Luxury real estate for sale Béhasque-Lapiste, France (page 2)

A remarkable wooded and flat park of 6375m² located on the heights of Salies de Béarn, an 18th and 19th century manor house and its two independent wings make up this haven of peace with a view of the peaks of the Pyrenees. The main house has 8 rooms on 270m² of living space, the stone and half-timbered left wing is a lovely single storey house with two bedrooms. The more recent right wing comprises a two-bedroom apartment on the ground floor, two two-bedroom and one-bedroom apartments with exterior entrances currently providing year-round rental income and two garages. This set of approximately 500m² of living space has kept its country charm, some work may adapt it to various family or professional projects. In more detail, the main body comprises a living room, a dining room, an office, a separate kitchen and a storeroom on the ground floor; upstairs five bedrooms with private shower rooms/wc and a separate bathroom. An awning completes the whole. The tourist and spa town enjoys an ideal location between the Basque Country and Béarn, the ocean 45 mins away and the first ski slopes 1h30 away. A64 motorway and train station less than 10 minutes away. Town center 5 mins. Estimated amount of annual energy expenditure for standard use: 3800€/year. Selling price 725,000 euros including tax, fees payable by the seller. Information on the risks to which this property is exposed is available on the Georisques website: www.georisques.gouv.fr Including fees of 4.5% to be paid by of the purchaser. Price excluding fees 665 072 €. Energy class D, Climate class C Estimated average amount of annual energy expenditure for standard use, based on the year's energy prices 2021: between 6890.00 and 9370.00 €. Information on the risks to which this property is exposed is available on the Geohazards website: georisques.gouv.fr. This property is offered to you by a commercial agent.

Upon entering the Park (22,500m2), rediscover your childhood! The authenticity of this property is imbued with a past, still present today. The park, the outbuildings, the residence, are magnificent. Time has preserved this place. You will be able to make a living from renting two gîtes and its 3 suites with bathrooms, to accommodate Guests. The proximity of the Salies de Béarn thermal baths will, if you wish, provide you with a recurring income with a loyal clientele over the years. Tourism or year-round rental, but also any other activity or simply, a large family home. The main house on 3 levels is composed of: Ground floor: Entrance, lounge, living room, office, kitchen, bathroom, toilet, laundry room, pantry, barn. 1st floor: 4 bedrooms including 3 with bathroom and toilet (guest rooms). 2nd floor: 1 kitchen, 1 bedroom. A single storey gîte of 119m2 with its private garden and terrace, kitchen/living room, lounge, 3 bedrooms, bathroom, toilet, laundry room. The second Gîte consists of a kitchen/living room and 2 bedrooms, bathroom, toilet upstairs. Adjoining, you still have the possibility of using 250m2. Outbuildings on the land can be used after adjustments, for an event activity for example. Perhaps also perfect for an equestrian center or other... The motorway is less than 5 minutes away, as well as the thermal baths and shops of Salies de Béarn. Numerous sporting activities, historical cultural riches, festivities, walks between Béarn, Basque Country, Les Landes. . The ocean is 40 minutes away, ski resort 1 hour 30 minutes (80 km). The climate is classified as 'climate of the mountain margins' ENERGY CLASS: E 250kWh2/year CLIMATE CLASS: A 8kgCO2/m2/year Estimated amount of annual energy expenditure for standard use: between 7,210 euros and 9,810 euros/year Date of reference of energy prices used to establish this estimate: indexed to January 1, 2021 (subscriptions included). ATTENTION: heating mode changed from the DPE. Now heating by Air/Air heat pump. Price: 675,000? (agency fees included), including 2.27% including tax payable by the buyer, price excluding fees: ?660,000? Côté France Franco-Belgian-International network of agencies and commercial agents. Information on the risks to which this property is exposed is available on the Géorisks website: www.georisks.gouv.fr This real estate announcement was written under the editorial responsibility of Marie-Pierre Leroux Tel: 06 68 17 15 04, independent real estate commercial agent of SARL Côté France (without holding funds), the commercial agent registered with the RSAC of Bayonne under number: 489 568 352, holder of real estate canvassing card NoACD 0801 2022 000 000 016 valid until 01/15/2024, on behalf of the company SARL Côté France. www.cotefranceimmo.fr 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

