Superb Three-Dwelling Pyrenean Property

Property Description

Located in a quiet village of the Argelès valley at the foot of the famous Col du Tourmalet and with panoramic views of the surrounding countryside and peaks is this splendid ensemble for sale comprising a spacious 5-bedroom home, a converted barn, an independent studio and 1150m² of gardens bordered by a pleasant mountain stream. There are an attached 4500m² of land perfect for keeping animals and which also carries a construction permit, the perfect investment for your new life in the Pyrenees.

This is a rare opportunity to become the new proprietor of this superb ensemble in this much sought-after location. Spacious enough to suit numerous projects; gîtes, chambre d'hôtes, equestrian, yoga retreat, art studio, cyclist training base...and you will have the land carrying a permit and sizeable enough to construct two dwellings.

An automated gate allows access to this property where the main house and barn perfectly frame a view of the Pibeste nature reserve.

The main house has an entryway serving, to the right, the 25m² kitchen with bar and leading to the 23m² sitting room/conservatory with views across the valley and direct access to the gardens. To the left of the entrance is a ground floor bathroom and a 22m² bedroom.

Stairs lead up the entrance hall to two more bedroom suites. To the right is a 15m² bedroom with a 10m² loggia with views across the valley and an 11m² walk-in wardrobe. To the left is an 11m² bedroom, a 6m² bathroom and a 9m² dressing room.

The second floor has another two spacious bedrooms, each with nice views of the valley and mountains. The first is 17m² with a toilet and sink and the second 19m² with a shower.

A few metres across from the main house is the barn which has a recent slate roof and is fully insulated with electricity and water mains connections. With 110m² of space over its two levels, there is ample scope for extra living space and numerous projects with a kitchen area, toilet and a terrace with views of the valley.

The gardens have sitting areas and a permanent barbecue and are adorned with numerous flowers including a splendid wisteria canopy as well as a panoramic view of the surrounding peaks and valley. There is a vegetable growing area bordered by the mountain stream, a small greenhouse and a shed for storage.

Finally, the upper level of the garage has been transformed into a superb private studio with shower, toilet, sink, sitting and sleeping area. Perfect for welcoming friends, family or paying guests. Below it is a current store room for hay but you may convert it to more living space to create a maisonette.

The land is divided between the gardens and vegetable area and includes also a plot of 4500m², currently housing poneys with small stables and which is also classed as construction land with a value, in this valley, of around 30 euros per sqm. This may be kept as an investment or sold on.

The village is quiet yet has a primary and junior school. The electricity and telephone cables have been buried so as to not interrupt the views.

The property has gas central heating, connected to the gas mains. There is a granule burner in the barn and electric heating in the studio. Hot water is provided by electricity with a storage tank in each living area. The property is connected to the village sewage mains. The roofs are covered in slate and in excellent condition. There is double glazing throughout.

You will be on the doorstep of the Pyrenees National Park with ski areas in close proximity (Bareges-Tourmalet, Cauterets, Val d'Azun, Luz-Ardiden, Gavarnie-Gedre, Pont d'Espagne) and a mythic area for cyclists with several famous climbs towering over you (Tourmalet, Soulor, Aubisque, Hautacam, Luz-Ardiden). You can go walking from your doorstep across the many trails which cross the area. The market town of Argeles-Gazost in 10 mins away. Lourdes 20 mins away for TGV. Tarbes airport and A64 motorway access are 35 mins away. Toulouse in 2h, Biarritz in 2h. The Spanish border in 2h30.