castle with panoramic view 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.