Domaine Saint Jacques in the Heart of Fayence

12 of these exceptional villas, built in the typical Provencal style, are due for completion by the end of October 2004. The villas are all south-facing, and as result offer a panoramic view down the valley to the hills of Esterel.

They are located close to the new golf course 'Le Domaine Terre Blanche' in the adjoining village of Tourettes which will be fully at your disposal when you first move in!

Fayence is the capital of the 6 perched villages that comprise the Pays de Fayence. Seillans, Tourettes, Callian, Montauroux and Mons are all within easy reach. Further afield are the equally picturesque villages of Bargemon, Clavier, Callas, St Paul-en-Foret and Bagnois-en-Foret. The sea is about 30 minutes away, allowing quick access to the beaches between Cannes and St Raphael. The village lies just 40 km from Cannes and 60 km from Nice.

Fayence perches on a hill, surveying the plains to the south. It was a fortified town, and in spite of its size, has retained the charm of its medieval origins. It has a southerly climate, charming old streets, warm, inviting inns emitting the aromas of Provence and some delightful relics of the past. It is home to the top gliding club in Europe.

Within easy reach for day trips lie Nice - capital of the Cote d'Azur; Antibes - quaint and very English; Cannes - a shopper's paradise and St Tropez, one of the most glamorous towns in the world. Eating and drinking on shady terraces is a central part of life in Provence, and this area abounds with excellent but inexpensive restaurants for those seeking a true taste of Provencal life.

Nearby Lake St Cassien also offers boating, fishing and horse riding. The area is naturally a haven for walkers and cyclists and offers some breath-taking scenery, not least at the nearby Grand Canyon de Verdon.

The Villas

All this luxury is surprisingly affordable, with prices ranging from £323,350 (472,102 euro) to £376,700 (550,000 euro). All villas have the same surface area. The prices are set according to the location of the plot, with the higher-located properties priced accordingly higher. The villas all have a habitable surface area of 1,170 sq ft. and all are set on 2 levels.

The villas each have 3 bedrooms, 3 bathrooms, 2 separate W.C.s, living room, kitchen, hallway, lobby, linen room, patio and terrace, storeroom, cellar and garage. The complex also has its own 20 metre swimming pool and additional children's pool. At present, 7 villas in this complex have been sold, with 5 remaining and they are priced as follows:

Villa nr 2........................................£335,500 (490,000 euro)

Villa nr 4........................................£323,350 (472,102 euro)

Villa nr 5........................................£339,000 (495,000 euro)

Villa nr 8........................................£362,000 (528,592 euro)

Villa nr 10......................................£376,700 (550,000 euro)

Please note that the property prices are given in approximate UK sterling with the accurate euro equivalent. When you purchase your property, you will pay in euros and the UK sterling equivalent may vary up or down according to the exchange rate on the day of transaction.