castles for sale Pyrénées-Atlantiques, France

Sublimated by a large dungeon, this elegant neo-Gothic-style château was built not far from the Gave de PAU at the end of the 19th century, in pretty 5 hectares of parklands planted with centuries-old trees. With more than 1,150 m2 of living space, the main building has 3 stories served by two staircases: the ground floor comprises a magnificent entrance hall set off by 2 large Romanesque marble arches , two beautiful reception rooms, a spacious dining room, a library, a kitchen and various hallways. The two upper floors can accommodate 15 bedrooms with en suite shower rooms. The first two floors are 4.5 metres high. The interior architecture is intact and all the decorative features have been preserved: monumental oak staircase, large Louis XV style lounge, fireplaces, oak parquet flooring, wood panelling and wall friezes. Possible French Historical Monument listing. A 350 m2 basement, a large outbuilding, several terraces, a greenhouse, a leisure pool and direct access to the river complete this outstanding property. Charming commercial activities and accommodation possible after conversion works. Information on the risks to which this property is exposed is available on the GeoHazards website: www.georisques.gouv.fr

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Sole agency, sublimated by two watchtowers, this elegant, fully restored château (MH) was built not far from the Gave d'Oloron in the 14th century. With more than 690 m2 of living space on 3 levels, the main building comprises two wings in a square return which offer 2 beautiful medieval and LOUIS XVI style lounges, one dining room, 6 independent suites and a large kitchen. Remarkable mural painting dated 1445, classified MH. Former lay abbey, chapel, swimming pool, pool house and formal gardens complete this excellent property. A magnificent witness to French history, this seigniory is listed in the supplementary inventory of historical monuments. Commercial activities and accommodation are possible immediately. Information on the risks to which this property is exposed is available on the GeoHazards website: www.georisques.gouv.fr

Very charming Napoléon III château and guest house in a very good state of repair with approximately 480 m² of living space and only 30 minutes drive from the Basque coast with splendid views of the Pyrenees. 15 main rooms including 9 bedrooms, 7 bath/ shower rooms, 3 reception rooms ( including one of 65m²) a dining room, an office, a kitchen and wash room. There are many original features including parquet and terracotta floors, fireplaces, doors and high ceilings. Oil central heating and wood burning stoves, a slate roof in good condition and a recently installed septic tank. A magnificent park with with 4 acres of century old trees (oak and plane) and panoramic views of the Pyrenees and the surrounding fields. A lovely swimming-pool (14X6m) with spanish tiles and a tennis court in good condition. Many shrubs, flowers an orchard and a vegetable garden. A guest accommodation with 2 bedrooms and large reception room and a garage complete this exceptional property, only 30 minutes drive from Biarritz and its beaches and 20 minutes from Bayonne. A haven of peace on the edge of a small village. Rare property.

ELEGANT 19th-CENTURY HILLTOP CHÂTEAU + 10 ACRES + POOL & TENNIS + IDEAL CHIC HOTEL/B&B/EVENTS/CORPORATE HQ... This delightful château of 468m² is located in a tiny hilltop hamlet close to a charming rural village in the beautiful Béarn, close to Atlantic beach resorts and Pyrenean ski resorts. The pretty towns of Salies-de-Béarn and Orthez are 10 minutes away; Pau and Bayonne are 40 - 45 minutes away via the nearby motorway. Although in need of some finishing, the new owners can move in straight away and will immediately feel at home! Further renovation works are required on the lower-ground-floor (garden level), but this definitely increases the potential of this stylish property, since you will have the chance to design the layout of this immense area of 150m² to suit your own particular project... Located at the end of a winding country lane, the château is accessible via a private drive, which leads around to a small parking area. Built in 1898, the property is set in an estate of 4.16 hectares (10 acres) with a swimming pool, a tennis court (in need of rehabilitation) and various terraces for outdoor dining. Stone steps at the front of the château lead up to the front door, which opens into an impressive central entrance hall. The light and airy hall is dominated by an elegant double staircase, which leads up to the first floor of the property. A door at the far end of the hall opens out to two sets of stone steps, which echo the shape of the double staircase and which lead down to the grounds, the swimming pool and the tennis court. Set around the entrance hall, the ground floor of the château comprises a large sitting room, a dining room with an open fireplace, a library/study/office and a kitchen. A wooden staircase next to the library/study/office leads down to the château's lower ground floor (garden level), which is partially renovated. There was previously a kitchen, a sitting room, three bedrooms and a bathroom on this floor, so the space could easily be transformed into a self-contained apartment, if desired. There is still a useable utility room, along with a shower cubicle. Doors from this floor open out directly into the gardens and grounds. From the entrance hall, the beautiful double staircase leads up to a huge landing on the first floor. From the landing, a door opens out onto a lovely balcony with views of the swimming pool and grounds. The first-floor rooms are set around the landing and comprise two master bedrooms, each with an en suite bathroom (bath, shower, handbasin & WC), two further bedrooms, each with an en suite shower room (shower & handbasin) and a separate WC with a handbasin. It would be possible to use the second floor as a self-contained apartment, since there was previously a small kitchen area in one of the rooms, which is now used as a children's bedroom/guest bedroom. There are four further bedrooms on this floor, along with a family bathroom (bath, shower, handbasin & WC) and a shower room (shower, handbasin & WC). There is also a sunny sitting room, which could be used as a study/office/games room/playroom/home cinema... The château is located 10 minutes away from the riverside towns of Salies-de-Béarn and Orthez. Salies-de-Béarn is famous for its healing thermal spas, so is very popular with visitors throughout the year, many of whom are looking for upmarket accommodation to stay in during their cures. Both Salies-de-Béarn and Orthez have a great choice of shops and amenities. The closest boulangeries and local shops are only five minutes away; the closest primary school is 1km away in the village. For older children, there are several excellent secondary schools in the area - and the International School of Béarn in Pau (45 minutes away), which follows the English National Curriculum, accepts children of all ages. THE CHÂTEAU Garden level (150m²): - a huge open-plan area to transform into additional accommodation/home cinema/self-contained apartment/offices... - a utility room with a shower Ground floor: - a huge formal entrance hall (40m²) with access out to the grounds - a sitting room (30m²) - a dining room (30m²) with an open fireplace - a library/study/office/games room (23m²) - a kitchen (14m²) - a WC with handbasin First floor: - a balcony - a huge landing (30m²) with access to the balcony - two master bedrooms (30m², 30m²), each with an en suite bathroom (bath, shower, handbasin & WC) - a third bedroom (20m²) with an en suite shower room (shower & handbasin) - a fourth bedroom (13m²) with an en suite shower room (shower & handbasin) - a WC with handbasin Second floor: - a sitting room/study/office/games room/playroom (21m²) - a room which could be used as a children's bedroom/guest bedroom (6m²) - four loft-style bedrooms (10m², 12m², 13m², 16m²) - a family bathroom (bath, shower, handbasin & WC) - a shower room (shower, handbasin & WC) NB: the rooms on the second floor have sloping ceilings SERVICES & TECHNICAL Cable internet connection Heating: electric + open fireplace Mains water Well Septic tank (will need works) Swimming pool (12m x 4m) Tennis court (will need works)

