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P958 | Ulysse

P958 | Ulysse

France, Provence, Gordes ~ 6 Bedrooms ~ 6 Bathrooms ~ Sleeps 8 to 12

At a glanceThis old Provencal farmhouse completely restored with oriental touches and high end technology is amazing property located on the plain below Gordes.  There are 6 BEDROOMS and 6 BATHROOMS in 700m2 of air conditioned living area. Outside is a Heated swimming pool (23m x 15m) and a  great synthetic clay tennis court within 10 completely fenced and safe (guarded) hectares.  There are panoramic views of Gordes, the Luberon and the valley.


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Location

The estate is located in the Gordes plains, facing the Luberon, 5 minutes from the village of Gordes . 15 minutes from the highway 30 minutes from the Avignon TGV train station and airport and  45mn from Marseilles.


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Description

On the ground floor

A large SALON with home cinema (equipment built in the ceiling) fireplace, grand piano, and numerous works of art, Unusual objects and Antiques.

A fully equipped office ( with Internet access, fax, printer/scanner, huge video screen, video conference system)

2d salon, restroom for the guests, nice dining room with a table for 12/14 people, refined tableware and glassware,

A fully equipped kitchen (ovens, big fridges, blenders, wine cellar with inventory, expresso machine) leading to a patio ideal for breakfasts …

A laundry with washer and dryer.

Just outside and in front of the kitchen is the guest house named Bastidon with a ground level salon with huge TV screen and upright piano.

Upstairs is a double bedroom with a queen size bed, a bath room with shower, WC, dressing room with a safe.

 In the main house, on the 2d level is : a double bedroom with a king size, a complete bathroom with tub, shower, Wc, dressing room and safe, outdoor access ( you can reach the patio).

The first bedroom conects with another double bedroom for girls ( king size bed), an extra single bed for the nurse, and complete bathroom,

A 3d double bedroom with large twin beds, for boys, very beautiful complete bathroom, and TV...

A 4th double bedroom : The master bedroom with a large king size bed, fireplace, East, South and West windows, large complete bathroom.. desk, safe.

 On the 3d floor is : a double bedroom with a king size bed, small salon with an infant bed, TV, . fireplace, library, complete bathroom with tub and shower and dressing room with a safe.

 All the bedrooms are equipped with adjustable A/C,  large screen TV, telephone and Vi-Spring mattress. (haute couture hand-made beds)

There is adjustable A/C in each room.

 

Outdoor

On the East side of the house is a large arbor with large tables for dinners "al fresco".

A garden of 6 hectares designed by Jean Mus, famous landscape architect with a lot of pieces of iron work, sculptures, basins with waterfalls, lavender fields and a great kitchen garden.

There is a small soccer playground for children which can also be an heliport.

The heated swimming pool : 23m x 15m completely safe for children ( electric shutter + locked iron fence) .

There are numerous pieces of garden furniture. deck chairs and umbrellas.

The pool house is equipped with a bar, large screen TV, sofas, bathroom with shower and WC.  Below the pool house is the fitness room with a lot of equipment, hamam (Turkish bath), large shower, tennis table, foot ball table, 2 basket ball baskets.  At the guests' disposal are many bicycles for adults and children with helmets, and scooters for children.

There is a great synthetic clay tennis court located below the garden sheltered from the Mistral wind.


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Services

Included:

• A security guard
• A housekeeper
• 2 maids (full time cleaning Sunday included),
• 3 gardeners
• Personal concierge service.
• Breakfasts and newspapers every morning.
• Fresh vegetables and fruits every morning from the kitchen garden.
• Flowers everyday in all the rooms.

 

On request:

• Personal linen cleaning.
• Chef on site.

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Amenities

Air conditioning
blowing immediately cool air and individual in each room
Baby equipment
Child friendly
Fenced outside area
Gym room
Hammam
Heated swimming pool with electric cover
Home cinema
Piano
Safe
Satellite TV
Tennis
Wifi Internet Access

Services

Caretaker
Chef at home
Concierge
Housekeeping
Security guard

 

Notes

There is video surveillance over the entire estate and a guard at the entrance of the property.

Technology : Internet Wifi in and around the house. Telephone service and music everywhere with BOSE complete surround sound speaker systems throughout the house. BOSE outdoor speakers in the garden.

There is also a  award-winning Total Home Technology Solution that eliminates the need to walk from room to room to adjust drapes, lights, temperature, and audio/video components. With just a single touch the lights dim, the shades close, the plasma TV turns on and your favorite movie begins.

In July and August there is a minimum stay of 2 weeks

 

 

 

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