castles for sale Pyrénées-Atlantiques, France

MAGNIFICENT HISTORIC CHÂTEAU WITH OUTBUILDINGS AND 30 HECTARES OF LAND Located in the heart of Béarn (64)—in the historic southwest of France—the Château d'Orion stands majestically between the mountains and the sea. Fully renovated, this magnificent 17th-century château was rescued from decline and revitalized as a venue for transnational gatherings aimed at bridging society and science, the arts and agriculture, and different generations and nations. An intellectual microcosm that has evolved over the ages, the Château d'Orion unites the world of the mind to unleash creative potential; it opens up opportunities for local talent, and attracts international thinkers and artists. Description: - 17th-century Château - Complete restoration (2003–2005) - Restored antique furniture spanning four centuries - 30 hectares of land (meadows, fields, and forests) Location: - Situated on a hillside between the Basque coast and Pau, offering magnificent, unobstructed views of the Pyrenees. - Distances: Bayonne: 35 min by car; Biarritz and Pau: 45 min by car; Orthez: 10 min by car Main building - Approx. 900 m² of living space, plus 30 m² of basement and 250 m² of attic space - Entrance hall, grand staircase, kitchen, historic bakery, guest toilets, office, 3 reception rooms, 14 bedrooms, 13 bathrooms - Vaulted cellar, attic Outbuildings: - Approx. 320 m² of usable area, plus 200 m² of attic space - 3 event rooms, historic wine press room with built-in bar - 3 guest toilets, kitchen and laundry room, boiler room - Large garage, 2 attic spaces Facilities: - Gas central heating for all ground-floor rooms; combined heating/air conditioning for second-floor bedrooms - Hot water provided by 3 air-to-water heat pumps - Central telephone and internet system - Modern, fully equipped kitchen featuring a gas range with 2 ovens, 2 dishwashers, and a fridge-freezer with ice maker - Wastewater treatment via a modern bio-bacterial system with infiltration pipes Fees to be paid by the seller. Energy class C, Climate class A Estimated amount of annual energy expenditure for standard use: between 7970.00 € and 10830.00 € for the years 2021, 2022, and 2023 (including subscriptions). Information on the risks to which this property is exposed is available on the Geohazards website: georisques.gouv.fr.

Exclusive listing - Precious and refined gardens - ELEGANT 18TH-CENTURY CHATEAU SUPERBLY RESTORED - Authentic high-quality 18th-century decoration - Pyrenees - Bigorre - 1h30 from Biarritz and the Atlantic coast. Restored with exquisite taste over the past 25 years by a passionate aesthete, this elegant 18th-century chateau with its symmetrical classical architecture is nestled within a precious and refined green setting of boxwood embroidery gardens, topiaries, a maze, and a green theatre at the foot of the Pyrenees, 1h30 from Biarritz and the sea.   Built around 1750, this elegant country residence has survived in a remarkable state of authenticity, retaining its original decorative elements: wooden floors, stone and terracotta tile floors, wood paneling, fireplaces, overmantels, wainscoting, and double doors. This balanced, human-scale architecture perfectly expresses the French art of country living in the 18th century, flooded with light from every side, with a reception ground floor composed of beautiful interconnected 18th-century salons.   The central “calade” pathway, typical of southern France, crosses the boxwood embroidery gardens and topiaries in a magical and refined atmosphere, leading to the grand staircase of the majestic central projection and then to the entrance hall with its highly authentic stone floor, opening in every direction onto sequences of salons bathed in light through large-paned windows with dual exposure. The grand dining room opens fully south toward the village facing the church, through a large staircase leading to a boxwood embroidery parterre separated from the village by a moat.   The interior of the chateau is typical of everything the French 18th century can offer in terms of refinement and art de vivre, particularly through the 5 beautiful interconnected salons adorned with their 18th-century décor, wide-plank wooden floors, terracotta tiles, fireplaces, overmantels, Versailles parquet flooring, woodwork, and paneled walls. A dining room with wood paneling adjoining the kitchen, service staircase, and service corridor. An 18th-century alcove bedroom. A library with Empire-style woodwork. A study decorated with richly painted faux-marble wood paneling. 