Bastide Grasse

Charming property located in a peaceful area between Grasse and Opio.The property is situated in a countryside area, surrounded by traditional properties and main residences owned by people of the region. The property was once owned and converted by the family of the French singer, Claude Francois. The main villa, very traditional 60s in style is built on two levels and offers approximately 270 sqm. (including the guest cottage) of elegant interiors. The villa faces due South with terraces on the South, the East and the West sides of the villa. On the ground floor one finds an elegant drawing room, formal dining room, charming Provencal kitchen, TV room and office, all open plan with dimmer lighting. The sitting room and the dining room have five French doors opening onto a charming, south facing terrace with a lovely vine covered, all weather outside dining area for ten people. The office and the TV room share a large wood burning stove. Also on this level there is a laundry room with a door to the garden, a storage room and a guest cloakroom. On the upper level one finds the master bedroom suite with French doors from the bedroom and the bathroom opening onto a large sun terrace, two other charming double bedrooms sharing one bathroom and a separate toilet. There is also a charming air-conditioned guest cottage comprising of two large bedrooms, a bathroom and an attached workshop (this could easily be converted into a kitchen). The mature gardens (3,557 sqm.), are an outstanding feature of this charming property, with olive, citrus and fruit trees. There is a large pool (17m x 6m) with a diving board surrounded by a large stone paved terrace in a discrete setting. There is a pool house with a barbecue spit and fridges. There are three separate garages with a large parking area. The property is totally enclosed and private. Other features: Drip irrigation throughout the property, 149 meter deep well which supplies all irrigation water to the garden, reversible AC/Heating throughout, automatic gates, exterior lighting, pool filtration is by sand trap, salt system. Property is on sceptic tank.