villa for sale Varages, Var

This elegantly restored property sits in the centre of Varages, a traditional Proveníçal village in the Upper Var, renowned for its fine pottery in the 17th and 18th centuries and still active today. Although small, the village functions all year round and offers all the necessary shops and services, including a pottery museum.The house, with 440 m2 of living space and whose origins date from March 1609, has had an impressive makeover to an exceptionally high standard while retaining many original features, such as exposed stone walls, beamed ceilings, tomettes tiled floors and a flagstone floor.The majestic front door opens onto the entrance hall with its original 17thcentury flagstone floor and vaulted ceiling, leading through wroughtiron doors to a semiprofessional fitted kitchen with stone sinks and a large Lacanche range cooker, a living/dining room with an exposed stone wall, and through to a courtyard and the peaceful walled garden with a charming pool and fruit trees.There is also a large office, laundry room, guest WC, and a large garage at this level.Below the house is a 70 m2 vaulted cellar.A large staircase leads to the first floor, with a spacious sitting room featuring a stunning woodenbeamed ceiling, original tomettes floor tiles, a baronial fireplace, and a kitchenette. On this level are 2 large bedrooms, each with its own ensuite shower room and WC.The top floor has 2 vast bedrooms with Velux windows and oval windows to let in natural light overlooking the square, and 2 further bedrooms, also equipped with Velux windows overlooking the garden. All bedrooms have ensuite facilities and are airconditioned. The bathroom and shower rooms are extremely wellappointed with brass taps and fittings, and locally made ceramic washbasins.The superb renovations were worthy of an architectural heritage award in 2025 for quality renovation and use of authentic materials.A charming property suitable for a large family or a holiday rental business.Contact us today to find out more.