Provence-Alps-Cote d`Azur, Alpes-de-Haute-Provence, Simiane-la-Rotonde, France

This exquisite bastide, meticulously renovated in 2014 with gorgeous natural materials, offers a superb blend of authentic Provencal character and modern amenities. Located near the picturesque village of Simiane-la-Rotonde, the property offers stunning views of the surrounding countryside, set within over forty hectares of private grounds. The sale of this property also includes an adjoining farmhouse (approximately 350m²), in need of renovation but offering exceptional potential.

The accommodation on the ground floor comprises an entrance hall with arched French doors, a spacious kitchen with an adjoining scullery, a formal dining room with a stone fireplace, traditional tomettes, and exposed beams, and a utility room with an adjoining guest WC.

A beautiful stone staircase leads up to the first floor, composed of a foyer leading out to a beautiful terrace overlooking the grounds, a superb sitting room with high ceilings, decorative cornices, tall windows, and an ornate fireplace, a secondary sitting room (petit salon), and a lovely master bedroom suite with a wrought-iron bathtub and a vanity unit.

The bastide also features two independently accessed suites. The first features a large drawing room (currently used as an office/atelier) fitted with a wood-burning stove, a terrace overlooking the picture-perfect village of Simiane-la-Rotonde, a double bedroom, and an adjoining shower room and WC.

The second suite comprises a double bedroom, an adjoining bathroom, a second large double bedroom with exposed beams, an office space, and a charming meditation room in the pigeonnier with awe-inspiring views of the rolling countryside and Simiane-la-Rotonde.

The gardens encompassing the house feature a terrific variety of flowering plants and shrubs, shaded by a centenary chestnut tree. Fields of irises, rose bushes, lilacs, and broom plants flourish to ensure a tremendous array of colours throughout the seasons. The garden also includes a private forest with truffle oaks and a 90m² outbuilding used for storage.

The entrance hall of the bastide leads through to a courtyard to the north, a wine cellar adorned with an authentic barrel, a lovely bread oven, a technical room, and multiple storage areas.

The property is also sold with a farmhouse annex (approximately 350m²) in need of renovation. This untapped potential would be ideal for someone looking for a boutique bed and breakfast, artist retreats, or lucrative rental opportunities. Stunning original features in the farmhouse ensure that the result can be nothing short of superb.

This refined rural property exudes elegance and comfort. The timelessly beautiful decor, thoughtful renovations, and breathtaking surroundings make this bastide a truly remarkable property. The local village of Simiane-la-Rotonde lies within walking distance of the property.