Sainte-Cécile-les-Vignes, Provence-Alpes-Côte d'Azur 84290

A traditional Provencal farmhouse and its garden of more than 8, 000 m, thirty minutes from Vaison-la-Romaine in the Vaucluse department. The property is accessible via an electric gate, which opens onto an entirely enclosed and meticulously maintained garden. Once past the entrance, one's gaze is immediately drawn to the way in which the buildings have been elegantly arranged around the property, while the stately main dwelling, abutting an immense storage shed, is characterised by its thick lime-plastered walls, which help absorb the dazzling sunlight, and its typically Provencal genoise corbels. Organised in a U shape around several outdoor spaces designed for relaxation, the farmhouse naturally hugs the property's topography and seems to melt into the landscape in typical Provencal fashion, whereas, in true southern tradition, its north-south orientation ensures optimal sunlight and natural protection from the Mistral winds.In addition, a breath-taking Mediterranean mosaic extends around the property's garden: rows of vineyards and olive trees create a verdant setting, while, not far from the dwelling, a rectangular swimming pool, Jacuzzi and sauna, carefully shielded from view thanks to dense hedges, provides a pleasant oasis. Lastly, a second dwelling, set back and hidden behind the main dwelling, was converted into a holiday cottage.