18th-century Béarn estate with main house and independent gîte, Pyrénées views

18th-century Béarn estate with master house and independent gîte

In the heart of the Jurançon wine region, this characterful property has been beautifully restored and comprises a five-bedroom main house dating from 1779 and a former wine cellar from 1788 converted into a three-bedroom gîte. The entire estate sits on 9.24 hectares of private land including gardens, meadows and woodland, offering a peaceful setting with stunning views over the Pyrenees. Despite its tranquillity, the estate is just 10 minutes from Pau, its airport and international school.

8 bedrooms · 3 bathrooms · 445 m² of living space · 9.24 hectares ·

Location & access

The property occupies a privileged position at the end of a 200-metre private drive, in a sought-after residential area overlooking Pau. Surrounded by nature, it guarantees complete peace and quiet whilst remaining close to urban amenities. An elevated wooden cabin on the grounds offers an ideal vantage point over the Pyrenean landscape. Pyrenean ski stations are 45 minutes away, whilst Biarritz and the Spanish border are accessible within an hour. Pau airport is 20 minutes away, Tarbes-Lourdes airport 40 minutes, and Toulouse approximately 90 minutes by car.

Inside

Main house (236 m²)

Fully renovated by professionals in 2005, the residence benefited from a new natural slate roof with rebuilt timber frame, an extension creating a large kitchen and fifth bedroom, insulation of the upper-floor ceilings and loft, and new openings for natural light. Most windows have been replaced with double glazing, whilst the original façade windows have been retained and fitted with insulating glazing to preserve period character. Works also included complete rewiring and replumbing, restoration of beams and floorboards, and installation of a wood-burning stove. A Viessmann oil boiler was installed in 2018, and a compliant septic system in 2022.

• Ground floor: spacious open-plan living area of 78 m², large family kitchen with doors opening onto a raised terrace overlooking the gardens, utility room with parking access
• First floor (accessed via an attractive period staircase): master bedroom of 34.7 m², two further double bedrooms, family bathroom
• Second floor: two additional double bedrooms, shower room

Gîte (210 m²)

The former wine cellar has been completely renovated in 2015 with new slate roof and rebuilt timber frame, repointing of internal stone walls, new electrics and plumbing, and new openings for natural light.

• Ground floor: large cinema room of 80 m², kitchen opening onto a private garden, WC
• First floor (accessed via a discreet staircase): three double bedrooms, family shower room

Outside

The estate extends over 9.24 hectares comprising landscaped gardens, meadows and wooded areas, creating a preserved and intimate environment. Raised terraces allow you to make the most of the spectacular views over the Pyrenean range.

Technical specifications

• Viessmann oil boiler (2018)
• Wood-burning stove
• Double glazing (original windows retained with insulating glazing)
• Upper-floor ceiling and loft insulation
• Compliant individual septic system (2022)
• Rewired and replumbed

Key points

• 10 minutes from Pau
• Characterful main house and independent gîte
• Beautifully renovated
• 8 bedrooms in total
• Spectacular views
• 9 hectares of land
• Meadows, woodland and gardens
• Peaceful and private location
• Compliant septic system
• 20 minutes from TGV station and airport