Luxury real estate for sale Bordes, France (page 3)

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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The advertiser did not provide an english description for this listing.

The advertiser did not provide an english description for this listing.

The advertiser did not provide an english description for this listing.

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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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Screened by huge wooden entrance doors from its village, this authentic farmhouse, with its neighbouring guest annex, enjoys a totally private situation within 3.6HA of private land and the convenience of being just 25 minutes from the historic city of Pau, its airport and its international school. Both the main house and its guest annex benefit from fibre optic internet with RG45 cabling and sockets in all the rooms.  The property further benefits from an energy efficient heat exchange pump, installed in 2021, providing central heating to the main house and hot water to the house and guest annex.   With its origins dating back to 1836, this deceptively large property offers two generous sized reception rooms (with large fireplaces), a kitchen and the master bedroom (with newly installed en-suite bathroom) occupying the ground floor.  Two further bedrooms, a bathroom and a large games room complete the accommodation on the first floor. The guest annex sits above the garage and workshop and offers an open plan living and kitchen, two bedrooms each with their own ensuite shower rooms. The immediate gardens are laid to lawn with mature plantings and trees.  A brook marks the end of this garden area, where a small bridge connects to the 2.5 HA of fenced pastureland and thereafter to a 1HA block of oak & beech woodland. The land is entirely enclosed with a 1m30 high wired fence and there is a separate entrance to the far end enabling easy access for machinery. A stable block has been erected with planning permission in this area.  The property is ideally situated within a 10 minute drive from the market towns of Lembeye and Morlaas and a 25 minutes drive from the beautiful historic city of Pau with its international school, wide selection of shops and restaurants.  The coastal resort of Biarritz; the ski slopes of the Pyrénées and the Spanish border can all be reached within approximately one hours drive.  Pau airport 20 minutes; Tarbes / Lourdes airport 40 minutes; Biarritz airport one hour; Bordeaux and Toulouse airports both two hours. Information on the risks to which this property is exposed is available on the website Géorisques - https://www.georisques.gouv.fr

This elegant and quintessentially French Château is an exceptional find in this region.  The beautiful historic city of Pau with its International school can be reached in 20 minutes and its airport is a mere 15 minutes’ drive away.     Dating back to the early nineteenth century, the classic architecture boasts a wonderful central fronton sympathetically supported by its symmetrical façade. Framing the main façade is a wing surmounted by a working bell tower to the west and a square tower to the east.  The château sits at the end of a long and majestic avenue of ancient oaks, residing in the centre of 7.7 hectares (circa 17acres) of immaculate grounds. This enormously appealing chateau, with its imposing reception rooms and large principal bedrooms makes it ideal for entertaining, while its over 450m² is sufficiently manageable to allow it to be used as a family home or secondary residence. Since their ownership in 2013, the proprietors have significantly upgraded the château, employing specialist artisans, and the property now offers a perfect retreat for an owner searching peace of mind.  The ensemble includes the chateau; a large open-fronted garage; a substantial barn (234 m2) set within its own partially walled garden complete with a separate entrance; a 5x10m swimming pool and a sympathetically built pool-house with picon tiled roof. Two working wells and a spring complete this stunning property. The immediate grounds of 3.4 hectares have been extensively landscaped to create a perfect balance of gardens, meadows and woodlands. The formal gardens, amongst the prettiest in Bearn, include numerous water features; rose ladened pergolas; brimming flower beds and specimen trees. Apples, pears, figs, pomegranates, and feijoas add to the bounty. A large, fenced field of 4.3 hectares provides additional privacy and opportunity for equestrian pursuits or grazing livestock.  This splendid château, with its elegant proportions and beautifully light-filled rooms, is ideally situated just 20 minutes from the beautiful historic city of Pau; one hour from the coastal resort of Biarritz and within one hour’s drive of the ski slopes of the Pyrenees mountains. Pau airport 15 minutes (with multiple daily flights to Paris); Lourdes / Tarbes airport 30 minutes; Biarritz airport one hour and Toulouse & Bordeaux airports under 2 hours drive. Viewing is highly recommended and French Character Homes is delighted to be marketing this exceptional property! Information on the risks to which this property is exposed is available on the website Géorisques - https://www.georisques.gouv.fr

