Charming Modernised 18th Century 5 Bedroom Farmhouse in Provence, France

A charming modernised 18th century 5 bedroom farmhouse, Le Grand Vallon, set in a large garden with a swimming pool.

The house has 5 bedrooms, 3 bathrooms, a well-equipped kitchen, large reception room with dining area, covered terrace, air conditioning in all reception rooms and bedrooms, WiFi, telephone and TV & DVD player.

The swimming pool, sheltered by mature trees on three sides, offers a wonderful place to swim or relax and lime trees near the house provide shade for meals and relaxing in the garden.

The property is just 10 mins walk from the centre of the flourishing village of Peymeinade, where there is a supermarket and a variety of shops as well as several bars, cafés and restaurants. There is an attractive central square with a playground, a good tourist information office and a popular weekly market selling local produce, clothes and souvenirs.

And Peymeinade is a wonderful base for exploring the treasures of the Côte d’Azur and Alpes-Maritimes without having to drive too far.

It is just 3 miles from Grasse with its famous perfumeries to visit, spectacular views across the Côte d’Azur to the sea and winding cobbled streets of the old quarter.

The nearest beach is half an hour away at Cannes La Bocca. The sandy beaches of Antibes, Juan les Pins, Théoule and Agay are also within easy reach.

The beautiful lake of St Cassien, 20 mins away, also provides excellent swimming, windsurfing and sailing.

In winter there is skiing about an hour away by car at Gréolières-les-Neiges and Andon and, about 2 hours away, at Valberg, Auron, Isola 2000 and La Foux d'Allos.

Other places to see include the perched villages of Provence, La Croisette at Cannes, the Gorges du Verdon, the Picasso museum at Antibes, medieval St Paul de Vence, Monaco.

Peymeinade is part of the coastal strip of Alpes-Maritimes, bounded by mountains and sea, which enjoys a favoured micro-climate that has attracted discriminating visitors from the British Isles for 180 years.

Practical information:

Le Grand Vallon farmhouse sleeps 9 in 5 bedrooms of which 2 are en suite.

Air conditioning is available in all reception rooms and bedrooms. In winter, central heating is provided, when required, by heat pumps.

The pool is 10m x 5m and is fitted with an alarm. There is a hot and cold water shower near the pool. The pool can be economically heated by means of a heat pump, so that its use can be extended to April and October.

There are restaurants of good quality to satisfy most tastes and pockets.

There are tennis clubs in the village and two miles away at Le Tignet where well-maintained clay and all-weather courts can be hired by visitors.

There are many mapped walks and cycling routes in the area.

If available, there is a 4 bedroom house next door to the farmhouse, owned by the same owner, which could be let together with the farmhouse for a large party.