Luxury houses for sale Aucun, France (page 2)

Hautes Pyrénées, proche Tarbes, in the middle of a park of 1.8 hectares with majestic multi-century trees, exceptional and unique Art Deco manor house with 850 m² of living space and 29 rooms. Very high-end services. Beautiful marble floors, architectural elements, magnificent lounges and reception rooms. Bar, padded office, brasserie, elevator, vault, jacuzzi, guardian's house, 5 cars garage, water bassins and period sculptures. Imposing Art Deco gates of the nicest design. Very beautiful Eiffel framework. Stream. Close to the Pyrenees mountains and ski resorts. International airport 15 minutes away. Selling price including fees: 1 188 000 euros Buyer's fees Fee: 3,30% VAT of the price excluding fees Selling price excluding fees: 1 150 000 euross. Energy class: D Climate class: D Estimated annual energy costs for standard use: between 8 070 euros and 11 020 euros per year. Prices indexed to January 1, 2021. Information on the risks to which this property is exposed is available on the Géorisques website: www.georisques.gouv.fr

Surprising manor house restored in 2005 of approximately 600m² of living space, a caretaker's house 250m², garage and 5 acres of parkland. The main house comprises 3 drawing rooms,2 dining rooms, fully equiped kitchen, 3 offices, wash room, 2 dressing rooms, 7 bedrooms and 5 bath or shower rooms and 2 terraces on the first floor with jacuzzi and a fountain. The basement consists of a wine cellar, boiler room, former pantry, and various storage rooms. There are quality materials throughout the house including campan marble, parquet floors,marble fireplaces,stained glass signed jacques Gruber and original tiled floors. This house is very light and spacious bringing the maximum comfort and well-being. The caretaker's house includes 2 sitting rooms, kitchen,6 bedrooms,2 bathrooms and basement and the garage has a work shop and possibility for 6 cars. Outdoors a magnificent park with century old trees( cedar,magnolias) cyprus,box and palm trees,2 fountains with marble statues( signed michelet ) and a water basin which enhance the whole landscape. The park can be watered automatically with a stream running through the grounds. This is a unique property in the region and only 20 minutes drive from Lourdes, 35 minutes from a ski resort,15 minutes from a thermal town and 20 minutes from an international airport.

The manor house is situated on the outskirts of a town in the Hautes-Pyrénées, in a 2 hectare park, close to all amenities, 5 minutes from the motorway, close to ski resorts, 20 minutes from Lourdes... Built in 1930 for a wealthy industrialist from Bordeaux, this house has been brought back to its former glory by the current owners, who have undertaken major restoration work over a period of 3 years. A masterpiece of the Art Deco style, signed by architect Marcel Macary, its style is surprising and seductive. From the vestibule with its wrought iron gate, the lounges and dining rooms - all with marble fireplaces - their original marble-, parquet- or tile floors, the openings onto the park and its pond - this elegant residence is made for a bohemian life in luxurious comfort. The east wing includes a large kitchen with its wine cellar, one of the two dining rooms, a vast laundry room, a toilet and the service staircase. Between the wings in the heart of the building : another dining room, 3 lounges, a crossing hallway, an office, lift and the grand staircase with its stained glass window. The west wing is reserved for the master's office, with its reception desk and a smoking room-bar. A period Houplain lift is waiting to be put back into service. The grand staircase with its original art-deco stained glass window leads to the upper floors with their large rooms: bedrooms, landing-lounges, vast bathrooms in the art deco style, dressing rooms and game rooms. On the first floor, two covered terraces offer a view of the park and the Pyrenees. The current owners have added modern comforts such as centralized or floor-by-floor shutters, alarm, automatic watering, lighting of the park and the building, highlighting the characteristics of the building. Numerous terraces, the landscaped park with its majestic hundred-year-old trees, its ponds and fountains, its stream add to