A Charming Stone 'Longère'; Original 'Chai' to its Former Château.

• Set in Grounds of Former Chateau with AMAZING 180 Degree Views !
• Professionally Restored to a Very High Standard.

• Bedrooms: 4
• Rural
• Terrace
• Wood
• Double glazing

• Condition - Restored / Habitable
• Roof - New
• Drainage - Mains
• Water - Mains
• Heating - Central heating
• Electricity - Mains

A fully restored 19c ‘Longère’ set the grounds of a former château and previously serving as its ‘Chai’. The château has since been demolished and the ‘Longère’ now dominates the privileged position, benefiting from far reaching views across the surrounding countryside and the Pyrenees mountains. Situated one hour from the ski slopes of the Pyrénées and one hour from the Atlantic Coast, around Biarritz. Just 40 minutes north of Pau (which will become 25 minutes once the new auto-route is opened in 2011), 5 minutes from Garlin and 15 minutes from Lembeye. Pau airport 25 minutes; Tarbes / Lourdes 40 minutes; Toulouse airport 2 hours.

During its restoration in 1999, the Longère has been entirely RE-ROOFED, RE-PLUMBED, RE-WIRED, and FULLY INSULATED. It further benefits from UNDER-FLOOR GAS CENTRAL HEATING, a NEW SEPTIC TANK, NEW DOUBLE-GLAZED HARDWOOD WINDOWS and new INTERNAL AND EXTERNAL DOORS.
The property faces east and has an exceptional elevated position with panoramic views across the valley. The kitchen terrace faces south with views across to the Pyrenees mountains. The land totals 2.48 hectares and includes a large lawn area, a ‘potager’, woodland, and fenced pasture / shrub land which is maintained by seven goats. There are magnificent old oak trees and well tended flower beds around the property.

The property is approached from a quiet tree-lined country lane, via its huge entrance gates. The graveled driveway leads the eye to the stunning views and towards the side of the property where there is a large integrated garage (7.6x6.9m2).

The main entrance is through a large arched glass paneled door which leads into the reception sitting room.

GROUND FLOOR

Reception Sitting Room (54.7m2) : with large arched glass paneled doors facing east and double French doors facing south, tiled floor.

Bedroom 1 (17.6m2) : with east facing window, fitted wardrobe and parquet flooring.

Bathroom 1 (7.5m2) : with bath, wash-hand basin and shower. Fully tiled.

Separate WC (1.2m2)

Bedroom 2 (14.9m2) : with east facing window and parquet flooring.

Utility Room (16.6m2) : with north facing window, plumbing for washing machine and tiled floor.

Family Sitting /Dining Room (4.3x7.3m2) : with double aspect windows facing east and west, stone fire-place with wood-burning stove, beamed ceiling, tiled floor, staircase leading to first floor.

Kitchen (2.5x4.5m2) : with south facing French doors leading onto terrace, two west facing windows. A range of wall and base units with cream tiled work surfaces, integrated oven, hob, dishwasher and fridge.

Guest Wash-Room (1.9x0.8m2) : with wc and wash-hand basin.


FIRST FLOOR

Landing (1.1x3.7m2) : with double fitted wardrobes, parquet flooring.

Bedroom 3 (3.9x3.9m2) : with south facing window, parquet flooring and exposed oak beams.

Bathroom 2 (1.6x2.8m2) : with bath, wash-hand basin and bidat. West facing window.

Bedroom 4 (3.5x4.5m2) : with east and west facing windows, built in cupboards and wardrobes, parquet flooring.

If you are unfamiliar with this region of France, we have a short video on our website (under the sub-heading "Pau") which gives a great insight into the area. Here's a direct link -
http://www.frenchcharacterhomes.com/pau.htm

For further information, please contact …

Joanne Shaw
French Character Homes
Tel: +33 (0)5 59 12 28 13
Email : sales@frenchcharacterhomes.com
www.frenchcharacterhomes.com

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