A Classic French Home in the Heart of a Thermal Spa Town; Manor House; Orangery; D...

• Bedrooms: 3
• Balcony
• Terrace
• Outbuildings

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

A unique opportunity to purchase a classically restored 18th century Maison de Maître situated in the heart of Salies de Béarn – famous for its’ salt and the therapeutic properties of its 19th century thermal spa baths, attracting international visitors all year round

Purchased as a 'labour of love' in1996 by the current owners, this stunning Maison de Maître has undergone a 6 year restoration project, using the finest artisans to ensure the authenticity of the restoration and reproduction work

Set in 4 800m2 of mature private gardens including fruit trees and a charming well, the property is approached via electronic wrought iron gates leading to the east facing front entrance A first floor west facing terrace (70m2) overlooks the converted wine cellar, covered barbecue and the 'orangery'(53m2) which, with its enormous south facing windows, would be ideal for conversion to an indoor swimming pool

The property has retained its period atmosphere, created with the wealth of its original and reproduction features, whilst offering the benefits of modern living; underfloor heating, hard wood reproduction double glazed windows and insulation The layout is typical of a Maison de Maître, with all rooms leading from the 40m2 formal reception entrance hall on the ground floor and the 30m2 galleried first floor landing

During the renovation, a parchment written in 1852, authenticated by the waxed seal of Count Jean Pierre de Lailhacar, was found hidden behind the original staircase and addressed 'to whomever deconstructs this staircase' The parchment is held by the current owners

Maison de Maître

Ground Floor

The entire ground floor is heated by mains gas underfloor heating and has a neutral coloured tiled flooring to optimise its effect

Entrance Hall (405m2): The oak panelled east facing front door leads into a large reception hall that can easily accommodate a drinks reception for 30 guests

A magnificent reproduction oak staircase leads to a galleried landing and the first floor bedrooms To the right of the entrance hall…

Grand Salon (405m2): with two east facing windows and two double glass panelled south facing doors over-looking the mature gardens A beautifully decorated room with a ceiling height of 33 metres, a floor-to-ceiling antique walnut cabinet and an open fireplace A door connects into …

Kitchen (19m2): with south and east facing windows and a access to the garden; tiled floor, wooden fitted units with granite work surface and a range cooker

To the left of the entrance hall…

Study (15m2): with two east facing windows and decorative fireplace

Bedroom 1 (13m2): with a small cloakroom at the entrance, a north facing window and a built-in wardrobe Door leading to…

En-suite Shower Room (4m2) : with WC, shower and wash basin

Utility Room (156m2) : with a west facing window, sink, central heating boiler and an independent shower unit

WC (34m2): with a west facing window and a wash basin

First Floor

The staircase leads to a galleried landing (30m2) with solid oak flooring, east and west facing windows and access to the 70m2 west facing terrace

Bedroom 2 (20m2): with two east facing windows and solid oak flooring

En-suite to Bedroom 2 (13m2): with tiled floor, roll top bath, separate shower, WC, and wash basin

Bedroom 3 (237m2): with two east and one south facing windows, solid oak flooring, fireplace and a decorative wooden closet

En-suite to Bedroom 3 (225m2): with tiled floor, bath, shower cubicle, WC, bidet and wash basin

Exterior Buildings

Orangery (536m2) : Traditionally a south facing glass fronted building constructed to keep citrus plants protected throughout the winter months Overlooking the mature gardens, this stone built construction is in good general condition and has water and electricity connected It is ideally suited for a games room, an indoor swimming pool, or even a guest annexe

Wine Cellar (15m2) : A small stone outbuilding with traditional terracotta tiled roof has been converted to a climate controlled cave à vin keeping wine at optimum temperature

Double Garage

With electronically operated double doors and mezzanine storage compartment

Salies de Béarn

The local 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 hole golf course and club restaurant

One hour from the ski slopes of the Pyrénées and 40 minutes from the Atlantic Coast, and Biarritz airport Pau airport can be reached within 1 hour, Toulouse and Bordeaux airports 2 hours

This is an immaculate classic Maison de Maître, which we are delighted to be marketing

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