2 WCs; one possible bathroom. Grand staircase with an 18th-century carved wooden banister. On the first floor, a large hall, 8 bedrooms, most decorated with magnificent hand-printed wallpapers of museum quality made by a renowned specialist, fireplaces, overmantels, and built-in wooden cupboards. Two bathrooms, including one in marble with a beautiful early 20th-century marble and pitchpine vanity unit. A large salon with a service staircase leading to the kitchen. Large cellars, including a grand chateau kitchen in the basement. The most remarkable outbuilding is the sumptuous monumental orangery with three south-facing arcades and particularly refined and spectacular architecture. The acroterion cornice supports four Louis XIV-style flame pots, giving this building exceptional elegance, as well as extraordinary comfort for enjoying the garden through the draped arcades beneath monumental ceiling heights. A large barn converted into an event hall equipped with a stainless-steel kitchen. A charming farmyard bordered by a henhouse and a shelter with particularly elegant wooden columns. A discreet and authentic chapel beneath a blue vaulted ceiling painted with stars, terracotta tile flooring, and a remarkable 17th-century polychrome carved wooden altarpiece. In a nearby building accessed by a calade pathway: the former kitchens, three beautiful rooms with terracotta floors, beams and fireplaces, and a large attic ready for conversion. Two exterior WCs.   Enchanting boxwood gardens created 20 years ago of exceptional quality, with dreamlike viewpoints, composed in front of the chateau of particularly sophisticated and refined boxwood embroidery gardens and topiaries. On the village side, a terrace of embroidery gardens as well. To the side, crossing a small bridge over the former moats sheltering a romantic streamside garden, the majestic semi-circular terraced green theatre unfolds around a water feature bordered with schist stone. Monumental yew pilasters rising above hornbeam and beech hedges lend an architectural grandeur to this landscaped folly. A perspective lined with sculptures along hornbeam and beech hedges. An extraordinary and rare green maze formed from beech hedges worthy of the greatest 18th-century chateaux. This garden is an exceptional work of art, reflecting a rare mastery of the art and history of gardens in Europe; planted 20 years ago, it has now reached full maturity, offering exceptional beauty and atmosphere.   Swimming pool integrated into ornamental basins with marble coping stones. Three entrances with large 18th-century pillars and gates. A free parcel of land suitable for parking outside the park. The chateau is fully listed as a Historic Monument. Two wells, irrigation pump. Oil-fired central heating in three-quarters of the chateau. Annual property tax: 549 Euros. Location: -143 km from Biarritz -30 km from Lourdes, international airport -26 km from Pau, international airport -20 km from Tarbes, international airport Price: 1,393,600 Euros agency fees included (fees payable by the seller). Fees to be paid by the seller. Not subject to DPE. Information on the risks to which this property is exposed is available on the Geohazards website: georisques.gouv.fr.

The Age of Enlightenment awaits you: refinement, symmetry, and elegance define this 18th-century château, set on a 1-hectare enclosed plot, featuring a formal French garden, chapel, orangery and outbuildings, and a moat. It will delight history enthusiasts, where intellectual stimulation and a connection to nature take precedence over tradition. Perfectly suited for family life, business, seminars, and more, the solid structure comprises thirty rooms, including five adjoining reception rooms, sitting rooms, a gallery, nine bedrooms (one with an alcove on the ground floor), and a welcoming entrance hall. The guest apartment, an 18th-century innovation, ensures the owners' privacy. The cellars, large kitchen with a vegetable garden, and various service areas recall the 15th-century foundations of the main building, erected on a former castle mound. The pursuit of authenticity does not preclude modern comforts: central heating, recently replaced roofs, and fiber optic internet access. Defense gives way to social life, windows open onto nature and light. The architectural evolution coincides with a new social order. The ornamentation emphasizes refinement with decor inspired by the classical or neoclassical style: Arudy stone frames, 16th-century terracotta tiles, marble fireplaces (all functional), stone or wood fireplaces, overmantel mirrors, wood paneling, Versailles parquet flooring, wide-plank flooring, pediments pierced with an oeil-de-boeuf window, a three-stone sink, staircases with Béarnaise hairpin railings, the reissued Tontisse wallpaper, a fresco, an authentic cherub decoration, and Farrow & Ball paint all contributed to this delicate restoration. The small chapel remains the property's traditional private place of worship with its 17th-century polychrome wooden altarpiece and relics. The orangery, with its three arches, built according to traditional methods and facing south, provides shelter for large trees