Historic 'relais de poste' from the 18th century, in the heart of a village at 30 km west from Paris, 40 min drive. Set in 1.7 hectares of glorious parkland with splendid views over the valley. The living area is comprised of 850m2, consisting of a main house of 650m2, B&B/Gites and a caretaker's house. The main house is composed of a ground floor with an entrance hall, a magnificent reception with impressive 4m high ceilings, a stone fireplace and a fitted bar. All the rooms have views onto the superb courtyard with central fountain, very charming indeed. On the first floor your will find the prestigious fully equipped kitchen which has top of the range fittings, a pantry/cellar, foyer and a utility room. The distinguished dining room has its own fireplace also, the master suites boast stone fireplaces, dressing areas and bathrooms. On the third floor there are 4 charming bedrooms with open beans and bathrooms with showers. This property also comes with an orangerie and stables totally renovated, this property really gives you a feeling of stepping back in time, yet with all the modern comforts. Contact us for further details.
Very beautiful « grand siècle » property of 500sqm set on a land of 1500sqm and edging the parc of Versailles Castle. The land offers an incredible greenery and nice ponds and gives directly onto Versailles Castles. The property shows spacious bedrooms with bathroom, then luxury reception spaces. Contact us for full details.
Burgundy - Auxerre Property closed of 18 000M ² raised and paysagée, understanding 3 former constructions and 1 more recent GENTLLHOMMIERE of 19th century of 320 M ² Shower-room triple reception-kitchen -6 bedrooms + SMALL FARMHOUSE of 150 M ² Room of water-cellar voutée double reception 3 bedrooms + House of the guard of 120 M ² Bathroom triple reception-2 bedrooms - office + Recent house of 100 M ² Office and multipurpose rooms
In Touvet between Grenoble and Chambery, 13th century building, built on part of which 5600m2 building equipped for catering-seminar reception or adapt to the dwelling. Very good condition. 650m2 of developed area. Location with an unobstructed view of the Belledonne. Land being classified as buildable area. Parking: Space for
House position south, General condition To renovate, Available from 12/08/2011, Total surface area 741 m² Environment house Separate, Land Raised, Near to Shops Taxes Special Features Rooms
Ile de France, 1h drive from Paris. Director-style hunting property with water-filled moats, spacious reception room and 13 bedrooms upstairs, with their baths. 200 sq m guest house with 5 bedrooms, 80 sq m caretaker's house, 250 sq m barn, wall-enclosed vegetable garden with greenhouse. 7 ha parkland with meadows in the heart beautiful woodland. Secluded, very quiet property. In perfect condition. Contact us for more details.
Ideally situated only 10 minutes north of Paris and 5 minutes from Montmorency forest. A magnificent Napoleon III chateau. Entirely renovated with style and luxury. This splendid character property has 350m2 of habitable space, over 3 floors, set in 1800m2 of beautiful gardens. Composed ground floor of an entrance, a triple reception of 80m2 and impressive 5.5m high ceilings. A kitchen/dinner opening onto the reception rooms, an office (or 6th bedroom). On the first floor it offers a parental suite, dressing area, large bathroom, bedroom. On the second floor it has 3 bedrooms and 2 bathrooms. There is a wine cellar, utility room and a games room in the basement. 4 parking spaces and attic space ready to be converted. A property with generous volumes, full of light, facing west, traversing. Set in quiet area, close to Paris.
Maison de Maitre and its outbuildings to renovate compeltely, but situated in the heart of a lively village around its private 200 m2 garden plus attached courtyard of around 30 m2. The ensemble is composed of a 1 car garage, 2 small village homes with independant street access, a large barn, and the main home, all needing major renovation. A big project ideal for a chambre d'hote, hotel/restaurant, or large home, with proper pool possible. Good sunny exposure. Foresee big investment. Property Details: Lively village with all shops, services, restaurants, on the Canal du Midi, 10 minutes from Beziers and 20 from Narbonne, close to the beach and A9 motorway. Maison de Maitre and its outbuildings to renovate compeltely, but situated in the heart of a lively village around its private 200 m2 garden plus attached courtyard of around 30 m2. The ensemble is composed of a 1 car garage, 2 small village homes with independant street access, a large barn, and the main home, all needing major renovation. A big project ideal for a chambre d'hote, hotel/restaurant, or large home, with proper pool possible. Good sunny exposure. Foresee big investment. Buildings = Around 340 m2 footprint with 2 levels total possible (ground + 1). Garden = Around 200 m2 of private garden with trees, and 30 m2 coutyard + the 1 car garage gives car access onto the garden aroudn which the buildings are situated (ideal for ease of renovation). Other = Roofing to overhaul + room for a proper pool + large sunny facade + very few original aliments to recover + mains gas heating + big project + easy access + shops just steps away. Price = 242.000 Euros
Beautiful country Mansion property set in the middle of 15 hectares of mediterranean forest that used to be hunting grounds of Napoleon I. Built in the 19th century, this large property offers a total of 1,100 sqm buildings, 800 sqm of living space and a further 300 sqm of attics that can be transformed in habitable space. The property is made of traditional natural stone, covered with lime, the front is in natural stone. The whole of the building needs to be renovated. *A very interesting project for private use or for business/touristic project.*
Situated 25km`s from Paris, this superb Louis XIII chateau offers 1100m2 on the main house plus a further 900m2 in outbuildings and stands in its own grounds of 37 hectares. The property is in good condition throughout and should be seen to appreciate fully. 27 bedrooms, all with their own bathrooms and accommodation split over three floors. There are also various other outbuildings and three small houses. Contact us for more details.
