Elegant Village Maison de Maître with Orangerie

Elegant 19th C Maison de Maître offering spacious accommodation, landscaped gardens, paddocks and a converted orangerie now a gîte. Features include original period details, lift, air conditioning, stables and extensive outbuildings, all ideally situated within walking distance of village restaurants and shops with excellent regional access nearby.

Situated in a vibrant village with restaurants, cafés and shops within walking distance, the property enjoys an ideal balance between village life and private country-style living. Excellent transport connections provide convenient access to Bordeaux, Pau, the Pyrenees and the Atlantic coast, making this a superb base for both permanent living and international travel.

Located in the heart of a lively village with restaurants, cafés and shops all within walking distance, this elegant 19th-century maison de maître offers exceptional volumes, beautiful original features and a rare combination of privacy, charm and versatility.

Although centrally positioned within the village, the property enjoys a remarkably peaceful atmosphere. The principal living accommodation and gardens are situated discreetly to the rear of the house and approached via a sweeping private driveway, creating an immediate sense of tranquillity and seclusion.

The current owner has sympathetically modernised the property while preserving its architectural integrity and period character. Improvements include double-glazed windows to the front elevation, a lift serving the first floor, reversible air conditioning and three thermodynamic water heaters, ensuring modern comfort throughout.

Offering approximately 300 sqm of accommodation on each level across three floors, the house provides generous and light-filled interiors with an elegant and natural flow between the reception rooms.

Large wooden double doors open into a magnificent entrance hall featuring original tiled flooring and a broad timber staircase. The principal lounge, flooded with natural light and finished with beautiful oak chevron parquet flooring, overlooks the gardens and connects via double doors to a second reception room currently arranged as a library, also enjoying views across the grounds.

A corridor passing a traditional servant’s staircase and utility area leads to the spacious square kitchen and dining room, thoughtfully designed with extensive storage and generous preparation, cooking and washing areas. The formal dining room provides an elegant setting for entertaining and is accessed from the main hall via the office and lift area.

The first floor offers three beautifully presented double bedrooms, each individually styled and benefiting from luxurious en-suite facilities. The top floor is arranged around a central seating area with additional bedrooms leading from it, providing flexible accommodation with potential for reconfiguration if desired.

A short stroll through the landscaped gardens leads to the beautifully converted orangerie, now an elegant one-bedroom gîte full of charm and character, ideal for guests or tourism-related activity.

Closer to the main residence is a caretaker’s house together with extensive outbuildings that have recently been reroofed. These currently provide stabling and a tack room (sellerie) and offer excellent potential for further accommodation conversion, subject to the necessary planning permissions. Additional outbuildings include a traditional bread oven building and a charming henhouse.

The rear grounds are particularly attractive, comprising expansive lawns framed by mature trees and established borders. A paved terrace extends along the rear façade of the house, creating an ideal setting for outdoor dining and entertaining. Beyond the gardens lie fenced paddocks and a larger meadow accessed from the stables, making the property equally appealing for equestrian or country living enthusiasts.

The location offers exceptional convenience, with village amenities immediately accessible and the departmental capital only a short drive away. The motorway network can be reached within 10 minutes, providing easy connections to Bordeaux and its international airport, the historic city of Pau with its airport and TGV station, the Pyrenees mountains for skiing and hiking, and the Atlantic coastline and Spain.

A rare and elegant village estate combining substantial accommodation, beautiful grounds and excellent lifestyle flexibility in an exceptionally convenient setting.