Imposing on its 4He1612 of lush park, this castle offers a haven of peace between the picturesque towns of Salies de Béarn and Orthez, as well as just 45 minutes from the enchanting beaches of the Basque coast. Surrounded by century-old, exotic trees and greenery, this estate reveals a swimming pool (12x4m) and tennis court to be rehabilitated, inviting relaxation and outdoor leisure activities. With its 520 m² of living space on three floors and 150 m² to be used on the garden level, this residence offers a spacious and refined living environment. Its eight bedrooms, four bathrooms, office, fitted kitchen and laundry room are the guarantee of absolute comfort, while its vast reception areas evoke the luxury and grandeur of yesteryear. This exceptional castle is ideal for a large family looking for space and tranquility, while offering promising commercial potential for events such as weddings or B&Bs. Living in this iconic place means merging historical heritage with the luxury of modern life, for a unique and unforgettable experience. This ad invites an immersion into a world of elegance and timeless charm, where every detail tells a story. Contact me now to discover this hidden treasure and make your dreams come true.

CHIC CONTEMPORARY VILLA + LOVELY VIEWS + GÎTES + B&B SUITES + POOL + YOGA STUDIO FOR COURSES, EVENTS... Built in 2015, this superb property comprises a contemporary villa of 305m², a two-bedroom gîte (35m²), a second gîte to finish (approx. 30m²) and a heated swimming pool. There is also a self-contained two-bedroom guest suite/apartment/B&B suite within the villa, along with bedrooms suitable for B&B guests - and even a large loft space for hosting yoga retreats, leisure courses, small seminars... A private drive leads up to the villa and to a double garage (38m²), on the villa's lower-ground-floor. Also on this level is a storage room/walk-in pantry and stairs up to the ground floor of the villa. There is an outdoor parking area in front of the garage - with steps leading up to the villa's front door - or there is a second parking area at ground-floor level behind the villa. The front door opens into an entrance hall area with storage cupboards on both sides. To the right of the hall is a shower room with a WC, and an arrière-cuisine with a pantry and stairs down to the garage. The entrance hall opens into a superb open-plan main room with a kitchen area, a dining area and a sitting area. The sitting area has a large wood-burning stove - and floor vents keep the room warm in the winter months and cool during the summer months - just one of several environmentally friendly features incorporated into the villa's bioclimatic design. The room faces south and sliding picture windows the length of the room open onto a covered dining terrace with wonderful views of the surrounding hills and to the Pyrénées beyond. Also on the ground floor are two B&B bedroom suites, as well as a self-contained guest suite/apartment. One of the B&B suites has a kitchenette, an en suite shower room and doors out to a small terrace; the other B&B suite has an en suite shower room and a door out to the parking area. The guest suite/apartment is on the far side of the main room and comprises a sitting/dining/kitchen area with access to the south-facing terrace, a bedroom with access to the south-facing terrace, a second bedroom and a shower room with a WC. From the main room, a wooden staircase leads up to the first floor, which has a sitting area, four bedrooms, a shower room and a WC. Please note that the ceilings in two of the bedrooms are sloping. An open-plan loft space (43m²) above the first floor is ideal for using as a yoga studio, for hosting courses and seminars or for creating a children's bedroom, a playroom, a games room, a study/office... Two independent gîtes have been built in the property's grounds. The two-storey West Gîte has a private terrace, an open-plan main room and a shower room with a WC on the ground floor; the