Property in Lourmarin

Remarkably located in the heart of the Luberon Regional Nature Park, just 3 km from the charming village of Lourmarin, this property is as magical as it is unsuspected.

Built in a dominant position, this sumptuous residence, designed by a renowned architect a few decades ago at the request of a major company director, subtly combines elegance and modernity.

Built entirely of stone, it is extremely luminous and enjoys breathtaking views over Lourmarin, with the admirable landscapes and hills of Provence in the background. It has been designed to blend in with the wonderful, unspoilt Mediterranean nature that surrounds it.

The property can be sold with around 24 hectares of surrounding parkland and woods, or as the buyer chooses, with the entire 314 hectares that make up a single block, ideal for a hunting estate.

Once through the (automated) gate, the access road winds through a delightful undergrowth full of charm. and immediately confirms. After a few hundred meters, youwill discover the beauty and nobility of the place.
The beautifully landscaped grounds feature several panoramic terraces, a tennis court, a large swimming pool (15×5) and a helipad.
Other features include a sauna, gym, badminton court, second heated indoor pool (8.5×4.2), wine cellar (1,500 bottles), fountains and ponds, and barbecue.

The property offers approx. 550sqm of living space on 3 levels, set in terraced grounds, and approx. 250sqm of outbuildings.

Level 1 is accessed from the park by a few steps, and is extended in front of the reception and master suite by a huge terrace of almost 150sqm, offering incredible panoramic views.
This level (approx. 260sqm) comprises:
An entrance hall, a beautiful reception room (lounge-dining room-library with carved fireplace approx. 85sqm, an office approx. 20sqm (fireplace), a vast dining kitchen (approx. 48sqm), a fitted laundry room, a guest toilet with washbasin and a superb master suite (approx. 80sqm) comprising the bedroom itself, bathroom, separate toilet, sauna and a very large fitted dressing room.

Level 2 (approx. 150sqm living space) comprises :
4 en suite bedrooms with bathroom or shower room served by a corridor, a room used as a first-floor pantry and kitchen, and a utility and storage room.

Level 3 (approx. 120sqm)
This level, accessible from both inside and outside, can be completely self-contained, providing spacious accommodation for a janitor. It comprises :
A living room with a fully-equipped kitchen opening onto a large terrace with a summer kitchen (pizza oven), another adjoining room (currently a gym), a bedroom and a windowless outbuilding, a shower room and toilet. Mezzanine access via two different staircases: a small bedroom and a shower room and toilet.

Top-of-the-range features and materials in keeping with the period of construction (marble floors on Level 1, etc. ….).
Oil-fired underfloor heating on the gtound floor and underground (no longer in use) and air-conditioning (air-to-air heat pump).
Electric heating and partial air-conditioning level 3.
Two boreholes, automatic watering, outdoor lighting
Secure property: automatic gate, intercom, alarm…
Altitude 280m

OUTBUILDINGS (approx. 250sqm)
Helicopter garage approx. 150sqm with high ceilings (approx. 4m)
Garage adjacent to covered swimming pool approx. 40sqm
Wine cellar and tasting room approx. 40sqm
Various cellars and storage areas

All shops, services and amenities in Lourmarin 3 km.
Aix en Provence and Avignon TGV stations 45/50 minutes away.
Marseille-Marignane international airport, sea and beaches approx. 1 hour away

Exceptional property, truly unique in its location, position, architecture and environment.

Selling price : 5 720 000 euros with the 24 ha
Fees at seller’s expense

Energy class : C
Climate class : C

Estimated annual energy costs for standard use: between 4500 euros and 5500 euros per year. Prices indexed to 15/08/2015.

The information on the risks to which this property is exposed is available on the site: www.georisques.gouv.fr