Provence-Alps-Cote d`Azur, Vaucluse, Ménerbes, France

Perched on the top of the legendary Luberon village of Ménerbes, this exquisite property enjoys breathtaking views of the surrounding valley. Set above Ménerbes' famed Citadel, the property offers complete privacy and tranquility yet lies just a few steps from the local shops, restaurants, cafés and bars. Needless to say, this utterly unique property benefits from one of the most exclusive settings that the Luberon valley has to offer.

The ground floor comprises: superb 56m2 sitting/dining room drenched in natural light by large French windows and adorned by a pretty stone fireplace; the dining room flows through to a well-equipped kitchen fitted with an island unit; bedroom (currently used as a 'petit salon') with an adjoining shower room; guest loo.

The first floor comprises: master suite with an adjoining bathroom, loo and office; second double bedroom suite with an adjoining bathroom, loo, office and a private terrace overlooking the garden and pool area. The offices in the first-floor suites could serve as dressing rooms if desired.

The garden has been landscaped with care and is home to a wonderful variety of trees and flowering plants, ensuring a bucolic setting. A spacious terrace runs along the front of the house, providing an ideal spot for outdoor dining and entertaining. A path winds through the garden, past a lovely water feature, to meet a wrought-iron pavilion that offers a particularly stunning view of the village of Ménerbes. The 0.15-acre garden features a swimming pool (8.5m x 5.5m) surrounded by a large sunbathing terrace.

The property also accommodates an authentic 'pigeonnier' outbuilding comprising a cosy sitting room, a bedroom, a shower room and an adjoining summer kitchen. The property's elevated position, above Ménerbes, grants jaw-dropping and sweeping 360-degree views of the surrounding countryside.

Amenities include: reversible air conditioning; working fireplace; mains water; automatic watering; fibre-optic internet; mains drainage. The property is entirely fenced and enjoys three private parking spaces.

With truly outstanding panoramic views, gorgeously refined décor, generous living spaces and an abundance of character, this is an exceptional property in one of Provence's most desirable villages.