Property Description
Summary
Located in the heart of Provence Verte, close to major regional attractions, discover this unique and rare property on the market, featuring two fully independent houses, including a certified 4-star luxury gite.
Combining authentic Provençal charm with state-of-the-art home automation, this premium estate is an ideal turnkey opportunity for a high-yield holiday rental business ("home with income") or a prestigious family residence.
• The Main House (Type 3): A warm, light-filled living space with a double-aspect living room, equipped open kitchen, 2 bedrooms, and a beautiful fully glazed conservatory opening onto the pristine grounds. The house is fully automated for easy and secure remote management.
• The Independent Gite (Type 2) – Certified 4-Star: A brand new, fully furnished luxury haven for guests. Features a living room with kitchen, separate bedroom, private walk-in shower, and its own private terrace. Highly successful seasonal rental track record for 4 years (excellent ratings and established e-reputation transferable).
• The Grounds (A True Haven of Peace): A private oasis with absolute privacy. Includes a Bali stone swimming pool, a summer kitchen, a built-in outdoor sauna surrounded by nature, as well as 8 fountains and 5 aquatic ponds creating a timeless, bucolic atmosphere.
• Autonomy & Connectivity: A high-performance private borehole ensures complete water autonomy for the garden, pool, and ponds (an invaluable asset in Provence). The property is fully connected with high-speed fiber optic and smart home automation for all equipment (security, access, watering, lighting...). Impeccable standards, zero work required, sold turnkey. Energy rating: DPE: C / GES: A.
Location
Situated in the charming and authentic village of Varages, in the highly sought-after "Provence Verte" region (Haut-Var). This location offers the perfect balance between absolute countryside tranquility and easy access to world-class tourist destinations.
• Natural Attractions: Just at the gateway to the stunning Verdon Gorge (Gorges du Verdon) and the famous Lake of Sainte-Croix (Lac de Sainte-Croix), perfect for water sports, hiking, and pristine nature lovers.
• Local Amenities: The property is within walking distance or a 2-minute drive to local village shops, traditional bakeries, cafes, and medical amenities in Varages.
• Culture & Cities: Easily accessible from the historic cultural hub of Aix-en-Provence (50 min) and Marseille airport (1hour15)
Access
The property is ideally positioned to enjoy total countryside tranquility while remaining excellently connected to international transport hubs and regional networks.
• By Air: Approx. 1 hour and 15 minutes from Marseille Provence International Airport (MRS)
• By Train: Approx. 1 hour from Aix-en-Provence TGV Station, providing high-speed rail connections to Paris (3 hours) and Eurostar networks.
• By Road: Easy access to the A8 motorway (La Provençale), connecting you rapidly to Aix-en-Provence, Cannes, and Saint-Tropez.
Interior
The interiors across both independent dwellings are designed to the highest standards, combining high-end modern comfort, smart technology, and pristine finishing. No renovations or work required, it's brandade new!
• Main House (Type 3 - 2 Bedrooms): Features a warm, spacious, and light-filled double-aspect living room. 100m2
Fully fitted and equipped modern open-plan kitchen.
Two comfortable bedrooms and a large, sleek contemporary bathroom.
A spectacular, fully glazed veranda/conservatory that serves as a light-filled bridge between the indoor living space and the outdoor oasis.
• Independent Gite (Type 2 - 1 Bedroom): 44m2. Brand new, fully furnished to luxury 4-star standards.
Independent living room with its own integrated kitchen, a separate private bedroom, and a premium walk-in Italian shower room.
• Smart Home Technology: The entire estate is fully automated and connected via high-speed fiber internet. Security, gates, access control, lighting, and watering systems can be securely monitored and operated remotely from anywhere in the world.
Excellent energy ratings (DPE: C / GES: A).
Exterior
The outdoor grounds are designed as a premium, fully private oasis with absolute privacy, zero overlooking neighbors, and pristine landscaping.
• Pool & Relaxation: A magnificent swimming pool crafted from authentic Bali stone, creating stunning emerald water tones, accompanied by an integrated outdoor sauna set directly in nature.
• Water Features: A bucolic, timeless atmosphere created by 5 landscaped aquatic ponds and 8 traditional running fountains.
• Outdoor Living: A fully equipped summer kitchen and dedicated private terraces for both the main house and the gite, perfect for al fresco dining and entertaining.
• Water Autonomy: A massive asset for the region—the entire estate's water needs (including the automated garden irrigation, Bali pool topping, and all 5 ponds) are supplied by a high-performance, private borehole, ensuring complete water autonomy and zero stress over local water restrictions.
• Parking: triple private parking spaces available on-site within the fully secured property gates.
Revenue Generation
This property offers a highly lucrative, fully operational, and turnkey hospitality business with immediate cash flow from day one. The guest accommodation is a certified premium asset with a proven track record.
• Official 4-Star Certification: The independent T2 gite holds an official 4-star classification ("Meublé de Tourisme 4 étoiles"). This prestigious label guarantees high-end standards, ensures excellent visibility on all booking platforms, and offers highly advantageous tax benefits for the owner under French law.
• 4 Years of Proven Success: The seasonal rental business has been running successfully for 4 years with a consistent and highly profitable yield, may till end September.
• High-End Appeal: The exceptional outdoor amenities—including the Bali stone pool, the outdoor sauna, the 8 fountains, and the high-speed fiber internet for remote workers—ensure premium nightly rates and an extended rental season compared to standard properties in the area.
Full financial history, historical occupancy rates, and verified revenue data are available upon request after initial contact and qualification.