Welcome to Villa Aster, an 8-bedroom villa that is nestled in Domaine de Terre Blanche near Provence, on the French Riviera. This luxurious villa accommodates up to sixteen of your loved ones in its ultra-modern and spacious living space. The villa is set on the prestigious estate of the Domaine de Terre Blanche, a serene haven of calm as it perches high up in the calm hills of the Var, the Villa is embedded in a tranquil location. The overall villa is set on a plot size of 37,673 sq. ft. and offers you total privacy and seclusion from the hustle and bustle of life.
If you wish to venture outside of your private haven then you can use the two golf buggies and drive to the near golf course, tennis court, the authentic relaxing spa, delicious restaurants, or even a kid’s club. All these activities are located on the wider estate of the property, so you are always close to trying something new. You could even venture out of the Domaine to enjoy the charming local village markets and restaurants, a local renowned vineyard or the bustle and beaches of the Cote d’Azur.
Walk outside around the 4,305 sq. ft. exterior terraces of your villa or relax inside in the 4,843 sq. ft of comfortable interiors. Outside you will find a profusion of amenities and features to make your stay more than exceptional. The open terrace holds the mirrored infinity pool that is surrounded by vivacious vegetation and vibrant plants. Here you can slip into the pool for a refreshing mornings swim or plunge into the waters after a hot day sunbathing on the soft sunbeds. If you want to sit in the comfort of the calm shade, then put up the large parasols or sit near the large trees as they cast beds of cooling shade around the expansive gardens. Here is the perfect spot to indulge in your favorite novel as you listen to the fresh breeze rustle through the trees and skim across your skin.
Explore the gardens at you own pace, you will find hidden gems such as a sun lounger alcove, expensive garden sculptures by Rob Mulholland and a soft swaying hammock for you to sit back relax and unwind. The lawns are well maintained and perfect for you to roll out a yoga mat or even meditate on as you breathe in the crisp clean air. You can start off the day with a delicious buffet breakfast as you sit in the outdoor dining area located just outside the living area overlooking the pool. You could even light up the barbeque for a sizzling lunch as your guest’s swim in the pool or sunbathe on the sun loungers. There is an outdoor lounging area that can accommodate up to twenty-eight people in total, so you will never be short on company or space. If you want to do something a bit more fun, then why not have a family game of table tennis or a competitive game of table football! The upper terrace in the villa provides you with some captivating views of the surrounding areas. They are partially covered for your comfort as they look out over the hilltop villages.
As the late afternoon sun starts to glisten through the pine trees, and the pool terrace is at its most beautiful, enjoy some delicious local rosé whilst soothing away those few remaining cares in the integrated hot tub. Sit out for some outdoor alfresco dining if you wish as you soak in the panoramic views of the quaint perched villages in the hills beyond. The open terrace holds more incredible views of the mountainous lands and the enchanting villages that lace through this area. You can cook up your delicious meal in the outdoor kitchen that is fully equipped with a Smeg Integrated gas Barbeque, Outdoor fridge and an integrated sink with Vola Tap. The covered dining area seats sixteen guests and is also adjacent to the outdoor seating area and exterior gas fire pit. You can listen to your favorite song as you play some tracks on the Sooloos system. You and your loved ones can sit around the crackling fire as you watch the night’s sky spark with new stars.
The villa combines a pristine minimalistic design that is enhanced with the sophisticated use of antique crystal chandeliers, fine cut mirrors, rustic woods, soft suede and indulgent linen fabrics. The villa features a state of the art multi-room sound system. The living area embraces an open concept living space with high rise ceilings, pristine white walls and the attention to detail in every corner of the room. The living area has direct access out onto the pool terrace and lounging areas while the large floor to ceiling sliding glass door opens the space. It creates a blend of both the exterior and interior areas and allows the clean French breezes to float through the villa. The main living space of this villa, as well as the luxurious bedrooms, contain some beautiful pieces from our art collection including a neon by Tracey Emin and sculpture by Paolozzi. The living area is also fitted with a large wall mounted flat screen television, Blue Ray player, and a glass-fronted gas fire. You can also locate a second living area on the upper floor that captures the stunning views of the landscapes mountains and hilltop villages. It too is fitted with a wall mounted flat screen television, Blue Ray player, and a glass fronted gas fire
The indoor kitchens (two) are very spacious and comes fully equipped for you to try out some new recipes. The area is very contemporary and airy with its glistening counters and sleek cabinets. The large island counter is fitted with stools and the overhead skylight floods the space in natural light and warmth. The main kitchen is specifically fitted with an abundance of Gaggenau appliances and features such as two Gaggenau Refrigerators, a freezer with an ice dispenser, a large Oven, a Microwave/Oven combination, a Miele Dishwasher, Integrated double sinks with Waste disposal, a Nespresso Machine, a Dualit Kettle, a toaster, and a Kitchen Aid blender. There is a second chef/staff kitchen located in the rear of the property. This area is also fitted with state of the art appliances such as a Gaggenau American-style Fridge Freezer with an ice maker, a Microwave/Oven Combination, a Steam oven, an Integrated coffee maker, a Warming Drawer, A large Rangemaster with two ovens, an induction hob, a Miele Dishwasher, Double integrated sinks with Waste disposal, a Nespresso Machine, a Dualit kettle, a Dualit toaster, a Kitchen Aid food mixer, a blender and plenty of cookware for the most discerning chefs!
