French Manor House with Stone Barn, Parkland and Gîte Potential – Navarrenx, South West France

Property Description

Set within approximately 1.5 hectares (3.7 acres) of private parkland and just a short stroll from the historic centre of Navarrenx, one of France's officially designated 'Most Beautiful Villages', this elegant French Manor House offers a rare opportunity to acquire a substantial character property in one of the most sought-after locations in South West France.
Combining period charm, generous accommodation and exceptional development potential, the property comprises approximately 350m² of living space together with a detached stone barn of around 200m². Whether as a prestigious family residence, luxury holiday home, boutique guesthouse, bed and breakfast, gîte business or lifestyle investment, this remarkable property offers endless possibilities.
The house retains many original architectural features, including a magnificent entrance hall and original staircase that immediately showcase the elegance and character of this fine period home. The ground floor offers a series of light-filled reception rooms with views over the gardens and parkland, creating ideal spaces for entertaining, family gatherings and relaxed country living. A study, utility room and kitchen complete the accommodation and offer scope for further enhancement.
The first floor features five spacious double bedrooms served by a family bathroom and two shower rooms, providing ample accommodation for family, guests or tourism-based activities. Above, the second floor offers exciting conversion potential with two substantial rooms and extensive attic space suitable for additional bedrooms, guest suites, home offices, artist studios or independent accommodation.
Outside, the mature grounds provide privacy, tranquillity and beautiful surroundings while remaining within walking distance of cafés, restaurants, shops, schools and local services. The parkland offers ample space for landscaped gardens, a swimming pool project, outdoor entertaining areas or leisure facilities, making it equally attractive as a permanent residence or holiday retreat.
A major asset of the property is the impressive detached stone barn. With approximately 130m² on the ground floor and a similar area above, it offers outstanding potential for conversion into holiday cottages, gîtes, guest accommodation, event space, workshops, equestrian facilities, professional premises or secure storage for classic cars and collections. The roof was completely renewed in 2008, and water and electricity are already connected.
The property is fully habitable today while offering considerable scope for modernisation and value enhancement. Updating the kitchen, bathrooms and energy efficiency would allow new owners to create an exceptional country estate tailored to their own requirements.
Ideally positioned between the Pyrenees Mountains and the Basque Coast, the property enjoys easy access to Pau, Biarritz, Bayonne, the Atlantic beaches, ski resorts and Spain. This strategic location continues to attract international buyers seeking a high-quality lifestyle, excellent transport links and strong tourism potential.
A rare French country estate combining character, land, outbuildings and income potential in the heart of the Béarn region — perfect as a family home, luxury retreat, hospitality business or long-term investment in South West France.
Including fees of 4.98% TTC to be paid by of the purchaser. Price excluding fees 422 000 €. Energy class E, Climate class D Estimated average amount of annual energy expenditure for standard use, based on the year's energy prices 2021: between 5598.00 and 7575.00 €. Information on the risks to which this property is exposed is available on the Geohazards website: