A country property in Provence means space, land and the quiet of the hinterland, a few minutes from the villages. BARNES Provence Littoral gathers here mas, bastides, estates and contemporary villas set on two to five hectares on average, among vines, olive groves, lavender fields and garrigue, often with outbuildings and a pool house.
The market for country properties in Provence
Prices vary widely with size and land. A village house sells from 400,000 to 1 million euros, a traditional mas from 1 to 1.5 million, and a property of 300 to 400 square metres on one to two hectares from 1.5 to 3 million euros. Per square metre, Saint-Rémy-de-Provence approaches 4,600 euros and the Gordes area 3,400 euros. Large, well-exposed plots with a view and no overlooking neighbours are the rarest and most sought after.
Where to find a country property, area by area
The Luberon, around Gordes, Lourmarin and Ménerbes, lines up wine estates and secluded properties below the hilltop villages. The Alpilles, from Saint-Rémy-de-Provence to Eygalières, offer olive groves and views over the limestone ridges.
Further south, the countryside of the Pays d’Aix unfolds its estates facing the Sainte-Victoire, a short distance from the city and the coast.
Country property or bastide, what is the nuance
Speaking of the countryside refers first to a setting, a plot, an exposure, whatever the architecture. Bastides and mas, by contrast, describe a building style, in stone and of Provençal tradition. A country property can therefore be an old mas or a contemporary villa.
Buying or selling a country property with BARNES
Buying in the countryside means checking water access, wastewater treatment, agricultural zoning and building rights. Our consultants review these points, which govern use and any development plans. They know the properties that never appear in the window.
You are selling a country property. Its land, views and quiet appeal to buyers seeking space, often international. An accurate valuation and a presentation that showcases the land speed up the sale.
Frequently asked questions about country properties
What budget for a country property in Provence?
From 400,000 euros for a village house to over 3 million for a large property on several hectares. A traditional mas sits around 1 to 1.5 million euros.
Which areas to favour?
The Luberon around Gordes and Lourmarin, the Alpilles from Saint-Rémy to Eygalières, and the countryside of the Pays d’Aix facing the Sainte-Victoire.
What is the difference with a bastide or a mas?
The countryside refers to the setting and the land, while a bastide and a mas describe an architectural style. A country property may adopt either.
What to check before buying?
Water access, wastewater treatment, agricultural zoning and building rights, decisive for your plans.
How many hectares for a country property?
Two to five hectares suit most buyers, enough for an olive grove, woods and a pool, while remaining easy to maintain.
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