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St-Rémy-de-Provence just may be the quintessential Provençal town with its graceful plane-tree shaded avenues, lively shops, weekly open-air market, fascinating Roman ruins and majestic views of the Alpilles. And this traditionally-built mas with tan stucco façade and red tile roof is a marvelous place to enjoy the delights of St-Rémy as well as all the sights of Provence.
Set above the town just minutes from the lively center, the property is comprised of a main house and an independent studio. The spacious grounds include a lovely swimming pool set in a natural garden below the house with grass, olive and apricot trees as well as landscaped beds with roses, lavender, rosemary and other flowering plants and shrubs. Adjacent to the house is a large stone terrace with two arbored dining areas. From the terraces and the pool, you'll have magnificent views of the Alpilles mountains to the south. Inside, the house has been beautifully designed with the highest quality building materials. Classic architectural features include heavy wood beamed ceilings, white and pastel walls, marble tile floors and exposed stone window and door frames. The décor is a handsome combination of contemporary and antique furnishings, colorful fabrics and a wide display of the owner's original artwork. Entry is into the open-plan French country kitchen and dining room. The kitchen is equipped for the best of cooks with a professional-level range and stove, stainless steel refrigerator, marble counters and a wood-topped island providing additional preparation space. Adjacent is the dining area with white-washed pine dining table and chairs for 10 people. Past the dining area is the living room with a brown leather sofa and two brown leather easy chairs grouped around and antique pine coffee table near the stone fireplace. The kitchen, dining area and living room are all open and airy with high beamed ceilings and three sets of large wrought-iron framed glass doors opening to the terrace, grounds and the stunning views. Antique chests and tables along with contemporary pieces accent this large and appealing room. In the main house, there are a total of 4 bedrooms and 3 bathrooms. All the bedrooms are beautifully decorated with pretty bedcovers and antique pieces. The bathrooms all feature marble tile work and the finest fixtures and ceramics. Off the living room, a corridor leads to two bedrooms and a large bathroom with both tub and shower, double sinks and toilet. Stairs from the entry lead to 2 more bedrooms each with ensuite shower, sink and toilet. There are additional toilet facilities on the ground level by the entry. Set below the main house in the garden by the pool is a studio suite. It is decorated in the same style and quality as the main house and includes a small living area with galley kitchen, two bedrooms and a bathroom. The studio also has its own arbored outdoor dining area overlooking the pool. A house in fine Provençal tradition in a celebrated Provençal town. |
| " We had a truly wonderful time in St-Remy, and our lovely accommodations were a big part of it." |
| - W. B., Cupertino, CA |