first floor of the gîte has two bedrooms. The two-storey East Gîte needs finishing; it will also have two bedrooms. The villa's south-facing grounds overlook a wonderful saltwater swimming pool with a sun terrace and a covered dining terrace. The pool is heated by its own heat pump. The villa is located just minutes away from the riverside town of Salies-de-Béarn, which has excellent shops and local amenities. The town is famous for its healing thermal spas, so is very popular with visitors throughout the year, many of whom are looking for upmarket accommodation to stay in during their cures. If you have children, there are schools for all ages locally, including a bilingual school (French/English) in nearby Orthez. There is also the International School of Béarn in Pau (40 minutes away), which follows the English National Curriculum and accepts children of all ages. THE VILLA (305m²) Lower-ground-floor: - a double garage (38m²) - a small storage room/walk-in pantry - an interior staircase up to villa's ground-floor level Ground floor: - a south-facing terrace for outdoor dining - an entrance hall area with storage cupboards (13m²) - a huge main room with a wood-burning stove, a sitting area, a dining area and a kitchen area (52m²) - an arrière-cuisine with a pantry and stairs down to the lower-ground-floor garage (8m²) - a B&B bedroom with a kitchenette (21m²), an en suite shower room and access out to a small south-facing terrace - a second B&B bedroom (15m²) with an en suite shower room and access out to a parking area - access to a guest suite/apartment/B&B suite (see below) - a shower room with a WC, accessible from the entrance hall First floor: - a sitting area (40m²) - four bedrooms (15m², 15m², 11m², 9m²) - a shower room - a separate WC Loft space: - a large open-plan loft space (43m²) suitable for using as a yoga studio/seminar room/games room/playroom/children's bedroom... THE GUEST SUITE/APARTMENT/THIRD B&B SUITE - a sitting/dining/kitchen (23m²) area with access to a south-facing terrace - a bedroom (8m²) with access to the south-facing terrace - a second bedroom (14m²) - a shower room with WC NB: please note that some of the villa's rooms have sloping ceilings THE WEST GÎTE (35m²) Ground floor: - a private dining terrace - a main room with a sitting area, dining area and kitchen area (15m²) - a shower room with a WC First floor: - two bedrooms NB: please note that the first-floor rooms have sloping ceilings THE EAST GÎTE (30m²) Ground floor: - an open-plan main room - needs finishing First floor: - an open-plan space already fitted with a kitchenette - needs finishing NB: please note that the first floor has sloping ceilings THE GROUNDS The villa is set in landscaped grounds of 6,775m² (1.7 acres) with... - a south-facing covered terrace next to the villa for outdoor dining - a saltwater swimming pool (9m x 4m) with a sun terrace, a heavy-duty liner, a security alarm, a security cover and a heat pump for heating the pool - a covered dining area alongside the pool THE POTENTIAL! In excellent condition, this splendid contemporary villa can be moved into straight away! If you work in Bayonne or Pau, both cities are about 40 minutes away; Biarritz airport is 45 minutes away. For anyone who works from home or who need an office/consulting room, the property has several rooms which could be suitable. Should you need an office with a private entrance, the ground-floor guest suite or the two B&B bedrooms would be ideal. With eight bedrooms and five bathrooms in the villa, the property is perfect for setting up a Bed and Breakfast business straight away, ensuring that you can generate a very healthy income as soon as you move in! The West Gîte and the guest suite/apartment in the villa are also suitable for renting out to families for longer stays during the summer holidays, the skiing season and for Christmas and New Year. Alternatively, the whole villa could be rented out while you stay in the West Gîte (or the East Gîte when it is finished). Salies-de-Béarn is famous for its thermal spas, which attract visitors all year round. Most of these visitors prefer to stay in upmarket accommodation, so are the perfect clients for villa's excellent B&B accommodation. It is entirely possible that you will be able to set up partnerships with the various thermal spas in the town offering all-inclusive spa treatments