In the footsteps of GIONO, villa with heated pool, view of Manosque

LOCATION:
The house is located on the Mont d'or hill, and was built in 1967 in the "Violettes" park: a classified wooded area created in 1880, which it overlooks with no other view than the remarkable tall trees, the roofs of Manosque and the campanile...
It enjoys an exceptional view: the same as the house of Giono, the illustrious writer, neighbor and friend...
The house is set in the heart of nature, in a 900m2 walled garden, facing due west, with maximum sunshine and magnificent sunsets over the Lubéron in the distance.
Access is via a private lane from Montée des Vraies Richesses ( a Giono novel... obviously! )towards Mont d'Or.

description:
the house, with a surface area of around 200 m2, is in the Aix-en-Provence Provencal style.
It's a "family home", both comfortable and simple, decorated with a mix of antique family furniture and more contemporary details.
It's a unique haven of greenery and calm, ideal for relaxation and conviviality!
It is perfectly adapted and equipped for a family of 7/8 people.
It has two levels, all overlooking the garden and pool.

The ground floor comprises:
an entrance hall with a beautiful 18th-century door leading to :

on the left:
a 60m2 living room with 5 French windows opening onto the terrace and garden at ground level; beautiful antique fireplace for winter flambées (often harsh in Provence ...)
TV, vintage stereo and vintage vinyl for music lovers;
internet box ; wifi.
air conditioning.
a library hallway leads to two bedrooms with direct access to the ground-level garden
one double bedroom and one bedroom with pull-out bed and TV
a large bathroom with WC
dressing room
a guest toilet

on the right:
the Provencal kitchen in "Moustier" style tiles is equipped with:
a dishwasher ,an American fridge ,a combination stove .
a pantry with storage space, a second fridge (for aperitifs...), microwave and appliances, food processor etc.
laundry room with washing machine, dryer and storage space.

NOTE: all the French windows on the ground floor have direct access to the garden, allowing wheelchair access from the parking lot;

The first floor comprises:
two double bedrooms, a shower room with toilet and a private storeroom.

The exterior includes:
The garden is mainly laid to lawn (automatic watering).
The terrace around the house, with 7 French windows, has all the necessary garden furniture stored in a small shed.
The swimming pool (heated for the months of June and September) measures 10m by 5m, and is equipped with a safety shutter. =
an outdoor shower in the trees near the pool (delicious at sunset ...
a basement with two cellars, one of which is for private storage
Parking: space for 2 cars, herringbone in the private lane and 1 small car in the passage closed by a gate .

services provided:
Water for automatic watering and domestic use
electricity up to standard, heating
air conditioning
House insurance
Occasional repair work

Garden and pool maintenance once a week by the pool specialist and gardener
with the possibility of cleaning (extra) on request from the house manager, who ensures that the house runs smoothly and that guests' wishes are met.
Pool and house heating will be charged extra from November to April.
To be planned for each rental during this period on a case-by-case basis.