EXCLUSIVE: A Provencal manor house just listed for $19 million.

You’d never guess this dreamy French manor used to be a former farmhouse—and that’s the point.

Just outside the quiet town of Aix-en-Provence, the stunning villa was built by famous husband and wife team Bruno and Dominique Lafourcade. It’s now on the market with Savills and Knight Frank for €17.75 million (or about $19.1 million). The architect duo is well-known for their stunning landscape projects, which is why the current owners tapped them to also create the sprawling 60-acre gardens.

“The current owners, along with Lafourcade Architects, have created a truly exceptional property,” said Jonathan Hewlett, chairman of Sewells Private Office. “What makes it particularly special is the amount of accommodation, including a principal house — Le Bastide — a guesthouse, a guardian’s house, as well as an additional house — Le Bastide.”

The palatial estate, called Domaine de Bajolle, is anchored by Le Bastide, a 6,458-square-foot main house with six en-suite bedrooms, several reception spaces, and sun-soaked terraces from which to admire the grounds. . Here, you will also find a swimming pool, a tennis court, and a vegetable garden. Adjoining but separate from the main residence is Le Bastide, a 2,572-square-foot guest home with four en-suite bedrooms as well as an outdoor kitchen.

“The gardens have been exquisitely designed by Dominique Lafourcade and include a newly planted olive grove and a maze, which will no doubt keep children entertained for hours,” added Hewlett. “There are magnificent views of Mont Saint-Victoire, famously painted by Paul Cézanne, who lived in Aix-en-Provence.”

When it came time to remodel, the goal was to reimagine the residence as a “bastide exquisite”—a traditional Provençal-style manor typically found in the countryside in the south of France. goes Often, the residences are surrounded by lush gardens, and internally, they feature lofts, high ceilings and local stone that pay homage to the area’s rich architectural heritage.

“It is rare to find a property of this quality and charm, with the ease of growing olive-like vines and those famous far-reaching views towards Mont Saint-Victoire,” said Edward de Malt Morgan, head of International Super. – Prime Sales at Knight Frank said.