A Charming 18C Béarnaise Farmhouse with Converted Stone Barn; Successful Re...

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

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

Formerly a neglected Béarnaise Farmhouse and adjoining barn, this attractive ensemble has been beautifully renovated, successfully blending new modern design with period character features to provide a very comfortable family residence or holiday home The original farmhouse dates back to 1786 and much of the character of its origin has been conserved in this professional refurbishment The attached barn has been integrated into the farmhouse living accommodation, providing a spacious 'open plan' ground floor with a galleried first floor level

Nestled in a small hamlet just a few minutes from the medieval town of Sauveterre de Béarn, with its resplendent views across the countryside and pyrénées mountain range from the centre of town, the property currently serves as a holiday home as well as an established holiday rental catering for up to 13 guests in 5 bedrooms With local activities to include golf, white water rafting, kayaking, fishing, walking and riding, the beaches of the Atlantic coast and the ski slopes of the pyrénées can be reached within an hour, making this an ideal holiday destination Pau and Biarritz airports 1 hour, Toulouse and Bordeaux 2 hours

The pretty walled gardens include a heated swimming pool (5x10m) surrounded by a large sun lounging deck and terraced dining area, an outdoor barbecue and an additional paddock with permission to build, adding further value to the property

Ground Floor – Farmhouse

The south facing entrance door of the farmhouse leads into a ground floor divided into two rooms by the original open staircase:

Dining Room (14m2): with south facing window, tiled floor and open fireplace with wood burning stove

Snug Room (14m2): with south facing window and tiled floor A door from the snug links the farmhouse to

the converted barn…

Ground Floor - Barn

Salon and Kitchen (85m2): A large open plan living area of immense character to include exposed stone walls, full height ceiling exposing original timber beams and east facing arched glass entrance doors The 60m2 salon area has a tiled floor and wood burning stove and a modern design staircase leading to the first floor gallery and bedrooms The raised kitchen area of 25m2 has a tiled floor, a range of base units with solid wood worktop and separate utility room From the Salon doors lead to:

Downstairs bathroom (8m2): with exposed stone wall and roof beams, tiled floor, bath and separate shower nit, twin hand basins and toilet

Bedroom 1 (9m2): with exposed stone wall and original bread oven feature This room can easily be enlarged with an en-suite bathroomby extending into the adjoining stone tool shed

First floor – Barn

The staircase leads onto a beautifully lit, galleried walkway with exposed oak roof beams overlooking the kitchen area

Bedroom 2 (12m2): with west facing window, wood parquet floor and exposed stone wall

Bedroom 3 (14m2): with east facing doors leading onto private balcony, wood parquet flooring and exposed timber beams

At the end of the galleried walkway, the stone has been pierced to join the two buildings on the first floor level

First Floor - Farmhouse

Family Bathroom (8m2): with north facing window, wood parquet floor, bath with shower, hand basins and toilet

Bedroom 4 (16m2): with south and east facing window, wood parquet floor, exposed beamed ceiling and original fireplace

Second Floor - farmhouse

Bedroom 5 (18m2): a charming attic bedroom with two velux windows and wood parquet floor, with the possibility to create an en-suite bathroom

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