Luxury properties with pool for sale Barcus, France

Set in lovely grounds of over 6000m2 in the foothills of the Pyrenees, this partially renovated property offers a multitude of possibilities within the realms of tourism or the creation of a business or activity centre. With an overall size of more than 1000m2 spread over four buildings composed of : The original Manor House dating from the early 1800’s with around 400m2 of living space over 3 levels incorporating a 3 bedroomed renovated apartment on the first floor of 160m2, the ground floor and large attic space are in need of renovation. Doors from the house through to the stunning adjoining chapel with its main room of 85m2 and various ante rooms and a ceiling height of 8m with superb balcony on the first floor. The second house, connected to the manor house by several outbuildings and storage rooms built around the turn of the century, also provides over 400m2 of useable space and as well as incorporating a 3 bedroom apartment on its first floor of 150m2. The ground floor and attic space are in need of renovation and connect to the Manor House via the attic space. Independent from the other block of buildings, the 3 bedroom guest cottage dating from the 1980’s  has been entirely renovated with its own small garden and could provide a ready source of income. Ideally situated  just 10 minutes from the large lively market town of Oloron Sainte Marie and 30 minutes from the ski station and fabulous hiking area of La Pierre St Martin and the Spanish border. Just 45 minutes  south west of the historic city of Pau with its Airport and motorway connections, the airports of Lourdes/Tarbes and Biarritz are both within 1hr30 along with the  beautiful beaches of Biarritz, Cap Breton and the Atlantic Coast Information on the risks to which this property is exposed is available on the website Géorisques - https://www.georisques.gouv.fr

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This property is situated in a dominant position in the foothills of the Pyrenees with no noise and an extraordinary panorama from the Pic du Midi de Bigorre to the last mountains of the basque country (150 kms). This property will surprise you by the quality of the renovation and the nature of its preserved environment. The main house dates from the 17th century, of approximately 160 m² of habitable space with stone and parquet floors, fireplaces and a natural slate roof and benefits from a complete restoration between 2009 and 2014. The house includes 3/4 bedrooms, 2 bathrooms and an outdoor washroom. The outbuilding still has 180 m² to exploit and features a reception room (80 m²) and an apartment (50 m²) with a bedroom, shower room, kitchen and sitting room with a wood stove. An exceptional wood cabin has been built into a tree with a bedroom, a shower, wc and a terrace next door to a heated outdoor jacuzzi. A heated swimming -pool (10x4m) and a sauna complete this property and allow one to take full advantage of this haven of tranquility and admire the views of the mountains. There are nearly 5000 m² of gardens and a stable for horses, a vegetable garden, a well, pond and chicken koop. Possibility to rent 1.4 hectares of meadows. The ski slopes are 40 minutes drive and Pau 30 minutes.

This strikingly handsome 18th Century Maison de Maître with adjoining coach house, transformed into 2 independent holiday cottages, is conveniently situated along the Camino de Santiago, just a few minutes from the medieval town of Sauveterre de Bearn. The estate is approached via an electronic gated entrance, leading through to a circular drive with centennial trees, including a magnificent magnolia. The main house is presented as a beautifully light and gracious family home, with several reception rooms leading directly into the surrounding gardens. The first floor provides three spacious en-suite bedrooms, with the second floor –  formely the servants living quarters - providing a further three bedrooms and a sitting room. The extensive coach house has been converted in recent years into two independent dwellings; one providing 180m2 of living accommodation with 5 bedrooms, two bathrooms and a vast open plan living area, the second an 85m2 two bedroom, two bathroom gîte with its own private entrance and garden. This substantial property is entirely modulable to suit a buyer’s requirements. It is currently run as a highly successful business, as well as a comfortable family home, offering seasonal and longer term holiday rentals, workshop weekends, language courses and seminars. However, the coach house could simply serve as an extension to the living accommodation in the Maison de Maître for those who are looking for an elegant and generous family residence. The 2-acre private park is meticulously maintained with mature cedars, fruit trees, palms and shrubs, a vegetable garden and a 12 x 6 metre in-ground swimming pool, installed with a security alarm and surrounded by security fencing. The two bedroom gîte enjoys its own private, fenced garden with barbecue terrace within the grounds. The pretty village is located close to the Saison River and a short drive to the popular tourist towns of Sauveterre de Bearn, a medieval hilltop village, and Saint Palais, the pristine riverside town of the Soule Basque region. The Atlantic coast around Biarritz and St. Jean de Luz and the lower Pyrenees can all be reached within 50 minutes. In short, this wonderful estate provides an ideal location for exploring some of the most exclusive hotspots of the South West region of France. Information on the risks to which this property is exposed is available on the website Géorisques - https://www.georisques.gouv.fr