Near Salies-de-Béarn, in a dominant position in magnificent 4-hectare parklands, this elegant late 19th-century château, spanning approx. 520 m2 over 4 stories, has been restored to a very high standard. Very pleasant to live in, the NAPOLEON III interior architecture has been preserved, with high ceilings, marble fireplaces, herringbone oak parquet flooring, double stone staircases and wrought ironwork. A large swimming pool, tennis court and majestic trees several hundred years old complete this excellent property. Information on the risks to which this property is exposed is available on the GeoHazards website: www.georisques.gouv.fr

The building is situated between Salies de Béarn and Orthez and was constructed in 1898 with approximately 520m2 of living space on 3 floors and 170 m2 to exploit on the garden level.There are many original features including parquet floors, doors and fireplaces with most of the rooms in good condition thanks to a recent renovation. The main house includes 8 bedrooms and 4 bathrooms, reception rooms, a fully equipped kitchen , an office and à wash room. Stunning entrance to the park with century old trees ,(sequoias, magnolias, plane, palm and cedar). Récent swimming pool (12×4) and a tennis court to restore. This property would be suitable for a large family or as a commercial project such as B&B or weddings. Motorway access 5 minutes drive and the Basque coast 45 minutes away.

Within a short drive from the market town of Orthez, this beautiful medieval château is a hidden gem located in the heart of the beautiful French countryside. The historic 12th century building was the property of the Peyré (altered to Peyrer by Jean-Armand du Peyrer) family during the period of the musketeers, and the family's coat of arms is in evidence throughout. The historic mullioned windows are also characteristic of Henri de Navarre's, later Henry IV, château in Pau. Indeed all the original features including the oak panelling, large stone fireplaces have been lovingly maintained by the present owners. The château provides an entrance hall, three large reception rooms, a dining room, a kitchen, ten bedrooms (two with en suite bathrooms), a dressing room, an independent bathroom, an independent shower room (to be completed), two independent WCs, a utility room, a conservatory, a wine cellar and an overground pool. The property includes six separate outbuildings including two gites (of which one is the former gatehouse and offers an overground pool), a barn, a fortified farm and an orangerie. The château is located under one hour from the Atlantic ocean and the coastal resort of Biarritz and approximately 90 minutes from the nearest ski stations in the Pyrenees mountain range. Airports, TGV train stations as well as motorway access are between 20 and 45 minutes from the property.

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Originally the chateau was a fortified house dating from 1385 with modifications in the 16th and 17 centuries. There is approximately 800 m²of living space with in addition outbuildings 350m2, caretakers accommodation, à small apartment, a chapel and a pigeon house . The chateau features a large kitchen with several reception rooms (4 m ceilings) and many original features including fireplaces, wood panelling, stuccos and parquet and stone floors. 6 bedrooms and 2 bathrooms with potentiel to create more accommodation on the 2nd floor. Magnificent mature park of 6 acres with sequoias, plane and palm trees and a river running through the property. Basque coast 55 minutes drive and shops and a hospital 7 minutes away . Suitable for creating à commercial concern .

Less than 5km from amenities and only 20 minutes from Pau, in a privileged position enjoying panoramic views of the countryside and the Pyrenees - a unique opportunity for this splendid 16th century chateau. Maintained and carefully respected, the castle includes on the ground floor a beautiful entrance, a spacious kitchen and 3 main reception rooms (living rooms, dining room) with fireplaces, beautiful parquet floors, ... On the 1st floor, you will find 5 spacious bedrooms and a bathroom, as well as access to the fully convertible attic. The park of more than 3 hectares, a real haven of peace, offers a pleasure garden of 7500m² and two large outbuildings. A unique and very rare opportunity for this chateau. For more information, Franck RIVERA, commercial agent, is at your disposal on 06 47 37 08 55. Fees charged to the seller Information on the risks to which this property is exposed is available on the Georisques website: www.georisques.gouv.fr