19th-Century Residence in a Small Pyrenean Village
Located in a charming Pyrenean village about 30 minutes south of Pau, this 19th-century residence has a rich history as a former hotel and restaurant. Once a popular venue for weddings and holidays, the property offers tremendous potential for modern adaptation. Whether envisioned as a private residence, retirement home, guesthouse, artist’s studio, or reopened as a seminar and event venue, the possibilities are vast.
Property Overview
The estate boasts 800 m² of living space, including 17 hotel-style bedrooms. Additional features include two dining rooms, a grand living room, a fully equipped professional kitchen, a laundry room, a wine cellar, a conservatory, and a spacious outbuilding designed for receptions. The 6,000 m² grounds are fully enclosed, featuring mature trees and a stately entrance gate.
Ground Floor – Communal Areas
The 12 m² reception hall leads to a 17 m² room with its own bathroom and toilet. A 29 m² hallway connects two dining rooms (each 40 m²) to a 50 m² living room. The ground floor also includes a 65 m² bar, a 31 m² professional kitchen, a 45 m² laundry room, a storage area, a WC, and a 42 m² conservatory overlooking the landscaped grounds.
Upper Floors – 17 Bedrooms
The two upper floors house 17 bedrooms, each equipped with either a bathroom, toilet, or wash basin, offering flexible accommodation options.
Outbuilding
Adjacent to the main house is a 260 m² air-conditioned outbuilding, featuring an 80 m² bar, two toilets, and three bedrooms on the upper level.
Construction and Utilities
Built using traditional methods, the property includes both single and double-glazed windows. The roof is tiled, and heating is provided by an oil-fired central system. The property is connected to the municipal sewage system.
Location
The property is ideally situated less than 5 minutes from local shops and services. Within 30 minutes, you can access Pau, ski resorts, highways, an airport, a TGV station, and the Spanish border. The vibrant coastal town of Biarritz is just 1.5 hours away.
