A Charming Maison de Maître dated 1796

• Professionally Restored Property with Original Period Features.
• Double Storey Barn For Conversion.
• One Hour from both the Ski Slopes and Atlantic Coast.

• Bedrooms: 3
• Rural
• Ski
• Beach
• Golf
• Terrace
• Outbuildings
• Wood
• Double glazing

• Condition - Restored / Habitable
• Roof - Good Condition
• Drainage - Septic tank
• Water - Mains
• Heating - Central heating
• Electricity - Mains

A charming property set on the edge of a peaceful farming hamlet with unspoilt views across the surrounding countryside. The property enjoys a totally private position and yet the closest neighbours are only 50 meters away. Situated one hour from the ski slopes of the Pyrénées and one hour from the Atlantic Coast, around Biarritz. Just 40 minutes from Pau, which will become 20 minutes once the new road is open. Pau airport 25 minutes; Tarbes / Lourdes 45 minutes; Toulouse airport 2 hours..

Pillars and entrance gates lead in from the country lane to a gravelled turning circle with the property straight opposite and the barn to the left. A sweep of lawn extends around the property and includes several shrubs and plants as well as a 500 years old Oak tree. Land size 5,500 m2.

The property has been entirely restored in 2004 by its current owners to include a re-laid roof, replacement hardwood windows, gas central heating (with under-ground storage tank), a new kitchen, new bathrooms etc. The property was restored professionally with absolute attention to retaining its original period features such as the terracotta floor tiles, open stone fireplaces with bread oven, beamed ceilings and oak staircase. The walls have been re-plastered using traditional methods to give an authentic rustic feel to the property.

Ground Floor
The double oak doors with stain glass feature window open into the hallway, which has a study area (2x3.7m) at the far end. A restored oak staircase leads to the attic, which is the full length of the property.
Sitting Room (5.5x5.6m) : with huge original fireplace and wood burning stove, reclaimed terracotta floor tiles, beamed ceiling, window facing south east. Exposed stone around windows, rustic plasterwork to give an authentic feel.
Study / Bedroom 1 (5.6x5.7m) : with original fireplace now housing a wood burning stove. Window facing south-east, terracotta tiles, beamed ceiling.
Leading to ….
Bedroom 2 (4x5.6m) : with window facing south-west,
Bathroom (3.7x4.6m) : with 2 accesses from bedroom 2 and from the end of the entrance hall. Large bath, double wash-hand basins, walk in shower, wc.

To right of main entrance …
Bedroom 3 (5.6x5.6m): with window facing south-east, beamed ceiling, fireplace with wood burning stove.
Kitchen (5.5x7.3m) with a large cream cast iron range, extractor hood, free standing oak units, beautiful oak centre island with grey marble worktop, double sinks, integrated dishwasher, terracotta coloured floor tiles. Exposed beamed feature ceiling. South facing windows providing floods of natural daylight. Sliding patio doors leading onto terrace.
Rear kitchen off main kitchen housing fridge freezer etc.
Utility Room : with ample space for washing machine and dryer.
Guest Washroom : with wc and wash-hand basin.

Attic (190x45m) : with gorgeous exposed cathedral style beamed ceiling. The attic would make an amazing conversion into a large, open sitting room or additional bedrooms.
Double Storey Barn (180x60m) : with the large original barn door which could be replaced by a glass feature window allowing the barn to be converted into guest accommodation .

This property has immense charm and yet, unlike many older properties, plenty of natural daylight. It has been beautifully restored but still has plenty of potential to further develop the barn and perhaps install a swimming pool.

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

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