and accommodation deals. You could even offer luxurious extras, such as afternoon teas, luxury hampers, gourmet buffets…! Both the loft space and the ground-floor main room are an ideal size for hosting activity holidays for your B&B clients and/or group bookings. Very popular activity breaks include yoga retreats, wellness and mindfulness breaks or masterclasses in painting, photography, music, gastronomy, Jurançon wine-tasting... The loft space and the ground-floor main room could also be used for hosting corporate clients for seminars and conferences - and participants will be thrilled to enjoy relaxing meals in the peaceful grounds, along with the possibility of being able to stay the night before and after events... SERVICES & TECHNICAL Telephone & cable internet connection Double glazing throughout Reversible air-conditioning Solar panels generating electricity with contract (the owners are entirely self-sufficient for electricity and currently sell back the surplus to EDF for about 700€/year) Heating: aerothermal heat pumps + electric radiators + wood-burning stove + earth-to-air heat exchanger (Puits Canadien) Mains water Villa septic tank: meets regulations Gîte septic tank: needs works THE LOCAL AREA Located in a rural hamlet on the outskirts of Salies-de-Béarn, this lovely villa is not far from Navarrenx, Sauveterre-de-Béarn and Orthez, which has a leisure lake with a beach. If you prefer the real thing, Atlantic beaches are about 45 minutes away. Both the nearest TGV train station (10 minutes) and the motorway (5 minutes) are easily accessible from the villa, should you need to commute to Pau, Bordeaux, Toulouse, Paris... The Béarn is very popular with tourists all year round, many of whom come to fish or to go hiking, mountain climbing, mountain-biking, white-water rafting... During the winter months, the numerous ski resorts in the Pyrénées (80-90 minutes) offer downhill skiing, cross-country skiing, snowboarding and snow-shoeing... and during the summer months you can surf, swim and picnic in chic coastal resorts of Biarritz, St-Jean-de-Luz, Hendaye, Hossegor... If your interests are gastronomic, Salies-de-Béarn has a twice-weekly farmers' market (Thursday and Saturday), where you can sample locally produced Jurançon wines, along with tasty Bayonne ham, which is cured using salt from Salies! Airports: Biarritz, Pau, Tarbes-Lourdes Train: Orthez, Puyoô Coach: Pau, Bayonne Ferry: Bilbao, Santander Ski: Issarbe, La-Pierre-St-Martin, Val-d’Azun, Gourette, Candanchú (Spain)... Beaches: Biarritz, St-Jean-de-Luz, Hendaye, Hossegor, Tarnos... Attractions: Base de Loisirs d’Orthez-Biron, Aqua Béarn, Le Petit Train d’Artouste, Parc'Ours, Grottes d'Isturitz et d'Oxocelhaya, Grottes de Bétharram, Chemin-de-St-Jacques-de-Compostelle...

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This beautiful town house, in excellent condition throughout, is located in one of the most sought after streets of Salies de Béarn, a few steps from the town centre. Over three floors, the house is composed of an entrance hall, living room, large kitchen/dining room, laundry room and WC on the ground floor, a second living room, two bedrooms and a bathroom with WC on the first floor, and two bedrooms and a large bathroom with WC on the 2nd floor. The landing on this top floor opens onto a balcony with a view over the rooftops of Salies. Ttechnically, the house is well insulated and benefits from double glazing throughout. It is heated by electric radiators and is connected to the town's mains drainage network.

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This beautiful architecturally designed home, with gîtes/B&B/spa project to finish, is situated on the heighth of Salies de Béarn with a panoramic view of the Pyrenees. The main house, built in 2011, comprises an entrance hall, living room (which opens out onto a balcony/decked terrace and the view beyond) office, kitchen, utility room, bedroom with dressing room and en-suite bathroom, and WC. It is possible to create another bedroom and bathroom on the first floor (within the roof space) if required. A basement runs under the entire house (128m²) and serves today as a garage and storage space. Across the garden are located two one-bedroom gîtes, three bed and breakfast rooms and a spa facility, all in need of completion. The 3656m² of land would require landscaping.

