Luxury real estate for sale Bourdalat, France (page 2)

In a word, this property is all about the VIEWS. Built in a raised position and dominating the landscape, this imposing country home is positioned to admire the sweep of fields and woodland. The mellow stone walls embrace the sunsets and as is clear from the photographs that illustrate this advert, provide an ever-changing tableau of colour. The skies up here are vast. The owner shares a collection of photographs from over the years. Each one depicts a different and dramatic sunset, the colours never quite the same, all with vibrant flashes of pink, oranges, purple and red. There is a wild timelessness about this view, as it stretches far into the distance without the interruption or another house or building. Sitting on the gravel terrace and looking down at the sweep of the valley, there is a sensation of being on the rim of the world. The beloved country estate of the same family for many years, the property was a retreat to which the owner could invite friends from Paris, principally to party, and in later years to live full-time. This property was the dream of one man, who like the Great Gatsby, developed his home around his own desire for comfort, space, luxury and amusement. The rooms are vast. If you like to spread out, there isn’t a risk of ever feeling cramped here. There are some quirky remnants, the vestiges of another world. This is possibly the only property you will ever find with two 1970s bathtubs in one bathroom, positioned to view a TV screen, and with place for the bottle of Champagne. The property does not take itself too seriously, except in the serious business of space and fun. The walls are full of pictures of parties held there, and interesting people who came to feast and dance. As with all properties that are firmly rooted in another time, and place, it is fixed in time, and with regards to the bathrooms, and carpets, new owners will need to rip away the décor of the 1970s, the personality of the previous owners, and expose the bare bones of the property.The bones are good. The rooms are vast, and the property designed around a central courtyard and a long internal gallery. Some of the rooms have a more traditional feel than others, with fine terracotta floor tiles, and stone walls. Other rooms will most likely want to shed their carpets and cladding. There is a mix of styles; traditional Gascon manor house, Spanish villa, or perhaps in parts something slightly Moresque about the woodwork and the detail of the fret work. A second much older cottage sits at the entrance of the property, far removed from the main house, and provides perfect guest accommodation, or home for a guardian. Let’s begin our tour with a look at the main house The formal entrance to the property opens onto a large gallery hallway which in turn opens onto a central courtyard. The family prefer to use the kitchen entrance daily. The Kitchen The kitchen is the heart of the house, divided into three separate zones, this large and spacious room has a breakfast table, a formal dining area, and has a cosy workspace at the far end with an oven range and ceramic tiles. If you were to ask which part of the house is the most traditional, then without a doubt it is the kitchen. With thick oak beams running across the ceiling, a decorative stone sink, and a choice of traditional fixtures and fittings, this is a Gascon kitchen worthy of any French country home. Currently filled with a lifetime of bits and pieces, there is nothing minimalistic about this room, by any stretch of the imagination, and yet it still manages to feel spacious. The kitchen opens in turn both onto the internal hallway to the formal entrance and to the central reception room. This vast living space, with its fireplace, has views to the gardens through tall French windows along the full length of the room. This is a tremendous space in which to party or sit by the fire in a smaller committee. It is a family living space, incorporating an occasional study desk, and various sitting areas. In summer the windows are thrown open to the terrace, and to the fabulous view towards the vast stretch of horizon and the woodland beyond. Besides the main reception room, there is a second study or library, which in turns opens out to a downstairs bedroom and bathroom. The master suite encompasses a huge amount of surface area, with the infamous bathroom, which is spacious enough to dance in, not to mention its two bathtubs… The master bedroom is equally generous in size. Future occupants to the property might wish to rethink how the rooms are used. There is certainly more than enough space to play around with. The master bathroom could perhaps become a bedroom with an ensuite. It is certainly spacious enough. The property was designed so that the sleeping accommodation is almost entirely reserved for Monsieur and Madame, with guests retiring to the cottage at the bottom of the garden. All rooms are on the ground floor. There are no stairs; each room flowing to the next in circular fashion around a central terrace, like a Riyad. There is a guest cloak room behind a decorative wooden door in the main hallway. The Guest Accommodation At the entrance to the cottage, there is a large guest cottage, with a kitchen, living room, three bedrooms and two bathrooms. This cottage was once the original building on the plot and is rustic in style with much smaller rooms, steps and stairs between levels and a quirky layout. The Pool There is a swimming pool and an outbuilding for storage next to the pool, with a covered terrace for summer dining. The pool has not been used recently and will need to be filled again and put back into service. There are lovely views from the pool and it sits at a good distance from the main house.

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Stéphane Palladin Safti Eauze, presents to you here, this magnificent estate made up of 2 superb residences on 8 hectares of land with panoramic views of the Pyrenees Massif. Located at the end of a dead end, in a quiet area, and on the heights of Armagnac, the First historic house from the 19th century decorated with its porch accommodates on more than 200 m2, a dwelling with 3 bedrooms and 2 bathrooms, living room- open kitchen, workshop and large garage. The second, called

Dans un écrin de verdure ,au calme ,magnifique maison d' architecte de 340m2 sur une parcelle de 15000 m2 Elle dispose au rez de chaussée un grand séjour avec une cheminée centrale vitrée , une grande cuisine équipée et aménagée ,d'un large couloir desservant une bibliothèque , une suite parental avec salle d'eau , baignoire et un WC . Deux autres grandes chambres avec cheminée . A l'étage un grand pallier desservant 4 chambres dont une avec salle d'eau . Une salle d'eau et un WC indépendant . A l'extérieure plusieurs dépendances , piscine 8/12 au sel ,terrasses carrelé ,véranda . L'ensemble sur un magnifique parc clos et paysager de 15000m2 avec une possibilité de construction sur une partie. Cette demeure au charme incontestable est une maison idéale pour accueillir famille et amis aux portes du centre ville. Proche de toutes commodités.

