Pau, Aquitaine 64000

Authentic and carefully restored, this chteau retains its current form from the 18th century (with 15th-century foundations and origins dating back to the 11th century) and preserves many original elements, offering approximately 800 m of living space. It features large outbuildings, an orangery, a tack room, a chapel, and a French garden in the courtyard. This rare property in the region includes approximately 1.5 hectares of land in a quiet village midway between Pau and Tarbes, bordering the Gers. It is 40 minutes from the jazz festival in Marciac.The chteau stands out with its pediment and perfect symmetry, offering a magnificent view of the Pyrenees nearby. The ground floor includes an entrance hall with a marble floor, 5 living rooms, a dining room, a library, a bedroom, an oratory, a modern kitchen, and a bathroom. The floors feature marquetry or terracotta, with period doors, woodwork, moldings, and fireplaces in each room.The first floor features a long corridor leading to 7 bedrooms, 2 bathrooms, and a living room, all with original parquet flooring. The garden level has a central corridor leading to the original kitchen with a large fireplace, 2 pantries with stone floors, a laundry room, a wood storage area, a technical room, and an oil-fired boiler room.Outside, a large outbuilding (144 m) with a kitchen and a well-maintained orangery allows for receptions, weddings, or other events in a beautiful setting, with the possibility of converting another outbuilding into accommodation. A chapel, a former caretaker's house (to be renovated), a farmyard, and a sauna complete the ensemble. The French garden, inspired by the current owner, features boxwood parterres and topiaries, a medieval vegetable garden, an orchard, and a labyrinth. Statues, a stone bridge over the former moat, and two fountain basins add to the charm. The garden boasts a variety of tree and shrub species.This property would suit a lover of old stone who appreciates the spirit of the 18th century and can capitalize on its commercial potential or simply enjoy a grand residence for hosting family and friends. Lourdes Airport is 25 minutes away, Pau Airport is 20 minutes away, and the Basque Coast is 75 minutes away.