Authentic Provencal farmhouse in the heart of nature near the village of Vachères - Luberon
€540,000
The Basics
Overview
Our Analysis
Priced competitively for the Luberon hinterland at approximately €4,000/m², this property offers a lower entry point than the central Luberon valley but carries the trade-off of a high-altitude location at 830m. The primary friction for year-round living is the exposure to extreme Mistral winds and significantly colder winters than the coastal Provence average, requiring a robust heating strategy for its 135m² stone structure. Buyers should be aware that the 'magnificent lavender field' likely belongs to a working agricultural neighbor, triggering seasonal noise and dust during harvest periods.
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Price & Market
The Property
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Energy Performance (DPE)
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The Verdict
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Financials
What It Costs to Own
Estimated monthly and upfront costs based on your buyer profile
Upfront
~€213,300
Monthly
~€3,136 /mo
Rental potential
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Location & Daily Life
Location
Provence / Alpes, Alpes-de-Haute-Provence (4)
Living here
What daily life looks like in this area
Vachères is a small, quiet village; for major shopping or health services, you will likely head down toward Apt or Manosque.
Nearby services
Risks & Compliance
Safety & crime
Interpreted from official police & gendarmerie records
Development & Zoning
Renovation Constraints
This property appears to fall within the protected perimeter of Protected monument. If confirmed, visible exterior changes (windows, roof, facade materials) would need approval from the Architecte des Bâtiments de France (ABF). This process typically adds 2–6 months and may constrain design choices. Verify with the mairie.
Source: Géoportail de l'Urbanisme (PLU) · View full zoning map
Legal considerations
Next Steps
Questions to ask
- Is the property connected to the communal water mains or does it rely on a private well/source?
- What is the current status of the septic tank, and has it passed a SPANC inspection in the last 3 years?
- Is the lavender field part of this property or an adjacent farm, and what are the harvest months?
Documents to request
- Dossier de Diagnostics Techniques (DDT) including the DPE (Energy Performance)
- Recent Taxe Foncière notice
- SPANC septic system conformity report
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Characteristics
Details
- Property Type
- Cottage/Mazet
- Total living m2
- 135 m²
- Plot size m2
- 7,595 m²
- Grounds HA or legal
- Grounds 0-1 HA
- Scenery
- Village
Room information
- Bedrooms
- 3
- All bathrooms
- 2