The Villa features a private fully equipped gym with state of the art Techno-gym equipment. You can watch TV as you start of the day with a short jog on the treadmill. The Gym features a private bathroom with a separate walk-in shower and a luxurious steam room with cantilevered benches for you to unwind in. Throughout the villa, there is a lot more state of the art technological appliances including the indulgent home cinema. This drop-down cinema screen with surround sound, Blue Ray Player is also fitted with games and a private bar. The televisions in the property are all equipped with access to the Sky network and have HDMI connections to connect your laptops if you have something specific in mind.There is also a boules court and croquet lawn – perfect for an afternoon game with family and friends.
Other amenities the villa includes a rear Laundry Room (adjoining the staff kitchen). This room holds two Miele washing machines, tumble dryers, and Gaggenau wine coolers. There are seven bathrooms throughout the property that are en-suite to the luxurious bedrooms. They are fitted with deep soak stone baths and cantilevered basins as well as rainfall walk-in showers. There are also a variety of powder rooms laced throughout the villa.
STAFF
• Daily cleaning
• Cold buffet breakfast included
• Reception by the local villa manager
• Daily towel and weekly linen change
LOCATION
The villa is nestled in Domaine de Terre Blanche near Provence, on the French Riviera. The villa is based on the prestigious estate of the Domaine de Terre Blanche, a serene haven of calm as it perches high up in the calm hills of the Var Villa The villa is based in an ideal location, as it is based near many local areas, activities, and amenities. It also exists in a private location nestled in the majestic French Riviera in the Mediterranean coast of southeastern France.
THE BEDROOMS AND BATHROOMS
UPPER FLOOR:
Bedroom 1 Master: Luxurious Master Suite with a Super king-sized bed (180cm wide), private en-suite bathroom, Walk-in rainfall shower, Freestanding bathtub, cantilevered double basin, and heated towel rail, lounging area in bedroom, Flat screen Television, Private terrace with two comfortable chaise, Views overlooking infinity pool and lush gardens.
Bedroom 2: Spacious King-sized bed (150cm wide), Private en-suite bathroom, Shower (wall mounted head) above bathtub, heated towel rail, Flat screen Television in bedroom, Glassdoor access to terrace shared with two bedrooms, two chaises for each bedroom, Views overlooking side views to villages.
Bedroom 3: Spacious King-sized bed (150cm wide), Private en-suite bathroom, Shower (wall mounted head) above bathtub, heated towel rail, Flat screen Television in bedroom, Glassdoor access to terrace shared with two bedrooms, two chaises for each bedroom, Views overlooking side views to villages.
Bedroom 4: Spacious King-sized bed (150cm wide), Private en-suite bathroom, Shower (wall mounted head) above bathtub, heated towel rail, Flat screen Television in bedroom, Glassdoor access to terrace shared with two bedrooms, two chaises for each bedroom, Views overlooking side views to villages.
LOWER FLOOR:
Bedroom 5: Spacious King-sized bed (150cm wide), Private en-suite bathroom, Walk-in rainfall shower, freestanding bathtub, cantilevered double basin, and heated towel rail, Flat screen Television in bedroom, Smaller terrace which combines with pool terrace towards the front of the villa and has one chaise.
Bedroom 6: Spacious King-sized bed (150cm wide), Private en-suite bathroom, Shower (wall mounted head) above the bathtub, heated towel rail, Smaller terrace which combines with pool terrace towards the front of the villa and has one chaise.
Bedroom 7: This is an interior bedroom (no window), Comfortable Sofa Bed (160 cm), with private en-suite bathroom, Walk-in shower, cantilevered double basin.
Bedroom 8: Comfortable twin beds, this is an interior bedroom (no window).
*TVs – in addition to the above, there are flat screen TVs with blue ray players in bedrooms 1-7
AMENITIES
• 8 Luxurious bedrooms
• 20-meter Heated Pool with a low chlorine system
• Integrated Hot Tub
• Private Terrace
• Private Balconies
• Front Landscaped gardens
• Wall Mounted Flat-screen TV
• Blue Ray Player
• Glass-fronted gas fire
• Drop down cinema screen with surround sound
• 8x double loungers
• Outdoor kitchen
• Lounging area
• Gas fire pit
• Steam Room
• Gym – Technogym equipment
• Table Tennis
• Table Football terrace
• Boule Court
• Garage for 3 cars plus 2 golf buggies
• Extensive landscaped gardens with several additional seating areas
• Integrated Air Conditioning in all rooms (reverses to heating in cooler months)
• Secure Wi-Fi throughout
• British Sky Television on all Televisions
• Fully integrated Sooloos sound system
• +70,000 pre-downloaded tracks and access to Tidal
• 2 golf buggies