luxury houses with reception room for sale Landes, France (page 5)

Set on the square of one of the prettiest villages in South West France, this elegant & spacious townhouse was restored to an exceptional standard. The house has immense character, with architectural features dating back as far as the 14th century. The large principal rooms and high ceilings give a sense of space and grandeur, but this is still a practical, comfortable home featuring three bedroom/bathroom suites. The ground floor provides a formal entrance hall (4.96m x 4.53m), with a sweeping stone staircase, and doorways leading to salon/reception room 1 (4.96m x 3.83m), dining room (5.06m x 5.06m). From the dining room, a doorway accesses the kitchen/breakfast room (5.13m x 5.30m), from which a second staircase leads to the first floor. The covered South-facing arcade provides a sunny spot to enjoy breakfast, or a glass of wine in the evening taken from the cellar’s wine racks. On the first floor there is a galleried landing, salon/reception 2 (5.28m x 8.50m), inner landing (3.30m x 4.47m), cloakroom (1.89m x 1.95m), master bedroom (4.87m x 5.76m with en-suite bathroom), wc, and private landing with staircase to kitchen), bedroom 2 (3.25m x 5.97m with en-suite bathroom), and bedroom 3 (3.11m x 4.56m with en-suite bathroom). There is also a charming large “housekeeper’s store-room” with custom-made storage baskets. The nearly 330m² property features five working fireplaces, including an open fireplace in the kitchen where radiant heat under the 18th century tile floor adds additional warmth; in the summer there is constant movement of air from the open doors, with gates in the kitchen and small salon, and from wicket windows in the front doors. The high-quality renovation includes a new roof in 2014 and a new heating system in 2015, zoned east and west, and with remote digital control from your phone. The large and small salons, and one of the guest bedrooms face east to overlook the historic Place Royale. This is an ideal “lock and leave” property as all the furniture is included in the price, to enjoy the best of life in France with a minimum of effort and maintenance.

Superb, fully-renovated villa nestled in the heart of a magnificent wooded park, hidden from view. The vast living room, bathed in light and adorned with a wood-burning stove, opens generously onto a large terrace and an unoverlooked swimming pool, inviting you to relax. The comfortable, fully-equipped separate kitchen offers top-of-the-range features and an adjoining storeroom/laundry room. The first floor sleeping area comprises three bedrooms and two shower rooms with toilets. Upstairs, a pleasant mezzanine with unobstructed views over the surrounding countryside leads to a master suite and an additional attic bedroom. The property's major asset is its exceptional 5,000 sqm of fenced and wooded grounds, including a large garage, carport and woodshed.

“El Camino del Mar Beach House” For Sale Seignosse Ocean, set in incredibly quiet forest surroundings, walking distance from beaches & shops; 4 bed +/ 2 bath villa full of character, set on 1500 sqm of landscaped land, presented in excellent condition throughout… £1,245,000.  This traditional build villa, perfectly kept up and so close to the beach, offers at ground level:  Entrance hall, large living / dining room with fireplace and bay windows opening onto sunny terrace, fully equipped kitchen, 2 bedrooms, bath & shower room, separate w.c, pantry and plenty of storage space.  Upstairs: One further bedroom, large mezzanine area (suitable for 4th bedroom, home office or media room), playroom (easily convertible into a dorm room), one shower room and w.c. Full basement including 2 garages & multiple storage rooms. Further amenities include electric heating system, fully fenced garden extending to circa 1500 sq. m., overflow swimming pool and poolhouse for lovely summer evenings with family and friends.  This extremely functional & modulable villa would be perfect as a main residence or holiday home; very privileged and sought-after location, quiet yet so close to beaches and shops. An absolute must-see! Sales Mandate granted to Wattine Real Estate, independent estate agency specializing in the sale of unique properties on the South Atlantic Coast since 1963 (translation service available for foreign buyers); exclusive partnership with Lifestyle Etates Intenational in London UK.

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