the elegance of the property. A comfortable caretaker's house and a garage for 6 vehicles complete this amazing property. This residence is waiting for Art deco enthusiasts who will fall in love with the manor and will enjoy living and entertaining in unparalleled comfort. For those who like numbers: Manor house: 600m2: 1 kitchen, 2 dining rooms, 4 lounges, 3 offices, laundry room, 8 WCs, 2 covered terraces, 3 outside terraces, 6 bedrooms, 2 dressing rooms, 1 games room, 1 sports room, 2 staircases, 1 lift, attic, wine cellar, 7 cellars, 1 safe room. Caretaker's house: Lounge, kitchen, WC, 2 bathrooms, 6 bedrooms, attic and basement. Land 18 774 m2 enclosed, automatic watering, 3 ponds, stream, water tower, garage 6 vehicles, workshop, shed and attic. An exceptional property. Contact : Patrick PONCET +33 (0)4 67 02 03 31

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Situated on the Jurancon hills facing the Pyrenees in a haven of peace and quiet, master house of approximately 338 m²living space and a traditional barn of approximately 460 m² ( possibility of 798 m² habitable space) on 18 acres of land. The main house comprises an entrance hall with marble floor, a large sitting room (60m²) with fireplace and parquet floor, dinning room, library, fully equipped kitchen, 4 bedrooms,3 shower rooms and 2 bathrooms. Oil or geothermal central heating. The barn has a recent slate roof (2007) and parquet floors. On the top floor a large sitting room/ kitchen, bedroom, shower room and loo and an enormous reception room (148m²). Below 2 large bedrooms, laundry room, fitness room and a bathroom. Heating wood stoves. Magnificent garden approached by a drive with century old trees. Many trees including palm trees, plane trees, laurel and an orchard with cherry, apple and fig trees. A heated swimming-pool (10X5) with pool-house and a salt filtration system. Another outbuilding (160 m²) can also be converted. The 18 acres of land are roughly 10 acres of woodland and 8 acres of meadow land with views towards the Pyrenees. 5 minutes drive to the shops,45 minutes to the ski slopes and 20 minutes to the international airport of Pau.

In the heart of the Pyrenees National Park, rare stone sheepfold with new traditional slate roof. Granite frames, bread oven, large fireplace. New roof frame, exterior joinery in lacquered aluminium, double glazed in Sécurit external glass. Interior works to be carried out. Land of 3,663 m2. Access to trout stream at bottom of plot. Panoramic views. Selling price including fees: 481 500 euros Buyer's fees Fee: 7% VAT of the price excluding fees Selling price excluding fees: 450 000 euros. Information on the risks to which this property is exposed is available on the GeoHazards website: www.georisques.gouv.fr

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Haut d'Idron, located in a very quiet area, very pretty Mansard of 217 m2, on wooded plot of 1100 m2. On the ground floor, a very large living room (56m2) with stone fireplace, an office (or bedroom), a bathroom, a fitted kitchen, an adjoining laundry room and a double motorized garage. Upstairs, 5 bedrooms including 1 master suite (33m2) and a large bathroom. Lots of comfort in this charming house. Close to shops and bus lines P9 and P10 + school. An intimate garden and a permanent shelter complete this picture. ENERGY CLASS: C 125 kWh/m2/year. CLIMATE CLASS: C 25 kgCO2/m2/year. Estimated amount of annual energy expenditure for standard use: between 1824 euro and 2468 euro/year. Reference date of energy prices used to establish this estimate: 2021 Information on the risks to which this property is exposed is available on the Géorisks website: http://www.georisks.gouv.fr This set is offered to you at the price of ?650,000, fees payable by the Seller. Noël Pierrat Local agent: [email protected] (French, English, Deutsch) Tel. 06 12 01 00 57 Côté France Franco-Belgian-International network of agencies and advisors. This real estate announcement was written under the editorial responsibility of Noël Pierrat, independent commercial real estate agent of SARL Côté France (without holding funds), the agent commercial registered with the RSAC of PAU under number 488788613, holder of the real estate canvassing card on behalf of the company SARL Côté France. Advertisement proposed by a commercial agent. Purchase sale rental for sale investment buy cotefranceimmo.fr estimate finance house Côté France Immobilier - Réseau Immobilier Franco Belge International - Des conseillers du Nord au Sud de la France et 4 agences à votre service www.cotefranceimmo.fr

