manors for sale Pau, France

Character property from the beginning of the 20th century, on a park of 2 000 m2 with secular trees and enclosed by walls, sits majestically in a dominant position on the northern heights of LOURDES and benefits from an good view of the Pyrenees. In a quiet area, this old house shows many assets, the main body of 245 m² east facing , presents three levels and gives direct access to the garden and its large swimming pool. Ground floor: spacious entrance, large staircase, reception room with fireplace, office, large independent kitchen and its storeroom. On the south gable, nice terrace offering an intimate atmosphere in a green setting. On the second and third levels, landings lead to 4 large bedrooms with en suite shower rooms. The top floor has a bedroom and access to the roof terrace which offers a breathtaking view of the mountains. Basement garage for 2 cars. Information on the risks to which this property is exposed is available on the GeoHazards website: www.georisques.gouv.fr

HAUTES PYRENEES - NEAR TARBES In the middle of a park of 1.8 hectares with majestic multi-century trees, exceptional and unique Art Deco manor house with 850 m² of living space and 29 rooms. Very high-end services. Beautiful marble floors, architectural elements and vintage furniture, magnificent lounges and reception rooms. Bar, padded office, brasserie, elevator, vault, jacuzzi, guardian's house, 5 cars garage, water bassins and period sculptures. Imposing Art Deco gates of the nicest design. Very beautiful Eiffel framework. Stream. Close to the Pyrenees mountains and ski resorts. International airport 15 minutes away. Information on the risks to which this property is exposed is available on the GeoHazards website: www.georisques.gouv.fr

Surprising manor house restored in 2005 of approximately 600m² of living space, a caretaker's house 250m², garage and 5 acres of parkland. The main house comprises 3 drawing rooms,2 dining rooms, fully equiped kitchen, 3 offices, wash room, 2 dressing rooms, 7 bedrooms and 5 bath or shower rooms and 2 terraces on the first floor with jacuzzi and a fountain. The basement consists of a wine cellar, boiler room, former pantry, and various storage rooms. There are quality materials throughout the house including campan marble, parquet floors,marble fireplaces,stained glass signed jacques Gruber and original tiled floors. This house is very light and spacious bringing the maximum comfort and well-being. The caretaker's house includes 2 sitting rooms, kitchen,6 bedrooms,2 bathrooms and basement and the garage has a work shop and possibility for 6 cars. Outdoors a magnificent park with century old trees( cedar,magnolias) cyprus,box and palm trees,2 fountains with marble statues( signed michelet ) and a water basin which enhance the whole landscape. The park can be watered automatically with a stream running through the grounds. This is a unique property in the region and only 20 minutes drive from Lourdes, 35 minutes from a ski resort,15 minutes from a thermal town and 20 minutes from an international airport.

Master house dating from 1800 with 2 seperate guest houses (total 540m²) situated between Sauveterre de béarn and St Palais on the st james way, 45 minutes drive from the basque coast. The main house 320m²) comprises of an entrance hall, sitting room with fireplace,dining room with fireplace, library, utility room, 6 bedrooms and 4 bathrooms. The larger guest house includes an impressive sitting room/kitchen 95m², 5 bedrooms and 2 shower rooms and the second guest house a large sitting room/ kitchen with 2 bedrooms and Z shower room. Oil central heating, wood burning stoves, electric convectors and solar heating. The park of nearly 2 acres contains a formal courtyard and many species of trees and shrubs including cedar trees,magnolia, lagerstroemia and palm trees, fenced in and with total privacy. A swimming pool (12X6) with a protection alarm allows you to cool down during the summer months and a well enables you to water the whole garden. This property lies 5 minutes from the shops, 2 minutes from the rivers (salmon fishing,rafting) and 75 minutes from the ski slopes. The Way of st James pasts next to the house and it is possible to either take advatage of the commercial advantages (substantial revenue) or own a large property to allow you to confortably accommodate all the family and friends.

