A Well-Presented, Spacious 17th-Century Maison De Maître in a Tranquil Setting.

Property Description

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Comfortable, modern living accommodation with an easy flow between rooms
Seven tasteful bedrooms, some en-suite, and two luxury bathrooms
Partial double glazing and gas-fired central heating
Large south-facing terrace overlooking the saltwater pool
Gardens surrounded by mature trees, providing complete privacy
Self-contained two-bedroom apartment above the garage, offering further potential for enhancement


Maison de Maître
This impressive Maison de Maître, full of character and charm, is approached via a sweeping tarmack drive leading uphill from a departmental road and concealed behind mature trees. Double iron gates open onto the rear courtyard, where there is ample parking beneath a majestic weeping willow. From here, there is access to the kitchen, main entrance, garage and gardens.
At the front of the house, overlooking the pool, a grand entrance comprising double wooden doors opens into a spacious hallway dominated by a wide wooden staircase with a half-landing. A central corridor leads to the ground-floor rooms, while high ceilings enhance the sense of space.
On one side is an elegant, bright dining room with windows to the front and a door opening onto the side lawns. This flows into a smaller informal dining room with a door leading to the kitchen. The traditional kitchen is well fitted with floor units, open shelving, a central island and modern appliances. From here there is access to the side lawns, rear courtyard and two upstairs bedrooms via a wooden staircase.
On the opposite side of the entrance hall is a good-sized lounge with a fireplace housing a wood-burning stove and south-facing windows. A door leads to a library or snug with fitted bookcases along one wall and a currently closed fireplace. The ground floor is tiled throughout, in keeping with the property's character.
The central corridor serves a Wc and leads to a further corridor providing access to a utility room overlooking the courtyard, an office with an en-suite awaiting renovation, a good-sized laundry room and the boiler room housing two large gas boilers. A wooden staircase, also accessible from the lounge, leads to an upstairs bedroom connected to the first-floor corridors.
The 1m-wide wooden staircase and balustrade feature a half-landing flooded with natural light from the south-facing windows. A door opens onto a stairwell leading to the eaves. All rooms on this floor have wooden floors, either varnished or painted to complement their décor.
The luxurious principal bedroom overlooks the front of the property and benefits from a recently upgraded en-suite with double sinks set in a marble vanity unit, a toilet and a double-sized walk-in shower. Opposite is an elegant twin bedroom, also overlooking the front. A further front-facing double bedroom connects directly to a playroom and/or child's room.
A rear corridor leads to the bedroom served by its own staircase, with windows overlooking the side garden, and a shower room awaiting renovation. This corridor also provides access to two spacious family bathrooms: one featuring a bath, double-sized shower, Wc and vanity unit, and the other comprising a double vanity unit, Wc, double-sized shower and large storage cupboard.
A corridor, with built-in storage, leads back towards the front of the house and to the rear two double bedrooms, which can also be reached from the kitchen staircase. One has an en-suite area requiring upgrading and double-aspect windows overlooking the courtyard and side garden, while the other features a fireplace and views of the side garden.
Other Buildings
In the rear courtyard stands ‘the barn’ housing a large garage (7 x 7.7m) on a concrete screed with high double doors and space for three to four cars. Behind the garage is a tool shed to the left, a staircase in the centre and a small workshop area to the right. A door to the side gardens provides independent access to the apartment/gîte above.
At the top of the staircase is a large undeveloped floored area (10.8 x 7.2m) with exposed stone and brick walls. On the other side is an apartment with two double bedrooms, one with a south-facing window and the other borrowing light from the main living area. The lounge is open plan to a fitted kitchen, and there is also a bathroom.
‘The barn’ also houses two further enclosed storage areas, accessed from the rear courtyard. A gate opens onto a lawned side garden, leading to a further storage room currently housing a tractor and machinery store.
Grounds
The grounds extend to approximately 1.3 hectares and are laid mainly to lawn, surrounding the property on three sides. The rear courtyard is enclosed by stone walls and finished with gravel and borders, centred around a striking weeping willow. There are flower beds and planters containing shrubs and perennials, together with an area for growing vegetables.
One of the property's most attractive features is the abundance of mature trees forming the boundary and ensuring complete privacy.
A terrace runs the full length of the front of the house, providing ample space for al fresco dining and relaxation. Steps lead down to the 12 x 5m saltwater swimming pool, surrounded by Indian slate paving and offering plenty of room for larger groups to unwind.
Location
Eugénie-les-Bains, with its renowned Michelin-starred restaurant, spa and golf facilities, is just 20 minutes away. The surrounding Chalosse region is rich in culture and history. Beyond it, the unspoilt beaches of Landes can be reached in around an hour.
Less than an hour to the east lies Pau, with its historic attractions, regional airport and Tgv station. The international airports of Bordeaux and Toulouse are easily accessible via the autoroute network, less than 30 minutes from the property.