#Early 19th century stone built farmhouse with outbuildings and extensive English style country gardens. 4 acres of land, of which approximately 2 acres of field. Tranquil rural location whilst close to all amenities.
On the ground floor is a fully fitted dining kitchen, cosy living room with beams and wood burning stove, large sitting room with original cement tiles, entrance hall, office and laundry room. In addition, there is a new bathroom with cuboid bathtub and Italian style shower and separate wc.
Heating is provided by a Godin wood burning stove which runs the hot water and radiators. In addition, there is a wood burning stove in the sitting room and electric radiators on the first floor.
Upstairs you will find four bedrooms, shower room and separate wc. A large loft offers useful additional storage space.
Surrounding the property are a patio area with Bbq, gravelled courtyard, potager, two fruit orchards, nature pond, goldfish pond and extensive borders planted with flowers and shrubs.
There are two outbuildings - a workshop with water and electricity and a large separate barn. On the far side of the barn is a further large gravelled parking area.
The property benefits from mains water and electricity supply and has a Linky meter which is read remotely by EDF. The Well supplies water for the garden and has working pump and new reserve tank. Renovations carried out since purchase include the electricity, plumbing, heating, drainage, terrace, extension, insulation, decoration and various other items. The property has since been maintained in good repair. There are separate telephone and internet connections (via a modem) and satellite dishes for both UK and French television.
The property sits at the end of a tiny lane which leads into hectares of mature woodland so peace and tranquillity is assured. Woodland paths ideal for dog walkers and horse riders. Full of wild flowers and amazing butterflies. You are just a five minute drive from the vibrant thermal spa town of Salies-de-Béarn (6000 inhabitants) with thermal baths and spa, 5 excellent restaurants including one Michelin star, golf club, tennis club, bike club, arts and music interest groups, music school, twice weekly market and many cultural events during the year, including festivals of French culture, food, arts and music. There are bilingual junior schools in Orthez and Navarrenx. Water skiing and bird watching are close by in Orthez at a 15 minute drive
Skiing is available at the stations of La Pierre St Martin, Gourette and La Mongie. All of these are within one to one and a half drive. The Pyrenees themselves provide year round interest with walking and hiking in the Summer and skiing and cross country skiing in the winter. The Basque and Landaise coast, with the resorts of Biarritz, St Jean de Luz, Hossegor and Capreton are 45 minutes drive. All of these offer excellent swimming and or surfing opportunities. The capital city of the Bearn, Pau, is a university town and a cultural centre with over 100 000 inhabitants.
If you are a keen fisherman you will be delighted to learn that for under 200 euros, you can obtain an annual license to fish both coarse and fly within the basins of the Gaves of Oloron and Pau. These are class I salmon and trout rivers. They also offer canoe and kayak and white water rafting. Or just the opportunity to laze by the river and watch the weed go by.
Within easy driving distance, of around two to two and a half hours, you can get to Bordeaux, Toulouse, Pamplona and Bilbao. St Sebastian, with its world class tapas and beaches is just an hour.
here and Biarritz (45 mins)
Toulouse, Tarbes Lourdes, Bordeaux
(2.5 hrs)
TGV/LGV: Orthez to Pau direct via Bordeaux
Autoroute: 10 mins A64 runs east to west. New autoroute west of Pau gives you access to the north and carries very little traffic. Existing north south autoroute at Bayonne A63
Price including age
