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My post today is filled with the perfume of lavender bushes, the silver grey of olive trees and the song of cigales. I am taking you to a very special property in the South of France that belongs to our dear friend J.. who kindly invites us to stay for a few days each summer.
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Here, the living really is easy. The house runs like clockwork under J’s attentive eye, and every detail is thought through to make the home as comfortable as possible.
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When he bought the property it was little more than a hollow stone shell. Over the years he has added, changed, improved and perfected until the house today is just as he wants it. Deceptively large, he has space to receive guests, but the clever layout means that it can feel cosy when he’s alone.
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One of the real delights here is the different corners of the home, in and out, where you can sit and enjoy a book, an aperitif, good music and of course the outstanding views that will never be spoilt since the boundaries of the property stretch as far as you can see.
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This beautiful little pigeonnier looks as if it’s been here forever. J designed it a couple of years back when his gardener was beginning to find it difficult transporting the lawn mower from the lower garden to the upper one here. Here there is space for an extra mower and the garden furniture during the winter months. Spending time with J is a lesson in elegance and good management. Je l’adore!
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For today I’m leaving you with this wonderful view, but tomorrow I’ll invite you inside. A demain!
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29 comments
Beautiful what a lovely place to stay and those views…..
Thanks for sharing….
Good morning Sharon!
This property is just so, so, so wow!
I'm looking forward to seeing the inside now, It will be hard to wait untill tomorrow!!
Hugs,
Fra <3
It's incredible!
You had my complete attention by your very first sentence, and I am now completely dreaming of sitting on that gorgeous veranda listening to, smelling and seeing all the beauty that surrounds your French haven.
What an amazing place and how fortunate you are to live here!
Have a great rest of the week.
Bisoux
x Charlotta
Thoroughly beautiful. Can't wait to see inside! Jane:)
Stunning…Stunning
Gorgeous..Gorgeous
Love it…Love it
Can I be his friend too ?????
PS…who is the fab photographer???
Jeanne 🙂
PSS Thanks again for your very thoughtful comment today :):)
ohhh my goodness, just stunning. you live in a slice of pure heaven that's for sure! j : )
Oh my~ what a perfect, perfect spot. I fear I would never want to leave. Ask J. if he'd like to house-swap in Maine…..
WOW!! This house is fantastic!! I mean, the exteriors are just amazing, so I can't wait to see the inside!!
Hugs!
Mara
You know I have been to France many times but never in time to see the lavender…when you discribed the smell of lavender I could almost feel it… GOURGEOUS POST!!!!
I do believe I have died and gone to heaven. What a beautiful place and I can't wait to see the inside.
That is so beautiful! Thank you for sharing this!
Is he single?
Bliss. I can't imagine how much effort goes into maintaining that au natural look. Every view is impeccable. I think I need a gardener.
Oh wait. Where is the trampoline and the clothes hoist?
The views are spectacular! Like something you see in a movie. Just beautiful, thanks for sharing.
Londen
It makes me want to be there! What a beautiful place – you must feel yourself relaxing as you drive up. How lucky!
What a gorgeous post! Such a beautiful home, garden, view … I could happily live in the adorable pigeonnier 🙂 Stunning! Looking forward to stopping by tomorrow to see the interior ♥
stop it now honey … this almost more than my eyes and heart can handle
really, I want more!
Breathe taking views… how wonderful to be able to enjoy nature in such a lovely way!!!HHL
What else to say than these pictures are gorgeous! They make my mouth water!! Really true!!!
Thank you so much for stopping by today!!!
xx
Greet
The stone walls are heavenly. olive♥
What a fabulous holiday spot!
So serene. So beautiful.
Soooo beautiful!! I just love it there!!!!
I am over whelmed by the land scape it is quite gorgeous. I found the
flower's and shrubs very elegant.
Oh my goodness, how very beautiful.
Thank you for taking us around this gorgeous estate.
BEAUITFUL! I CAN'T WAIT TO SEE THE INSIDE! MARCIA
What can I say – this is breathtaking! Can't wait to take a peek at the inside, but those views are to die for! K xx
Have just come across your lovely blog via Jeanne at Collage of Life…..lucky, lucky you to have a friend who lives here!! The readers above have taken the words right out of my mouth – Can I be his friend too & is he single???!!!! Best wishes x
I guess this is in Luberon