Authentic farm house dating from 1650 of approximately 340 m² of habitable space and nearly 4 acres of garden and meadowland situated in a dominant position facing the Pyrenees. This property restored in 2010 consists of a main house ad an annex converted to a holiday rental cottage. The property features 3 reception rooms, 6 bedrooms and 4 bath/ shower rooms, a dining room with fireplace, a wash room and 2 fully equipped kitchens. Oil cental heating and natural slate roof. Interior courtyard and parking area. Very pretty garden with mature oak trees and mountain views, a (12X7) swimming-pool, wood storage area, a well with a pump and a double garage and workshop (70 m²). Ski resort 50 minutes drive and shops 10 minutes drive. Very peaceful surrounding area.

Located in a haven of peace, beautiful charming property of 770 m², in a very peaceful area, with a dominant and unobstructed views. It features a guest house part welcoming today 15 people, with a kitchen adapted for private chefs, another part with a personal house, and a magnificent space that can be dedicated to yoga retreats, weddings.. massage and/or meeting rooms, artist’s studio and boutique... The property has been renovated and furnished with high quality materials, including ecological ones, allowing European eco-labels. Vegetable gardens. Quarry. Parking spaces. Great development opportunities. The activity can be run immediately with almost complete booking book.

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CHIC TOWNHOUSE IN ST-JEAN-PIED-DE-PORT + GORGEOUS GARDEN + WALK TO BOULANGERIE, SHOPS, BARS & RESTAURANTS... This superb 18th-century Basque townhouse is in an excellent location in the centre of St-Jean-Pied-de-Port with shops, bars and restaurants all on your doorstep... along with a weekly farmers' market! Built in 1765, this immaculate three-storey townhouse of 121m² has a wonderful garden, which has been beautifully planted with mature trees, shrubs and flowers. From a dining terrace next to the kitchen, a gravel path leads you past a sunny sitting area with wooden seats, down to comfortable wooden benches at the far end of the garden - the perfect spot to enjoy an early evening apéritif as the sun starts to set... From the cobbled street, the front door opens into a spacious sitting room. Beyond this room is a light and airy kitchen with a cosy dining area and doors out to a covered terrace and beyond to the garden. 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 floor, which has a master bedroom with an en suite shower room, a second bedroom and a family bathroom. The master bedroom has a small wooden balcony overlooking the garden. The second floor has two further bedrooms, one of which has an en suite shower room. This floor would be perfect for accommodating friends and family - especially if you have grandchildren! It would also be ideal for creating a B&B family suite. Exquisitely restored and renovated over the last few years, this gorgeous townhouse combines original architectural features with a stylish, contemporary décor, making it perfect for a couple or for using as a family home or a holiday home. You could also rent it out as a gîte or offer Bed & Breakfast... and best of all, you can move in straight away - there is absolutely nothing which requires work! The townhouse is located in the historic centre of St-Jean-Pied-de-Port, which is in the Basse-Navarre province of the French Basque Country. The coastal resorts of Biarritz and St-Jean-de-Luz are about 55 minutes away to the west, Pyrenean ski resorts are about 35 minutes away to the south-east and Spain is just 10 minutes away, where you can buy cheap petrol and Spanish delicacies at several ventas on the border. The inland Basque-Country is a true delight... rolling hills dotted with pretty farmhouses with dark red or dark green shutters. The fields are often grazed by sheep, which are milked twice a day. The milk is then used to make cheese called "brebis", which is eaten with dark cherry jam from Itxassou. Other famous local delicacies are red piments (chilli peppers), Bayonne ham, Gâteau Basque and Chaumontais - a speciality from one of the town's famous pâtisseries... THE