This exceptional home is set in a private and idyllic setting, nestled into an exclusive residential suburb, on a quiet lane and looking out over its manicured grounds onto natural woodland. The qualty of finish is notable throughout the house, with fine features, stone floors, fitted kitchen, and expansive terracing which creates a seamless flow between interior and exterior living space. The functional kitchen awaits you on the ground floor, complemented by its pantry. The open-plan living-dining room opens to the south with panoramic windows opening onto the terrace with its pool and jacuzzi. The master suite features a south facing bedroom, en-suite shower room and a large walk in dressing room. The ground floor is completed by an office/bedroom with a shower room. Upstairs there are three bedrooms each with a private balcony overlooking the established grounds. A 50m² media room with cinema provides a spectacular feature on the upper level. From here further attic space and a games room provide space for further development. Stairs lead down to the basement which houses a wine cellar, laundry, and workshop. There is a spacious double garage providing convenient access through to the kitchen. A Wiessmann gas boiler powers the heating for the house ensuring year round comfort.

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The advertiser did not provide an english description for this listing.

The advertiser did not provide an english description for this listing.

The advertiser did not provide an english description for this listing.

ELEGANT TOWNHOUSE NEAR OLORON-STE-MARIE + 5 BEDROOMS, GARDEN, STREAM + WALK TO BAKERY, BAR, SHOPS, SCHOOLS... - This elegant townhouse is located in the peaceful market town of Lasseube in the heart of the Béarn. The town has several local shops, including a boulangerie and a pâtisserie, along with bars, restaurants, schools and a weekly market... all just a short stroll away from your front door! Beautifully renovated and ready to move into, the townhouse is an ideal size for a wonderful family home or a luxurious holiday home - and you will love the shady garden that leads down to a decked terrace overlooking a small river. The property has five spacious bedrooms, two shower rooms and a magnificent bathroom, which adjoins the master bedroom. This bedroom also has a balcony with views of the garden and river. Should you wish to rent out the townhouse to holidaymakers or to offer B&B, your visitors will adore being able pop out for a baguette on foot, as well as having easy access to beaches on the Atlantic coast and ski resorts in the nearby Pyrénées...

A true architectural gesture from the 2000s, this villa in blue wood, completely revisited of approximately 150sqm, benefits from a contemplative view of the landscaped garden and its swimming pool. Unsuspected from the road, at the end of the driveway, this warm house with wooden cladding less than 25 minutes from Pau, stands out from the surrounding architectural classicism. It offers a subtle play of perspectives and resolutely contemporary volumes. The 60sqm living room, widely open onto the south-facing terrace, is partially open-plan with the crackling wood stove as its central point. From the entrance, it benefits from high ceilings and beautiful volumes through the view of the sculptural wooden staircase with a helical shape. The numerous openings to the outside contribute to the very warm atmosphere of this garden level, dedicated to reception. The dining room and the fully equipped and fitted kitchen are close to each other and lead to a second sheltered terrace, overlooking the garden on the east side. This single-storey space demonstrates great functionality by offering a room serving as a pantry-laundry room, a bedroom with a bathroom, a separate toilet as well as numerous storage spaces with, in continuity, access to the large garage-workshop. Upstairs, past the mezzanine, reveals a superb master suite as well as two other twin bedrooms, all exposed beams, full of charm and a large, very pleasant bathroom. On the garden side, the arrangements and multiple species allow you to imagine magnificent moments of rest and well-being. The wooden terrace, fully equipped to receive guests, located near the 8x4 heated swimming pool, will delight young and old alike. The pretty town of Momas with its thousand-year-old castle, listed as a historic monument, very close to Mazerrolles and its amenities, will end up charming nature lovers looking for an art of living. ENERGY CLASS: C / CLIMATE CLASS: A Estimated average amount of annual energy expenditure for standard use, established based on energy prices for the year 2021: between 1200 euros and 1500 euros. Contact: David - tel. 06 12 96 60 54 RSAC Pau 424 848 216