Old Provençal farmhouse in beautiful setting with large pool — Property 67552

Old Provençal farmhouse in beautiful setting with large pool

The farmhouse dates from the 19th century but has been renovated and extended to include a spacious living room, in keeping with the original features. There is a fully-equipped kitchen with breakfast area and a dining room with original beams and a traditional oak refectory table. The living room has large French windows opening onto the front garden and BBQ area. There is an old mulberry tree at the front providing plenty of shade. The large pool is to the rear of the property and is bordered on two sides by terraces and pine forest and has views out over wooded hillsides. In total there is 7500 m2 of land. The house is situated at the end of a gated lane in the small and friendly hamlet of St Jaume, about 3km from the picturesque village of Lorgues.

Location St Jaume, Lorgues < Draguignan region < Var < Cote d'Azur - Provence < France

Availability for the farmhouse in Var, Cote d'Azur - Provence, France

Last updated on:

Saturday, 31 May 2008

Changeover day:

Saturday

Normal availability

July, August and September

Rental rates for the farmhouse in Var, Cote d'Azur - Provence, France

^*Please Note: The owner of this property accepts payment in the original currency specified, before use of conversion tool. The conversion tool is provided for your convenience only. The owner may accept other currencies if specifically agreed in advance.

Notes to the rental rates

• Please note that rental periods are normally Saturday-to-Saturday (arrival 4 p.m. onwards - departure before 10 a.m. to allow for cleaning).
  
• Our payment terms are 30% on confirmation of booking (non-refundable) and the balance of 70% four weeks prior to commencement of letting.
  We also ask for a security deposit of £100 per week which is normally refundable within 2 weeks of departure.
  
• Electricity and linen are included. Hob is part electric and part gas - bottled gas for the burners may be purchased at the supermarket - but there will normally be some in the bottle on arrival.
  

Accommodation and Facilities for the farmhouse in Var, Cote d'Azur - Provence, France

Garden and pool

The front garden is surrounded by a high hedge of evergreens and is very private. There is a large mulberry tree in the middle of the garden, providing shade, and a large stone trough or bassin with its own water supply (but this is not kept full). The BBQ area is also at the front, beneath a pergola, with some separate seating available. To the side of the house there is a good-sized field with evergreens on two sides suitable for football or similar activity. To the rear is the pool with spacious patio surround. The pool measures 12m by 5.5m, and has a depth of 2m at its deepest point. To meet French legal requirements, it is also equipped with an alarm. Beyond the pool there are terraces or restanques bordered by a small forest with a path leading down to the valley of St Jaume with a private road.

Information about communications and safety

Communications: There is no phone in the house but there is good mobile reception. Lorgues has its own post office with all the usual facilities. There are internet cafés in Draguignan some 30 mins by car from Lorgues. Safety: There are two wells within the property grounds fitted with a grill and/or door, but young children should be advised not to play close to them. The staircase has a rope handrail and is unsuitable for elderly people. There are several doorways that would be considered low by modern standards. As noted above, the pool is fitted with an alarm that can be switched on and off.

Finding the property and practical information

A few weeks before the period for which you have booked, we will provide directions on how to find the property and practical details about the house (including contact details for a local Englishman who is responsible for management of the property, pool maintenance and arranging changeovers). We also provide information about Lorgues and the surrounding area in our guest book.