Very beautiful castle of 1350sqm dating from XIXth century set on a closed and landscaped parc of 1.4 hectares with 880sqm of outbuildings. The property is set on a land near Tours and overlooks the Loire. It includes a spacious living room, 26 bedrooms with bathroom, numerous terraces and superb fireplaces. As outbuildings we can find a gate house, a hunting lodge and several cellars.
Edge of village location set in a tranquil position with excellent views. Relax in the beautiful mature gardens encircled by a stone wall giving privacy and the opportunity to enjoy the surrounding countryside. A property which has been sympathetically maintained and decorated to a high standard with retention of many authentic period features throughout including 3 metre high ceilings, marble fireplaces, wooden parquet flooring and beautiful tiled flooring. Light and airy rooms with large windows giving views to all sides of the property. Ideal for someone wishing to establish a hospitality business with many opportunities to expand the current living space plus separate guest accommodation in the Maison de Guardien and additional outbuildings. Excellent location to the autoroute.
From the large courtyard with a well, the gîtes are on the right and the handsome and imposing Château with its 2 round turrets, is on the left. All the rooms on the ground floor are large with fireplaces, lovely original beamed ceilings and east/west aspects. The dining room has a large stone fireplace and an adjoining fitted kitchen with a back storage room in one of the turrets, currently used as a pantry. Off the entrance hall there is a downstairs WC and cloakroom. Through the library with oak panelling and bookcases all around, you reach the very large salon with panelling. These two rooms with windows looking onto the park with mature trees constitute a really impressive reception area. Off the salon there is a storage /safe room in the other turret accessed through a high security door. The oak staircase in the entrance hall leads to the first floor, which has four large bedrooms all with fireplaces and two smaller bedrooms. There are two bathrooms with WC plus another under construction in the upper part of one turret. A staircase on the landing leads to the insulated attic above the whole of the house including a lovely dovecote (no longer in use) in the top part of one of the turrets. A vaulted cellar, which spans whole length of the building is currently used for the central heating boiler, the fuel tank and as a laundry room and storage. The gîtes have all been given names relating to wine making; the château was once the hub of the wine industry in the surrounding valley. Chardonnay - Cottage 1 - Pretty 3 bedroom cottage (2 doubles and 1 twin) sleeps 6 comfortably plus accommodation for 2 more on a double sofa bed. The cottage has partial central heating and two wood burning stoves - each in the lounge and master bedroom. Full modern facilities. Les Vignes - Cottage 2 - Charming 1 bedroom cottage, sleeps 2 persons. Modern facilities and full central heating whilst retaining the 17th century character. Full use of the château's courtyard and park. Le Crémant - Cottage 3 - Lovely 2 bedroom ground floor cottage, ideal for families or mobility challenged guests. Sleeps 4 guests with wider door frames and walk in shower for ease of access for wheelchair users, if required. Partial central heating and full modern facilities. Juniper Cottage - Cottage 4 – Lovely, large 2 bedroom cottage above cellar, which is used as a utility room/ strorage. Sleeps 4 persons. This cottage has a wood burning stove in the lounge and centrally heated throughout. Full modern facilities. The power supply to the house and gîtes have been divided into three supplies : One for the main house, the second for two gîtes and the third for the two other gîtes. Under the gîtes there are two beautiful large vaulted cellars, one of which can take up to 3,000 bottles of wine and another cellar which houses the central heating boiler for two of the gites. There is also a large barn which used to be for the press during wine making. It is at present used as a garage but could be renovated to make further gîtes, subject to approval. Behind this barn and to the side of the Château, there is a very unusual ‚above ground cellar’, one of the few remaining in the area, although its high vaulted stone roof has unfortunately been allowed to partly collapse. From the garden laid as a park with mature trees and shrubs you can view the whole valley, rolling hills and vineyards all around. There are a number of fruit trees in the park, including apples, pears and cherries. There is a small pond area, which has been covered and an old water pump). There is also a potager (vegetable garden, small herb garden) and a stone gardener’s cottage for storage of tools etc.
