front entrance to left and garage to right - Provence, France Real Estate
- Summer kitchen, with builtin BBQ, sink, awning and teak dining table for 10
- Living room with French doors leading to terrace
- Terrace off dining room, with wisteria and rose-covered trellis, big views
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