This very well restored property, dating back around 150 years, is situated in the Var, close to the village of Seillans, and around 40 minutes from Cannes. Seillans is a charming village offering a good range of excellent restaurants. This is an area of great natural beauty with its historic villages, and rolling countryside, ideal for walking and horse riding. There are several horse riding centres close by, and tennis courts in many of the nearby villages. There are several golf courses of international standard within an easy drive and Lake St Cassien offers kayaking and other water sports. Gliding can also be arranged at nearby Fayence airport, where helicopters can also be landed.
The villa is surrounded by g rounds of 10,500m2, with magnificent views extending over the countryside to the sea. Within the garden is a swimming pool (12 x 6m), which can be heated on request. The pool house has a covered dining area, seating 10 – 12 people, and a sitting area for relaxing out of the sun. The summer kitchen is equipped with electric oven, gas hob, sink, fridge, dishwasher and ice machine, and there is a barbecue. There is also a shower room with basin and WC, and an outdoor shower with hot and cold water.
Over the last two years, the property has been enlarged and completely renovated throughout, retaining its original charm and adding modern comforts. The light and spacious rooms are painted in neutral colours, with the open-plan living and dining areas and kitchen opening via large glass doors to a south-facing terrace. There is underfloor heating, as well as a cooling system for use during the summer months. Further amenities include satellite TV (Canal+ and Canal Sat, including Sky News, Sky Sports and CNN) in the living room, other TVs with French channels only, DVD player, CD player and internet access. There is garage parking.
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Ground Floor
Entrance hall. Open-plan living area with fireplace, dining area and kitchen (Lacanche cooker, electric oven, microwave, fridge and dishwasher). A stone staircase leads to a mezzanine level with a study/library area. Laundry. Wine cellar with American fridge/freezer and a wine fridge. Master bedroom in the west wing of the house, with double bed, dressing room and en-suite bathroom (shower, bath, 2 basins and WC. Doors open from this bedroom to the terrace.
Lower (Garden) Level
Double bedroom, opening to garden, and with dressing room and en-suite bathroom (shower, basin and WC). Bedroom with 3 single beds, opening to south-facing terrace. Twin bedroom, also opening to terrace. Bathroom with shower, basin and WC. Twin bedroom, opening to terrace, and with en-suite bathroom (shower, basin and WC).
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