Le Domaine de Tamasea

Le Domaine de Tamasea is an imposing south-facing house standing on a hill-top with panoramic views that are hard to beat anywhere in France. Extensive wooded valleys below the property stretch to the Massif des Maures, with the Mediterranean in the distance. The position and views are spectacular.

‘Tamasea’, together with its spectacular infinity pool and glorious garden, is a house of great style in a fabulous location and is wonderfully quiet and peaceful. The highest standards, as well as meticulous attention to detail, have been maintained throughout and the house is exceptionally light and airy, furnished, designed and decorated with impeccable taste and style.  

The accommodation is divided between the Main House, its adjacent Annexe and the Pool House.

Main House

The floors are tiled in pale limestone throughout.

Ground floor:

• Spacious hall - through double entrance doors and featuring an impressive 17th century Flemish tapestry and a curving staircase to the first floor. At its south end, wide, sliding glass doors open onto the magnificent south-facing main terrace (also accessed from the sitting and dining rooms).
• Cloakroom with a W.C., and a wash basin. Next door, a services room houses the boiler, electricity panels and a CD/tape player which has speakers in the sitting room and library.
• Sitting Room – through double doors and very elegant, with comfortable sofas and armchairs, an imposing working fireplace, a grand piano and French windows on 3 sides.
• Kitchen – bright, modern and well-equipped, with a breakfast table, double ovens, 4 electric hobs, a microwave, large fridge, a separate wine fridge, 2 dishwashers, a toaster, cafetière, Nespresso machine etc. There are French windows on its north side.
• Dining Room – with an elegant table seating 12 and French windows on the south and east sides. The east terrace leads to the covered dining terrace which seats 10 and overlooks the pool, pool house and a vast sweep of the surrounding countryside.   
• Library/TV Room – off the sitting room, with a sofa and comfortable armchairs, a decorative fireplace, wide-angle TV receiving BBC, ITV, Sky and CNN channels, a DVD Player with DVDs, Broadband/WiFi internet access and French doors to the dining terrace.

First Floor:

• South-facing balcony - at the head of the stairs and accessed through large sliding glass doors. A door to the left leads to the owners' private suite.
• Bedroom 1 – bright and sunny, with a 5 ft double bed and French windows on its west and south sides. An en-suite (Bathroom 1) has a large bath, overhead shower and W.C.
• Bedroom 2 – simple and elegant, with twin 3' 6" beds, a sitting area and French windows on the west and north sides. An en-suite (Bathroom 2) has a bath, separate shower and W.C.

The Annexe

• Bedroom 3 - with a 5 ft double bed and French windows opening to the south. An en-suite (Bathroom 3) has a bath, walk-in shower and W.C.
• Bedroom 4 - with ornate, twin 3' 6" beds, glass-topped desk and French windows opening to the south. (This Bedroom is not available for children). An en-suite (Bathroom 4) has a bath, walk-in shower and W.C.
• Kitchenette / Utility Room – with a 2-hob cooker, an oven, sink, fridge and deepfreeze. There are also 2 washing machines, a roller press (for drying), an ironing board and an iron.

The Pool House

• Covered seating area – this is the central feature with 2 comfortable sofas. Above and to the right of the pool house is a dining terrace overlooking the pool whose table seats 10, and is shaded by a large sun umbrella.
• Bedroom 5 - with twin 3' 6" beds and French windows opening to the south. An en-suite (Shower Room 1) has a walk-in shower and a W.C.
• Kitchenette - with a large fridge and a dishwasher.

Le Domaine de Tamasea is situated approximately half-way between the two charming Provençal villages of Seillans (5 kms) and Bargemon (8 kms). Both have useful shops, a number of reasonable-to-good restaurants and pleasant pavement cafés. There is a smallish supermarket in Seillans and 3 larger ones in the Fayence area (12 kms).

The property is about 35 minutes' drive from Exit 39 on the A8 autoroute and 60 minutes from Nice international airport. Toulon/Hyères airport (with some international flights) is 1 ½ hours and Marseilles international airport (called Marignane) is 2 hours away. The super-fast train, the TGV, stops at Les Arcs (50 minutes).

• Tamasea has a very useful information folder containing details of when and where local markets take place and local shops, supermarkets and restaurants in various price brackets.  There is masses of information on what to do and where to go, including visits to the hugely picturesque surrounding villages. In addition, there is a helpful Tourist office in Fayence.
• The nearest Mediterranean beaches are at Frejus (42 kms) and St Raphael (47 kms). St Tropez is 66 kms. The journey can take quite a while in the summer months when traffic is heavy along the coast.
• There are 3 tennis courts in Seillans, all of which can be reserved in advance. Booking details are in the Information Folder.
• There are 2 excellent golf courses at Tourrettes (15 kms) where the Four Seasons Resort (called "Terre Blanche") also boasts a swimming pool, a spa, tennis courts, restaurants etc. There are several other golf courses within an hour's drive, including the excellent 18 holes at the Chateau de Taulane (20 kms). These 3, together with other courses, are listed in the Information Book. (The house has 2 sets of golf clubs which can be used by tenants).
• There are livery stables nearby, offering everything from lessons to dressage, to pony trekking in the surrounding countryside.
• There are several marvellous walks in the vicinity. Try, for instance, the walk to the romantic, almost deserted village of Bargème with its ruined castle, as well as hiking in the area surrounding it. Also recommended is a one-hour circular walk around the house - see the Information Book.
• Mountain and other bikes can be hired locally. Please contact the caretaker, Ron.
• A number of local vineyards encourage visits and "on-the-spot" purchases, and there is also a good wine merchant in Fayence. See the Information Book.
• The dramatic Gorges du Verdon is one hour's drive. This is the European version of the Grand Canyon, offering hiking, canoeing, kayaking, canyoning and mountain biking in abundance. A natural adventure playground.