An Early 19C Stone Mansion with 360 Views, Large Barns & 3.2 Acres (1.3 ha)

Property Description

This splendid early 19C stone Maison de Maître sits in a dominant position in an area of outstanding natural beauty with spectacular views of unspoilt countryside and the Pyrenees mountains.

The Ensemble includes a six bedroom Maison de Maître; an L shaped barn of approximately 400m2; an open fronted barn of 100m2 and a little stone shelter of 30m2. The property benefits from an energy efficient aerothermic heating pump and double glazing throughout contributing to its low energy rating - C.

Its current owners, to accommodate their extended family, divided the main house into two independent apartments. These could be easily reconverted back into a large family home or maintained in their current configuration to offer the opportunity of a rental income. The large barn next to the property extends into a former two bedroom cottage which could be renovated and extended into the barn to give a further 400m2 of habitable space to create several gîtes.

The Farmhouse beautifully epitomizes local architecture with its natural slate roof and its carved stonework surrounding the entrance door. To the rear of the property, there is a large vegetable garden and a few fruit trees. The immediate gardens have been beautifully planted to give an array of colour all year round and from every aspect.

This property offers a wonderful opportunity to create a large family home with several guest cottages created within the barns.

Located 20 minutes from the popular riverside town of Oloron Saint Marie, "gateway to the Pyrenees"; 25 minutes from the beautiful historic city of Pau; 40 minutes from the ski slopes of the Pyrenees and the Spanish border and just one hour from the cosmopolitan coastal resort of Biarritz. Weekly markets are held in the neighbouring towns of Arudy, Nay and Gan . Pau airport 45 minutes; Tarbes/Lourdes airport 50 minutes; Toulouse airport 2 1/2 hours. Viewing is highly recommended to appreciate the potential.