6 Bedroom Castle/Estates in Cotignac

Impressive and attractive, extended bastide from the 19th century. Scroll down for a short film of the property and its grounds

Beautiful and peaceful location near the year round, sought-after village of Cotignac in Provence. This is a former wine-growing property with productive olive terraces.

The authentic bastide is at the heart of the 9 hectares of parkland and ancient stone wall terraces. It has formerly had vines and agricultural crops and up to 7 hectares of the land is classified AOC Cotes de Provence. There is an opportunity to replant vines and, using the full agricultural barn, to make your own wine, free of contract. The domaine may also make a wonderful equestrian estate while retaining the privacy, tranquility and beauty of the setting. There is easy access and no sense of being isolated.

The property consists of a stylish and comfortable, renovated and extended old stone Bastide of 250m2, retaining many original features incorporating a pigeon tower (pigeonnier). With 4 bedrooms, a walk-in shower /wc, a large family bathroom, superb beamed lounge with large open fireplace, Provencal farmhouse kitchen with separate dining room/library, second small salon, large second lounge/ entertainment room, and utility room. The guesthouse of 65m2 has a Kitchen/dining area, lounge , two bedrooms and a large bath/shower room.

Adjoining the house are lawned gardens, a lower orchard and tiled terraces and patios which surround the property with mature trees and Mediterranean plants, as well as a large and deep 12 x 5 m pool with surrounding terraces and shower/wc., and an old well. Nearby, all on flat land, are a four car garage plus a two car port for guests. There is a well-hidden full size agricultural barn to the rear of the property (14 m x 25 m) ready for use as a winery, stables or parking for many vehicles (car inspection pit).

The property is in the heart of rural Provence surrounded by gentle terraced hills and vineyards, within 4 km of the active and prospering village of Cotignac, 45 minutes from Aix-en-Provence and an hour to Marseilles, Toulon and St. Tropez and 90 minutes from Nice.

In summary this fine and rare domaine in a sought after location with excellent potential as a country residence, vineyard, equestrian or tourism project close to transport networks, a rare opportunity!

Watch a film of this beautiful estate here: