Laurent VAGINAY, OptimHome, and Kévin LAUSSU, art historian at Malaye! Patrimoines, have the honor of presenting the venerable house of Lagouarde d'Orrossen located in the countryside of Pouillon.

Perched on a high point of the Chalosse landscape, this farmstead ("La garde" in Gascon) has withstood the ages to celebrate this year its 292nd anniversary of its foundation.

Indeed, it was in 1733, during the reign of Louis XV, that this notable property was built by Jean Bégue and his wife Catherine Gassiat. The master of the place completed the construction of the main vessel the following year by inscribing the following: Hec domus pertinet ad me Iovannem Begue 1734 ("This house belongs to me, Jean Bégue 1734"). It was enlarged with an additional bay in 1736 and then deepened in 1757, probably by his son also named Jean (circa 1725-1785) and his daughter-in-law Jeanne Duten (circa 1723-1770).

The main house opens onto a courtyard which is now a garden. Its original symmetry has been altered by the aforementioned additions. The result is an original masonry structure that allows for no less unusual decorative projects. On either side of the large central door and its sculpted basket handle are two segmented arched windows. These openings feature suspended sculpted tables connected by a molded cord at the upper level. Even more atypical are these ovoid openings connected by stone chains. As is customary in Chalosse vernacular architecture, the gable overhangs are supported by a series of curved braces. The 18th-century structure has thus been entirely preserved.

The internal layout of the dwelling is ensured by a vast vestibule that offers notable ceiling height. Here, the half-timbered framework filled with wattle and daub, constitutive of the structure, is made visible. Although restored in the 1970s, the house still retains character elements such as these double-leaf doors tinted with a bluish wash. Following this are a living room, an office, two main bedrooms, two additional bedrooms, a game room, two bathrooms, a studio, and a vast kitchen arranged over two levels. For convenience, a return corner of outbuildings adjacent to the façade encloses the courtyard. Built in half-timbering, this structure offers significant storage space that was once dedicated to agricultural equipment and harvests.

The prosperity and antiquity of the estate are reflected in the complex interweaving of the constructions. These open to the west onto a large partially wooded park that includes a second courtyard, a swimming pool, and an orchard leading to an ancient fountain.

Historical/technical notice and photographs taken by Kévin Laussu, Malaye! Patrimoines, all rights reserved, 2025. Agency fees are the responsibility of the buyer, amounting to 4.46% VAT inclusive of the price excluding fees. Property with excessive energy consumption: class F. Information on the risks to which this property is exposed is available on the Géorisques website: www.georisques.gouv.fr.

Contact Laurent VAGINAY, Individual Limited Liability Entrepreneur, Commercial Agent at OptimHome (RSAC No. 497 920 ... Greffe de DAX) 06 84 41... (ref. 588093)

This description has been automatically translated from French.

House with pool and gardenPouillon (40)
Price :
$618,200
($2,240 / m²)
Surface276 m²bedrooms6 bathrooms2

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