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Location: Ventabren, Bouches Du Rhone, France
Price: €5,950,000 ($6,936,000)
Even though crumbling castles elicit the most romantic daydreams of running away to the French countryside and living the slow life, their upkeep can be more trouble than a covetable Instagram account about their restoration is worth.
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So instead of pouring all that money into peeling back layers of old paint and reviving intricate millwork, how about plunking down that cash for a move-in villa instead? Sound appealing? Here’s one for you to consider.
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Located in the hill-top village of Ventabren in the Bouches du Rhone of Provence just minutes from Aix-en-Provence is a completely renovated 18th-century residence that would make a picturesque family estate or a charming bed-and-breakfast.
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Measuring 6,458 square feet, the bastide features six suites and sumptuous formal living areas (including a glorious sun room), all dressed in floral wallpaper, beautiful molding, and huge windows.
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Outside are exquisitely landscaped gardens and grounds, with a swimming pool and various patios and other outdoor living opportunities for entertaining and relaxation.
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Rounding out the property are a guest house and numerous outbuildings, all of which can be yours for €5.95 euros, or about $6.9 million.
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Courtesy of Christie’s International Real Estate