A Large Maison Béarnaise with its Barn in a Quiet Village Location; Beautif...

• Bedrooms: 5
• Balcony
• Terrace
• Outbuildings
• Swimming pool

• Roof - Good Condition
• Drainage - Mains
• Water - Mains
• Electricity - Mains

This 18c Béarnaise village house with its gated entrance and pretty courtyard beautifully epitomizes the local architecture of this region, with its symmetrical façade and its former barn creating an L shape Renovated to a high standard in 2009, the house provides five bedrooms and five bathrooms (four en-suite) making it ideal for a large family or Chambres d’Hôtes activity A pretty first floor balcony runs across the rear of the house, providing a sunny terrace for two of the upstairs bedrooms with views over the rear garden, swimming pool and village The large adjoining barn is currently used for storage, with a section converted into a summer kitchen, but it could be transformed into further living space for guest accommodation

The property is conveniently situated in the heart of a small village and only 6kms from the popular thermal spa town of Salies de Béarn The village has a café, boulangerie, post office and pharmacy amongst its amenities and a reputable restaurant can be found just a short cycle ride across to the neighbouring village

The Atlantic coast around Biarritz can be reached in 45 minutes and the ski slopes of the Pyrénées within one hour, making this the perfect location for summer and winter holidays Pau airport 50minutes; Biarritz airport 40 minutes; St Sébastian airport airport 90 minutes

Ground Floor

Wrought iron gates lead into the front courtyard garden and access to the large barn The date of 1776 is carved above the main entrance door of the house

Entrance Hallway (5m2): with east facing front entrance door, tiled floor and original oak staircase leading to the first floor

Reception Room (24m2): with east facing window, tiled floor and large open fireplace with wood burning stove

Dining Room (20m2): with south and east facing windows, tiled floor and large fireplace

Kitchen (35m2): with west facing window and door leading to patio terrace, a range of wooden base units, a wooden island unit and a tiled floor

Bathroom (45m2): with a west facing window, WC, bidet, bath and hand basin

Boiler Room (10m2): with south facing window and a De Dietrich wood pellet boiler for the heating and hot water system

First Floor

Landing (7m2): with east facing window and wood parquet flooring

Bedroom 1 (22m2): with east facing window, wood parquet flooring, fireplace and en-suite bathroom with shower unit, WC and hand basin

Bedroom 2 (20m2): with east facing window, wood parquet flooring, fireplace and en-suite bathroom with shower unit, WC and hand basin

Bedroom 3 (17m2): with west facing French door leading to balcony, wood parquet flooring and en-suite bathroom with shower unit, WC and hand basin

Bedroom 4 (16m2): with west facing French door leading to balcony, wood parquet flooring and en-suite bathroom with shower unit, WC and hand basin

Bedroom 5 (6m2): with west facing window and wood parquet flooring A children’s bedroom, ideal for bunk-beds

Second Floor

The huge attic provides ample storage space, or could easily be renovated to provide further living accommodation Three dormer windows are already in existence and electricity and plumbing have been provisionally supplied

The nearby town of Salies de Béarn, whose name originates from ‘saline’, is also referred to as ‘the Venice of the Béarn’ because of the way the houses overhang the river It has been famous for its salt, since the Middle Ages This is celebrated with a ‘Fête du Sel' each year in the month of September The river Saleys runs through the centre 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 Béarn also has a beautiful 12 holes golf course and Golf Club restaurant

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