Description:

If you love wine and food, come to Bordeaux. and stay with us in St Emilion. You will reap the benefits of a minute walk to France’s most beautiful village, filled with restaurants, wine stores, wine schools, shops, art galleries and history dating back hundreds of years. You are surrounded by world-class wine chateaux; the nearest is next door.

The villa was designed by and for international connoisseurs to the highest quality standards. The living spaces are amble, open and light. The bedrooms are private and comfortable. The bathrooms have floor-to-ceiling tumbled marble, double sinks, toilets and either a large walk-in shower or a bathtub/shower. There is radiated-floor heating with central air-conditioning. The large kitchen is designed and equipped for gourmet chefs. We combined the magic and charm of an old stone villa with open contemporary spaces and the comforts of modern living.

The villa is contemporary in its open space and use of natural materials yet warmly integrates 18th and 19th century antiques. We combined large and open common spaces with cozy and private living areas. The villa comfortably accommodates four couples. The house is fully stocked with dreamy pillow-top beds, luxury sheets and towels, plasma TVs, high-speed Wifi and all household amenities.

There is a large garden with a pool designed for relaxing and exercising. Marvel at the views of St Emilion’s famous Roman walls and historic buildings, all light up at night, a perfect backdrop to cocktails and dinner in garden. An English speaking concierge will welcome you and help arrange chateaux visits and restaurant recommendations.

Details:
4 bedrooms (2 bedrooms with king beds, 2 bedrooms with queen beds) each with plasma TV
4 1/2 bath (private bathroom attached to each bedroom: 2 with walk in showers, 2 with bath/shower, each with 2 sinks and toilet.)
Central Air condition with individual hotel quality air conditioning units in each room, central heating and sub floor heating
2 sided fireplace
Large gourmet kitchen (4 ovens, 1 large american style refrigerator, wine refrigerator, 5 gas burner, 2 sinks, 2 dishwashers, washer & dryer and full stocked)
Dining room: 19th century Mahogany table
Living room: Roche Bois leather sofas and large plasma TV with cable and DVD player
Office equipped with WiFi, printer, ipod docking station and external Harman Kardon speakers
Large garden with pool. The pool has seating on 3 sides and a swim jet for exercising.
Outdoor dining with Weber BBQ

On request can arrange: guides for wine & culinary tours, private wine dinners at chateaux, private chef, wine or cooking schools, spa services, golf or bike rentals.

Location Information:

One could argue St Emilion is the most beautiful village in France, rich in history and surrounded by world-class vineyards. It was the first UNESCO World Heritage Site. Chateau des Amis is located in the heart of St Emilion, just outside the Roman walls on a quiet side street. It is a gourmet wine lover's paradise: a leisurely minute walk to world-class wine chateaux, restaurants, wine bars and art galleries. For those wanting to discover Bordeaux wines, St Emilion is the most central point for reaching the St Emilion, Pomerol, Medoc, Grave and the Sauterne regions.

Client Comments:

As seen in Town & Country, French magazine, Forbes.com and Financial Times.