Aquitaine, Pyrénées-Atlantiques, Sauveterre-de-Béarn, France

Exceptional and historic character property set in over 10 acres and providing flexible accommodation and potential in a peaceful setting near Oraas in the Pyrenees Atlantique.

This exceptional property, formerly a hunting lodge of Gaston Febus (1331-1391), and was later, according to legend, the home of Jeanne d'Albret (1528-1572) and her son, the future King Henry IV.

Over the years, the property was acquired by prominent French families (Maurice Escande, Cecile Sorel, etc. ) who wished to live away from the limelight.

A true haven of peace, this estate offers a unique living environment.

The main house comprises 295m2 of living space. It is built of river stones with an original architectural style, consisting of a main building and a tower.

A small house at the entrance to the property, a barn, several outbuildings, and a swimming pool complete the ensemble.

The main house is spread over three levels. It comprises an entrance hall, a living room, a dining room, a kitchen, an office, four bedrooms, two bathrooms, a shower room, and a dressing room.

There is a recently restored tower of approximately 87m2.

The windows are still single-glazed.

The lovely estate grounds feature landscaped gardens, meadows, woodland, and a pond.

Located between the Atlantic coast and the Pyrenees, the property is also in easy reach to airports, motorways and TGV train stations.

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