18th-Century Stone Country House – Heart of the Var

The property

Set among vineyards and forests in a quiet, unhurried corner of the Var, this historic stone mas of approximately 500 m² sits on over a hectare of grounds planted with olive and fruit trees. Facing due south, it has been carefully restored with a genuine feel for traditional materials – stone, wood, travertine – and the result is a house with real character rather than merely renovated bones.
The ground floor is built for generous living. A handsome entrance leads into a substantial dining room with its own wine cellar, a beautifully appointed sitting room centred on an original fireplace, and a remarkable kitchen – the heart of the house – with a travertine central island, bespoke wooden cabinetry, a cut-stone sink and a serious range cooker. An original ironwork veranda, a back kitchen and a large workshop opening onto a shaded terrace complete the level.
Upstairs, the accommodation is spread across two wings. The main wing offers a spacious bedroom, a shower room, and a master suite with bathroom and dressing room, as well as a sitting room and an office lined with beautiful wooden bookshelves. The second wing provides an additional bedroom and a fully independent apartment with its own living room, kitchen, bedroom and shower room – ideal for guests, extended family or rental.
Outside, a stone swimming pool and pool house, a kitchen garden and direct access to riverside walks make the most of the setting. Despite the rural calm, the motorway is quickly accessible; the coast and Hyères airport are around 45 minutes away, and Aix-en-Provence around 50.

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