Bordering the Causanne, prime category river (label of quality of water), this old renovated mill offers the charm of an old house only a few minutes away from the amenities in Nolay. We enter the main house via a large room with a cloak room and a separate WC. A few steps lead to a bright living room with fire place. From there, there is a direct access to the rear garden. Possibility to create a terrace. On this floor , there is also a big fitted kitchen with dining area. On the first floor, four big bedrooms, ideal for a big family, a bathroom and a separate toilet. Many character features : exposed stones and beams, oak parquet flooring...Vaulted cellar under the house. The roof is recent. A few meters from the main house is the guest house. It comprises a bedroom, a shower room and WC. This building is a former bread hover building. Behind the house, there is a barn used for wood storage and garage. This could also be converted. The land is all enclosed and private with mature trees, an orchard and a vegetable plot. A rare property!
KEY FEATURES Ideal entertaining venue with opportunities for restaurant, wedding venue, luxury chambre d'hotes, gite, conference centre. Substantial main residence with three ground floor period reception rooms and additional reception rooms / bedrooms situated on the first floor. Separate guest residence with independent entrance and facilities. Village location and situated on a quiet lane with private access for residents. Stone walls and gated entrance offering a high level of seclusion and tranquillity. Industrial / professional specification kitchen ideal for public entertaining plus a further private kitchen with high specification kitchen units and appliances and a private balcony. Outbuildings and dome tower housing a health suite consisting of jacuzzi, hydro massage shower and solarium. Situated in its own mature and woodland park with many historical stone ornaments and manicured lawns. Multiple areas ideal for ample vehicle parking. Proximity to Chablis and Champagne wine growing areas. Excellent road and rail links giving good access to Paris.
This beautiful building of the 1800 offers a living area on top of vaulted cellars. It is a charming old stone house with a gread potential and room to extend the living area. The entrance on the street side leads directly into the enclosed park of 1100m2 with trees. It is very private and calm. On the ground floor, entrance leading to a kitchen, a lounge, a dining room with fireplace, one bedroom with a dressing room and a bathroom. On the first floor, there are four bedrooms, a dressing room and a bathroom. Some renovation will be required to be done on the living quater. Over the living area, there is a big attic suitable to convert. The outbuildings are : 1) a barn (with acces from the street), 2) old stables. Do contact us for more information
A manor house from 15th and 19th century, 'habitable' but to be renovated, offering approx. 400 sqm of habitable space and several outbuildings set on 2,6 ha of attached land. * 11 large rooms in need of updating / renovating * Central oil heating. * Several barns , garages and large workshop of 400 sqm * Attached land of 2,6 ha. * 3 mins from all services. * 45 min drive from Limoges airport.
The annex of 17th century abbey, this Manor house was completely built from the local granite. Situated in the heart of the Regional Perigord Park it is set on 6 ha of land intersected by a stream recorded and protected by the Natural Monument Society. Enclosed by a high wall, one enters by a large gateway into a pretty courtyard with a beautiful well fed by three sources. Lean against one of the three hundred year old lime trees and admire the quality of the constructions. Discover the main house with adjacent barn and what was the ancient tenanted farm cottage, also with its own attached barn and bakehouse which have now been transformed into a large office with mezzanine. Behind the main house is a lawn of 6 hectares surrounded by trees. * The main house, with 230 sqm of living space, comprises a lounge and dining room both with a magnificent granite chimney, each room opens directly into the courtyards. The kitchen and utility rooms, with their own entrances,supply large work areas. * On the first floor the three bedrooms all have their own en-suite facilities with either a shower or bath. There is also access to a loft space of 130 sqm which may also be converted. * In the adjacent barn there is a laundry room,workshop and wood storage area. * The farmworkers cottage has been updated as an independent dwelling with a large fireplace in the lounge,three bedrooms and a bathroom. The quality of the renovation and the materials used respect the authenticity of the era offering a uniquely private property. *The charm, tranquility, history, culture and beauty sum up what this exclusive property has to offer.*
At the end of a drive, a 19th Century Chateau or Manor house with approximately 400 sqm of habitable space, various outbuildings and a pool set on approx. 15 ha of land situated 7kms of a village with shops, 10kms from the highway, 80 minutes from Bordeaux. h3. On the ground floor: A central hallway from south to north, distributing left : ‘le petit salon’ with carved oak fireplace, and in 'enfilade' a dining room, both rooms are panelled with oak, a large living room with fireplace, opening on the tower (west) with a covered terrace. The informal dining room and kitchen are accessed through the ‘petit salon’, followed by a linen room, a shower room and finally the heating room with its access to the cellar. Above this wing is a dormitory/playroom. Right of the central corridor, we find a spacious office, the central open staircase, a closed service staircase, and a downstairs bedroom with wash basin. h3. On the First Floor: Five bedrooms of which four have fireplaces, are located on this floor, they are all with bath/toilet style 1930. Part of the furniture is available for sale (not included in the asking price). Original features include mosaic of cement tiles in the central corridor, terra cotta tiles in the kitchen, parquet floors on the ground floor, wooden floors upstairs, carved oak fireplace, double French windows with beveled glass between the receptions, mouldings, original wooden frames on doors and windows, ornamental marble chimneys... h3. Outbuildings: * At the entrance of the property on the right: former chicken coop, pigeon house, pigsty.... * The stables, located north of the Château are equipped with a beautiful central tower and 8 horse boxes. * Southeast of the Château is a large stone and briquette built outbuilding or former carriage house with two large horseshoe-shaped doors. This dependence, converted into a garage offers accommodation upstairs for the caretaker, with an access at the back. * An separate farmhouse is situated at the end of the path, with a possibility to rent out. h3. The grounds : * About 15 hectares of Park, meadow land and woods surround the property, partly bordered by a stream and a river providing irrigation for the property. * A swimming pool with wooden terraces and an open outbuilding providing shade right next to it. h3. Additional information and features: * Sewage system up to norms * Swimming pool * There is a possibility to buy a landaise house situated at the entrance of the property, entirely done up with 3 bedrooms and barn set on 11ha of meadow land and open woods. * Situated at 7 kms of a village with shops, at 10kms from the highway, 80 minutes from Bordeaux.
