• Bastide for sale Besse-Sur-Issole, Provence, France

Magnificent 17th century Bastide located near Besse sur Issole, the Var

Superb 17th century bastide of 490 m², located in a beautiful natural environment of 2.8 hectares and only 5 minute's drive from the charming village of Besse-sur-Issole.

Enjoying complete privacy, the property consists of a luxury bastide, a large one-bedroom caretaker's bungalow, a separate two-bedroom apartment and three independent one-bedroom studios.

The bastide comprises 5 large bedrooms, each with a stone fireplace and original ceilings with old beams with ensuite bathrooms. The common areas include a large industrial kitchen to accommodate groups, a spacious dining room with bar and adjoining living room with a magnificent fireplace that opens onto an outdoor/indoor veranda with underfloor heating.

Three independent studios are located at the foot of the property, each equipped with a bedroom, a kitchenette and a bathroom. Close to the property, there is an 85 m² guardian's bungalow with a bedroom, kitchen, living room, dressing room and bathroom. The bungalow benefits from a sunny veranda with a barbecue area and spa. A small apartment completes the outbuildings offering a fully independent residence with 2 bedrooms, living room, kitchen and bathroom.

Numerous high-end facilities elevate this property into a league of its own. A large 12x5m swimming pool is surrounded by a large sunny terrace adjoining a pool house/yoga studio (71 m²) with kitchen and mezzanine. A tennis court and pétanque court provide more space for leisure. The property has recently been used as a yoga retreat and benefits from an outdoor 'shala yoga' studio. Overlooking a vineyard, the shala yoga studio offers a haven of peace for yoga and meditation.

A laundry room includes large machines for washing and drying linen including a 10Kg industrial washing machine.

Located just 5 minutes drive from Besse-sur-Issole, Bastide Avellanne offers a beautiful, quiet sanctuary, suitable for a family or a business such as a bed and breakfast.

Famous celebrities, such as George Clooney, Angelina Jolie and Brad Pitt have chosen their vacation properties in this region for a reason - because the Var, in the south of France, is one of the most beautiful and sought-after paradises in the world. It could be yours too.

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