Leï Restanques

Character house, covered outdoor terrace. Comfort, tranquility, privacy. Atmospheric and authentic terrain, 1.8 hectares, beautifully overgrown. Private pool. Air conditioning. Good on the sun and a lot of shade.

CARCES
The village of Carcès is located about 60 km east of Aix-en-Provence, about 60 km north of St.Tropez, and about 110 km west of Nice. It is located 15 to 20 minutes north of the A8 motorway (Brignoles exit coming from the west and Le Luc exit from the east). Carcès is located in the quiet hinterland of the Côte d'Azur. There is as much sun as on the coast. The large tourist crowds are at a safe distance, but easy to reach for day trips. The region is called Provence verte, the green part of Provence. Carcès is located between vineyards (the nearest wine estate is called Carpe Diem) and low wooded hills about 150 meters above sea level. It is a typical Provencal village that offers all basic amenities, including a post office and a large supermarket. There is a market on Saturday.

THE TERRAIN
The house is located less than a kilometer from the village, at the end of a small road. There is no road noise at all. Leï Restanques (the walls) is the name of the characteristic house. It is located on a 1.8-hectare private site with lots of privacy and many attractive spots. The site consists of a small, shallow valley with numerous terraces surrounded by ancient walls. These walls are stacked by hand into aesthetic delights. The walls make it tangible at the expense of how much effort the area was cultivated (for viticulture) in earlier years. The site has also been partly used as a quarry, now visible in a single cairn.

The terraces are easily accessible and are connected by scenic paths. Olive trees grow on part of the terraces. There are fig trees and almond trees. There are also many holm oaks (remains green) and pedunculate oaks (drops its leaves) and pines further away from the house. Part of the northern slope is a rough forest. The site is a paradise for botanists: many wild plants grow on the entire site, including orchids. In early spring the irises turn the terrain blue and in May the broom turns a slope yellow. Kitchen herbs such as mint, thyme and rosemary can be found everywhere. The mossy paths on the north slope are yellow or green depending on the weather. A cypress marks the entrance to the site.

You can do everything on site. There is a stairway. A badminton court (with net) has been set up. There is a corner with a bench where you can retreat. A hammock has been hung in another place where you can doze off. The site is a true paradise for children: what about the four-storey tree house.
At some distance from the house is a swimming pool of 10x5 meters. Adjacent to the swimming pool, a shallow area has been created where you can sunbathe in the water and where small children can play. The pool terrace has four sun loungers and a hot shower.

The site has very favorable sunlight. The house is south-west facing on a sunny slope. The sun is not obstructed by trees or hills, so that it is pleasant around the house even outside the high season and in winter. There are many shaded areas on the site. The outdoor terrace provides protection against the (high) sun in the summer and offers a sheltered spot in the (low) sun in the winter. From the house there is a wide view of the private grounds. In some places there is a distant view to the east or west.

THE HOUSE
The house is built in a traditional way and has many authentic details. The whole was completely renovated and newly furnished a few years ago. It is spacious and fully equipped. There is a fireplace and electric heating. Everything is arranged for a stay of 10 people: 8 in the house and possibly 2 in the guesthouse. There is ample crockery. The format is as follows:
Hall with separate toilet. Living room with conservatory and open kitchen, 65 m2, and adjoining covered outdoor terrace, 25 m2, with large table and 10 terrace chairs. From there you can walk straight onto the grounds. There are four lazy chairs and a garden table with 6 chairs.
Bedrooms: there are two bedrooms with private bathroom/toilet. These have air conditioning. Two bedrooms share the third bathroom. The beds are 90x200 or twice 90x200, all four bedrooms have a wardrobe.

GUEST HOUSE
About 100 meters from the house, hidden in the woods, is an idyllic and clean guesthouse. You will find a bedroom with a double bed, a conservatory room and a simple kitchen. Sanitary facilities (including hot shower) are available nearby in the open air. For the romantics and peace seekers.