Quite deservingly dominating its hillside, with far reaching views of the Pyrenees, this 18th Century Chateau is an elegant and quintessentially French, stately home Its terracotta and cream stone facades, high slate roof and balustrades portray it as a formal residence … not quite so for the interior, which has been tastefully decorated by its Danish owners to marry together the chateau's original features with a fresh, minimal style The main reception rooms and many of the bedrooms face south and benefit from plenty of natural daylight Discretely located and slightly hidden at the end of its tree-lined driveway : a perfect retreat for an International owner The Chateau is offered for sale with 18 hectares (44 acres) of land There is also the opportunity to purchase an additional 92 hectares, totalling 110 hectares (271 acres) with a large ensemble of farm buildings Of the total land, 30 hectares is used as pastureland (partially for cattle) and the remaining land is predominately forest and used for exportation of wood, as well as shooting for wild boar, deer, rabbit and fox Wrought iron gates mark the entrance with a 800 meter driveway leading up though its private parkland and woods towards the Chateau The eye is immediately drawn towards the imposing building as it, quite deservingly, dominates its hillside Pau airport 30 mins; Toulouse International 1hr 45mins and Bordeaux airport 2 hours The Atlantic coast, around Biarritz can be reached in 1hr 30 mins and the ski slopes are within one hour Ground Floor (240m2) Stone balustrade steps mark the main entrance and rise to half glazed double doors opening into a spacious hallway with beautiful rustic red Fleur-de-Lys floor tiles Double entrance doors leading into … First Salon (45m2) : with large period windows over-looking the south terrace and the magnificent views of the surrounding countryside and mountains Original stone fireplace, half height wood paneling painted cream and beamed ceiling, wood parquet flooring Double doors to the right leading to the main stairway and double doors straight ahead leading to … Second Salon (485m2) : with marble fireplace, parquet flooring, decorative painted ceiling and French doors opening onto the large south facing terrace Modern Kitchen (277m2) : with a range of white wall and base units French doors leading to the south facing terrace (the original Chateau's kitchen is located on the lower garden level with convenient lift access for serving plates / food in the dining room) Dining Room (62m2) : with stunning stain glassed windows, parquet flooring, wooden fire surround, half height wood paneling painted cream Study (24m2) : with two east facing windows, wood parquet flooring, fireplace and half heigh wood paneling painted cream Library (16m2) : with east facing window, wood parquet flooring Clock Room (11m2) : with roll top bath, wash-hand basin and wc, tiled floor To the right of the Chateau, the former servant quarters have been converted into a large office or studio (105m2) with stairs to a mezzanine above Main Stairway with wide turning staircase with oak treads and balustrade, painted white leads to the … First Floor (240m2) The main stairway leads to a wide attractive galleried landing (11m2) Limed wooden floorboards throughout this floor Bedroom 1 (26m2) : with balcony overlooking front drive Pretty red and white marble fireplace (painted white) with cast iron surround with fleur de lys motif, wood parquet flooring Dressing room (8m2) : with east facing window and wood parquet flooring En-Suite Bathroom (12m2) : with east facing window, roll top white bath, shower, basin and WC by Philippe Starck Wood parquet flooring Bedroom 2 (24m2) : with south and east facing windows, marble fireplace, wood parquet flooring Bedroom 3 (28m2) : with half glazed French doors onto central balcony facing south, marble fireplace, wood parquet flooring, adjoining wash-room with basin Bedroom 4 (33m2) : French doors onto south facing balcony, marble fireplace, wood parquet flooring, adjoining washroom with basin Separate WC (74m2) : with north facing window and wash-hand basin Family Bathroom (21m2) : with north facing window, bath, basin, WC bidet and shower Bedroom 5 (26m2) : with south facing window, marble fireplace, wood parquet flooring Bedroom 6 (22m2) : with two west facing windows and views over-looking the front terrace, marble fireplace and wood parquet flooring Secondary staircase Bedroom 7 (14m2) : with west facing window, wood parquet flooring and inter-communicating with … Bedroom 8 (15m2) : with west facing window, marble fireplace and wood parquet flooring Second Floor A loft extends across the entire Chateau and is partially plastered Plumbing is in place offering the possibility to extend the accommodation if so desired Basement / Garden Level Original Chateau Kitchen (40m2) : with large feature sky-light, west facing door, double electric AGA , pretty stone