A 22-Acre Estate in the South of France With a 250-Tree Truffle Orchard and Hedge Maze

Mar 4

Written By FY

This estate near Fayence in the Var department of Provence-Alpes-Côte d’Azur is listed with Knight Frank for €14.5 million (about $15.8 million).

Set on approximately 9 hectares (about 22 acres), the property lies within the Pays de Fayence, a cluster of historic hill villages in eastern Provence located inland from the Côte d’Azur. The grounds include a truffle orchard with around 250 truffle oaks and landscaped gardens featuring a large hedge maze arranged in an octagonal layout.

The main residence is arranged over four levels and contains 12 bedrooms and 11 bathrooms. Reception spaces include multiple lounges, a dining room overlooking the gardens, and a kitchen with a central island and bar nook. The house also includes guest accommodation.

A natural stone staircase designed by blacksmiths and glass craftsmen forms the central architectural feature of the interior.

Leisure spaces occupy much of the lower level, including a cinema room, sauna, games room with billiards table, bar, wine cellar and additional guest suites. One bathroom features tilework inspired by the compositions of Piet Mondrian, with black grid lines and blocks of red, blue and yellow.

Outdoor amenities include a heated swimming pool, summer kitchen, tennis court, boules court, gym, playground and skate park. The land also contains olive trees, fruit trees and equestrian facilities with two horse stables, and a caretaker’s house.

The property is located in the countryside above the hill villages of the Pays de Fayence, approximately 44 kilometres (27 miles) from Nice Côte d’Azur Airport.

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