Overview This traditional manoir is set in the heart of Gascony and has magnificent views over open countryside towards the Pyrenees. There are numerous south facing terraces around the property to enjoy the vista and soak up the sun or relax after a dip in the pool. It is totally private yet not isolated as it is within an easy drive of Marciac where there are a variety of shops, bars and restaurants as well as sporting and cultural activities. Key Points Private location with panoramic views Large salt water pool with pool house and pool bar 6.8 hectares of land - mostly grass with some woodland, a well and a further water source Renovated manoir and outbuildings suitable as gîtes or B&B Many of the rooms have double aspect windows and all have views over the countryside Some further outbuildings which could be developed if wished The Manoir A double wooden door opens to a hall with a wide wooden staircase and a door to the tower area, another to the lounge and a downstairs toilet. The hall and lounge have exposed beams, traditional stonework and terracotta tiling. The bright lounge has a fireplace with a logburner and a door through to a bedroom, with an ensuite facilities, which could be used as a formal dining room if wished. The spacious fully fitted farmhouse kitchen has a large island and also a large dining table. There is a large fireplace with wood burning stove and original bread oven. There is a fitted pantry which also houses the manifolds for the underfloor heating for the ground floor. As yet it has not been connected to a boiler or other heat source. Upstairs there are 4 double bedrooms, 2 with ensuite facilities. The third bedroom also has an ensuite and a door to the landing allowing it to share the facilities with bedroom 4. All upstairs rooms have electric heaters. The tower adjoins the main house but can be accessed separately. Downstairs there is an open plan kitchenette, dining room and lounge with french doors on 2 aspects. A wooden stair leads to a first floor and the second floor double bedroom each with en-suite bathrooms. Other buildings A former stable block has been converted into a courtyard gîte with doors opening to a covered terrace overlooking the gardens and pool. At one end there is a large room which could have a number of uses and a rear corridor to the 2 double bedrooms, a small kitchen with a dining area and a shower room and toilet. There is a large barn over 2 floors which is ripe for conversion and would also enjoy the panoramic views and adjacent a smaller barn which currently houses the tractor, other machinery and a workshop. Gardens. In the central courtyard there are more formal gardens with shrubs, bushes and flowerbeds overlooking the pool and its terrace. Beyond the pool terrace the lawns extend down a hill towards the woodland. There are 2 entrances with ample space for parking and to the side of each large areas set to lawn with a few areas planted out. To the rear there is a small moat. Land In total there is 6.8 hectares of land mostly laid to lawn with some mature trees at the boundaries. There is some post and rail fencing and wooden gates at each end of the property so it would be possible to keep a couple of ponies. Location The property is set off a quiet country road a few kilometres away from a departmental road near Marciac, which offers a range of commerce, sporting and cultural activities as well as a weekly market. Of note is the annual international jazz festival each summer. This attracts major acts and is very busy and accommodation in the area is always in demand at this time. The motorway network can be accessed at Aire sur Adour about half an hour away. There are train connections available at Auch and Lourdes about 45 minutes distant. There are international airports at Toulouse and Bordeaux which have frequent flights to the UK and Paris or Amsterdam for onward travel. For skiing enthusiasts La Mongie in the Pyrenees can be reached in an hour and for surfers or for beach lovers the Atlantic coast can be accessed in around 1 hour 45 minutes.

