luxury property with pool for sale Sauveterre-de-Béarn, France

For those searching for a beautiful country home, with holiday rental potential, set in peaceful surroundings, this adorable bearnaise farm offers the perfect solution! Approached via a well maintained country road, this lovely farmhouse with outbuildings is perched just above the woodlands below with spectacular views. The property consists of the four bedroom farmhouse and several outbuildings inlcuding a gym room with upper floor, a carport, a stable and a large barn, measuring 177m2 ideal for conversion into further accommodation. Planning permission, granted in 2012, has since lapsed and will need to be renewed. The farmhouse provides a spacious entrance hall, two bedrooms, a shower room, a kitchen, a sitting room with doors leading to a raised terrace on the ground floor and a summer dining room, with two further bedrooms, each with private shower / bathroom on the upper floor. The ground floor layout also provides the opportunity to separate one of the bedrooms as a self contained studio, with its independent kitchenette and living room area - ideal for short term rentals or a private space for guests to enjoy. There are several terraces surrounding the farmhouse, to soak up the sunshine, or to dine in the cooler shade throughout the year. The gardens to the front, south east elevation are landscaped to include dining terraces, an above ground plunge pool with wooden deck, a vegetable plot and a firepit. The grounds to the rear, north-west elevation offer a wooden decked terrace with views across the countryside beyond. The property is conveniently located between the thermal spa town of Salies de Bearn and the historic market town of Orthez, both providing a good level of commerce, restaurants, annual festivals and medical facilities. The TGV to Paris from the station at Orthez takes just 4 hours. The atlantic coast around Biarritz can be accessed in 45 minutes via the autoroute. Nearest airports are Biarritz, Pau and Lourdes - aproximately one hour and Toulouse and Bordeaux - approximately 2 hours. Information on the risks to which this property is exposed is available on the website Géorisques - https://www.georisques.gouv.fr

This immaculate and stylish family home is privately situated at the end of a country lane protected by a block of woodland to the west and open countryside to the east. Its neighbouring market town offers daily amenities and a choice of restaurants and can be reached within an easy 15 minute walk The property was subject to considerable upgrading in 2023 to include a comprehensive overhaul of the clay tiled roof; the installation of a new ecological wood pellet cental heating boiler; the installation of five new double glazed units; insulation and replastering of the cathedral ceiling in the sitting room and a new fully fitted kitchen.  The property now boasts a C energy rating. Large iron gates open into a sweeping driveway where there is ample parking for several cars. A stretch of lawn to the east connects to the rear mature grounds which extend down to a large 10x5m swimming pool with a charming terrace offering dappled shade from its rose ladened pergola. A second terrace extends along the entire south facade with a covered section leading from the living room. This property offers substantial, naturally light, accommodation with the majority of its rooms facing south and opening onto the terrace with views of the gardens and distant Pyrénées.  To the right of the entrance hall is the family kitchen and a large living room with a newly installed wood-burning stove and an impressive full height cathedral ceiling which was recently insulated. To the left is the utility room which was formerly used as a home-office with independent access to the front of the property plus a corridor leading to the ground floor bedrooms.  The first floor offers a large mezzanine, currently serving as an office; a master bedroom suite (with double dressing rooms and a large en-suite bathroom with views of the Pyrénées; and a large room (50m2) currently serving as a dortoir for the grandchildren.  This room also offers a sauna and generous storage cupboards. A second driveway, to the side of the property, leads into the double garage within the basement. A wine cellar, workshop and boiler room complete this lower level.   The riverside market town of Orthez is just a 15 minutes drive west and the beautiful historic city of Pau is just 40 minutes east. The ski slopes of the Pyrénées and the Atlantic Coast, around Biarritz can be reached in approximately 45 minutes, Pau airport 35 minutes; Biarritz airport one hour; Toulouse and Bordeaux airports 2 hours. Viewing is highly recommended to appreciate the presentation and situation of this stylish family home! Information on the risks to which this property is exposed is available on the website Géorisques - https://www.georisques.gouv.fr

This property is situated in a dominant position in the foothills of the Pyrenees with no noise and an extraordinary panorama from the Pic du Midi de Bigorre to the last mountains of the basque country (150 kms). This property will surprise you by the quality of the renovation and the nature of its preserved environment. The main house dates from the 17th century, of approximately 160 m² of habitable space with stone and parquet floors, fireplaces and a natural slate roof and benefits from a complete restoration between 2009 and 2014. The house includes 3/4 bedrooms, 2 bathrooms and an outdoor washroom. The outbuilding still has 180 m² to exploit and features a reception room (80 m²) and an apartment (50 m²) with a bedroom, shower room, kitchen and sitting room with a wood stove. An exceptional wood cabin has been built into a tree with a bedroom, a shower, wc and a terrace next door to a heated outdoor jacuzzi. A heated swimming -pool (10x4m) and a sauna complete this property and allow one to take full advantage of this haven of tranquility and admire the views of the mountains. There are nearly 5000 m² of gardens and a stable for horses, a vegetable garden, a well, pond and chicken koop. Possibility to rent 1.4 hectares of meadows. The ski slopes are 40 minutes drive and Pau 30 minutes.

The estate is approached via a private graveled driveway, leading past the remains of an old stone barn, adorned with wisteria, and the peaceful gardens planted with mature trees. The long colombage, half-timbered entrance hall, typical of an early 19th century Landaise Maison de Maître, leads to the ground floor rooms, comprising; a large sitting room, with open fireplace, a dining room, a kitchen leading to an outdoor covered dining terrace with an open fireplace, a utility room with central heating boiler and a shower room with WC. A beautiful carved staircase curls up to two upper floors; the first floor comprising three bedrooms, two shower rooms and a large reception room overlooking the park. The second floor offers a library and study on the landing, three further bedrooms, a family bathroom and separate WC. The large barn to the side of the property provides space for parking vehicles and storage. A sauna and relaxation room, plus a playroom have been created in the rear part of the barn, along with a scullery kitchen. The park is divided into several zones; to the front, the mature trees and shrubs with the brook, offering shade and a tranquil place to relax, to the side, a useful area for a laundry line, and to the rear, a 5M x 12 swimming pool in a sunny, exposed situation, surrounded by more mature shrubs and a covered dining terrace. The property has been inhabited as a permanent residence until very recently, and has therefore been maintained in good condition, with annual repairs and maintenance carried out. However, some gently refurbishing would be required in modernization of the kitchen and bathrooms and the septic tank requires upgrading to comply with the latest regulations. The pretty riverside town of Amou is just 2 kilometres away, accessed via rural path, making it practical for families with young children to cycle into town. The town provides a good level of basic commerces as well as a very good restaurant and a pizzeria. The larger market town of Orthez is situated 15 minutes south of Amou, with its high-speed TGV train connecting to Paris in under 4 hours. Information on the risks to which this property is exposed is available on the website Géorisques - https://www.georisques.gouv.fr