This spacious, beautifully designed villa with an outdoor swimming pool is located in the quartier Ste. Anne, just outside the historic medieval village of Entrecasteaux. It is on a private hillside with sweeping views of the surrounding countryside, in the heart of the Var region of Provence. The area offers many unspoiled villages, historic sites and other attractions. Nearby are the Gorges du Verdon, the chateau of Entrecasteaux and the Abbey de Thoronet. The villa has an open design with an upscale kitchen, three bedrooms en suite, a large living/dining room with fireplace and it is beautifully finished throughout. The house is fully furnished with all the modern conveniences (electric heating, electric stove, oven, microwave, dishwasher, washer/dryer and a large American refrigerator with ice maker). Click here for additional pictures of the interior of the villa. The villa is on a two acre lot of flowering shrubs, cypress, pine, olive and fig trees. It is maintained to preserve the unspoiled natural beauty of its rugged environment. One can refresh and relax by the outdoor swimming pool while taking in the splendid view of the Provençal countryside and distant hills.

Margaret has 25 plus years of experience working as a Finance Officer for various companies ranging in size from start-up ventures to giant corporations. Her background covers both domestic and international. In her role, Margaret applies her operations skills to partner with the CEO and executive members to increase the value of their business. As such, Margaret advises and helps in all areas including infrastructure, efficiencies, financing, controls and cash management to position their business for growth and profitability in competitive markets. Margaret’s industry experience covers technology, energy, health-care and media. With an initial focus on the technology space, Margaret went to work for major Silicon Valley companies setting up their international operations for global expansion and bottom line profitability. This entailed building financial models across three continents, USA, Europe and Asia, with inter-company pricing and transfer pricing to satisfy IRS requirements. At the onset of the Internet era, Margaret moved to pre-public, venture-backed companies as the lead finance officer. Working with CEOs and Founders.

There are many opportunities for outdoor activities like golfing, bicycling, canoeing, hiking, or birdwatching. One can enjoy numerous weekly markets, special fairs and entertainment typical of the region in the authentic villages nearby. Shopping for daily fresh produce, breads and pastries, cheeses or pâtés at the markets or in the local shops is a fun experience. The Villa is within an hour's drive of Aix-en-Provence, Nice and the Côte d'Azur. While there you can walk in the steps of Cezanne at Aix, view old Nice as it was seen by Matisse, and other well known impressionists. The French Riviera beaches offer warmth and beauty while the city of St. Tropez and the casino of Monte Carlo provide a touch of exciting glamour and fashion. Not to be missed is Cannes with its famous film festival, or the perfume factories of Grasse. Provence's lavender fields, in full bloom in the month of July, are also within an hour's drive to the northwest. Longer trips can take you to historic Avignon featuring the incredible Papal Palace and the famous Saint Bénezet Bridge. Continue to Arles, the soul of Provence, and see the vistas of Van Gough where he painted his most celebrated works.