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Domaine Laurentine

Domaine Laurentine

France, Provence, Gordes ~ 7 Bedrooms ~ 6 Bathrooms ~ Sleeps 8 to 14

At a glance
It is the perfect Luberon property for 14 people (ideal for 4 couples + children and nanny) with heated swimming pool, tennis court, A/C. Professional kitchen and 4 star hotel services incuded.

Location
This is an amazing property in the heart of Luberon Valley between the beautiful villages of Lacoste and Bonnieux, walking distance to Lacoste (2km) and 5km to Bonnieux.
30mn from the TGV station of AVIGNON, and 1h from Marseilles airport.
The property features many lovely views of Lacoste, Bonnieux, Goult, and in the distance, Mont Ventoux.

Description
The owner converted this old farmhouse into a luxurious house with high end amenities throughout. In the main house there are 4 bedrooms with 4 bathrooms, a professional kitchen, A/C, a huge heated swimming pool, tennis court, child friendly garden, sophisticated video security system, high speed Internet access, 8 bikes at disposal and on. Attached is the guest house with salon, dining room, fully equipped kitchen, 3 bedrooms, 2 bathrooms.. There is a small chapel for receptions or weddings. There are no asphalt roadways on the estate.
The 640m2 houses are nestled in one hectare landscaped garden located in a secure 40 hectare estate shared with the owner who lives nearby (independent and separate access).

MAIN HOUSE
Ground Floor
North entranceway : large hall, PC workstation with internet access, washroom, spiral staircase down to a wine cellar with tasting bar,
Fully equipped kitchen with Gaggenau induction cooker, 2 DW, 1 steamer, 2 ovens, hot plate, 1 ice maker, fridge, freezer, vegetable fridge, cellar, video screen (covering all the estate with 9 cameras for security, opening gate, lighting house and garden, A/C temperature...). Laundry room with washing machine and dryer.
A dining room which can seat 12 people
Exterior patio at the southern side : a dining table can seat 14 people plus.
A double bedroom with a king size bed, en suite a bath room with large shower ( a bench, a large shower head + handheld shower), 2 wash basins, separate toilet.
Salon with fireplace ( firewood available) sofas, large screen TV with DVD, TPS satellite.
Music throughout the house (salon, pool house, bedrooms, bathrooms..) Tel. Fax. Printer. Wifi High speed Internet access.

2d Floor
Northern terrace with garden furniture.
An independent apartment with separate alarm, 2 access doors, a bedroom with a large king size bed, a salon with kitchen, TV with large screen, fire place, sofa bed(double), bathroom with large shower (as above), 2 wash basins, separate toilets. West facing terrace.
A bedroom with a few stairs at the entrance, king size bed ( possible to arange 2 singles on request) en suite a romantic bath room with a central tub with handheld shower, fire place, 2 wash basins, a large shower (as above) numerous cupboards.
A master bedroom with a Southern view, large king size bed, fire place, dressing, bathroom en suite with a central tub, 2 wash basins and a large shower.

GUEST HOUSE
A separate guest house with A/C, ideal for a nanny with children or for teen agers or for personal staff. SALON with TV, sofa , dining room, fully equipped Kitchen, 3 bedrooms. One on the 1st level with king size bed (= 2 adjoined single beds) and complete bathroom (tub and shower) then two bedrooms with twin beds on the 2d level sharing a bathroom with a shower.
The guest house is attached to the main house but with a separate entrance.
Exterior
Heated and electrolytic swimming pool (16,5m x 5,5m) with a countercurrent.The pool been fitted with an automatic shuttercover in compliance with French pool safety legislation. There is a separate shallow swimming pool with fountain for children. There is also a lovely pool house with summer dining room, fully equipped kitchen with pizza oven, US fridge, oven, microwave, gas BBQ, induction hobs, a bathroom with a shower, toilets and wash basin, and lots of garden furniture.
Tennis court at 200m with night lighting and ball launcher (schedule to be shared with the owner).
Playground for children. Many spots for picnics.
Lovely chapel with a gorgeous view of the Luberon valley and Mont Ventoux. Picnic area below the chapel with BBQ.

Services
Full service CONCIERGE included : Pre-stay planning & tips, a welcome meet and greet followed by the on call service during the stay.
Housekeeping Service included 7 days a week for a total of 80 hours, typically:
Morning (8.00-12-00)
1. Get fresh bread and newspapers
2. Set the table for breakfast (no cooking no table service)
3. Prepare poolside
4. Make the bedrooms and bathrooms
5. Tidy up breakfast
Afternoon (15.00-18.00 + 19.30- 20.00)
1. General cleaning inside and terraces
2. Washing/ironing of towels, tablecloths, napkins, bed linen …
3. 19.30–20.00 store away mattresses deckchairs & wash towels
Weekly change of bed linen
Towels and bathrobes for adults and children
Shampoo, shower gel, body lotion, vanity kits, Kleenex
Towels for the swimming pool
Daily pool service
EXTRA COSTS:
Not included are: Extra Expenses such as
- Electricity costs (approximately €250-€500 per week),
- Wine consumptions from the wine cellar, digestives, daily bread and newspapers, Nespresso Coffee (€ 5.- per 10 portions), telephone and fax
- Personal laundry (see separate list)
- Pre Stocking, Shopping (€80 plus cost of food)
- Additional change of bed linen (€ 42 per bed)
Local expenses are indicated in EURO but will be exchanged in USD (current exchange rate) for payment.
It is possible to have an on site chef request and in advance. He must be reserved 3 months in advance (50% deposit needed)

Notes
A SPECIFIC contract MUST be signed by the client at the reservation. Ask for a copy.
Rentals must be paid in USD
2 weeks minimum rental period in high season ( July and August)
Both houses are non-smoking. Pets allowed on request. Possible more on request.
Safe in each bedroom.
Baby equipment. 8 VTT bikes (6 for adults and 2 for children +9. No helmet). Tennis rackets at disposal 3 for adults and 2 for children). High speed Internet access. FAX.

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