Part of an outstanding Victorian villa with large pool for exclusive use of the apartment,situated on a private domain overlooking the sea.The apartment has its own large garden(tables and chairs for eating out),a barbeque & patio for al fresco dining by the private pool. It is within walking distance of the sea & the domain's 2 good private tennis courts.We are on the most privileged site,surrounded by 100 year old pine trees,flowering mimosa & a well established garden.There are lovely views of the sea and the islands off the coast.The apartment is on the ground floor,with its own entrance & secluded garden for total privacy.Beautifully decorated bedrooms(1 double,1 twin),sitting/dining room(excellent library),fully equipped galley kitchen, shower room and separate wc.
The kitchen is well equipped,with a superb granite worktop, Siemens dishwasher&washing machine,large refrigerator& freezer,top quality Siemens electric oven& gas/electric hob,electric kettle,coffee maker,etc.
Miles of clean,sandy beaches.
Private tennis.: Hyeres is one of the loveliest towns on the Cote d'Azur,with long, palm-lined streets of elegant Victorian villas,a medieval town centre with colourful pedestrian streets,excellent restaurants & cafés,shops with local handicrafts, galleries,etc.The central square is a beautifully restored mediaeval market place with colourful shops and stalls selling all kinds of Provencale specialities. Above the town is the castle where concerts are held throughout the summer months. Coastal day trips from Hyeres include the local islands(jazz festival), St Tropez,Bandol,Cassis,Cannes,Nice & Monte Carlo.Miles of clean,sandy beaches at the bottom of our hill.The Villa is in an exclusive private domain on an unspoilt hill overlooking the sea.Access to two private tennis courts just a few minutes walk away & a great deal of green space and woodland.The Villa has green space on 2 sides & is exceptionally private.A private entrance & secluded garden ensure total privacy for the apartment.
Beautiful views of the sea: The Villa is on the most privileged site,surrounded by 100 year old pine trees,flowering mimosa & a well established garden.There are beautiful views of the sea & the islands off the coast.Only 1 apartment is rented,on the ground floor with a private&secluded garden(with its own garden furniture)for the exclusive use of the apartment.The miles of sandy, sparkling clean beach are 2 km by foot, 4 km by car.The kitchen is well equipped,with a beautiful granite worktop,top of the range Siemens dishwasher & washing machine,large refrigerator & freezer,electric oven& gas/electric hob(all new in 2004),electric kettle,coffee maker,toaster,etc.
The sitting room is very comfortable,with pretty Provençale sofas,colour tv & an excellent library.Oak dining table & Provençal chairs.Bedroom1 has a double bed(1metre 60 wide),bedroom2 has 2 single beds(can form a double). Fans are provided but are rarely necessary,since the extra thick stone walls ensure a wonderfully cool interior throughout summer.
Al fresco dining by the private pool and barbeque: All the rooms are well decorated with Liberty curtains,rugs,bedside lamps & plenty of storage space.The double bedroom has its original marble fireplace,a Provencal writing desk, chest of drawers & wardrobe.Bedroom 2 has Swedish beds,antique Provencal wardrobe, a chest of drawers & low table. Excellent shower & separate toilet.
It is not at all like a “holiday let”.There are videos,games & lots of books for children,as well as an excellent library.
The swimming pool(12 x 5 m)is well away from the house,surrounded by Provençale shrubs,geraniums and pine trees.In summer there is al fresco dining(barbeque)in the garden by the private pool as well as in the lush garden/patio just next to the apartment's kitchen.
The Saturday market in Hyeres is excellent for all fresh fruits & vegetables,Mediterranean fish,charcuterie(salami, sausages)& local chickens, pheasants,boar.There are wonderful olives,local breads, Provencale fabrics,table cloths,straw products,shoes,clothes, lavander,etc.