17th century Maison de Maitre with swimming pool

In 2006 this 17th century Bearnaise Maison de Maitre was totally restored & renovated, and sits at the heart of the pretty & vibrant modest village of Arthez-de-Bearn with all its amenties for everyday living. Between the mounatins and the sea the village is set on a hill surrounded by wooded countryside and mountain views.   At present the property is being used as a private house offering a luxury chambres d'hotes in five of its suites. Known as Domaine de la Carrere the property stands alone surrounded by its courtyards and terraced walled gardens where the beautiful 10 X 5m swimming pool is located.    The property is flanked by two small squares, with woods to the rear, and fronts onto the historic Chemin de St Jacques de Compostella...and Arthez-de-Bearn is centred twixt la Cité d’Henri IV PAU (20 mins) which epitomises the best of French culture, dynamism, & beauty.....and glitzy BIARRITZ and the coast (40 mins)......the mountains of the PYRENEES and SPAIN (1 hr)...and just 10 mins from ORTHEZ . There are daily flights to the international airports of Biarritz & Pau from the UK (budget airlines). Excellent motorway connections and TGV. Main House 550m² habitable. The original 17th century features remain - listed magnificent oak staircase, oak panelled dining room, oak panelled hall & landing with double doors to the rooms, numerous grand fireplaces and wood floors. The kitchen with its bespoke units includes a Dog Wheel which is part of the grand fireplace which was the original 17th-century spit. All rooms are of a generous size with high ceilings and all bedrooms have en-suite facilities. Outbuildings and garaging On one side of the house stand two interconnecting granges, each of about 250m² which house garaging for 6 cars, wood-store, workshop, laundry, boiler room. Further commercial potential is possible because of their direct acess to one of the squares. Entrances - there are four separate entrances to the whole of the property FEATURES Bedrooms - 7 Dressing rooms - 4 Bathrooms - 6 Cloakroom - 1 Fitted kitchen Office with broad band internet Sitting room, dining room, landing lounges Swimming pool with pool-house Condition and Utilities Condition totally restored & renovated Roof - very good condition & fully insulated New mains drainage (2006) New mains water (2006) New mains electricity (2006) New mains gas (2006) New mains gas central heating & hot water boiler (2006)