fireplace, attractive blue and white hand-painted tiled walls with decorative burgundy diamond patterned floor tiles Utility Room (17m2) : with north facing window Downstairs Clock Room (25m2) : with north facing window, tiled floor and wc Scullery (8m2) : with north facing window Large Cellar (96m2) : with two boilers (butane gas fired with underground cistern) a wine cellar, wood store etc LAND The chateau stands in 18 hectares of gardens with magnificent centenarian trees; fenced pastureland and a substantial block of mature woodland A perfect location for anyone interested in shooting or keeping horses Additional land totalling 110 hectares can be purchased together with an ensemble of farm buildings The chateau dominates its hillside, and as such the countryside views are spectacular with the range of the Pyrenees stretching out across the horizon The property has the advantage of being discretely located and peaceful, without being isolated The village has a small bar/restaurant This enormously appealing chateau with its elegant proportions and beautifully light rooms is in the perfect position to benefit from the warm year-round sunshine for which the region is known French Character Homes is delighted to be marketing it
The basement of this chateau dates back to the 14th century, when it served as a stately home to a French Aristocratic family The first and second floors were added in the 18th century and the 19th century saw the addition of the final floor and the two towers The circular tower to the rear of the chateau houses an impressive circular staircase, which serves each of the four floors The chateau was sadly abandoned and consequently suffered several years of gentle decline Quite deservingly, it was ‘rescued' ten years ago by its current owners, who have lovingly rejuvenated this historic building whilst maintaining its period character Although classified as a Chateau, the property has a wonderful homely feel, from the country style kitchen in the basement to the several formal and informal living rooms and individually styled bedrooms; this is a home made to feel comfortable above all The chateau has a dominant and private position over-looking its 16 hectares of grounds with impressive views of the Pyrenees Mountains Today, it has a practical entrance via its hamlet of neighbouring properties; however, there are two additional possible accesses The Chateau would serve perfectly as a commercial business with its current six bedrooms on the second floor and the potential to create an additional six bedrooms on the third floor The Chateau is located just 10 minutes north of the beautiful historic city of Pau and one hour from the lively cosmopolitan coastal resort of Biarritz; the ski slopes of the Pyrenees and the Spanish border Pau airport 20 minutes; Tarbes / Lourdes airport 40 minutes; Biarritz airport one hour; Bordeaux and Toulouse airports both two hours THE CHÂTEAU The main entrance is via the circular tower, where there is an impressive circular staircase BASEMENT / SERVICE AREA The basement is surprisingly light due to its south facing windows (which are slightly hidden on the photographs) Restoration Laboratory (70m2) : with three south facing windows The owner restores old paper / painting in this laboratory space to the east part of the basement His work requires a dry and light environment, which is perfectly suited to this area Workshop (39m2) : two south facing windows Wood Store (164) : with a south facing window Informal Sitting Room (20m2) : with south facing window is located next to the kitchen Original Chateau kitchen & Service Area (65m2) : with two south & west facing windows, original fireplace This area includes the kitchen, a preparation kitchen and a Utility Room Service staircase accessing the upper floors GROUND FLOOR Entrance Hall (266m2) : with south facing double French doors leading onto the raised staircase of the front façade Summer Sitting Room (46m2) : with south and east facing windows, original herringbone wood flooring and painted wood paneling Winter Sitting Room (46m2) : with south, north and east facing windows herringbone wood flooring, painted wood paneling, fireplace with wood burning stove Dining Hall (48m2) : with south and north facing windows, herringbone wood flooring and fireplace with wood burning stove SERVICE AREA Breakfast Room (286m2) : with south facing windows, a range of fitted cupboards for crockery and glassware Staff Bedroom (31m2) : with south facing window Staff Bathroom / Guest Clockroom (34m2) : with west facing window SEMI-LANDING (accessed via service staircase) A general service area including utility room, linen / ironing area and a small office FIRST FLOOR Five Double Guest Bedrooms, four of which face south with views of the Pyrenees Master Bedroom with a large en-suite shower room Guest Shower Room Guest Bathroom (to be created) SECOND FLOOR An area of approximately 250m2 to be developed ** Floor Plans of the 4 floors can be emailed upon request GROUNDS 16 hectares of grounds, with views of the Pyrenees A Plunge Pool is situated to the south east of the garden with a covered deck area for 'al fresco' dining
