castles for sale Pyrénées-Atlantiques, France

LE CASTILLET — VILLA-CASTLE OF HOLIDAY RESORT IN SALIES-DE-BÉARN An iconic residence overlooking the spa town, where architectural prestige, exceptional panorama, and heritage perspectives come together. Approximately 515 m² of living space • 8 bedrooms • 3 apartments • Independent house • Attic to enhance • Landscaped park of 3,581 m² • Heated pool • 4 garage spaces Thanks to the diversity of its spaces, the independence of its residences, and its potential for evolution, Le Castillet lends itself to various purposes: family or multigenerational residence, rental investment, tourist accommodation, offices, liberal practices, or corporate headquarters. The coexistence of several activities could also be considered, subject to applicable regulatory provisions. Listed among the remarkable residences of Salies-de-Béarn, Le Castillet benefits from a privileged location on the heights of the city, overlooking the lush hills of Béarn. Just a few minutes' walk from the historic center, shops, and thermal baths, this address combines tranquility and proximity to amenities. Evoking a centuries-old castle transformed into a refined vacation home during the Belle Époque, this building of historicist and eclectic inspiration asserts a rare architectural identity. Its pale stone and red brick facades, crenellated circular tower, tall chimneys, sculpted cornices, and balustraded terraces form a picturesque silhouette. An external monumental stone staircase completes the ensemble. The main building unfolds over several levels and houses three independent apartments, each with its own layout. On the garden level, the first apartment, about 77 m², revolves around a large entrance leading to a kitchen, two living rooms, a bedroom, and a shower room. Its direct opening onto the park and its complementary rooms suggest interesting possibilities for redistributing spaces. On the first floor, approximately 153 m² accommodate an entrance, a living-dining room, a kitchen, a suite with bathroom, toilet, and dressing room, a guest bedroom, and a second shower room. A terrace extends this apartment's generous proportions. The second floor, approximately 120 m², includes an entrance-office, a living-dining room, a kitchen, two bedrooms with fireplaces, a shower room, a dressing room, and independent toilets. Its large terrace reveals a stunning panorama of the town and the Béarn countryside. Under the roofs, the third floor reveals beautiful volumes suitable for hosting a fourth apartment, subject to necessary permits and works. An independent house of approximately 75 m², designed in a loft spirit, combines a kitchen, a living room, sleeping areas, and a shower room. It also includes two closed garages that could, depending on needs and required permits, receive a new assignment. A separate double garage completes the outbuildings, bringing the total number of covered parking spaces to four. The park of 3,581 m² unfolds its gardens planted with varied species, dotted with ornamental trees and landscaped beds. Sheltered from view, its terraces invite you to enjoy the mild climate, while a heated saltwater pool measuring 11 × 5.5 m adds a ...This description has been automatically translated from French.

MAGNIFICENT HISTORIC CHÂTEAU WITH OUTBUILDINGS AND 30 HECTARES OF LAND Located in the heart of Béarn (64)—in the historic southwest of France—stands majestically between the mountains and the sea, an exceptional estate. 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 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 - Possibility to create numerous additional bedrooms - 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 - 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.

Old, listed, feudal tower house, bordering Béarn, in quiet setting, in heart of the Basque country. Easy access to major motorways, just 1 hour from Basque Coast and Biarritz airport. Château was built on 14th century foundations, remodelled during the 16th century, extended during the 17th century and then refurbished internally in the 18th century. Today property spans 800 sqm plus outbuildings totalling 375 sqm: adjoining 4-room house, dovecote, church, farm buildings etc. Set in 2,89 hectare-grounds, traversed by the Bidouze, in unspoilt leafy surroundings. Energy class: NA/NA.