New Price: A Rare Opportunity 18th Century Bastide [500sqm] & Private Estate [2hectares] Bargem

New price:  A rare opportunity - 18th-century bastide [500sqm]& private estate [2 hectares] - Bargemon (Var) - Prestigious family property with rental potential.
“The Pearl of the Haut Var.” This is how Bargemon is often described, a charming medieval village perched around thirty minutes from Draguignan. Framed by rolling hills and the limestone plateau of Canjuers, this authentic corner of Provence seems to have stepped straight out of a painting, bathed in the warm light of the South of France.
From this characterful village, conveniently located close to the main road networks, the Mediterranean coastline and its iconic destinations — Saint-Raphaël, Cannes and Nice — are easily accessible, as are the unspoilt landscapes of the Provençal hinterland, from Lake Sainte-Croix to the spectacular Verdon Gorge.
Bargemon’s heritage can be discovered at every turn, from the many fountains and ancient lanes of the village centre to the historic Riou mill, located directly opposite the estate offered by [. VOUS.].
It is within this authentic setting that this former 18th-century bastide, built in 1780, comes into view. Set within almost 2 hectares of preserved grounds, the property offers approximately 500 m² of built space, comprising the main residence, outbuildings and additional living areas.
A PROVENÇAL RESIDENCE STEEPED IN HISTORY
Perfectly integrated into its surroundings, the main bastide offers approximately 410 m², complemented by an annex of around 77 m², an independent apartment and several additional spaces which together create a truly distinctive estate.
Behind its historic walls and unmistakably Provençal façades, the main residence retains generous volumes and a warm atmosphere, perfectly in keeping with the spirit of the property.
The ground floor will feature an open-plan kitchen and a magnificent double-height living room extending onto a mezzanine. A tasting area, designed as a wine cellar, opens onto a private terrace and could, depending on the future owner’s plans, be converted into an office or bedroom.
The upper floors accommodate four double bedrooms, each with its own bathroom or shower room. An open sitting room overlooking the lower living area completes the first floor, while the second floor currently includes the laundry room.
On the lower level, with its own independent entrance, the caretaker’s house forms a separate living area, including a professional-style catering kitchen and a reception room of approximately 77 m², which could be adapted to suit a variety of uses.
In the eastern wing, an independent apartment comprises a living room with an open-plan kitchen, together with a master bedroom featuring an en-suite bathroom and dressing room, also opening onto a private terrace.
AN OUTDOOR SETTING WITH A STORY OF ITS OWN
The grounds are undoubtedly one of the property’s defining features.
In the lower part of the estate, the shade of the plane trees and the traditional basin create a romantic, timeless atmosphere. In the upper part of the grounds, a heated swimming pool provides an idyllic setting in which to enjoy the long Provençal summers.
A pétanque court, the historic chapel and its forecourt complete this rare setting, while a 21-space parking area, including spaces suitable for minibuses and one accessible parking space, provides generous parking capacity for guests and visitors.
AN ESTATE TO PRESERVE, ENJOY OR ENHANCE
The property is currently offered for sale in its present condition, with renovation works underway inside the bastide.
This particular stage of the project offers an interesting opportunity for a purchaser wishing to embark on a long-term heritage project, continuing and personalising the renovation of a residence whose history, architecture and generous proportions already form the foundations of a remarkable property asset.
The estate could naturally become an exceptional private family residence, while its configuration — independent bedrooms, apartment, reception areas, extensive grounds and substantial parking facilities — also lends itself, subject to the necessary permissions, to a potential guest-house operation, high-end seasonal rentals or executive retreats and seminars.
Its versatility also makes the property particularly suited to a purchaser seeking a long-term heritage investment, combining the preservation of an architectural legacy with renovation and, where appropriate, the future enhancement of the estate through a complementary hospitality activity.
A VIR SALE: A DIFFERENT WAY OF DEVELOPING THE PROJECT
To accompany this new chapter in the history of the estate, the property may be offered through a Vente d’Immeuble à Rénover (VIR) — a French legal framework for the sale of a property undergoing renovation.
This structure allows the purchaser to progress with the renovation project within a defined contractual framework, with payment of the purchase price and renovation works being made progressively in line with the advancement of the works, in accordance with the applicable regulations.
The VIR framework therefore offers the opportunity to acquire this historic residence not simply as a property requiring renovation, but as a heritage project to be shaped and developed, with the renovation choices tailored to its future purpose: a private residence, guest house or long-term heritage investment.
The technical file, detailed description of the proposed works and full information regarding the terms of the sale are available upon request.
And so the setting is established for this remarkable estate and its historic bastide, whose interiors are currently being thoughtfully redesigned.
A characterful residence, almost two hectares of nature, a history dating back to the 18th century and a renovation project waiting to be written: a rare property in the heart of Provence, for those seeking not simply a home, but a piece of heritage to preserve and bring back to life.
For further information or to arrange a private viewing, please contact:
Mrs Laurence BILLET+33 [hidden information]
Agency fees payable entirely by the seller.
* Vente d’Immeuble à Rénover (VIR): under this French legal framework, the purchaser benefits from a staged payment of the purchase price and renovation works according to the progress of the project, under the conditions provided for by the applicable regulations. The seller remains responsible for the completion of the works in accordance with the contractual terms. Technical documentation and a detailed description of the works are available upon request.
The property is sold in its present condition. As the building has not yet been completed, it falls outside the scope of the French Energy Performance Certificate (DPE).
Information on the risks to which this property is exposed is available on the Géorisques website: https://www.georisques.gouv.fr/