Saturday 20 February 2010

Authentic Château in Cote d'Azur, France

Looking around Sotheby's Real Estate website I came across this magnificent 16th century Château in Tourves, Provence-Alpes-Cote d'Azur, France. There's quite a lot of information about this property but I will summarize it for you. You're welcome, precious.

It has over 250 acres of vines, olive-groves, meadows, forests and river banks (Argens river). The Bastide offers 800 square meters and was renovated in strict observance of antique materials and techniques (stone-cutting, lime coatings, XVIIIth century woodwork, vaulted rooms, tiles, wrought iron). The Château's façade and theatrical stairs and fountain were created in 1784 ; the cedar and chestnut trees avenue was planted in 1848. Older still, a 16th century stone arch-door, a vaulted sheepfold and several tiled water and wine cisterns are to be seen.
The Bastide comprises : 1000 square meters of agricultural buildings (farm, barn, sheepfold, bread oven) 9 rooms on the first and second floors. 2 old-style bathrooms, 3 shower rooms. 70 square-meter vaulted kitchen with castle stove and monumental fireplace. 90 square-meter vaulted lounge + chapel with roman apse and monumental fireplace.




Jardin et facade


chapelle avec roses


jardin et ferme


Chapelle couchant


cuisine avec lustre


antichambre


Ch ouest


Gde Salle de bain


Facade

More images and details of this property right here.

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8 comments:

  1. absolutely amazing - look at that lovely kitchen! you don't expect that in a building like that...

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  2. I think I am going to dream of the chateau the whole weekend ....
    Beautiful!
    xx
    Greet

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  3. Is that the home from that Russell Crowe movie A Good Year?

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  4. Ok, I'm inspired now! This is what I love to see. Absolutely amazing chateau and beautifully decorated.

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  5. Thanks everyone for your comments!

    I haven't seen that Russell Crowe movie yet, but I searched for some photographs and I'm quite sure it's not the same house. I admit it has exactly the same feel and it is located in the same place,Provence. But I noticed some outside shutters which do not appear in this château. I also guess that such information would have been on Sotheby's page!
    Anyhow, thanks to you now I must see this film!

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