TOWNHOUSE Ground floor: - a dining terrace next to the kitchen - a garden equipped with wooden seating - a spacious sitting room (20m²) - an open-plan kitchen (23.5m²) with a dining area and access to the terrace and garden - a WC First floor: - a wooden balcony overlooking the garden - a master bedroom (19.8m²) with an en suite shower room and access to the balcony - a second bedroom (13.8m²) - a family bathroom Second floor: - a third bedroom (11.5m²) with an en suite shower room - a fourth bedroom (9m²) THE GARDEN - a terrace for dining alfresco - a gorgeous garden of 100m² beautifully planted with trees and flowers - sunny sitting areas equipped with wooden benches - a small utility room (accessible from the terrace) - a small shed at the far end of the garden THE POTENTIAL! In perfect condition, this splendid townhouse can be moved into straight away! For families with children, there are schools for all ages in the town - and the property is within easy commuting distance of St-Palais, Cambo-les-Bains, Hasparren, Bayonne and Biarritz. For anyone who works from home, 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 will have excellent income potential thanks to its ideal location in the centre of St-Jean-Pied-de-Port, as well as its proximity to the Pyrénées, the Atlantic coast and Spain. If you prefer to offer B&B, one or more of the bedrooms could be used for accommodating visitors to St-Jean-Pied-de-Port, along with pilgrims following the Chemin-de-St-Jacques-de-Compostelle. If you would like to generate additional income, you might like to provide meals to your guests, especially during the out-of-season months when bars and restaurants in the town are often closed for annual leave. As well as offering delicious breakfasts, you could also offer hearty suppers, pub lunches, afternoon teas... You might even like to provide delicious packed lunches or luxurious picnic hampers, especially if they are packed full of delicious Basque delicacies, such as Chaumontais...! SERVICES & TECHNICAL Cable internet available Electric heating Mains water Mains drains Free parking nearby THE LOCAL AREA Located in the historic centre of St-Jean-Pied-de-Port, this gorgeous three-storey property is close to the river, the church and numerous restaurants and bars. This popular tourist town is just over 30 minutes away from the nearest Pyrénées ski resort, 55 minutes away from Atlantic beach resorts and just 10 minutes away from Spain. St-Jean-Pied-de-Port has many amenities, including a swimming pool, a cinema, excellent schools, regular trains to Bayonne and a bus link to St-Palais. As well as food and craft fairs throughout the high season, the town has a large outdoor farmers' market every Monday, along with a smaller market for local crafts and food producers every Thursday. The town is the most famous departure point for pilgrims walking the Chemin-de-St-Jacques-de-Compostelle - or for those who have been following the route from other departure points, it is the final resting place before they start to climb the steep hills and mountains of the Pyrénées... and the "Pied-de-Port" part of the town’s name means the "foot of the pass", which refers to the "Roncevaux Pass", where pilgrims finally cross over the border into Spain. Airports: Biarritz, Pau, Tarbes-Lourdes Train: St-Jean-Pied-de-Port, Bayonne, Orthez Coach: Biarritz, Bayonne, Pau Ferry: Bilbao, Santander Beaches: Biarritz, St-Jean-de-Luz, Hendaye, Hossegor... Ski: Iraty, Issarbe, La-Pierre-St-Martin, Artouste, Gourette, Val-d’Azun, Somport, Candanchú (Spain)... Attractions: Le Train de La Rhune, Grottes de Sare, Grottes d'Isturitz et d'Oxocelhaya, Gorges de Kakuetta, Passerelle d’Holzarte, Aqua Béarn, Le Petit Train d’Artouste, Parc'Ours, Chemin-de-St-Jacques-de-Compostelle, Route d'Artagnan...

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Magnifique moulin sur la commune d'Hasparren. Atypique avec ses différents niveaux composés de 4 chambres, 1 salle de bain, 1 salle d'eau, 1 bureau et une grande cuisine/salle à manger donnant directement sur la magnifique parcelle d'environ 1 Hectare plate, arborée, composé d'un verger et entouré par une rivière. A visiter sans tarder!!

