Maison De Maitre with Stables, Outbuildings, Swimming Pool and 5 Hectares of Land with Mountain View

Description

In a haven of peace and tranquility, this 18th century Maison de Maitre with its farm buildings built around a central courtyard, sits in 5 hectares of land with breathtaking views across the Pyrenees mountains and yet is only 10 minutes from the town of Oloron Sainte Marie.

This authentic, period ensemble enjoys an elevated position above its village, with woodland to the rear. The estate includes the Maison de Maitre, a small 17th century house to renovate, a garage and stables with 22 horse boxes, forming the enclosed courtyard. A 11 x 5M swimming pool overlooking the mountains completes the attractive ensemble.

The Maison de Maitre retains much of its original charm and authenticity, requiring some upgrading and modernization. The property provides a large entrance hall with original flagstone flooring, a salon with wood paneling, a formal dining room with a magnificent stone fireplace and a large kitchen, each room with double doors opening onto the south facing patio. Five bedrooms and four bathrooms can be found over the first and second floors with two more “servant’s bedrooms” to renovate on the third floor.

Across the internal courtyard is the pretty 17th century house with flagstone floors and open fireplace, which provides 95m2 over two floors, requiring complete renovation.

Oloron Sainte Marie, at just a short 10 minute drive, is a good size town, with cafés, restaurants and boutiques in its historic centre spreading out toward commercial centres with all the major supermarkets, hardware stores, garden centres and sports shops. It is also the gateway to the popular ski resorts of Gourette and La Pierre St Martin in just 40 minutes. Some of the most breathtaking scenery can be found in this area, popular with walkers, cyclists and outdoor sports enthusiasts.