ELEGANT TOWNHOUSE IN PEACEFUL LASSEUBE + 5 BEDROOMS, GARDEN & STREAM + WALK TO BAKERY, BAR, SHOPS, SCHOOLS... Built in the 1890, this immaculate three-storey townhouse of 245m² is located in a tranquil market town with schools, shops, bars, restaurants and a weekly farmers' market... all just a short stroll away! The townhouse faces south-west, making the rooms feel light and airy. At the back of the house is a garden which borders a small river at the far end. You can dine on a decked terrace next to the river shaded by mature trees or on a covered terrace next to the kitchen - and there would be more than enough room for installing a barbecue area and a summer kitchen in the garden. It is possible to park for free outside the property, from where the townhouse's traditional front door opens into a huge sitting room with a wood-burning stove. Beyond this room is a wonderful kitchen with a cosy dining area and doors out to the covered terrace and garden. A pantry and a utility room adjoin the kitchen; there is also a WC on the ground floor between the sitting room and the kitchen. A lovely wooden staircase leads up to the first and second floors to the property's five bedrooms: three on the first floor, two on the second floor. The first-floor accommodation comprises a mezzanine used as an office area, a master bedroom and two further bedrooms. The master bedroom has a wood-burning stove and access to a balcony with views of the garden and river. This room also has an adjoining dressing room, an en suite bathroom with a bath and shower and a separate WC. The other two bedrooms have access to a large dressing room and a lovely shower room with a WC. The second floor also has a mezzanine, which is used as a sitting area, along with two bedrooms of 37m² (18m² Loi Carrez) and 33m² (16m² Loi Carrez), along with a shower room with a WC. Please note that both bedrooms have sloping ceilings and low wooden roof beams. Exquisitely restored and renovated in 2018, this gorgeous townhouse combines original architectural features with a stylish, contemporary décor, making it perfect for using as a family home, a holiday home or even for a Bed & Breakfast business... and you can move in straight away! This lovely house is situated in the delightful Béarn in south-west France in the pretty town of Lasseube with schools, boulangeries, shops, bars and bistros. Set amidst the famous Jurançon vineyards, Lasseube is 45 minutes away from Pyrenean ski resorts and mountain trails to the south... and 80 minutes away from Atlantic beach resorts, which are to the west. The city of Pau, the Medieval riverside market town of Oloron-Ste-Marie and the verdant Basque Country are all under 30 minutes away; Toulouse and Bordeaux are just over two hours away. THE TOWNHOUSE Ground floor: - a garden with a covered dining terrace and a decked riverside terrace - a spacious sitting room (54m²) with a wood-burning stove - a huge kitchen with a dining area and doors out to the dining terrace and garden (33m²) - a pantry - a utility room (5.4m²) - a WC First floor: - a balcony (8.8m²) overlooking the garden - a mezzanine used as an office area - a large master bedroom (24m²) with a wood-burning stove and access to the balcony - an adjoining dressing room area, an en suite bathroom (bath & shower) and a separate WC - two further bedrooms (13.9m², 12.8m²) - an adjoining dressing room - a shower room with a WC Second floor: - a mezzanine used as a sitting area - two bedrooms - a shower room with a WC NB: please note that the second-floor rooms have sloping ceilings and slightly low wooden beams THE GARDEN - a mature garden of 250m² - a covered dining terrace next to the kitchen - a decked terrace next to the river - ample space for installing a barbecue area, a summer kitchen, a boules piste... THE POTENTIAL! In perfect condition, this splendid townhouse can be moved into straight away. For families with children, there are schools in the town (up to the age of 15/16), a bilingual school in Navarrenx (French/English) and a great choice of lycées for older children in Pau, Oloron-Ste-Marie and Orthez. There is also the International School of Béarn in Pau, which teaches the English National Curriculum (35 minutes). The property is within easy commuting distance of Pau and TotalEnergies HQ (25 - 35 minutes), Oloron-Ste-Marie (15 minutes), Mourenx (25 minutes) and Orthez (50 minutes) - and for anyone who works from home, the mezzanine areas on the first and second floors or one of the bedrooms would be ideal to use as an office. If you are hoping to find an excellent-value property that could be rented out to long-term tenants or to holidaymakers as a gîte for short-term stays, the townhouse has excellent income potential thanks to its proximity the Pyrénées, the Atlantic coast, Pau and Biarritz. One or more of bedrooms could be used for welcoming Bed and Breakfast guests, if desired. There is an ever-growing demand for B&B accommodation from tourists visiting this beautiful area, especially during the summer months, the skiing season and for Christmas and New Year. along with year-round demand from pilgrims following the Chemin-de-St-Jacques-de-Compostelle, which passes just 6.5km away. As well as offering evening meals to your guests, you could even consider providing picnic hampers for your guests' day trips... especially if the hampers are full of Béarnaise delicacies freshly bought that morning from the town's local shops and weekly farmers' market! SERVICES & TECHNICAL Telephone & cable internet Partially double-glazed Heating: gas central heating + wood-burning stoves Mains water Mains drainage Free parking in the street THE LOCAL AREA The townhouse is located in the peaceful town of Lasseube, which has a boulangerie, a patisserie, a grocery shop, restaurants, bars and a weekly market, all within easy walking distance of the property! Nearby Oloron-Ste-Marie (15 minutes) has several hypermarkets to choose from; Pau (25 minutes) has a TGV station and a small airport. If you have children, the area has many excellent schools, including a bilingual French/English school in Navarrenx and an International School in Pau, which teaches the English National Curriculum. The Béarn is popular with tourists all year round and is loved for its proximity to the mountains and the sea, as well as its Jurançon vineyards and healing thermal spas in Salies-de-Béarn. The area is excellent for hiking, mountain-biking, white-water rafting and skiing... and for those who prefer beach-based activities, the famous coastal resorts of Biarritz and St-Jean-de-Luz are about 80 minutes away... Airports: Pau, Tarbes-Lourdes, Biarritz Train: Ogeu-les-Bains, Pau Ferry: Bilbao, Santander Coach: Pau, Orthez Ski: Eaux-Bonnes, Gourette, Artouste, Issarbe, La-Pierre-St-Martin, Iraty, Val-d’Azun, Somport, Candanchú (Spain)... Beaches: Biarritz, St-Jean-de-Luz, Hendaye, Hossegor, Tarnos... Attractions: Aqua Béarn, Le Petit Train d’Artouste, Parc'Ours, Grottes de Bétharram, Gorges de Kakuetta, Passerelle d’Holzarte, Grottes d'Isturitz et d'Oxocelhaya, Le Train de La Rhune, Route d'Artagnan, Chemin-de-St-Jacques-de-Compolstelle...

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MAGNIFICENT MAISON-DE-MAÎTRE + FABULOUS GROUNDS + GARAGE & STABLE/GUEST COTTAGE + PAU CENTRE & STATION 5 MINS - This elegant maison-de-maître is a hidden gem! Located just five minutes away from the historic centre of Pau, this spacious property is set in beautifully maintained grounds of 2,815m² planted with mature trees and shrubs. In addition, there is a two-storey outbuilding with a stable and garage on the ground floor and two guest bedrooms on the first floor. Built on four levels, this light and airy maison-de-maître has high ceilings and is flooded with light all day long. Whilst in need of some updating and redecoration, the property is absolutely ideal for a family home or for creating a chic Bed & Breakfast business. With permission, the outbuilding could be transformed into a gîte, an office or consulting rooms. The maison-de-maître is close to excellent schools, bus routes, the TGV train station and Pau's many amenities; Total's HQ and the International School of Béarn are 15 minutes away. Pyrenean ski resorts and Atlantic beach resorts are easily accessible and a great day out!

