Set between vineyards and forests in a quiet, unspoilt corner of the Var, this 18th-century stone bastide of around 500 m² faces due south. It sits in over a hectare of grounds planted with olive and fruit trees. It has been restored with real respect for traditional materials like stone, wood and travertine, and it has kept all its character.

The ground floor is made for entertaining. A handsome entrance leads to a generous dining room with its own wine cellar and an elegant sitting room built around an imposing period fireplace. The kitchen is the heart of the house, with a travertine central island, bespoke wooden cabinetry, a sink carved from stone and a superb range cooker. Also on this level are a veranda made by a craftsman ironworker using traditional methods, a back kitchen and a large workshop opening onto a shaded terrace.

Upstairs, the rooms are spread over several levels and two wings. The main wing has a large bedroom, a shower room, a master suite with bathroom and dressing room, a sitting room and a study lined with bespoke wooden bookshelves. The second wing has a further bedroom and a self-contained apartment with sitting room, kitchen, bedroom and shower room. It’s ideal for guests, extended family or letting.

Outside, there’s a stone swimming pool with pool house, a large kitchen garden and paths running beside a peaceful river. The countryside is calm, but the motorway is quick to reach. The coast and Hyères airport are around 45 minutes away, and Aix-en-Provence around 50.

Photo credit: Arthur A Photographie