Provence-Alps-Cote d`Azur, Bouches-du-Rhône, Le Tholonet, France

Nestling in 3 hectares of amazing landscaped gardens with pool and tennis court, is this absolutely exceptional 7 bedroom estate, enjoying far reaching countryside views from its prestigious location in Le Tholonet.

This private estate is set within Aix-en-Provence's most sought-after residential enclave, and just twenty minutes on foot from the historic centre.

The 600m2 Maison de Maitre sits at the heart of the walled grounds of 3.10 hectares. The grounds are formal in the French tradition - pine, cypress and olive trees alongside persimmons and a broader palette of Mediterranean planting, and open onto uninterrupted views across the valley to Sainte-Victoire, the mountain that has drawn painters to this corner of Provence for well over a century.

The house itself reflects the same attention to detail: ornamental plasterwork, Rognes stone detailing and period wood panelling throughout, all in keeping with its architectural pedigree.

A separate caretaker's house, an orangery, two outbuildings and a substantial pool house complete the estate, offering genuine scope for family life and entertaining alike.

Discreetly positioned and rarely available, this is a rare chance to acquire one of Aix's great private addresses, moments from the city yet entirely apart from it.

REFERENCE: 258799