The interiors are tastefully designed and include many classical features, such as original stone fireplaces, old paintings and ornate chandeliers. A country kitchen has direct access to the terrace the living room is spacious and cosy, and the nearby formal dining room furnished with an original oak table. A key highlight of this villa is of course its home movie theatre, with comfy leather seating, vaulted ceilings and large cinema screen.
Domaine de Routas has 7 double bedrooms with queen to super-king size beds and all are all ensuite with a bath and shower. A further twin bedroom is located on the second floor and features a full-size a bunk bed, ideal for children.
ACCOMMODATION
GROUND FLOOR:
- Country kitchen with access to terrace with grill
- Dining room with fireplace
- TV room with Sky Sports and Movies and fireplace
- Drawing room with fireplace, access to two terraces, and views over surrounding vineyards
FIRST FLOOR:
- Bedroom 1: 'Chardonnay' double bedroom with king-size bed, dressing room and ensuite bathroom with bath and steam shower
- Bedroom 2: 'Pinot Noir' master bedroom with super king-size bed, dressing room, ensuite bathroom with roll-top bath, twin wash basins, shower and private terrace
- Bedroom 3: 'Merlot' double bedroom with super king-size bed and ensuite bathroom with shower and bath
- Bedroom 4:'Malbec' double bedroom with king-size bed and ensuite bathroom with bath and shower
- Bedroom 5: 'Viognier' self-contained apartment with small kitchen, seating area, steps up to bedroom with queen-size bed and ensuite bathroom with bath and shower (can be accessed independently)
- Cinema room
SECOND FLOOR:
- Bedroom 6: 'Grenache' double bedroom with super king-size bed and ensuite bathroom with bath, shower and twin wash basins.
- Bedroom 7: 'Syrah' double bedroom with super king-size bed, dressing room and ensuite bathroom with bath, shower and twin wash basins.
- 'Petit Verdot' nursery with bunk beds (adult size), one cot and a sofa bed suitable for 1 adult
WHY WE LIKE IT: The large pool with retractable fence, miles of cycle tracks and a home cinema are terrific features at this villa, particularly with children in mind – although the location on an award-winning wine estate is likely to appeal to adults in equal measure.
