An Immaculately Presented Manor House situated in a Bustling Village; Village Cham...

• Bedrooms: 7
• Balcony
• Terrace
• Outbuildings
• Swimming pool

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

Secluded behind high walls and wrought iron gates, this impeccable 17th century Manor House is subtly screened from the gentle bustle of everyday life in this pretty village, just 10 minutes from the market town of Orthez and 25 minutes from the beautiful historical city of Pau

The ski slopes of the Pyrénées and the Atlantic Coast, around Biarritz can be reached within one hour, Pau airport 20 minutes; Biarritz airport one hour; Toulouse and Bordeaux airports 2 hours

Steeped in a rich history, this grand house was constructed during the reign of Louis XIV and has been inhabited by nobles, merchants and traders throughout the centuries At present, having been professionally

refurbished in 2007 by its current owners, the property offers chambres d’hôtes for the discerning holidaymaker as well as providing a comfortable home for its owners

The Manor House ousehas retained its period atmosphere and boasts a wealth of original features; oak carved internal doors and paneling, period fireplaces, exposed beamed ceilings and a wide oak staircase, whilst offering the comforts of modern life; mains gas central heating and seven large en-suite bedrooms, all with 'power showers' (bedrooms 3 and 4 sharing an adjoining bathroom) The private grounds of 2 500m2 include intimate courtyards, sunny terraces and a large terraced swimming pool

Situated in the centre of a village (on the pilgrims’ route to Santiago) offering all the essential amenities, as well as cafés and restaurants within walking distance, the Manor House enjoys a privileged position, with uninterrupted views across the countryside and woods from the terrace, garden and swimming pool

The Manor House Three gated entrances provide access to the Manor House The front, south-facing entrance leads through the tranquil courtyard garden to the Main front door

Ground Floor

Entrance Hall (17m2): The oak panelled front door leads into a large entrance hall with a terracotta tiled floor, carved wood panelling and a magnificent wide oak staircase leading to the first floor bedrooms To the right of the entrance is …

Kitchen (43m2): with two south facing windows over-looking the front courtyard and an east facing door leading to the gated side entrance and barns; dining area with original fireplace with wood burning stove, wood base and wall fitted kitchen units

Salon (40m2): with two east facing windows overlooking the front courtyard; tiled floor and exposed beamed ceiling and large fireplace with insert fire A door connects into …

Study (182m2): with two south facing windows and an east facing door leading to the front courtyard

Dining Room (43m2): with a north facing window and north facing door leading to the rear dining terrace, gardens and pool A grand dining room with carved wood panelling, large original fireplace and wood parquet floor A few small steps from the entrance hallway lead to:

Downstairs cloakroom (20m2): with two north facing windows and wood parquet floor, WC and two hand basins

Basement: A full height large basement area not only houses the central heating boiler and two hot water boilers, but provides ample storage for groceries and access to the house from the east facing courtyard and barns

First Floor

Landing (3134m2): a magnificent galleried landing with wood parquet floor and south facing window

Bedroom 1 (453m2): with two north facing windows, wood parquet floor and feature fireplace

En suite to Bedroom 1 (13m2): with separate dressing area, shower unit, WC and two hand basins

Bedroom 2 (46m2): with two east facing windows wood parquet floor and feature fireplace

En suite to Bedroom 2 (1820m2): with separate dressing area, bath, WC, bidet and two hand basins

Bedroom 3 (33m2): with two south facing windows, wood parquet floor and feature fireplace

En-suite to

Bedrooms 3 & 4 (1224m2): with shower unit, WC and two hand basins

Bedroom 4 (158m2): with north facing window, wood parquet floor and feature fireplace

Second Floor

Landing (313m2): with exposed oak roof timbers and lit by velux windows, the landing has been transformed into a relaxing salon area from which the second floor bedroom suites are accessed

Bedroom 5 (234m2): with exposed roof timbers, two velux windows and an attractive exposed brick chimney breast

En-suite to bedroom 5 (204m2): with dressing area, shower unit, WC and two hand basins

Bedroom 6 (223m2): with exposed roof timbers and two velux windows En-suite to bedroom 6 (835m2): with shower unit, WC and two hand basins

Bedroom 7 (455m2): with south and east facing windows providing wonderful views across the terracotta rooftops of the attractive town, exposed roof timbers and a luxurious freestanding bathtub!

En-suite to bedroom 7 (8m2): with shower unit, WC and twin hand basins

The Grounds

The grounds have been thoughtfully landscaped with manicured sunny terraces and shady courtyards The terraced swimming pool, with its gated access offers a large sundeck and a hot water shower

Barns

Several barns in excellent structural condition surround the property and could be converted into further accommodation Today, they serve many functions, providing a laundry room, utility room, garage with parking for several cars and winter plant storage / wood stores

This is a magnificent character property; French Character Homes is delighted to be marketing it

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