Mas des Anges. Partially covered in Virginia creeper, grey wooden shutters, plantain trees to the fore , a wisteria covered pergola and a large gravel drive leading to the house., this is our home. Fully airconditioned throughout, we have 5 big double bedrooms and 5 bathrooms in a country house with very beautiful large gardens, an enormous fully heated swimming pool with magnesium not chlorine and not at all overlooked - it is stunning. The views are unparalleled.- the hills, olive trees and wild shrubs -completely quiet and tranquil. The old stone house ( dated 1820 ) is extremely comfortable and well appointed.It has been completely renovated to a very high standard with solid polished plaster floors set with oak strips, solid oak doors and huge french doors opening out to the various terraces and gardens.It has been maintained and decorated to a very high standard with big linen sofas a large wooden library with huge selection of books and,dvds . There is a large stone fireplace with wood burning stove and coffee table with books and candles. The Wifi throughout the house is good . There is a large 1600cm QHD Samsung television which receives both English and French channels Netflix and Apple tv for additional films.Sonos plays music via the wifi The kitchen is extremely well equipped with a large electric oven ,gas hob with 6 burners, microwave , magimix good quality pans, lots of utensils and very nice quality crockery and cutlery. The kitchen is open plan to the inside dining room with an oak table and chairs for 8 people though in the summer the door from the kitchen is to the west facing terrace near the pool where there is a large marble table under a shady pergola which has seating for up to 12. The stone swimming pool is 6m x 15m with stone steps at the shallow end surrounded by stone terraces with pots of tumbling flowers . There is a pool house with pizza oven and tools including a pizza paddle, a large gas barbecue lounge beds etc. Next to this is an additional room for changing with 2 loos and assorted toys , blow up lilos etc for the pool . The garden is 3 acres of mature trees, shrubs and fragrant flowers. There is a large lawn borded by cypress trees, hedges and secure by electric gates. so the garden is completely enclosed making it safe for children but the views are not hindered so the wonderful hills and fields can be seen. Clients all comment how a house with such amazing chic typically French interior design can be so very comfortable and relaxing.Its a super house for children as very safe and spacious.but equally good for a group of adults as it is luxurious and comfortable and the communal spaces work very well providing lots of space for entertaining .All bedrooms are enormous, beds are super king size 230 x210 so no one gets a small poky room.The master bedroom has a cot if required and changing station for baby and bouncy chair. Every bedroom has either an ensuite bathroom with bathtub toilet and double wash basins or a walk in shower room with large rain shower heads , a separate toilet and wash basins Toiletries and loo paper are provided to start you off and every room has a hairdryer. All rooms have large wardrobes, mirrors, chests of drawers and room fans and the upper rooms have air conditioning .All bedlinen is good quality 100% cotton and all towels are provided with separate towels for the pool.the utility room has a large overflow fridge and freezer, washing machine and tumble dryer. The house has air-conditioning in the whole house the hot summer we have just experienced we will be installing additional air conditioning in all bedrooms and living area for 2019 . The house has thick stone walls and shutters on the windows. Old French houses were very well designed to keep the fierce sun out in July and August and the mistral out in the winter ! This is a wonderful house Ideal for a large family or two families sharing with children as lots of room to be private or together . There is lots of outside seating with comfortable cushions, sunbeds, parasols, additional tables and really superb views over the Alpilles regarded as an area of outstanding natural beauty.The garden is beautifully planted with olive grove, fruit trees, fragrant white roses, a field of lavender and mature shrubs. Very peaceful location but easily accessible either walking to the nearest village of Paradou or car( 5 minutes ) to great restaurants, bustling markets and chic shops in Maussane One of the best bistros in Provence is Bistrot du Paradou which is 5 minutes drive away . Excellent golf course in Maussane. Horse riding in Paradou , fishing in nearby lake at St Remy.Popular with cyclists walkers and lovers of good food and wine. Vineyards for tasting visits many restaurants and bistros. Many festivals throughout the summer and wonderful food and bric a brac markets weekly in the village and nearby St Remy and Arles . This is the Provence that people dream about- quintessential , charming chic and authentic- a world away from glitz and excess ! The house epitomises this ethos and is loved by all that fall under its spell
