Situated on the crest of a ridge with breathtaking views across the plains towards the Pyrenees,10 mins from Maubourguet and Rabastens-de-Bigorre, is this charming home with pool and potential for a gite activity, for sale. This important historic location was once the site of a medieval castle with prison and watchtower and now boasts 420m² of living space for a large family and/or potential for three gites with independent access. Sat on 5000m² of grounds, the property also enjoys a swimming pool and outside covered terrace; perfect for hosting and enjoying the view which changes with the time of day, the weather and the seasons. Perfect for your new life in south-west France.



Little remains of the original castle with the current construction dating from 1758, but it is still possible to find relics of its past in the old stone walls. The hilltop location provided a strategic vantage point and now provides superb views of the plain, countryside villages, church steeples and 155km of mountain range on a clear day.



The outside areas of this property are a main selling point with a 15x7m secure swimming pool and superb 94m² covered terrace with bar which is perfect for hosting friends, family andpaying guests. There are walking paths where you can take a stroll or sit and adore the views, dog kennels and a petanque court. There is also a lighting system for the terrace and gardens ensuring your enjoyment all day long.



The location is perfect for exploring the pretty market and thermal spa towns, the renowned Jazz Festival at Marciac, cycling the famous mountain passes of the Tour de France, skiing, wine tasting, hiking and in proximity to the Spanish border and a day at the beach at Biarritz.



The main entrance of the house opens to a 10m² hall serving to the left, the spacious 55m² sitting room with access both to the terrace via patio doors and to the 18m² conservatory to the rear. This sitting room enjoys lots of natural light and has underfloor heating as well as a wood burner.



Stairs lead up from the hall to a 13m² landing and three bedrooms. To the left is a charming 29m² bedroom with fireplace and to the right is a 22m² with shower and washbasin. There is a 30m² master bedroom with three patio doors which open to the balcony and superb views as you wake each morning. Finally there is a lovely bathroom with a bath, shower and toilet.



Back to the entrance and to the right is a 23m² sitting room with a fireplace which leads to a second entrance hall and in continuation to a 21m² medieval style dining room. These rooms have some of the older features of the property with terracotta flooring, fireplace or wood burner and visible beams. The dining room is served by a 24m² kitchen with a larder which in turn opens to the covered terrace.



Next to the kitchen is a 7m² modern bathroom and the first furnished gite which has independentaccess from the rear. The gite has a 9m² entrance hall, 26m² sitting room and kitchen, 7m² bathroom and toilet and a 17m² bedroom.



To the left of this gite are two further rooms of 19m² and 24m² which may be used as a bedroom and kitchen/sitting room with access from the rear and to a private sitting area outside. In continuation, a door opens back to the first entrance hall thus rendering these spaces fully accessible and independent from each other if desired.



Back to the second entrance hall and a splendidwooden staircase lead up to a landing and a 21m² bedroom with shower and toilet and a 20m² room in the loft. This space could easily be made into a third gite with the creation of a staircase from an 8m² storeroom next to the kitchen and enhanced by adding a first floor terrace.



Heating is provided by a brand new powerful, 45kW wood burning/pellet boiler. The roof is covered in tile and recent. The property is served by an individual biological sanitation system. There are both PVC double glazing and wooden framed windows with one pane of glass.



There is parking for several vehicles at the end of the private gravel driveway and access to a garage and workshop.



You will be 10 mins from Maubourguet & Rabastens-de-Bigorre for all commerce, services and schools, 15 mins from Vic-en-Bigorre, 20 mins from Marciac, 30 mins from Tarbes for TGV and A64 motorway access taking you to Toulouse in 1h30 and Biarritz in 1h40, San Sebastian in 2h15 and Bordeaux in 2h. Tarbes airport 40 mins away, Pau airport 1h. First skiing 1h15 away.

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