An Elegant 18c Century Château Dominating Its Hillside.; 7 Bedroom Chateau w...

• Bedrooms: 7
• Balcony
• Terrace
• Outbuildings
• Wood

• Roof - New
• Drainage - Septic tank
• Water - Mains
• Electricity - Mains

Quite deservingly dominating its hillside, with far reaching views of the Pyrenees, this 18th Century Château is an elegant and quintessentially French, stately home Its terracotta and cream stone facades, high slate roof and balustrades portray it as a formal residence … not quite so for the interior, which has been tastefully decorated by its Danish owners to marry together the chateau's original features with a fresh, minimal style The main reception rooms and many of the bedrooms face south and benefit from plenty of natural daylight Discretely located and slightly hidden at the end of its tree-lined driveway : a perfect retreat for an International owner

The Château is offered for sale with 18 hectares (44 acres) of land There is also the opportunity to purchase an additional 92 hectares, totalling 110 hectares (271 acres) with a large ensemble of farm buildings Of the total land, 30 hectares is used as pastureland (partially for cattle) and the remaining land is predominately forest and used for exportation of wood, as well as shooting for wild boar, deer, rabbit and fox

Wrought iron gates mark the entrance with a 800 meter driveway leading up though its private parkland and woods towards the Château The eye is immediately drawn towards the imposing building as it, quite deservingly, dominates its hillside

Pau airport 30 mins; Toulouse International 1hr 45mins and Bordeaux airport 2 hours The Atlantic coast, around Biarritz can be reached in 1hr 30 mins and the ski slopes are within one hour

Ground Floor (240m2)

Stone balustrade steps mark the main entrance and rise to half glazed double doors opening into a spacious hallway with beautiful rustic red Fleur-de-Lys floor tiles

Double entrance doors leading into …

First Salon (45m2) : with large period windows over-looking the south terrace and the magnificent views of the surrounding countryside and mountains Original stone fireplace, half height wood paneling painted cream and beamed ceiling, wood parquet flooring

Double doors to the right leading to the main stairway and double doors straight ahead leading to …

Second Salon (485m2) : with marble fireplace, parquet flooring, decorative painted ceiling and French doors opening onto the large south facing terrace

Modern Kitchen (277m2) : with a range of white wall and base units French doors leading to the south facing terrace

(the original Chateau’s kitchen is located on the lower garden level with convenient lift access for serving plates / food in the dining room)

Dining Room (62m2) : with stunning stain glassed windows, parquet flooring, wooden fire surround, half height wood paneling painted cream

Study (24m2) : with two east facing windows, wood parquet flooring, fireplace and half heigh wood paneling painted cream

Library (16m2) : with east facing window, wood parquet flooring

Cloakroom (11m2) : with roll top bath, wash-hand basin and wc, tiled floor

To the right of the Chateau, the former servant quarters have been converted into a large office or studio (105m2) with stairs to a mezzanine above

Main Stairway with wide turning staircase with oak treads and balustrade, painted white leads to the …

First Floor (240m2)

The main stairway leads to a wide attractive galleried landing (11m2) Limed wooden floorboards throughout this floor

Bedroom 1 (26m2) : with balcony overlooking front drive Pretty red and white marble fireplace (painted white) with cast iron surround with fleur de lys motif, wood parquet flooring

Dressing room (8m2) : with east facing window and wood parquet flooring

En-Suite Bathroom (12m2) : with east facing window, roll top white bath, shower, basin and WC by Philippe Starck Wood parquet flooring

Bedroom 2 (24m2) : with south and east facing windows, marble fireplace, wood parquet flooring

Bedroom 3 (28m2) : with half glazed French doors onto central balcony facing south, marble fireplace, wood parquet flooring, adjoining wash-room with basin

Bedroom 4 (33m2) : French doors onto south facing balcony, marble fireplace, wood parquet flooring, adjoining washroom with basin

Separate WC (74m2) : with north facing window and wash-hand basin

Family Bathroom (21m2) : with north facing window, bath, basin, WC bidet and shower

Bedroom 5 (26m2) : with south facing window, marble fireplace, wood parquet flooring

Bedroom 6 (22m2) : with two west facing windows and views over-looking the front terrace, marble fireplace and wood parquet flooring

Secondary staircase

Bedroom 7 (14m2) : with west facing window, wood parquet flooring and inter-communicating with …

Bedroom 8 (15m2) : with west facing window, marble fireplace and wood parquet flooring

Second Floor

A loft extends across the entire Château and is partially plastered Plumbing is in place offering the possibility to extend the accommodation if so desired

Basement / Garden Level

Original Chateau Kitchen (40m2) : with large feature sky-light, west facing door, double electric AGA , pretty stone fireplace, attractive blue and white hand-painted tiled walls with decorative burgundy diamond patterned floor tiles

Utility Room (17m2) : with north facing window

Downstairs Clock Room (25m2) : with north facing window, tiled floor and wc

Scullery (8m2) : with north facing window

Large Cellar (96m2) : with two boilers (butane gas fired with underground cistern) a wine cellar, wood store etc

LAND

The chateau stands in 18 hectares of gardens with magnificent centenarian trees; fenced pastureland and a substantial block of mature woodland A perfect location for anyone interested in shooting or keeping horses

Additional land totalling 110 hectares can be purchased together with an ensemble of farm buildings

The chateau dominates its hillside, and as such the countryside views are spectacular with the range of the Pyrenees stretching out across the horizon The property has the advantage of being discretely located and peaceful, without being isolated The village has a small bar/restaurant This enormously appealing château with its elegant proportions and beautifully light rooms is in the perfect position to benefit from the warm year-round sunshine for which the region is known

French Character Homes is delighted to be marketing it

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