5 Bedroom Villa in Callas

Les Micocouliers is a fantastic restored 19th Century farmhouse, with cool, light and airy interiors, ceiling fans, white rustic finish walls and terracotta floors. The villa has it's own private pool, set in the secluded terraced gardens full of olive trees. Only 250 yds to Callas village centre, the property has southerly views over the Var to the coast on a clear day. Perfect for a family vacation.

The spacious living area, including separate dining room, opens via patio windows onto a wide terrace with awning. A breakfast bar separates the Californian style kitchen from the living room. A further covered terrace on the lower level offers additional space, perhaps for younger members of the family , a separate games room with Table Tennis is included. The large swimming pool (12x6m) attracts all day sunshine and is equipped with Parasols, 10 recling sun beds and separate table and chairs. Four of the five bedrooms (3 en suite) have patio doors to a terrace (3 double beds, 2 x twins), Telephone, Broadband enabled PC, BBC/ITV, DVD/video, CD/HiFi. Well equipped kitchen, Gas BBQ. (Additionally kitchenette in Studio) Linen/towels included.

The main living quarters; Living room, dinining room, kitchen, 3 bedrooms , all with direct access to a terrace via patio doors, and 2 bathrooms are located on the upper level. A stairway leads from the dining room downstairs to a games room (Table tennis ), and superb 4th bedroom with ensuite bathroom, covered terrace (darts) and acess to the Studio (own kitchenette with fridge, microwave, sink and washer/dryer, dining for two and easy chairs ) and en suite shower room/wc. Also accessed from the games room is the Bergerie with washing machine.
There is an internet broadband connected PC available.

The villa built on a south facing hillside, in private 1.5 acres, is set back from the road, well separated from neighbouring houses, and approached through a small olive grove. Olive trees abound throughout the terraced garden. The terrace outside the living room and dining room acts as an outdoor living area in summer, equipped with awning, large teak dining table and chairs, reclining chairs and a truly magnificent view (see photo) whose peacefulness generates complete relaxation.

The pool, on its own private terrace, is well equipped with plenty of sun loungers, parasols and small table and chairs. The games room and covered terrace below the living room provides cool space (and shelter if it rains) for table tennis and darts. On the same level there is also a separate sitting area for the occupants of the studio or 'the young' as required.

The pool is normally open from 3rd week of May to the end of September. If specifically requested, it may be possible to extend these dates.

Kettle, Toaster, Iron, Hair dryer, Cooker. Video player, CD player, Telephone, Games room, Table tennis, Darts, There is an internet broadband connected PC available. Linen provided Balcony / Terrace, Private garden, BBQ, kitchenette,

windsurfing, swimming. There are many other villages nearby, including the fortified village of Bargemon 6km away, offering a variety of restaurants, views, history, arts and crafts and peaceful walks. Wine Tasting: The many Domaines nearby offer tastings of their wines for sale.

• Nearest Airport : Nice at 90 kilometers distance;
• Nearest Train Station : Les Arcs at 19 kilometers distance
• Nearest Town : Draguignan at 12 kilometers distance
• Travel Info: Nearest Ferry: Calais: 1320 km How to get there: Fly to Nice, rent a car, just an hours drive from Nice airport. Cheap flights are available from Easyjet, Aer Lingus, Ryanair and BMI, many other companies also fly out to Nice: British Airways, Channel Express, etc. OR.. Fly to Marseilles, rent a car, 1.5hrs drive. Flights from BA, Easyjet OR Fly to Toulon, rent a car, 1hrs drive. Flights from Ryanair OR.. Ferry crossing via Calais or Caen/Cherbourg; then enjoy a long and scenic drive of 1 - 2 days, according to preference. You can always enjoy a night in a B&B en route and it is a great way to see the changing landscape in France as you journey down.

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Situated in the hills at about 400 metres facing down to the coast 30 kilometres away, Callas retains a truly French way of village life, still preserving its own shaded village square, traditions and infrastructure including weekly market (Tuesdays and Saturdays), boulangerie, boucherie, tabac, La poste (with cash dispenser), mini market and restaurants - all withing 250 meters of the villa. There is an active olive oil mill in the village as well as a good Cave. Miles of walks start from the villa.

Those who wish, need go no further than the village for their daily needs. There are many other villages nearby, including the fortified village of Bargemon 6km away, offering a variety of restaurants, views, history, arts and crafts and peaceful walks.

Wine Tasting: The many Domaines nearby offer tastings of their wines for sale.

Roman sites: Frejus has some fascintating Roman ruins which are well worth a visit, and the local tourist office can provide more information on all the local cultural sites: Tel:+33 (0)494 76 61 07; Fax: +33 (0)4 94 47 83 29

Local winter skiing available one hour drive to Greoliers or 2 hours to Allos/Isola 2000