and regulates temperature thanks to the brickwork and stone. It is currently a beautiful venue for receptions, complete with a kitchen area. The barn, farmyard, stone outbuildings, and pebble-lined walls, along with the medieval garden, evoke the property's rural character. The French-style gardens, meticulously designed, have earned the property a place in the Association for Topiary and Boxwood Art. It's easy to imagine oneself strolling in period costume through the landscaped maze with its mythological scenes, the open-air theater, or relaxing by the two ornamental fountains, testaments to the prestige of the place. These fountains were once used as mirrors, reflecting the image of the château and its owners. They are excellent swimming spots in the 21st century... A sought-after haven of peace, close to amenities, a place where different cultures naturally coexist. The refined furnishings, perfectly suited to the setting, are available for purchase. The former gatehouse at the back of the property may or may not be restored; the castle's listed status as a historical monument would allow for appropriate tax benefits. This former barony of the Lords of Coarraze hosted the King of Spain... begin your history! For information and viewings, please contact Valerie Trinel at Capifrance. Airports: Tarbes-Lourdes 20 minutes, Pau 25 minutes, Biarritz 1 hour 30 minutes. Shops and schools 5 minutes away, high schools 15 minutes away. The fees are to be paid by the seller. Les informations sur les risques auxquels ce bien est exposé sont disponibles sur le site Géorisques : www. georisques. gouv. fr. ** ENGLISH SPEAKERS: please note that Capifrance has an international department that can help with translations. To see our range of 20,000 properties for sale in France, please visit our Capifrance website directly. We look forward to finding your dream home!

Ref 4851: Château with outbuildings and 2.89-hectare grounds for sale near Saint-Palais, in the Basque Country Located in Lower Navarre, on the edge of Béarn, the estate enjoys the tranquillity of the inland Basque Country whilst remaining just 7 kilometres from Saint-Palais and its amenities. The A64 motorway is a 25-minute drive away, making it easy to reach the Basque Coast or Biarritz Airport in under an hour. Built on 14th-century foundations, the castle was remodelled in the 16th century, extended with a new wing and raised in the 17th century, and then refurbished internally in the 18th century. A vaulted stone cellar runs beneath the original medieval section. The main building offers approximately 800 sqm of living space spread across 23 rooms and three levels (excluding the attic and cellar). On the ground floor: an entrance hall with a staircase, a spacious central corridor, three rooms with high ceilings of 4 metres (including a reception room), a fitted and equipped kitchen, three additional rooms, as well as a shower room and a toilet. On the first floor: an elegant central French-style staircase, crafted from reclaimed wood, leads to a hallway opening onto four bedrooms—including a suite with its own en-suite bathroom and toilet—as well as a second spacious reception room. On the second floor: this level has a similar layout to the first floor and comprises five rooms requiring conversion, including a spacious reception area. Finishing and fitting-out work is required, particularly in the hallways, the stairwell and throughout this level. On the third floor: two convertible attic spaces beneath the Mansard roof, which has been renovated and the floor insulated, benefiting from plenty of natural light thanks to the dormer windows on the lower gables. The estate comprises several outbuildings, offering approximately 375 sqm of additional floor space: A/ The adjoining cottage: attached to the château, it comprises 4 rooms and a WC. The structure is sound, but the interior fittings remain to be completed. B/ The dovecote C/ The church These two historic buildings, listed as Historic Monuments, have been restored to their original condition and retain their original roof structures, notably that of the church, which is remarkable for its shape resembling an inverted boat hull. D/ The farm buildings and stables: former stables, a pigsty, a henhouse and listed ruins complete the property, offering great potential for renovation or storage. E/ The carport: a covered shelter provides parking for three vehicles. Surrounded by 2.89 hectares (7.14 acres) of beautifully landscaped grounds, the estate enjoys a preserved, wooded natural setting. The Bidouze river runs through the property, adding a unique scenic charm to the whole. Cabinet LE NAIL – Gironde – Mr Henri COURAU : 02.43.98.20.20 CPI 3301 2020 000 045 319 - CCI de Bordeaux-Gironde We invite you to visit our website Cabinet Le Nail to browse our latest listings or learn more about this property.