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This immaculate and stylish family home is privately situated at the end of a country lane protected by a block of woodland to the west and open countryside to the east. Its neighbouring market town offers daily amenities and a choice of restaurants and can be reached within an easy 15 minute walk The property was subject to considerable upgrading in 2023 to include a comprehensive overhaul of the clay tiled roof; the installation of a new ecological wood pellet cental heating boiler; the installation of five new double glazed units; insulation and replastering of the cathedral ceiling in the sitting room and a new fully fitted kitchen.  The property now boasts a C energy rating. Large iron gates open into a sweeping driveway where there is ample parking for several cars. A stretch of lawn to the east connects to the rear mature grounds which extend down to a large 10x5m swimming pool with a charming terrace offering dappled shade from its rose ladened pergola. A second terrace extends along the entire south facade with a covered section leading from the living room. This property offers substantial, naturally light, accommodation with the majority of its rooms facing south and opening onto the terrace with views of the gardens and distant Pyrénées.  To the right of the entrance hall is the family kitchen and a large living room with a newly installed wood-burning stove and an impressive full height cathedral ceiling which was recently insulated. To the left is the utility room which was formerly used as a home-office with independent access to the front of the property plus a corridor leading to the ground floor bedrooms.  The first floor offers a large mezzanine, currently serving as an office; a master bedroom suite (with double dressing rooms and a large en-suite bathroom with views of the Pyrénées; and a large room (50m2) currently serving as a dortoir for the grandchildren.  This room also offers a sauna and generous storage cupboards. A second driveway, to the side of the property, leads into the double garage within the basement. A wine cellar, workshop and boiler room complete this lower level.   The riverside market town of Orthez is just a 15 minutes drive west and the beautiful historic city of Pau is just 40 minutes east. The ski slopes of the Pyrénées and the Atlantic Coast, around Biarritz can be reached in approximately 45 minutes, Pau airport 35 minutes; Biarritz airport one hour; Toulouse and Bordeaux airports 2 hours. Viewing is highly recommended to appreciate the presentation and situation of this stylish family home! Information on the risks to which this property is exposed is available on the website Géorisques - https://www.georisques.gouv.fr

EXQUISITE COUNTRY HOUSE + POOL & SAUNA + 5.7 ACRES + MOUNTAIN VIEWS + IDEAL FAMILY HOME, B&B + BEACH 60 MINS Built in the 1960s, this exquisite country house of 363m² is located in a veritable haven of peace and tranquillity, yet is just walking distance away from shops (including a boulangerie), bars, restaurants, schools and local amenities in a pretty market town. The house is located at the end of a quiet country lane, which then continues around the property as far as a double garage, which is beneath the house on the property's lower-ground-floor. The garage is accessible from the exterior of the house via stone steps, as well as from the interior via a staircase. Adjoining the garage on the lower-ground-floor is a workshop, a wine cellar and various storage areas. Decorative metal gates at the front of the house open into the lovely grounds, which surround the property. A gravelled drive leads up to the front door with a small parking area. A small paved terrace at the front of the house adjoins the front door and the kitchen - and is the perfect spot for enjoying breakfast in the morning sunshine! The front door opens into a spacious entrance hall with doors to a kitchen on the right, a utility room on the left and the open-plan reception room at the far end. The spacious kitchen has been equipped with new kitchen units. It also has a cosy dining area and a door out to the small terrace at the front of the house. The utility room (with separate WC) is opposite the kitchen; this room also has a door out to the small terrace. The open-plan reception room adjoins the kitchen and has a cathedral-height ceiling, a sitting area, a dining area and a superb wood-burning stove in the centre of the room. French doors open directly onto the south-facing terrace, which runs the full length of the house. At the far end of the terrace is a beautiful covered dining area. From the entrance hall, a corridor leads around to the rest of the ground-floor rooms: a master bedroom with an en suite bathroom (bath, shower & WC) and French doors out the south-facing terrace, two further bedrooms with French doors out the south-facing terrace, a fourth bedroom and a shared shower room (shower & WC). The property's first floor feels light and airy and has lovely countryside views from all of the rooms. The accommodation comprises a master bedroom suite, a second bedroom and a huge mezzanine area, which could be used as an office, a study, a library... The master bedroom has two adjoining dressing rooms and an en suite bathroom with a bath, a shower and a WC, as well as a small balcony, which overlooks the grounds. The second bedroom on this floor has a sauna in one corner and could also be used as a games room, a home cinema or a gym. One or more of the property's six bedrooms could easily be used for accommodating Bed and Breakfast guests, if desired. The house is set in stunning landscaped grounds and woodland. The swimming pool faces south and catches the sun all day long... and the views of the surrounding countryside and to the Pyrénées beyond are a delight! Located near the riverside town of Orthez (15 minutes), this lovely country house is situated in the Béarn region in south-west France, which is famous for its Jurançon vineyards and magnificent scenery! There are so things to see and do all year round... walking, cycling and skiing in the Pyrénées... white-water rafting on the "gaves" (rivers)... swimming at a nearby leisure lake... and sailing and surfing on the Atlantic coast... THE COUNTRY HOUSE Ground floor: - a south-facing terrace with a covered dining area and views of the grounds and the Pyrénées - a small paved terrace at the front of the house - an entrance hall (20m²) - a huge open-plan reception room (67m²) with a wood-burning stove, a sitting area, a dining area and French doors opening out to the terrace - an adjoining kitchen (22m²) with a dining area and a door out to the small terrace in the front garden - a spacious utility room (12m²) with a separate WC and a door out to the small terrace in the front garden - a master bedroom (26m²) with French doors opening out to the south-facing terrace - an en suite bathroom (13m²) with a bath, shower & WC - three further bedrooms (18m², 16m², 11m²), two with French doors opening out to the south-facing terrace - a shower room (10m²) with a shower & WC - a staircase down to the lower-ground floor and up to the first floor First floor: - a vast mezzanine area (30m²), which could be used as an office/study/library... - a large master bedroom (43m²) with two adjoining dressing rooms, an en suite bathroom with a bath, shower & WC (12m²) and access to a small balcony overlooking the grounds - a bedroom/games room/home cinema/gym (50m²) with a sauna - a separate WC Lower-ground floor: - a double garage (47m²) - a workshop (26m²) - a wine cellar (38m²) - storage areas - a staircase to the upper floors THE GROUNDS The property is set in magnificent landscaped grounds and woodland of 23,190m² (5.7 acres) with... - a south-facing terrace with a covered dining area and gorgeous views of the grounds and the Pyrénées - a heated swimming pool of 10m x 5m (security fence, security cover, heat pump) - a sun terrace next to the pool - a small dining terrace next to the pool with a rose-covered pergola - a paved terrace at the front of the house - a greenhouse - a woodstore THE POTENTIAL! In immaculate condition, this splendid country house can be moved into straight away. For families with children, there are schools in the local town (within walking distance), bilingual schools (French/English) in Orthez and Navarrenx and a great choice of collèges and lycées for older children throughout the area. The school bus passes at the end of the road. The property is within easy commuting distance of Pau and TotalEnergies HQ (30 - 40 minutes), Mourenx (15 minutes), Orthez (15 minutes) and Bayonne (60 minutes) - and for anyone who works from home, the first-floor mezzanine area or one of the bedrooms would be ideal to use as an office/consulting room. If you are hoping to find an excellent-value property that could be rented out to long-term tenants or to holidaymakers for short-term stays, the property would have excellent income potential, thanks to its heated swimming pool, sauna and lovely rural surroundings, as well as its proximity to the Pyrénées, the Atlantic coast and Spain. One or more of the 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. In addition, the Chemin-de-St-Jacques-de-Compostelle is just 1km away with pilgrims hoping to find accommodation throughout the year. As well as offering overnight stays, you might like to provide evening meals and even picnic hampers for lunches... especially if the hampers are full of tasty Béarnaise and Basque delicacies! SERVICES & TECHNICAL Partially double-glazed (70%) Telephone + cable internet Roof with picon tiles (recently cleaned) Electricity Heating: new wood-pellet boiler for central heating & hot water + wood-burning stove + electric boiler for hot water Mains water Septic tank (needs works) Swimming pool (10m x 5m) with security fence, security cover & heat-pump heating system