Authentic Architecture - 1800 - a Family Home

Property Description

In the heart of the charming village of Arbonne, this family home tells a part of local history. Legend has it that it is one of the oldest buildings in the village, built around 1800, before becoming, over time, a farmhouse and then a family home, passed down and transformed through generations. Spanning over 360 square meters, the property comprises two buildings united by a single spirit. From the moment you step inside, its charm takes hold: antique terracotta tiles, arched openings, fireplaces, exposed stone walls, colored beams, and Basque blue woodwork create a rare, warm, and deeply lived-in atmosphere. The reception rooms flow seamlessly into one another, in a chic country style where each room seems to tell a story. The living spaces have been designed to accommodate large gatherings, family reunions, or long summer evenings in the garden. The property currently offers 6 bedrooms, 6 bathrooms, several living rooms and independent spaces, as well as a converted attic providing great flexibility. Multiple separate entrances also allow for various lifestyles or hospitality projects. A large garage completes the property. Outside, the nearly 2,000 sqm plot reveals several distinct landscapes. On one side, a more intimate and lush garden, almost secret, is enveloped by abundant vegetation and shaded terraces perfect for discreet summer lunches. On the other, the space opens up around a vast, inviting terrace designed as a true open-air entertaining area, complete with a summer kitchen, jacuzzi, and a large swimming pool that blends harmoniously into the heart of the grounds. A majestic weeping willow punctuates this bucolic setting, lending the place a unique poetic quality. Here, everything invites you to slow down, entertain, and fully enjoy a lifestyle that blends the charm of the Basque countryside with that of a family holiday home. Family home, charming bed and breakfast, artists' residence, gallery, or inspirational retreat: this property offers a world of possibilities. A unique and deeply endearing place, a testament to an authentic Basque way of life, of which few remain today.