France (1245) Riviera/Cote D'Azur (417) St. Tropez (67)

Near Cogolin [5 miles]; 10 miles west of St Tropez

Mas Romaine

sleeps up to: 15

The property is located in the heart of a nature reserve near a village in the heart of Provence and the massif des Maures, the hills of les Maures. Traditional old provençal mas or farmhouse nestled in the luxuriant countryside offering total peace and quiet. Constructed over a century ago in the midst of some 50 acres of woods, maquis and vineyards on the edge of a protected forest, the main house is built on a gentle grassy slope with a view of the spectacular hills of Provence. A terrace in the shade of a hundred year old plane tree and its younger offspring provides the comfort of outside living with immeasurable charm. This is the lower terrace. Protected from the winds of the mistral, the mas unites all the qualities of a great manor house decorated in traditional French taste with the amenities of a luxurious home on the shore. Its location set back from the coast provides easy access to the principal beaches of St. Tropez and environs. The perpetual party is only 20 minutes away, with no concern about traffic congestion on coastal roads. Accommodation : The good sized 40?x 20? pool is hidden away in an island of greenery, allowing children to enjoy themselves without disturbing the peace of those relaxing in the house or on the lower terrace. On the ground or first floor : - The elegantly decorated main living room , with a large fireplace for cool autumn evenings, opens onto the lower terrace. The old natural flagstone floor of the ground floor rooms insures constant coolness in the heat of summer. - The adjoining small living room , also with fireplace, is for more informal relaxation and television viewing. - The dining room, decorated in Tuscan style , seats twelve and opens onto the lower terrace. The lower terrace: under the plane trees, the outside dining area can seat up to twenty guests. Alongside, the outdoor living area offers peace and comfort under the foliage for an afternoon siesta or evening cocktail. - The kitchen is modern and well equipped with : gas stove with additional electric hotplates conventional and microwave ovens breakfast table 3 refrigerators and separate freezer icemaker On the second floor : - A lounge with satellite television allows children to watch their favorite programs without disturbing parents and guests. Six bedrooms each with en suite bathroom, as follows: - The very large Master Bedroom, No. 1, has a king size bed, a lounge area with desk and sofa, and a door opening onto the upper terrace behind the house which leads to the back lawn and the forest. Full bathroom. - Bedroom No. 2 has a double bed 4? 7? wide, a view over the lower terrace and double doors opening onto the upper terrace. Bathroom with shower. - Bedroom No. 3 has twin beds each 3? wide which can be moved together to form a double bed. A door opens onto the upper terrace. Bathroom with shower. - Bedroom No. 4 has a double bed (160 cm) wide as well as a sofa which opens into a single bed (90 cm). Bathroom. - Room No. 5 for children and young adults, has 2 beds (90 cm). Full bathroom. - Room No. 6 with a view onto the lower terrace has two 3? wide beds which can be moved together to form a double bed. Full bathroom. - Room No. 7 has twin beds (90cm), a kitchenette, a shower room (with toilets) and it is located in an independant cabanon next to the main house. Every bedroom has its own toilet, except for No. 3 and No. 4 which share a toilet. Little cottage: This is a small stucco building some 50 feet from the mas which has been renovated to house nannies or older children. It consists of one room with two beds, each 3 feet in width, with a small kitchen and shower attached. Location : The nearby village has a small but well-stocked supermarket and an award-winning bakery which also sells pies and pizzas. There are a few pleasant little restaurants in the village as well. Major supermarkets are 9 km distant in Cogolin, which holds market days twice weekly. Tennis and riding are available nearby.

Sleeps up to   15 Bedrooms   7 Baths   7 Pool   private		typical pricing (per week) June 11, 2011 — June 25, 2011   $13250 Pricing for all other times of year on request. Prices are subject to change; call us to confirm current pricing.