MAS DES PLATANES
PROVENCE, FRANCE
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AN INVITING FAMILY ESTATE
Approaching this French villa and driving up its majestic avenue of 100-year old plane trees sets the tone for a memorable, truly Provence vacation. This amazing home welcomes you with delightful gardens, a choice of terraces for soaking up the sun, and wonderfully light, high-ceilinged rooms. On the main level, the kitchen, dining and living spaces are large and well equipped, making this villa ideal for large, sociable groups. The salon and dining room lead out to the walled courtyard garden with its stone fountain centerpiece and dining terrace, but the real jewel of the property is the superb swimming pool set amidst gracious trees and gardens of Provence. Other amenities include a superb central music system, a sauna and a gym, as well as a unique bar next to the back terrace, complete with musical instruments for the accomplished (or aspiring) musicians in your group. Bedrooms: 9 Bathrooms: 7 Max occupancy: 18
LIVING SPACES
Mas des Platanes welcomes guests into the main entrance hall with a spiral staircase. For your moments of relaxation, you have the choice of a spacious salon, study, or upstairs den with sofa seating. In the mood for an authentic meal? You have a few options. There's a main dining room with a table set for 12, a smaller one with table for 6 and a specially fitted bar, or take your meal outside onto the large dining terrace.
BEDROOMS & BATHROOMS
Mas des Platanes sleeps 18 guests in nine air conditioned bedrooms. First Floor Bedroom one (king, 71") has an en suite bathroom with a sink and tub as well as a conservatory area leading to the garden. Second Floor Bedroom two (king, 71") has an en suite bathroom with a sink, tub and double showers and a walk-in closet. Bedroom three (king, 71") has an en suite bathroom with a sink and tub, and a large closet. Bedrooms four (queen, 65"), five (queen, 65"), and six (queen, 65"), all have en suite bathrooms with a sink and shower. Bedroom seven (queen, 65") has an en suite bathroom with a sink, tub and shower, a walk-in closet and a large secluded terrace. There's also a playroom on the second floor with twin beds. Third Floor Bedrooms eight (queen, 65") and nine (queen, 65") both have en suite bathrooms with sink, tub and shower.
OUTDOOR LIVING
A 25-acre estate, Mas des Platanes offers plenty of space to gather outside with an enclosed garden and fountain, several terraces, a barbecue and beautifully laid out pool (45’ X 22’) with spacious pool house and broad borders. Stir up some competition on the tennis court, get in a workout at the gym, or relax in the sauna with spring-fed dipping tub. Don't forget to take a stroll through the six acres of landscaped grounds with broad lawns, mature trees, and tree-lined avenues.
Several large flat-screen satellite TVs, DVD player, central music system with multiple speaker zones including living room, dining room, outside dining area, courtyard bar, pool and master bedroom - works with iPods, CDs and radio Fully-equipped office with computers, broadband wireless Internet access, scanner and printer, 6 PBX professional telephone and fax lines, intercom phones, safe room and safe Secure gate with intercom The kitchen is well-equipped with state of the art appliances including double stove top, double ovens, fryer, two-door American-style refrigerator, large freezer, walk-in fridge/cold room; separate family kitchen with stove top, full oven, microwave, sink and dishwasher plus comfortable seating; summer kitchen by the pool house with fully-equipped barbecue All bedrooms are air-conditioned Heated pool (14m x 7m), gated with electric cover
household amenities
Generous amounts of space, indoors and out Classic Provençal décor with original touches Superb gardens and pool area Attentive staff on site, optional chef service Totally secluded yet with easy access to nearby towns and centers of interest
NOTABLE FEATURES
location INFORMATION
Avignon, a historic city and cultural center is just 15 minutes away, while the major antiques market at Isle-sur-la-Sorgue and Luberon hill towns are 30-40 minutes away. Just 30 minutes away, you’ll find Côtes-du-Rhône wine villages including Châteauneuf-du-Pape, Gigondas, Beaumes-de-Venise as well as Arles, Nîmes and the Pont du Gard. In the mood for a Parisian day trip? Paris is less than 3 hours away by TVG express train from Avigon
