Villa Aubanel

The Main House, of contemporary design, features an inspirational, large open plan kitchen/living area enjoying panoramic views to the sea and leading out onto a wide balcony area. There are four generous size bedrooms all with ensuite bath/shower rooms.

The Cottage is immediately adjoining but allows a degree of independence for differing generations. This was the original dwelling on the site and comprises a kitchen, living room and twin bedroom on the ground floor. The upper floor, beautifully renovated, consists of 2 double bedrooms each with their own private balcony/terrace and a shared bathroom.

In all there is accommodation for up to 16.

There is air conditioning in the main house and in two of the bedrooms in the cottage.

Ground Floor

From the parking area generous double doors under a handsome pillared porch lead into a spacious

Entrance Hall which can also be used as a Dining Room with its wooden dining table that comfortably seats 8.  This table will double to create a three quarter size snooker table for which all equipment is supplied. There is also a piano.

A short passage way leads to the large open plan Kitchen and Living Room. This large and attractively designed space with its full length windows give it a great sense of space and light and is designed to make the most of the villa’s spectacular position.

The Living Room comprises three comfortable sofas in its seating/relaxing area and from which full length glass doors lead on to the covered area of the terrace.

At the far end of the same open plan space the well equipped kitchen forms an area of its own with easy access and views onto an open balcony with a gas barbecue. The kitchen contains an induction hob with four rings and an extractor fan, two built in ovens, two dishwashers, a built in microwave/combination oven, coffee machine, kettle toaster, washing up machine, American style fridge freezer/ice machine and all appropriate ancillaries. A large island provides a casual alternative dining/breakfast space.

There is a sauna cabinet in the shower room adjoining the main living room.

Stairs descend from the Living area to the Lower floor on which are:

A Lower Hall area with doors which lead back up to the front driveway or down to the gardens, main swimming pool and tennis court, off which lead:

Utility/Laundry Room with washing machine, tumble dryer, second fridge freezer and a wine rack.

Bedroom 1 with double bed, wall mounted flat screen TV. French windows open onto the decked terrace, swimming pool and gardens. Air conditioning.

Ensuite Bathroom 1 with bath, walk in shower, twin washbasins and WC.

Bedroom 2 with large double bed. French windows open onto the decked terrace, pool and gardens. Air conditioning.

Ensuite Bathroom 2 with a large walk in shower, washbasin and WC.

From the other side of The Entrance Hall a short passage leads to:

Bedroom 3 with double beds and two windows. Air conditioning.

Ensuite Bathroom 3 with walk in shower, washbasin and WC.

Bedroom 4 with 3 single beds, a flat screen TV and air conditioning. The window looks onto the Jacuzzi terrace.

Ensuite Bathroom 4 with a walk in shower, washbasin and WC.

The Cottage

Although immediately accessible the cottage is self contained so could be appropriate for an elder generation, teenagers or staff travelling with families. The  upper floor has its own separate access down steps from the higher parking area and has been beautifully renovated.

Ground Floor

Dining/Sitting Room with comfortable seating and a table with seating for up to 8. It opens our onto its own courtyard area where the Jacuzzi is located.

Kitchen with electric cooker, oven, four ring hob, microwave and fridge/freezer. The kitchen is basically equipped and not of the same standard as the main house but very adequate as a secondary cooking area for holiday use.

Bedroom 5 with twin beds suitable for one or two people. There is a cooling fan.

Bathroom 5  Bedroom 5 and is a shared bathroom for the whole cottage with walk in shower, twin wash basins, bidet and WC.

Access from here leads into a very well equipped Games Room equipped with table tennis table, football table, rowing machine, exercise bike, darts board along with other outside sporting accessories.

First Floor

At the top of the stairs is a mezzanine landing with a single bed that gives added flexibility for larger groups.

Bedroom 6 with double bed and air conditioning. French windows lead onto a private terrace.

Bedroom 7 with a four poster double bed and air conditioning. French windows pen onto a small private balcony overlooking the Jacuzzi.

Approached through electric gates Villa Aubanel sits on the side of a peaceful valley in a very private and sought after neighbourhood above the coast road along this glamorous stretch of coast.

St Maxime is 3kms to the west with its lively town centre and marina, quaint side streets interesting boutiques and food markets.

The famous harbour town of St Tropez with its beaches, old harbour, restaurants, clubs and bars, luxury yachts and marina’s is only a short ferry ride that leaves every twenty minutes from St Maxime. Port Grimaud, with its beaches, pretty houses, restaurants and squares is also close.

There is a small épicerie close by La Nartelle and a boulangerie and choice of restaurants all within 1 km.

Nice Airport is 1 ¼ hours (57 miles), and Toulon (Hyères) an hour (34 miles). Monaco is approximately 1 ½ hours (74 miles).

The superfast TGV from Paris stops at St Raphael (35 minutes /15 miles).

• House Information Folder:  There is a very helpful House Information Folder with details of recommended local shops, restaurants, markets, cultural, sporting and recreational activities plus many other suggestions on what to do and where to go in the vicinity. The folder also includes maps, brochures and contact details of local doctors, dentists, plumbers, electricians and services. Further details of all matters referred to on this website are available in The House Information Folder.
• Markets:  Normally in full swing by 8am and finished by lunchtime. Suggest St Tropez (Tuesday and Saturday), Cogolin (Wednesday and Sunday), La Garde Freinet (Sundays) Grimaud (Thursdays) or St Maxime (Thursdays).
• Restaurants: There is an extensive choice of good to outstanding restaurants for all budgets. A recommended selection are contained in The House Information Folder.
• Beaches: St Maxime has sandy beaches and a wide choice of restaurants.  A nice destination for a family lunch is at Les Salins on La Plage des Salins near St Tropez. The beach at Gigero has several restaurants by the beach and the bay is charming. It is a super walk also from here to Escalet. La Croix Valmer with its seven sandy beaches is just West of St Tropez.
• Tennis: There is a tennis court in the garden. There is a selection of tennis rackets but guests should bring their own tennis balls.
• Golf: There are good courses locally at St Maxime, St Endreol  and Barbaroux. There is also an excellent new Golf driving range just outside Grimaud with a most impressive driving range and a 9 hole pitch and put course on synthetic grass which is great fun even for non golfers.
• Vineyards and Wine: There are a wide choice of local vineyards most of which encourage tastings and on the spot purchases.
• Tourist Office: There is a tourist office in St Maxime.