This elegant manor house dating back to 1670, with its elegant landscaped gardens & poolside terraces, will appeal to anyone in search of a luxurious property; steeped in history, bathed in natural light, and full of charm with elegant period features. Built to take advantage of both the rising and setting sun, this is a property with a happy and sunny disposition, marrying period charm with modern comfort. The property sits on approximately three hectares of land. Restored in 2004 (with new wiring and plumbing) this property is a comfortable home for year-round residence. With a large barn on the plot, and a separate guest or gite annexe, this property is an ideal choice for anyone seeking a large family home, or property that could be developed as a chambre d’hôte or luxury lettings. In the heart of Les Landes…a short drive from Saint Sever This fine property is located in a popular area of the Aquitaine region, in the heart of Les Landes with the gorgeous village of Saint Sever just a short drive away, the Atlantic Ocean just an hour’s drive from the property and the Pyrenees mountains 90 minutes away. For anyone who does not yet know the village of Saint Sever, it is certainly worth a trip, and after a delicious lunch on a terrace café and a stroll around the gorgeous village and church square, we were already in love with the immediate area, before beginning a tour of the property! The property is located at the end of a private alley, in a leafy and tranquil position. The approach to the property is entirely private and our first views of the property are impressive; with the main body of the manor house and its adjacent tower forming a gorgeous ensemble. This gentilhommière is situated in the middle of a plot in landscaped gardens, with neatly clipped topiary hedges; and a generous gravelled driveway to the property. To the rear there is the pool, a large covered terrace area and access to the guest annexe and barn. The main house With the ambience of a genteel home, country residence, or gentilhommière, the property is decorated in keeping with the period. There is a relaxed air of refinery and comfort to each room, with gentle colours: 18th century blues, greens, pinks, in the chalk paintwork; original parquet floors, high ceilings, original fireplaces, and staircases. The choice of furniture marries well with the choice of wall paint, so that there is a sense of having stepped back in time. Each room is blessed with tall windows offering views over the topiary gardens; over the tops of ancient trees, and (on the day of our visit) across an azure blue sky dotted with gigantic fluffy clouds on a scorching summer’s day. With original floors, wooden and terracotta and high ceilings this is the perfect property for afficionados of antique furniture, chandeliers, and large pieces of Artwork. With a grand entrance hall, the main house compromises four spacious reception rooms, the largest drawing room being of particular note, with its decorative walnut panelling. The large and spacious kitchen, with its beautiful terra-cotta floor, is the heart of the home, and a fantastic space for informal entertaining around the farmhouse table, or for family breakfasts, as well as food preparation for large groups. With a modern central island, a dining-table and a characterful red and black range with four ovens, the kitchen is also a mixture of eclectic antique pieces of furniture painted in sky blue. With doors to the gardens and direct access to the pool, this is a “family” kitchen in every sense of the word, and a lovely informal space in which to gather. The kitchen is yet another lovely light room, with windows down one side, and French doors to let in the sunshine. The main house has 7 functional bedrooms, with two extra guest bedrooms in the guest annexe and 9 WCs. The four bathrooms and three shower rooms, all offer their own style and character, and we particularly love the turquoise-green, gold claw-footed bath tub. The bathrooms are predominantly large and spacious, almost reception rooms in their own right! It is certainly possible to soak away your worries in style in this property, whilst looking out of the tall windows to the gardens. Dress for dinner, in one of the comfortable double bedrooms, and slip down the original staircase for cocktails in one of the spacious drawing rooms, to enjoy a candlelit dinner in the panelled dining room. If ever you dream of living in a sumptuous manor house à la Downton Abbey, but with better weather, this property is certainly worth exploring. The property is not without its secrets, as all old properties should be. We look forward to divulging a hidden treasure behind the walls of one section of the property, for those who come to visit this fabulous home. The guest annexe has a much older feel than the main body of the house, which is predominantly 18th Century in style. Here, we sense the much older origins of the property, with the timbered beams, painted in cheerful blues and utterly Landaise in style. The guest annexe is quirky and medieval in feel, with views to the main house and barn. The owners have requisitioned the top of the barn to makeshift home cinema area, for summer months only, where we find the family cat sleeping in the eaves. Planning permissions permitting, there is a lot of additional space in this property which one could choose to develop. More details and photos are available on our BLISS IMMOBILIER website.

A pearl in the heart of Gascony In the heart of Gascony you find Gers. This land, in the southwest of France, is often described as «the French Tuscany», as the nature is somewhat similar, but here life moves slower and the costs are lower! This is the land of d’Artagnan, fortified towns, ducks, Armagnac and Foie Gras. Gers offers luminous landscapes, flavours and tones of character and a culture of delight to all senses. The property is a 200-year-old winery, fully modernized with gardens and playgrounds. Coming here is about experiencing nature, southern culture, the French kitchen and fresh air. It is the perfect place if you want to be undisturbed and wish to share good experiences with family and friends. This property with many assets has: 8 bedrooms, 6 bathrooms, 3 living rooms, 3 kitchens, 3 terraces, party hall and a large swimming pool. The main building is huge, all covered with a solid roof. Here you find three sections and enough space to add additional units (if you wish). On one side is a long-paved terrace overlooking the pool and gardens, with plenty of space for a large party to enjoy a nice meal together. The main kitchen is the hub of the property, with another large table which easily seats fourteen people. Next to the kitchen is a comfortable lounge and a corridor leading to one double- and one twin-bedded room, a family bathroom with a walk in shower room and a separate toilet.

 Climbing the original stone stairs you find four more bedrooms with en-suite facilities, a living room with kitchenette. Moving along outside the building a large coach style door opens to a former cowshed with partitions still intact. It is currently used as a laundry room and gaming room with table tennis, sports equipment etc.

 Finally you find the largest room, which because of its height gives the possibility of a 2 storey gîte. Now being used for large receptions, family gatherings, seminars, workshops and weddings.

 Opposite the main house is the pigeonnier, which is another self-contained unit with a terrace overlooking the pool and the countryside beyond. There is a large dining area with a kitchen, a good-sized lounge and unique wooden staircase leading to the bedroom with en-suite facilities and a toilet.

