castles with terrace for sale Pyrénées-Atlantiques, France

For sale: a 19th century castle in need of restoration spanning approx. 750 m2, outbuildings, a river, a spring and woods set in 7,8 hectares in a single block. This castle was built in the Béarn region on the borders of the Pyrénées-Atlantiques. Description This 19th century castle, 1 km (0.6 miles) from Pontacq, a medieval village, is situated at a strategic historical crossroads from a regional and national point of view between Bigorre and Béarn. This region on the border of the Pyrénées-Atlantiques was ravaged by war between Protestants and Catholics. The 19th century castle This 19th century castle in the countryside offers you a haven from any nuisance. With 3 stories and an attic, this house in need of restoration has retained the authenticity of its history. This castle, built in the 19th century in parklands planted with trees over two hundred years old, spans around 750 m2. A sitting room with fireplace and wood panelling, a dining room with parquet flooring, a grand staircase leading to the 10 bedrooms, kitchen and pantry. Two outbuildings await renovation. A dovecote. This 19th century residence offers authentic features. Heating is provided by fireplaces and wood-burning stoves. There is individual sanitation. There is a well and a spring, as well as a river and a waterfall. The castle is set in 7,8 hectares in one piece.

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 .