L'esplanade

Description

A true gem of Provence, L'Esplanade offers charm and character in beautiful grounds just a five-minute drive from the delightful town of Saint-Rémy. This beautiful abode is all about relaxing in wonderful surroundings whether in the grand living room with its picture book windows or outside under the old shady trees, drinking local brandy at the end of a glorious day. The interiors have been thoughtfully styled from the spacious living area around the old fireplace to the grand kitchen-diner with its contemporary fittings alongside antique pieces. Each of the seven bedrooms across the house and annexe have been warmly decorated in Provençal colours, featuring air-conditioning and many with handsome en suite bathrooms. Spend lazy days with family or friends, challenging each other to a game of boules, ping-pong or table football, pottering around on the bikes or splashing around in the wonderful swimming pool, looking out to the glorious grounds around you. A covered terrace, beautifully lit up at night, is the perfect place to gather for long meals en famille, creating feasts on the barbecue or chatting late into the night with loved ones on long summer evenings. The well-known town of Saint-Rémy is only a five-minute drive away, a great place for its restaurants, cafes, art galleries and overall Provençal charm. Head in early on a Wednesday morning for the vibrant market to pick up all sorts of regional delights and look out for festivities and events that take place throughout the summer. Discover the idyllic landscapes of Les Alpilles with its vineyards, olive groves and mountain scenery. Spend time in wonderful villages such as Eygalières, Maussane-les-Alpilles and Les Baux-de-Provence, one of France’s 'Plus Beaux Villages'. Discover historic treasures in Avignon, just 18km away or head south to Arles and the incredible Camargue. Even the mesmerising villages and mountains of the Luberon are only an hour away; you really can discover all corners of Provence from this wonderful home.

L'Esplanade is set in the beautiful Alpilles Regional Nature Park, just a short drive from the lovely town of Saint-Rémy-de-Provence. Saint-Rémy (4km) has a fine reputation in Provence and is popular with visitors for good reason. You can soak up the charm and ambience of Saint-Rémy just by wandering around the narrow cobbled lanes, coming across picturesque art galleries and studios, dining in little bistros or head to one of the cafes under the plane trees for a coffee or glass of local wine. The Wednesday morning market spills out over the lovely squares and streets of the old town and you can pick up all sorts of regional delights such as olive products, lavender, honey, cured meats, cheeses and of course seasonal fruit and vegetables. Les Alpilles is an incredible region offering beautiful landscapes of vineyards, olive groves, undulating hills and striking mountains. Activities including wonderful walking paths, cycling trails, horse-riding and even rock-climbing. Enjoy the awe-inspring scenery from Les Baux-de-Provence (13km), one of France’s ‘Plus Beaux Villages’, a medieval village built high up on a fortified rocky site which is full of history and charm – visit early to avoid the crowds. Maussane-les-Alpilles (13km) is a very pleasant place to go for a long lunch whether a good pizzeria or a Michelin starred restaurant and make sure you pick up some of France’s finest olive oil whilst you are there. Eygalières (15km) is another delightful village in Les Alpilles and is even favoured by a couple of A-list celebrities who have discreetly bought houses there. You are also in a great location for visiting the small and historic city of Avignon (18km) with its great food markets, excellent restaurants and bars as well as the two UNESCO World Heritage sites, the Palais des Papes and the famous bridge. History lovers may also want to spend a day in Nîmes (47km) with its Roman ruins and the extraordinary Pont-du-Gard (38km), another UNESCO World Heritage site and a great spot for hiring canoes, kayaks or simply enjoying a picnic by the water’s edge. To the south is Arles (27km), another fine place filled with history and art and also the gateway to the amazing landscapes of the Camargue. To the east is the mesmerising Luberon region filled with mountains, incredible hiking, cycling and idyllic villages such as Gordes, Lacoste, Roussillon, Ménerbes and more, all about an hour away.

Villa Interiors Ground Floor - Living room (approx. 60m2) with fireplace - Open-plan office area / snug with table football - Kitchen-diner, well-equipped including kitchen island, microwave, oven, plancha, toaster, cafetiere, Nespresso machines, two dishwashers, two fridges and ice-maker - Utility room and laundry - Bedroom with double bed (180cm) and bathroom - WC First Floor - Bedroom with double bed (180cm), bathroom and WC - Bedroom with double bed (180cm), bathroom and WC - Bedroom with double bed (180cm), bathroom and WC - Bedroom with twin/double bed (90cm each or 180cm) - Bedroom with twin/double bed (90cm each or 180cm) - Separate bathroom with WC Separate Poolside Annexe - Bedroom with double bed (180cm), bathroom and WC Outside Grounds - Private heated swimming pool (16x6m, depth: 1.2-1.7m) with electric safety shutter - Covered terrace with large dining table and chairs - Gas plancha and BBQ - Table tennis - Boules - Bikes (x6) - Water features - Gardens and grounds (approx. 5.5 hectares) - Exterior lighting - Private parking - Electric gate Facilities - Wi-Fi (in most rooms) - Reversible air-conditioning (in bedrooms) - Underfloor heating/cooling (ground floor only) - Bose system - TV - Hairdryers - Table football - Table tennis - Boules - Bikes (x6) - Washing machine and dryer