When we say ‘17th-century Provencal farmhouse’ we know what you’re thinking – rustic stone walls, antique furnishings, cosy dark corners and a sun-drenched landscape dotted with lavender fields. With this extraordinary home you get just two things on the list – rustic stone walls and that exquisite Haute-Alpes landscape – the rest is an exercise in architectural alchemy. Whisked into the 21st century by its architect owners, the main house now combines the clean lines and perpendiculars of Modernism (we’re even seeing hints of Brutalism in there too) with De Stijl primary pops and, yes, traditional Provence design at its finest. For example, take a seat around the table in the sunken terrace dining area surrounded by clay pots of herbs and the verdant foothills and you’ll be living the southern French dream. But step inside the sleekly styled kitchen with its blasts of bright mauve, and an urban vibe greets you. The genius is combining radicalism with restraint. Invite guests to stay in the studio annexe and meet them around the heated pool and hot tub each day, or at the honesty bar in the stone-vaulted wine cellar. When it’s winter this is skiing country (Le Dévoluy is about a thirty-minute drive away) and in the summer you can swim in the River Büech, cycle through the hills or take a rock climbing lesson. Plus, there's the home's own badminton court and boules pitch.

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Additional fees

• There may be some extra fees to pay here, such as charges for utilities, final cleaning fees, city tax and security deposits – all of which you may need to pay in cash to the homeowner. Please reach out during the booking process to confirm.

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