 There is also a gate house which has been converted into a large bedroom with two beds and a corner sink, a good alternative for teenagers! At a slightly lower level and sheltered by the terrace wall you find a large swimming pool with steps for easy access. There is a wide terrace with plenty of space for lounging and enjoying the sun and fresh air. 340m² of living space, a Gascon house, outbuildings, terraces, swimming pool, pétanque court. There is a feeling of openness as the property offers panoramic views across the countryside. All kinds of plants and threes surrounds the buildings, in addition to the terraces there are also a number of seating areas as well as spaces for children to run around freely. The property is like a big garden, with more than 2 hectares. Here you can pick your own fruits, herbs and vegetables while the smell of flowers surrounds you. You will find plums from Mirabel and Agen, an abundance of yellow and red figs as well as grapes, pears, artichokes, cherries, morels, persimmons, walnuts, almonds and many herbs. A separate greenhouse was built in 2023, and around 35 olive trees produce a good harvest every autumn. The climate is ideal, and the soil is fertile and holds water well. Here trees and plants, birds and bees live together in a beautiful union. There are many small villages with restaurants in all directions. The property is located only 15 minutes from Auch, the capital of Gers, where you find all kind of shops, hospital, public transportation, associations, entertainment and administrations. Toulouse airport is 1 hour away. Perfect for a common project, second home, a large family or to start the activity of guest house (currently rent for the whole property is at +/- 5.500 €/week in high season).

Near Bayonne, in a very peaceful area, Napoleon III style castle, built early XXth on about 600 m². Located on a plot of 4 hectares, it offers beautiful volumes of reception and a beautiful potential after renovation. Possibility to create apartments.

Exclusive to Maxwell Baynes - Christies International Real Estate Situated amongst the unspoilt rolling hills of the Gers, and thought to have 13th Century 'Templar' origins, the limestone rural house and chapel is situated close to the historic Pilgrimage route 'The Camino de Santiago -Le Chemin de Compostelle'. The house is described by locals as a 'Bourgeoisie Maison' and has breath-taking views of the French countryside. On clear days from the house terrace the snow topped Pyrenees Mountain range can be seen and the nearby town of Condom is less than a ten-minute drive away. The house has generous sized rooms culminating in a very large high-ceilinged kitchen with large, glazed doors and windows leading onto a generous stone terrace for entertaining and for the best views possible of the surround countryside and distant mountains. There are five bedrooms all ensuite. The stunning entrance hall with historic stone staircase leads to a reception room currently used as a library/sitting room plus a further sitting room with large log burning stove. The house oozes character and style. In the grounds stands the fascinating 13th Century stone chapel. A year-long renovation in 2018 by specialist artisan craftsmen brought the building back to life, resulting in a truly inspirational setting currently beautifully restored and providing a large comfortable space that is adaptable for a variety of uses. Through the two stunning arched entrances and the deep arched window, light streams into the mellow stone interior, the building is very tranquil and unique. The house provides privacy amongst its peaceful setting, a perfect place to wander through the grounds of just under 5 hectares of well stocked garden, meadows, and orchard that surround the house and chapel. There is also a generous swimming pool with a newly installed heat pump. Historic medieval bastide villages, château, and picturesque riverside towns are all in easy reach along with a variety of restaurants and events. Particulars- Exterior Private drive no through traffic and busy road generous car parking Two stone terraces and rear and side of property for entertaining. Separate store and location of oil-fired boiler. Separate tractor and tool store. 13th Century Templar Chapel. House Grand entrance hall with stone staircase. Sitting room with double aspect windows and large recently installed log burner. Additional reception room with door leading onto side patio. Currently used as a secondary sitting room and library. Hallway leading to downstairs cloakroom and separate utility room with sink and plumbing for white goods. Very large kitchen with high open ceilings, two sides of big picture windows and patio doors that fold back to create an ‘inside outside kitchen’ in the summer months. Two sinks, plumbing for large fridge, storage cupboards. Large range cooker. Five bedrooms. All ensuite with bath or shower. Four are large doubles and one is smaller used as a child’s bedroom for small guest room. Patios Two large stone patios, rear of house and side. Metal garden gazebo with vines. Large stone pots with shrubs and flowers. Historic well with safety cover and internal water tap for garden watering. External Electric power points Wooden framed gazebo over patio area for shade.

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