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Set in over two acres of grounds, the Mas d’Argile is situated at the edge of the Luberon mountains in the heart of Provence. Aix-en Provence is just 30 minutes driving, and all the sights of the region – from Avignon and St-Rémy to the Luberon and Mont Ventoux -- are all easy day trips. The grounds feature a lovely swimming pool and adjacent to the house a spacious south-facing terrace running the length of the house. It’s the ideal spot for enjoying leisurely outdoor meals and taking full advantage of panoramic views over vineyards, olive orchards and fruit trees.
The property is composed of a main house with 4 bedrooms and 3 baths and a cottage with an additional bedroom and bath. The property has been renovated with high quality materials, pretty fabrics and all appliances and conveniences. In Provençal tradition, light walls, painted beamed ceilings and terra cotta tile floors accent a combination of stylish contemporary furniture and distinctive Asian antique pieces from the owner’s travels. To the left of the entry hall is the living room with set-in stone fireplace. Attractive seating includes upholstered sofas and chairs grouped around a unique coffee table, an old Indonesian rice chest. A black Chinese wedding chest, occasional tables and lamps along with colorful cushions highlight this inviting room with French doors opening to the terrace. Adjacent is the dining room with beautiful wood table and chairs for 10 people, also with French doors to a covered area of the terrace with built-in barbecue and teak table and chairs. The dining room is open plan to the U-shaped kitchen with cream-colored cabinets, granite counters, professional-level stove and all conveniences. The main house includes two bedrooms and two bathrooms on the ground level and two bedrooms sharing a bathroom upstairs. All of the bedrooms are attractively decorated with pretty bedcovers and curtains and ample closet space. The bathrooms are all tiled with quality ceramics and fixtures. Downstairs, a corridor leads to the master bedroom with ensuite bath and its own sitting room with French doors opening to the terrace. Also on this level is another bedroom with ensuite bath and separate toilet facilities. Stairs off the entry lead to two more bedrooms, one with twin beds and another with bunk beds for children. These two bedrooms share a bathroom and separate toilet facilities. Along the driveway behind the house is the stone cottage with additional bedroom and full bathroom. A marvelous home decorated with taste and flair in a picturesque Provençal setting. |
