Maison Achard, a holiday villa in Provence, is ideal for history lovers. The house, built between the 14th and 16th centuries, has been restored to preserve its beautiful architectural elements, including mullioned windows, fireplaces, beams and a stone spiral staircase. This hillside property also includes an expansive terraced garden and a 10x5m swimming pool with diving fossa set in a stone courtyard. On the homes ground level, youll find a modern kitchen, a bathroom and a dining room with wooden shutters and beamed ceiling. The first floor holds three bedrooms, two bathrooms and a living room with medieval fireplace, terracotta floors and a TV. The top floor is a spacious bedroom with a 360 degree view of the Provencal hills, a private bathroom and a large terrace. Dine outside under a vine-covered trellis, and enjoy a summer kitchen with barbecue. When youre ready to explore the Luberon, you can walk to Oppede le Vieux, a charming hilltop village with a historic church and ruins. Stay active by hiking and mountain biking, or drive to Cavaillons (9 km) weekly market, famous for melons. Reach Maison Achard via the Avignon train station (35km), Marseilles airport (65 km) or A7 motorway (15 km). #### Features 1st floor - Dining room with beams and old tiles, double aspect, wooden interior shutters, large table and antique furniture. - Kitchen: dishwasher, oven, microwave, washing machine, double sinks, fridge, freezer, buffet and a large table. - Bathroom: bathtub, double wash-hand basins, WC. Dressed stone. 2nd floor - Living room with a large medieval fireplace, terra cotta floors, ancient stained glass windows, exposed beams, two sofas, coffee table, large console. Triple aspect, direct access to the garden and to the master bedroom, TV, Hi-Fi. - Bedroom 1: 2 beds (1 double/2 singles). Old floor tiles. - Bedroom 2: spacious with 4 beds (2 doubles/4 singles), old floor tiles. - Bedroom 3: double bed with private shower room and separate WC. - Bathroom: bath with shower screen, double wash-hand basins. WC. 3rd floor - Bedroom 4: spacious bedroom, dual access, numerous windows with a 360° fantastic view, beautiful materials : frame, tiles. Private bathroom with a bathtub, a shower, one wash-hand basin, WC. Dressing. - Terrace of 10m², overlooking panoramic view. Outdoor - On a lower level to the house, but with a direct access, is a 10x5m swimming pool with a diving fossa and three-stairs at an angle, alarm, chlorine treatment, robot. - Trellis covered with vines, large table, teak furniture, summer kitchen in the basement: gas barbecue, fridge, freezer, dishwasher; WC, one wash-hand basin and closet. - Laid-out terraced garden of 2000m² where you can take a walk by climbing different stairs, shaded lunch rooms and woodland areas. #### Location The house is located in Provence, in the heart of a North Luberon historical village situated 35km from Avignon train station, 65km from Marseilles airport and 15km from the A7 motorway. There are nearby shops and restaurants within 5km from the house as well as a golf course only 20 minutes away.