villa for sale Le Thoronet, Var

Discover this beautiful Provencal home in the countryside between Lorgues and the village of Le Thoronet, recently renovated and in excellent condition. Situated in a quiet valley and approached along a lane, the gated driveway leads to a circular parking around a pond with water lilies at the front door of the house, which is set back to the rear of the property. Beyond this are stone steps to a lower terrace with a pergola structure/yoga platform (east facing) above a further terrace down to the river. Tiled floors to the terraces and internally, the ground floor comprises an entrance hall, a large open plan living room with fireplace and dining area with a new open plan kitchen, overlooking the pool area and garden. The living area opens onto a large covered terrace and a covered summer kitchen/eating terrace. In the sleeping area, 3 bedrooms, each with a private shower room or bathroom, an office. On the first floor there is the large and light master suite with dressing room, shower room and separate toilet. The house is located on a landscaped plot of 7639 m2 flat, enclosed and with Mediterranean plants and olive trees, with some larger trees offering shade, giving access to the Argens river below. The swimming pool, complemented by a pool house, a garage and an independent studio apartment for family and friends. An ancient water canal running down the valley gives access water rights. The owners have recently upgraded the buildings and facilities, including new kitchen and reversible air conditioning and heating. It is all in very good condition, peaceful and comfortable and easy to maintain.There are the essential shops in Le Thoronet a a very good wine co-operative. Major services and supermarkets are a 10 minute drive to Le Luc while the beautiful Provencal village of Lorgues is a 10 minute drive, with its popular weekly markets, cafes and restaurants. The famous ‘Chez Bruno’ restaurant is minutes away while easy access to the A8 highway to Nice, Toulon and Marseilles airports and the TGV in Les Arcs and Aix-en-Provence imake this a preferred location. From the front gate, access to limitless walking and biking trails through vineyards and woods awaits, as well as the famous nearby Abbey of Le Thoronet.