Elegant 17th-Century Manor House

Property Description

Summary
This beautiful Maison de Maître, dating back to the 17th century, combines spacious, character-filled interiors with modern refinements. Set on South facing elevated grounds, this impressive residence offers privacy, tranquillity, and versatile living.
The main house features spacious, luminous rooms with high ceilings, several modern bathrooms, and a flexible layout. At the rear of the house, a large south-facing terrace overlooks the swimming pool, both of which are laid with striking Indian slate. Several fruit trees and palms surround the pool and, below, the property’s wooded grounds ensure the utmost privacy. The upper grounds include an alternative seating area and small vegetable garden.
A separate annex features a two-bedroom apartment and sizeable garage for up to four cars, storage areas and workshop space. There is more than ample parking to the front of the house.

Location
St Sever, Landes, Nouvelle-Aquitaine, France
Nestled in the tranquil countryside of Les Landes, this charming property offers a perfect blend of peaceful rural living with convenient access to historic, cultural, and coastal destinations. The property is ideally located just a few minutes from the picturesque town of Saint-Sever, renowned for its 11th-century Abbey designated as a UNESCO World Heritage Site (as part of the Routes of Santiago de Compostela in France).

Proximity to Beaches & the Coast
• The beautiful Atlantic coast is within easy reach:
o Mimizan-Plage – approx. 1 hour (85 km)
o Hossegor & Capbreton – approx. 1 hour 15 minutes (95–105 km)
Popular surf destinations with lively town centres and wide sandy beaches
Local Amenities & Lifestyle
• Saint-Sever (7–10 minutes away) offers:
o Weekly markets, cafés, restaurants, shops, and medical services
o Historic attractions including the Abbaye de Saint-Sever and traditional timber-framed houses
• Mont-de-Marsan (15–20 minutes) provides:
o Larger supermarkets, hospitals, cinema, schools, and regional administration
• Surrounded by rolling farmland, forests, and vineyards — perfect for nature walks, cycling, and rural tourism
Cultural & Heritage Appeal
• Located near the Chemins de Saint-Jacques-de-Compostelle, a UNESCO-protected pilgrimage route
• Rich in Gascon heritage, traditional festivals, and cuisine (including duck confit, foie gras, Armagnac)

This property is a strategic yet serene location, offering the calm of the countryside with proximity to major transport hubs, cultural landmarks, and coastal attractions. Whether you're seeking a full-time residence, second home, or tourism investment, this is a location with both lifestyle and logistical appeal.

Access
Transport & Accessibility
• Airports:
o Pau-Pyrénées Airport (PUF) – approx. 45 minutes by car (56 km)
Offers regular flights to Paris, Lyon, and seasonal destinations
o Biarritz Airport – approx. 1 hour 15 minutes (100 km)
International connections including London, Brussels, Geneva, and Lisbon
o Bordeaux-Mérignac Airport – approx. 1 hour 45 minutes (155 km)
Major international hub with global flights
• Train Stations:
o Mont-de-Marsan Gare SNCF – approx. 20 minutes (18 km)
Regional trains to Bordeaux, Dax, Pau, and onward TGV connections
o Dax TGV Station – approx. 45 minutes (60 km)
High-speed rail to Paris in under 4 hours
• Motorway Access:
o Near the A65 autoroute, providing fast north-south access through Nouvelle-Aquitaine.

Interior
Ground floor
Kitchen 16m²
Fitted kitchen with double oven, gas hob and doors leading to the front and rear of the property and to the breakfast room. Staircase leading to a first-floor bedroom.

Breakfast room 26m²
Incorporating a large open fireplace (currently sealed and not in use), the breakfast room leads directly into the principal dining room and to the main corridor on its left.

Principal dining room 34m²
Incorporating a large chandelier, two double windows, woking fireplace and marble floor throughout, with a double door leading to the main corridor.

Entrance hall 13.5 m²
Double doors opening onto the terrace, and the original main wooden staircase leading to the first floor.

WC with suspended toilet and bespoke vanity, 3.8 m²

Sitting room 34m²
Incorporating a wood burner and double-glazed double windows, with double doors leading out the main staircase, one leading to the back corridor and one leading directly into the library.

Library 22m²
Double-glazed windows and door leading to terrace, small quaint window and door leading into a room used for storage/ironing.

Storage/ironing room 15m²

Boiler room 4m²

Study 16 m² with en-suite shower room 4.5 m² (possible 8th bedroom)

Utility room 8 m²
With washing machine, dryer, additional fridge and freezer.

Wooden staircase leading directly to a first-floor bedroom.

First floor
Bedrooms
Master bedroom 22 m² with en-suite bathroom 11 m²- suspended WC, double vanity, large shower and heated towel rail.
2 - Twin bedroom 17 m²
3 - Bedroom 24 m² with marble fire surround
4 - Bedroom 17 m² with ensuite shower room with sink 4 m² and door to kitchen stairwell
5 - Bedroom 17 m² with connecting door leading to a sitting room 14 m² (possible 7th bedroom, having its’ own door leading onto the corridor).
6 - Bedroom 17 m² with one door leading onto the main corridor and one door to its own stairwell.

Bathrooms (in addition to 3 ensuites)
1 - Freestanding bath, single vanity, large shower, suspended WC and two heated towel rails.
2 - Large shower, suspended WC, two heated towel rails and bespoke fitted cupboard matching the double vanity.
3 – Shower room and sink 4 m²
4 - Separate WC and sink.

Second floor also incorporates a door leading to the loft space.

Exterior
Outdoors
Swimming pool 12 m x 5 m, pool terrace 180 m²
Garden terrace 70 m²

Separate double-storied outbuilding incorporating:
Gound floor
Garage with concrete floor (56 m²),
Workshop (9 m²),
Garden tool storage (7 m²)
Bike shed 24 m²
Equipment area (13 m²)
Annex
1st floor
Apartment with two bedrooms (10 m² and 12 m²), lounge (21 m²), kitchenette (10 m²), and bathroom with bath, sink and WC (6 m²).
Attic (80 m²),
Landing,

Additional Details
Taxes Foncieres Circa. Euro 2,046
Furniture available under separate negotiation.