Authentic Provencal farmhouse in the heart of nature near the village of Vachères - Luberon
€540,000
The Basics
Overview
Price fairness
2.1× the local sale average.
This price is a clear outlier — the local sample may not include comparable properties.
How reliable is this comparison?
The local sample is small or contains outliers, so treat the comparison as directional.
- Same property type (apartments)
- Local sample size (235 sales)
- Same commune
What this means
This price stands well outside recent local sales. Treat any comparison as directional and dig into what makes this listing different.
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Local market context
What the listing leaves out
What this home offers
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Energy performance
Official DPE energy rating
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Finance
Upfront investment and monthly running costs
Based on: EU buyer · Holiday · 40% down · 25-yrClick any row to see how it's calculated.
Cash needed at purchase
€254,840
Estimated monthly cost
€3,237 / mo
10-year running total (today's rates)
€388,431
Rental income
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Offset with rental income
€344 gross · €241 net/mo at 30% occupancy
Renovation
Estimated work over the next 10 years
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Rental potential
Rental potential
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Location
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
Distances measured from the commune centre. Add the exact address for accurate values.
More about the area
Good to know
Climate
Typical weather
Based on 30-year climate averages for this location
August
Warm and pleasant. Great for outdoor dining and pool season. Long, sunny days — peak season for the region.
Internet
Coverage shown for the commune. Add the exact address to check the actual building.
Source: ARCEP Ma Connexion Internet (2025-12-31)
Risks
Environmental risks
Risks shown for the commune area. Add the exact address for parcel-level confirmation.
Source: Géorisques, Min. Transition Écologique · View official report
Safety & crime
Interpreted from official police & gendarmerie records
Source: SSMSI 2022 · 17,694 inhabitants · Compared against department averages
Zoning
In a nutshell
Urban zone
No PLU zone found
Governed by national rules (RNU)
Renovation constraint
Protected perimeter
ABF approval may be needed
Nearby development
No AU zones nearby
No expansion zone found within ~800m
What this means
Building or extension
No digitized PLU. National rules (RNU) apply, typically restrictive for new builds
Exterior renovation
Needs attention, visible changes may require ABF approval
Surrounding development
No AU development zone found nearby
Planning layers found
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Applies to parcel
Protected perimeter of Fontaine monumentale
Renovation constraint
A protected monument perimeter (Fontaine monumentale) exists in this commune. Confirm whether this specific parcel sits inside it. If it does, visible exterior changes (windows, roof, facade materials) need approval from the Architecte des Bâtiments de France (ABF), typically adding 2 to 6 months. Verify with the mairie.
Legal
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The town hall can buy this before you
This commune has the right to step in and buy any property that goes up for sale, at the agreed price. The mairie has 2 months from the signed compromis to decide. It's uncommon but legal.
Droit de Préemption Urbain, Code de l'urbanisme Art. L211-1↗
This is general information, not legal advice. Rules change and each property has its own context. Confirm anything that matters with your notaire before you sign.
This report is generated from listing data and regional knowledge. It is not a substitute for a professional survey, legal review, or in-person visit.
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
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