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Property Description

An interesting country house dated 1815 with later additions in 1833 and 1860, situated in the beautiful Madiran countryside. Approached down a quiet country lane through an avenue of Plane trees, the property stands in a small valley surrounded by its own woodland with far reaching views to the Pyrenees. A gravelled driveway leads directly to the swimming pool and terraces, with surrounding grounds laid to roses, shrubs and specimen trees, mentioned in the writing of Joseph Peyre. The whole site has ancient origins with two proto-historic hill fortifications being located in the grounds and a dwelling indicated on the Cassini maps of 1747 made for Louis XV. The accommodation is light and spacious with many original features and is fully insulated with new double glazed solid oak windows and new radiators throughout. Freshly decorated and in excellent condition. Walking distance to a country restaurant, with shops and more restaurants at 5km, main shopping facilities at 10km. Schooling is enhanced by the local college preparing to offer section European English in History & Geography. Pau airport 40min. Toulouse, Biarritz & Bordeaux under 2 hours.

Ground floor
Traditional double oak doors with transom window above to:
Entrance hall: 10x2.6m, with window over stairs to first floor, wall panelling and lights, white ceramic tiled floor
Living room: 5.7x5.5m, with windows facing south & east, ceiling mouldings, picture rail, black marble fireplace and new oak floor.
Dining room: 5.6x5.5m, windows north & east, ceiling mouldings, picture rail, pale grey marble fireplace, original oak flooring.
Gascon kitchen: 6x3.2m, windows facing west, oak ceiling beams, large Gascon fireplace with wood burning stove and full room height period cupboard to side, grey ceramic tile floor. Currently used as a study/office.
Utility room: 3.7 3.4m, with gas boiler for central heating & hot water, plumbing for washing machine, sink unit, work surfaces, range of cherry wood cupboards.
Downstairs cloakroom: with shower, basin & WC.
Family kitchen: 7.4x5m, French doors to pool terrace giving easy access to exterior dining area & barbecue, windows east & west. Free standing island unit for hob, wall units and unit for double oven, plumbing for dishwasher, double sink, recessed lighting, wood burner, ceramic tiled floor.
Staircase: to second landing with doors to Bathroom II and Bedroom VI 'chapel', step up to sitting room II.
Sitting room II: 5.6x5.4m, with two sets of French doors to pool terrace and back terrace facing south with marvellous views of the Pyrenees and the Bearn countryside, window facing west, ceramic tiled floor.

First floor
Wide oak staircase leads from the main hallway to a large airy landing with doors to all main rooms.
Bedroom I: 5.2x4.1, windows east & south with marble fireplace. Possible ensuite by utilizing bedroom 5.
Bedroom II: 4.4x4m, east window over front door.
Bedroom III: 5.2x4m, windows north & east, small ensuite shower room with shower, basin & WC.
Bedroom IV: 6x4m, windows to the west.
Door to stairs to partially boarded, insulated attic.
Family bathroom I: window west, semi-circle shower, basin, WC.
Bedroom V: 3.9x2.4m, west window. An easy conversion to become ensuite to bedroom I.
Bedroom VI: 7.5x9m, 'Chapel' or 'School Room' with ornate pine arts&crafts style panelling & ceiling. Ideal as study/studio with glazed wall of nine oak gothic-inspired windows overlooking pool & terraces. Door to landing & Bathroom II.
Bathroom II: with bath, washbasin and WC.
Landing: with gothic window and stairs to kitchen.

Outside
Swimming Pool: 10x5m, with roman stepped end. Flagged terraces surround the pool area. Brick built barbecue.
Grange or garage: Attached 'grange' or barn, in need of some restoration. Currently used as a garage, substantial size for three plus vehicles plus workshop and other rooms. Interior steps down to large wine cellar.
Second barn: in need of restoration currently used for timber, lawnmowers etc

Land
Approx. 2 hectares. Far reaching views to the Pyrenees and the Bearn and Madiran countryside from most aspects. From the gravelled front drive a lawn with shrubs and roses stretches away to the perimeter of the land. Terraces and lawn to south with fig, plum, and cherry trees. Small lawn and hillside to west, small veg plot and lawn to east. The remainder of the land is woodland, mainly oak and a veritable wildlife habitat.

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