This beautiful family home with its origins planted firmly in the 17th century has been sympathetically extended and developed during the 18th and 19th centuries culminating in today's very striking and imposing Maison de Maitre The property faces south east, in an elevated position, dominating its hillside with panoramic views across the countryside and the Pyrenees mountain range Situated in the charming thermal spa town of Salies de Bearn, the estate comprises the main family house, an independent one bedroom apartment, a garage and a large timber built barn, which would be ideal as a workshop or stables for horses The house sits in the middle of its private, gated grounds of approximately 16 000m2 with plenty of opportunity to install a swimming pool and even a tennis court There also exists the possibility to purchase an additional 14 hectares (140 000m2) of agricultural land, including a small farm Ideal for horses! The Maison de Maitre is presented in good order, retaining much of its period atmosphere and offers a wealth of original features The room layout is appealing with rooms benefiting from plenty of natural daylight from the large original windows Accommodation is provided over three floors, offering seven bedrooms and two bathrooms and a large basement serves as a wine cellar and storage Maison de Maitre The electronic main gates open to the entrance drive to the estate… Entrance Hall (30m2) Steps lead to the east facing formal entrance to the main house and entrance hall This large reception room boasts original art deco tiling in perfect condition and original oak staircase which serves the first and second floors A concealed panel door under the staircase leads to the basement and wine cellar Double doors from the entrance hall lead to… Sitting Room (38m2): with large south and east facing windows, wood parquet flooring and feature fireplace Dining Room (25m2) double oak wooden doors lead into the dining room with large north and west facing windows and wood parquet flooring Kitchen (26m2) with its separate more commonly used north facing entrance A large family kitchen with west facing windows, feature open fireplace and original tiled floor Connecting to the kitchen is the … Pantry (10m2): with a north facing window and original tiled floor, this room provides wall to ceiling storage cupboards and can also be accessed from the main entance hallway Bathroom (8m2): with west facing window, shower unit, WC and wash-hand basin First Floor The large first floor landing currently serves as a library / reading room with wood parquet flooring and doors leading to an east facing balcony offering splendid views across the countryside Bedroom 1 (22m2): with north and east facing windows, a beautiful master bedroom with original wide oak parquet floor boards Linen Room (12m2): with north facing window and original wide oak parquet floor boards The room has been fitted with beautifully carved floor to ceiling cupboards Bedroom 2 (18m2): with a west facing windows, wood parquet flooring and feature fireplace Study (25m2): with south and east facing windows, wood parquet flooring and large feature fireplace Bedroom 3 (12m2): with a south facing window and wood parquet flooring Family Bathroom (6m2): with a west facing window, bath with shower unit, WC, bidet and wash-hand basin Second Floor Landing: with east facing window and wood parquet flooring Bedroom 4 (14m2): with east facing window and wood parquet flooring A door leads to a large dressing area which could be transformed into an en suite shower room Bedroom 5 (16m2): with north facing window and wood parquet flooring Bedroom 6 (9m2): with north facing velux window, this smaller bedroom could be transformed into a bathroom for bedrooms 5 and 7 Bedroom 7 (18m2): with an east facing window and wood parquet flooring The town of Salies de Bearn, whose name originates from ‘saline', is also referred to as ‘the Venice of the Bearn' because of the way the timber frame houses overhang the river Famous for its' salt waters, a lively local festival, 'Fête du Sel', is celebrated each year in the month of September The river Saleys runs through the middle of the town separating the old medieval part from the 19th century Thermal Baths The hot mineral waters are seven times saltier than the sea and renowned for their therapeutic qualities The thermal baths offer therapeutic pools, a Jacuzzi, a sauna, a range of beauty treatments, as well as Yoga and Pilates classes Salies de Bearn also has several cafes and restaurants, a 9 hole golf course and Golf Club restaurant Situated just 40 minutes from Biarritz and 1 hour from the ski slopes, makes it a perfect holiday destination!
