Country Property with pool

The Quintessential French Country House – A Pigeonnier to Envy

If you’ve ever dreamt of owning the perfect French country house, this may well be it. Built in the 19th century of handsome local stone and crowned with a charming central pigeonnier tower, the façade alone is enough to make you fall in love before you’ve even parked the car.

Set in the most idyllic of settings, with far-reaching views across rolling countryside and not a neighbour in sight to critique your rosé consumption, the property has been restored with exceptional taste and style. It is presented in immaculate condition — quite literally, unpack your suitcases and open a bottle.

Inside, character reigns supreme. Full-height beamed ceilings, exposed stone walls and some of the finest antique terracotta tiles imaginable run throughout the house, complemented by ancient stone steps that add depth and authenticity.

The large open-plan living space is both impressive and inviting. The sitting room boasts a magnificent stone fireplace with working fire — perfect for winter evenings — while the sleek, modern fitted kitchen with integral appliances ensures you won’t have to sacrifice 21st-century convenience for 19th-century charm. Above, a mezzanine area provides an ideal home office, reading nook or occasional bedroom.

The bedrooms are super-stylish, beautifully decorated and each enjoys a contemporary en-suite bathroom. The principal suite even features its own working fireplace — because in France, even the bedrooms do things properly.

Outside, the magic truly begins….An integral double garage and a generous covered terrace provide practical comfort, while the boules pitch subtly suggests you are now officially living your best Provençal life. Heating is via pompe à chaleur throughout, ensuring efficient year-round comfort.

The gardens are simply enchanting: cypress trees, lavender, mature planting and views that stretch beyond imagination. And then, the pièce de résistance — a fabulous heated swimming pool with electric cover, accompanied by what can only be described as the best pool house in town. Complete with summer kitchen, built-in barbecue and covered terrace with electric shutters, it is designed for long lunches that become longer dinners.

All of this, just five minutes from shops and restaurants, yet wonderfully private.  If this isn’t the French dream, we’re not entirely sure what is.