WONDERFUL COUNTRY HOUSE + GÎTE + 2.5 ACRES + INFINITY POOL + SAUNA, JACUZZI, HAMMAM + YOGA/FUNCTION ROOM... Surrounded by over a hectare of wooded grounds, this delightful country estate is in a very peaceful, rural setting, but just 10 - 15 minutes away from the city of Pau in south-west France. The property comprises three main buildings: a stone farmhouse dating back to 1740, a U-shape extension of numerous rooms (built in 1995) set around a Moroccan-style courtyard garden and a separate guest cottage/gîte/poolhouse (also built in 1995). From the road, a private drive leads up to an outdoor parking area and a lockable double garage with an adjoining wine cellar/storage room. From the parking area, a path covered by a wisteria-covered pergola winds up to the front door of the farmhouse and then continues around to the courtyard garden. The accommodation in the farmhouse comprises a vast open-plan sitting room/dining room/kitchen, a master bedroom suite with a private roof terrace, a bathroom, a shower room and two WCs. From the kitchen, a door opens into a delightful summer kitchen with a pizza oven. Beyond this room is a fantastic yoga studio/function room with a cathedral ceiling and a bar/office area. In addition, there is a gym/dance studio (currently used as a bedroom, with a further bedroom above it) and a spa area with a sauna and a jacuzzi/indoor plunge pool. The remaining rooms comprise three more bedrooms, one of which has previously been used as an office/consultation room, a bathroom, a shower room and two WCs. A separate guest cottage also acts as a poolhouse next to the swimming pool and could be rented to holidaymakers. The poolhouse has a beautiful hammam and a summer kitchen with a covered dining area. As well as being convenient for people working in and around Pau, this super country property is perfectly located for anyone who loves both the mountains and the sea. Several Pyrénées ski resorts are 45 - 60 minutes away to the south - and the many Atlantic coastal resorts are just over an hour away to the west. There are also the nearby Gaves (rivers) for exciting white-water rafting, along with numerous swimming lakes with sandy beaches for picnics and sunbathing. The centre of Pau is 10 - 15 minutes away; the HQ of TotalEnergies is 20 minutes away, as is the International School of Béarn. THE PROPERTY This superb country estate comprises three main buildings: - the main house: a stone farmhouse dating back to 1740 - the courtyard garden rooms: added as an extension to the farmhouse in 1995 - the guest cottage/gîte/poolhouse: also constructed in 1995 THE MAIN HOUSE Ground floor: - a large open-plan sitting room/dining room (50m²) with a wood-burning stove - an adjoining kitchen (40m²) with access to the summer kitchen and courtyard garden rooms - a utility room (9m²) with a mezzanine-level laundry room - a shower room (5.5m²) with a WC First floor: - a roof terrace - access via a bridge to the swimming pool - a master bedroom suite (32m²) with doors out to the roof terrace and to the bridge - an en suite bathroom (10m²) and separate WC (1.5m²) THE COURTYARD GARDEN ROOMS Ground floor: - a Moroccan-style courtyard garden with an ornamental pond - a summer kitchen with a pizza oven and internal access to the main house - a huge yoga studio/function room (44m²) with a cathedral ceiling, a pellet wood-burner and sliding picture windows out to the grounds - an adjoining bar/office area (12m²) - a spa area (21m²) with a sauna, a jacuzzi/indoor plunge pool, a changing area, a shower room and a separate WC - a spacious bedroom (formerly a gym/dance studio) with a mirrored wall and doors out to a private terrace and the courtyard garden (30m²) - a bedroom (27m²) with a wood-burning stove - a bedroom, which has previously been used as an office/consultation room and has air-conditioning (21m²) - a bathroom (6m²) - a separate WC (1.5m²) First floor: - a south-east-facing balcony - a large loft-style bedroom (17m²) with a fireplace and access to the balcony THE GUEST COTTAGE/GÎTE/POOLHOUSE - an open-plan sitting room/dining room/kitchen (36m²) + mezzanine sleeping area - a dressing room/nursery/small child's bedroom - a shower room (4.5m²) - a separate WC (1.5m²) - a small summer kitchen with a covered dining area - a hammam - a laundry room/pantry - a pump room for the pool THE GROUNDS The grounds of 10,656m² (2.5 acres) include... - a fabulous Moroccan-style courtyard garden with an ornamental fishpond - a large summer kitchen with a pizza oven - several paved terraces for outdoor dining and barbecues - a heated infinity swimming pool (12m x 7.5m/4.5m) with a counter-current, a security cover and a sun terrace - a poolhouse with a small summer kitchen, a covered dining area and a hammam - a lockable double garage (88m²) - a wine cellar/storage room - woodstores THE POTENTIAL! Located halfway between ski resorts in the Pyrénées and chic beach resorts on the Atlantic coast, this superb country estate is absolutely perfect for a wonderful family home