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In the heart of Mont de Marsan, tucked away behind mature parkland and tall gates, this turn-of-the-last-century property has retained all its attractive architectural appeal despite the passing of time. In the heart of a built-up urban area (restaurants, appartment blocks and other suburban properties) the house sits in tranquility behind a leafy canopy of mature trees, far back from the road, forgotten by time. The original front door opens onto the interior of what was once an elegant house. The floors are laid with attractive 19th century floor tiles. The walls are lined with wooden panels. The ceilings decorative with intricate panels and plasterwork. The double staircase with its split-level landing and the high ceilings throughout are a fantastic opportunity for a restoration project for buyers whose love of authentic period detail inspires them to undergo a complete renovation project. There is much to conserve, but it should be noted that the property will need complete modernization. The bathrooms and kitchen although in working use are dated. Some of the wooden panels need replacing and some of the lovely old original Versailles floorboards repairing in one or two spots, but it is possible to create a fabulous central town house and to recuperate many of the original features. The ground floor house The main entrance hall leads to a study area overlooking the front garden on one side and a spacious dining room on the other side. The dining-room has a remarkably ornate ceiling indicative that this property was the home of a wealthy person in the early 1900s. At the far end of the hallway there is a fantastic double-sized reception room with a marble fireplace and where an internal wall has been removed an open-plan to open up a space that was once the original kitchen. There is a downstairs WC in this section of the property. The last owners to live in the property created a compact kitchen in a room to the rear of the original kitchen that opens out nicely to the garden area, where there is a vast amount of useful space in the outbuildings (storage, outdoor kitchen, garage, barn, studio). Both the original kitchen and the « new » kitchen require modernisation. The First Floor The first floor landing, half way up, has a glorious decorative window worthy of a church or cathedral which is a lovely feature one would want to keep. The first double bedroom at the top of the half-landing has a shower room and a second adjacent room (which could be used as a dressing-room or a baby’s room). The top of the stairs open out to a spacious main landing. Once again the ceilings here are adorned with decorative plasterwork. On this level there are three good-sized double bedrooms, an old-fashioned bathroom with an original enamel bathtub, an area with a separate vintage toilet and wash-basin set on a lovely cabinet. Many bathrooms today are reworked today with claw-footed bath-tubs, and sinks set into impressive cabinets. In this house all the features are original and the tiles in the toilet are rather beautiful for their age. Some fun details could be kept here, whilst clearly needing to add an element of 21st comfort and modernity to the home. On the top floor there is an area in a poor state of repair where the servants used to live. The « chambres de bonnes ». This useful surface area could be developed with relevant planning permissions. What would I do if the property were mine? The electrics, plumbing, kitchen and bathrooms will need attention. The property needs painting throughout and a carpenter to repair some area where the wooden floor or panels are rotten or show signs of insect infestation. To whom will this property appeal? This property will appeal to buyers seeking a spacious home with many useful outbuildings in the heart of town. The space the property offers in an urban setting is remarkable. It will only appeal to a buyer who enjoys overseeing a project and the idea of a seeing a beautiful period home brought to life in the 21st century. Once has the sense of being in a period property with farm buildings, however for buyers seeking a rural backdrop it should be noted that beyond the canopy of foliage provided by the mature trees this is an urban environnement in an area with a lot of other buildings. The road is quiet for town, but there are cars, other buildings all around. A video of the inside of the property is available for clients registered with Bliss Immobilier.

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Very beautiful agricultural operation on approximately 230 hectares – Drained plots – Vast pond of several hectares – Pivots in place – Approximately 1000 m² of buildings – Storage – Information communicated on confidentiality commitment.

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A much loved and very private property, this luxury chateau in Gascony, France, stands in 6 hectares and commands breathtaking views over undulating landscapes to the mighty Pyrenees. A short distance from , a Gersoise bastide. Enjoy daily regional markets, such as Éauze – capital of Armagnac (22km) Thursday all-day market and Vic-Fezensac (24km) renowned Friday market. Only 86km from Agen with Canal des Deux Mers. Accommodation is between Chateau and Ecurie (the original stables). The Chateau has a Grand Salon and formal dining room and large working kitchen. A guest suite complete with salon that complements a spacious master bedroom suite. Across the courtyard, self-contained Ecurie has independent access into a total of four bedrooms with bathrooms en-suite, as well as offering dormitory accommodation as well as a travelling chef room. Extensive grounds incorporate tree shaded lawns with summer dining, a heated swimming pool (15m x 6m) with facilities & barbecue. An astroturf tennis court adds to enjoyment.