French Character Homes is delighted to be marketing this elegant 17c chateau, which has been sympathetically and professionally restored by its English owners The chateau is thought to date back to the early 17th century, due to the original features found in its basement today The chateau was burnt down during the French Revolution, with only the basement surviving the fire It was then re-constructed from the ground floor upwards Since then, the chateau has been re-modelled during the 19th century with the addition of the east and west wings The Estate includes the chateau, its concierge and 154 hectares of land including fenced pasture, a rose garden and centenarian trees The estate borders the River Gave, the sandy banks of which are excellent for BBQs and picnics, as well as fishing for salmon and trout The Chateau has retained its period atmosphere, as well as having a lovely ‘homely' feel This period atmosphere is created with the wealth of its original features; its oak carved internal doors, its mixture of wood, brick and marble fireplaces, its original parquet flooring, its period windows; its exposed beamed ceilings, and its 17c tower from which there are spectacular views The room layout is appealing with the reception rooms and the majority of its bedrooms all facing south and benefiting from the beautiful views of the Pyrenees and plenty of natural daylight The property would make a superb main residence or holiday home with nearby activities to include golf, white water rafting, skiing, kayaking, canoeing, hang-gliding, horse riding and ballooning There are also very good local restaurants; weekly markets in Orthez, Sauveterre de Bearn, St Palais, Naverrenx, and Peyrehorade; plenty of annual festivals in the local towns and a thermal therapeutic spa and 18 holes golf course in Salies de Bearn Located just 30 minutes from the beautiful historic city of Pau and the lively cosmopolitan coastal resort of Biarritz; 45 minutes from the ski slopes of the Pyrenees and just one hour from the Spanish border: this property is ideally placed to suit either a main residence or a holiday home Pau airport 40 minutes; Biarritz airport 40 minutes; Bordeaux airport 90 minutes Ground Floor Entrance Hallway (33m2) : with staircase leading to the first floor Dining Room (285m2) : with tiled floor, brick surround fireplace, Bedroom 1 (364m2) : with south and east facing windows, oak parquet flooring, fireplace with brick surround, built-in wardrobes and En-Suite Bathroom : with east facing window, bath, wash-hand basin and enclosed wc Sitting Room (33m2) : with oak parquet flooring, with fireplace Dining Kitchen (344m2) : with south and west facing windows, parquet flooring, range of wall and base units, connecting to Rear Lobby / Entrance (24m2) : Utility Room (12m2) : with plumbing for washing machine Clock Room (3m2) : with wc and wash-hand basin First Floor Bedroom 2 (155m2): with south facing window, original fireplace, wash-hand basin and wc Anti-chambre (13m2) : En-Suite to Bedroom 2 (924m2) : with bath, wash-hand basin and wc Bedroom 3 (36m2) : with south facing window, parquet flooring, original fireplace and vanity unit with wash-hand basin Hallway (18m2) : with south and north facing windows WC (6m2) Second Floor - to restore Bedroom 4 (155m2) : with west facing windows, 18th century parquet flooring, original fireplace Leading into Bedroom 5 (13m2) : with south facing window Corridor (7m2) : Bedroom 6 (217m2): with south and east facing windows, original fireplace, parquet flooring Leading into Bedroom 7 / anti chamber (6m2) : Family Bathroom (9m2) : with north and east facing windows, bath, wash-hand basin and wc Tower Access continued from the service staircase With panoramic views from its four windows Basement Originally serving as an apartment for the staff and accessed by the service staircase from the Rear Lobby The former kitchen with its monumental fireplace, bread oven, exposed beamed ceiling and flag stone floor testifies its origin dating back to the 17th century Concierge (52m2) A Fully restored lodge house, with fully equipped kitchen, sitting room, two bedrooms and shower room The current owners rent this property during the summer months This beautifully chateau has been lovingly restored by its present owners The second floor is still in need of minor restoration, which offers a purchaser a wonderful opportunity to make their own mark on this historic property Once fully restored, the chateau would serve well as a small hotel or chambres d'hotes business Viewing is highly recommended
Built in the 1930's in the style of a mini 'Maison de Maitre' this charming house offers surprisingly spacious living accommodation over three floors Situated in a picturesque village, where pilgrims crossed the Bearn region into the Basque Country on the ‘Chemin St Jacques de Compostelle', the house provides an ideal holiday home or rental property located between the historical market towns of Sauveterre de Bearn, Saint Palais and Mauleon Nearby activities include golf (20 mins), white water rafting, kayaking, canoeing, hot air ballooning and riding The nearest ski slopes and the Atlantic coast (around Biarritz) can both be reached in less than an hour The property is approached via a quiet lane leading away from its village amongst other well maintained character houses Sympathetically renovated in 2004 retaining many original features, the house benefits from a practical layout with an engaging and luminous interior The roof terrace overlooks a pretty, secluded rear garden of 1100m2 and a 9x5m swimming pool Ground Floor A delightful iron, rose covered gate leads through to the front garden and the South facing main entrance… Entrance Hallway (743m2) a spacious entrance hall with a tiled floor and original oak staircaseleading to the first floor landing Kitchen / Dining Room (2145m2) with south facing window and west facing door to the rear garden Wood beamed ceiling, tiled floor and fireplace with wood burning stove Range of wall and base kitchen units Formal Dining Room (2188m2) with south and east facing windows, beamed ceiling, wood parquet floor and original fireplace Shower annex and separate wc (12m2) Sitting Room (195m2) a light and informal living area with west and north facing windows and north facing French doors accessing the rear garden and swimming pool Terracotta floor tiles and large built in cupboards First floor North Facing Landing (334m2) with wood parquet floor and access to Roof Terrace Bedroom 