or a luxurious holiday home... and with five bedrooms to choose from, as well as a cosy guest cottage, you will have plenty of room to accommodate your friends and family whenever they come to visit! The property is within very easy commuting distance of Pau and its TGV station (10 - 15 mins), the HQ of TotalEnergies (20 mins), the International School of Béarn (20 mins), Tarbes (45 mins) and Biarritz (70 mins). For anyone who works from home, one of the bedrooms on the far side of the courtyard garden has previously been used as a consulting room/office and has air-conditioning and its own separate entrance. Wheelchair-friendly access to this room is via a smooth path through the grounds. This bedroom also has access to a bathroom and a separate WC. The guest cottage/gîte would also be perfect for using as an office/consulting room. The guest cottage/gîte/poolhouse needs some updating and redecorating but can be rented out straight away (should you wish to increase the accommodation, the hammam could be converted to a bedroom). This building would also be ideal for Bed & Breakfast guests who may prefer to book short breaks during the low-season months. There is a growing demand for B&B accommodation from tourists visiting this beautiful area, especially during the summer months, the skiing season and for Christmas and New Year. You could even consider providing evening meals and picnic hampers for your guests' day trips... especially if the hampers are full of tasty Béarnaise and Basque delicacies! The Courtyard Garden bedrooms could also be used for accommodating Bed & Breakfast guests - or with the addition of a kitchen (or by redesigning the large summer kitchen), this part of the property could be used as a "gîte de groupe" where a large group of up to 15 people share the accommodation. This would make it possible to run residential holidays for horse-riding, rambling, cycling, skiing, mountain climbing... Your B&B accommodation would also appeal to horse-riders following the trans-European horse-riding bridleway - the "Route d'Artagnan" - which passes just 500 metres away, with many riders hoping to book overnight stays for themselves... and their horses! If you have horses yourself, it should be possible to build a shelter on the land or perhaps convert the garage or the adjoining wine cellar/storage room into a stable. This amazing property also has a large function room for hosting workshops, courses, weddings or corporate events. There is an ever-expanding market for yoga and wellness retreats, as well as holidays based around painting, photography, dance, music, theatre, gastronomy or wine-tasting... and when the weather’s perfect, the activities could take place in the delightful courtyard garden and grounds. Should you wish to set up a sports centre, a gym or a spa business, the function room, along with the swimming pool, sauna, jacuzzi and hammam, make this an ideal venue. Clients from Pau will love the short trip out to the property where they can relax in the tranquil countryside environment... SERVICES & TECHNICAL Telephone ADSL + cable internet planned Solar panels (generating 3KW) Double glazing (2017) Reversible air-conditioning Heating: central heating via heat pumps + wood-burning stoves + wood pellet stove Septic tank (works required) + Heated infinity swimming pool (12m x 4.5m/7.5m + counter-current + security cover) Ornamental fishpond Sauna Jacuzzi Hammam THE LOCAL AREA Located to the south of Pau, the many shops and amenities of the city are easily accessible from this super property, including a TGV train station (15 mins) and an airport (25 mins, but flights mainly within France). There are many excellent schools in Pau and neighbouring towns, with collèges-lycées offering a range of studying options (some in English), as well as the possibility to specialise in theatre, dance, sports… and even horse riding! The International School of Béarn, which follows an English school curriculum, is just 20 minutes away. The Béarn is extremely popular with tourists all year round for hiking, mountain-biking, white-water rafting and fishing. The region also offers a great choice of winter sports, such as cross-country skiing, snowshoeing, downhill skiing and snowboarding - and ski-buses to the ski resorts run regularly from Pau during the winter months. For beach-based activities, the famous resorts on the Atlantic coast are about 75 minutes away, with family beaches at Hendaye and St-Jean-de-Luz -and surfing at Biarritz, Anglet and Hossegor. Airports: Pau, Tarbes-Lourdes, Biarritz Train (TGV): Pau Long-distance coach: Pau Ferry: Bilbao, Santander Ski: Eaux-Bonnes, Gourette, Val-d’Azun, La-Pierre-St-Martin, Issarbe, Iraty, Somport, Candanchú (Spain)... Beaches: Biarritz, St-Jean-de-Luz, Hendaye, Hossegor... Attractions: Aqua Béarn, Le Petit Train d’Artouste, Grottes de Bétharram, Parc'Ours, Gorges de Kakuetta, Passerelle d’Holzarte, Chemin-de-St-Jacques-de-Compostelle, Route d'Artagnan...

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