Exceptional residence in medieval town, large secluded gardens & pool — Property 17172

Exceptional residence in medieval town, large secluded gardens & pool

Seventeenth century stone house set in 1.25 ha of landscaped grounds (& swimming pool) in centre of medieval Seillans. Enjoying spectacular views over the old town and the Esterel peninsula, this historic property provides a unique mix of location, luxury, flexibility, privacy and charm. All within easy walking distance of all of the facilities of the 'old' town. Recently refurbished and rewired the house offers modern kitchen, dining and living rooms. Capacity for 14, but ideal for families of 12 with 8 adults. Conservatory area offers further living space with beautiful views over old-town. Modern bath & shower rooms on each of the 3 floors of bedrooms. Beamed living room offers Sky satellite television, video, DVD, and CD/Tuner stereo. Attached single garage, guarantees local parking! External covered and furnished dining area, additional terrace with retractable awning, over looking fully stocked secluded gardens & swimming pool - provides maximum opportunity for out door living.

Location Seillans < Esterel - Fayence < Var < Cote d'Azur - Provence < France

Seillans < Esterel - Fayence < Var < Cote d'Azur - Provence < France

 marks the location of this property in Seillans

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

Last updated on:

Friday, 10 October 2008

Changeover day:

Saturday

Normal availability

All year

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

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Notes to the rental rates

• Weekly rental rates will be increased by £250 per week for groups of 13 persons or more. Pricing is fully inclusive of linen, cleaning, gas, pool cleaning and garden maintenance. Towels for swimming pool and/or beach usage are not provided. Electricity is included from May to August inclusive. At all other times electricity used to heat the house will be charged at cost. Please note that the pool is 'open' between May and September (inclusive) each year. Please note that the rental rates quoted exclude (are net of) any foreign exchange and/or banking costs incurred as a direct result of guests method of payment transfer. Any such costs incurred will added to the total rental fee at cost.
  
• Arrivals on, or after, 16:00 on Saturday , departures on Saturday morning at, or before, 10:00. Guests will be welcomed to the house by our local guardian, who will also be available to help with any queries or problems which may arise during your stay in our home. A 30% non refundable deposit will be required to confirm a booking, with the balance due 6 weeks before the commencement of the booking period. A fully refundable deposit of £650 will also be required to assure against damage/disturbance of our home and its contents. Summer bookings will only be accepted for durations of 2 weeks or longer.
  
• Please note that twin bedrooms can be made up as doubles or singles to reflect guests particular requirements. Continental quilts and/or covers are used as bedding. With one bath and hand towel provided per guest. The linen is changed once a week and the house will be thoroughly cleaned prior to your arrival, with a briefer weekly clean during a stay of two weeks or more. A cot (without bed linen) and a high chair are also available for use.
  

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

The House Grounds:

The house faces south and enjoys views over the village. The half acre garden is pleasantly planted with flowering shrubs, fruit trees and lawns. The garden is complemented by several paved terraces around the house. The shady external dining terrace is furnished with a 3m teak table and chairs [seats 14] and equipped with a large gas BBQ/grill. An 8.5m x 4.5m fenced-off swimming pool, with pool alarm, is also set in a sunny terrace. Please note that the house over looks the place de la resistance (village square), which hosts various festivals throughout the year, as well as the local boule area for the village. As one would expect, during festivals the village square is busy and the focus point for celebration, which can impact on the peace and tranquillity of normal village life. Please ask us for the latest information on festival timings, such as the famous flower festival, if parties wish to participate in or avoid these times of year!!

First Floor Living Areas:

The interior is full of character, attractively and comfortably decorated in a mixture of local antiques and modern furnishings. The floors are set in marble or old Provencal tiles. The accommodation is on five levels, with half-landings between them. The kitchen, dining room and conservatory are located on the first floor. The kitchen is approached from steps externally and has a small shaded terrace. The kitchen is fully stocked with all appliances, crockery and cutlery sufficient for the number of guests. The dining room leads directly off the kitchen, and has a large oak dining table and chairs and oak side board. The dining room also boasts a wood burning stove for use in the winter. The walls are hung with a collection of Provencal prints. From the dining room a comfortable and light [triple aspect] conservatory/ seating area is reached, which has stunning views over the old town.

Third Floor Living Areas:

A large beamed living room is located on the fourth level. The room is double aspect with twin windows overlooking the pool, with superb uninterrupted views to the mountains behind the village. Separate double french doors provide access to an elevated terrace with views of, and gated access [via steps] to, the garden and pool. The terrace contains teak table and chairs. A retractable awning can also be deployed to provide shade to this external area. The living room is furnished with a modern large sofa suite, capable of seating 10 persons. The living room also contains a modern colour television, complete with digital 'Sky' satellite system. A combined DVD and Video player is also provided. An extensive supply of DVDs, videos and CDs are contained in 2 large teak book cases that also contain a stereo system and a wide range of books and games. The walls are hung with a collection of Zarou prints.