1 (1267m2) with wood parquet floor and east facing window Bathroom with wc (525m2) with antique roll top bath, wood parquet floor and west facing window South Facing Landing (9m2) with wood parquet floor, south facing window and staircase to second floor Bedroom 2 (1056m2) with wood parquet floor and east facing window Bedroom 3 (1092m2) with wood parquet floor, south facing window and original fireplace Bedroom 4 (1063m2) with wood parquet floor, south facing window and original fireplace Bedroom 5 (1056m2) with wood parquet floor and west facing window (NB bedrooms 2 & 3 and bedrooms 4 & 5 have adjoining walls, making it possible to transform them into 2 large bedrooms with en-suite bathrooms and original fireplaces) Second Floor Bedroom 6 (1936m2) the attic space is plaster boarded and insulated in order to provide a further bedroom with en-suite dressing room / bathroom With south, east and west facing windows and parquet flooring, the space is ready for completion Swimming Pool (9x5m) fitted with alarm Surrounding terrace to be completed in tiles or wood deck A very attractive, classic French property, which could benefit from some gentle upgrading and is therefore realistically priced to sell
This imposing family home, situated in the heart of the popular Chalosse region of Les Landes, sits in the middle of its 4 hectares of parkland with large outbuildings, ideal for conversion to gites The Maison de Maitre offers 4 large bedrooms and 4 bathrooms in the main part of the house, a formal sitting room, large fitted kitchen, a grand formal dining room and a luxurious 55m2 entrance hall Dating back to the early 19th century, the property has been sympathetically extended in the 1920's with the inclusion of a magnificent bay window in the entrance hall providing wonderful views of the south facing park, and the addition of an east wing, originally to accommodate the waiting staff, which today offers additional, informal living accommodation and 2 further bedrooms The Maison de Maitre is presented in excellent order, retaining much of its period atmosphere and offers a wealth of original features The room layout is attractive and functional and would most certainly suit those wishing to offer Chambres d'Hotes guest accommodation The area of the Chalosse is ideally situated approximately 1 hour from the unspoilt beaches of Les Landes at Capbreton and Hossegor and 90 minutes from the ski slopes of the Pyrenees The local towns of Amou and Pomarez offer several cafes, boutiques and restaurants and the larger main town of Orthez (10 minutes) has all of the main supermarkets as well as an excellent weekly market every Wednesday The area is rich in culture and history and provides plenty of attractions for holidaymakers Pau airport can be reached within 40 minutes; Biarritz airport 90 minutes; Toulouse and Bordeaux airports 2 hours MAISON DE MAITRE Ground Floor Entrance Hall (55m2) Steps lead to the north facing formal entrance to the main house and grand entrance hall This large formal reception room boasts original mosaic 'fantail' marble flooring, the magnificent stone, oak and iron staircase serving 2 further floors and the south facing full height bay window overlooking the park To the west of the entrance hall: Utility Room with separate WC (20m2) with west facing window and wood parquet flooring Sitting Room (30m2): with two large south facing windows, wood parquet flooring and feature fireplace A formal sitting room with decorative cornice work throughout To the east of the entrance hall: Kitchen (28m2): with a north facing window and tiled flooring A large fully equipped kitchen with an informal dining area A door from the kitchen leads to… Dining Room (325m2): with a large south facing window overlooking the park and tiled flooring The formal dining room boasts magnificently carved full height 18th century oak cupboards A secret doorway in one of the cupboards leads to the east wing annexe First Floor Landing (325m2): The large first floor landing currently serves as a further sitting room with wood parquet flooring and doors leading to the north facing balcony overlooking the entrance to the house Bedroom 1 (265m2): with a north facing window, a wood parquet flooring and feature fireplace Within the bedroom… En suite to Bedroom 1: fitted with WC shower unit and wash-hand basin Bedroom 2 (21m2): with a south facing window and an east facing patio door with access to the private first floor terrace overlooking the park Wood parquet flooring En suite to Bedroom 2 and 3 (6m2): with a south facing window and coir matting over wood parquet flooring The en suite contains an independent shower unit, a WC and twin wash-hand basins Bedroom 3 (202m2): with a south facing window and wood parquet flooring Bedroom 4 (295m2): The master suite with two south facing windows overlooking the park, five metres of floor to ceiling dressing room cupboards and its private en suite bathroom… En suite to Bedroom 4 (12m2): with bath and separate shower unit, WC and twin wash-hand basins Decorated in mosaic tiling Bathroom (7m2): with north facing window and tiled flooring, bath, WC, wash-hand basin and bidet Second Floor The second floor of the main house offers a further 155m2 of living space to convert with plenty of headroom THE EAST WING ANNEXE This sympathetic addition to the Maison de Maitre has an independent entrance, but can also be accessed via the main house Kitchen and Dining Room Ground Floor Study (115m2): with a large south facing window overlooking the park and wood parquet flooring Office (9m2): with daylight from a light-well above, this room could be used to enlarge the study by dismantling the dividing stud wall Sitting Room (14m2): with a south facing window and east facing patio door leading to an entrance porch and the gardens WC (7m2): with wash-hand basin Boiler Room (33m2): housing the oil fired central heating boiler First Floor Bedroom 1 (116m2): with east facing window and wood parquet flooring Bedroom 2 (736m2): with east facing window and wood parquet flooring Bathroom (10m2): with shower unit, WC and wash-hand basin OUTBUILDINGS Landaise Farmhouse (160m2): A characterful construction, currently serving as a barn, this could easily be converted into a large independent guest accommodation, or gites Garage (44m2): With plenty of room to house 2 vehicles Wine Chai (79m2): Over two floors, this could be used for storage or conversion to further guest accommodation
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