A Landes house hidden from view,
its outbuildings, swimming pool and 1-hectare property
its outbuildings, swimming pool and 1-hectare property
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LANDES
aquitaine
FR
Location
The town is located approximately ten kilometres from Mont-de-Marsan and 1.5 hours from Bordeaux and the Mérignac airport by car, making Paris or further-flung destinations easily accessible. The sector has all essential commodities for daily life, as well as schools. Gastronomy also takes centre stage in this region with its many gourmet addresses.
The proximity of the city of Mont-de-Marsan is a major asset, making it possible to benefit from an extended range of services and facilities.
Description
Past the town's entrance, a driveway leads to the house, which is located set back on a hill, with two small rivers below, surrounding the property. The building, characteristic of typical Landes houses, is made up of solid timber framing and cob walls with its front door on the eastern side. A covered patio, perpendicular to the house, leads to the outbuilding, which stands parallel to it. The vast stone building will need to be remodelled in order to take advantage of its full potential. The gabled roofing with barrel tiles has been meticulously maintained throughout. A 10 x 5-metre swimming pool and an ancient bread oven, transformed into an artist studio and an independent bedroom with shower room round out the rest of the property.
The House
The house is typical of the Landes region. Its cob façade – a combination of clay, straw and water applied onto a wooden structure – provides excellent thermal insulation as well as a rustic aesthetic.
The timber framing, visible on the façade, creates a diamond or saltire pattern, characteristic of half-timbered architecture.
The ground floor
The entrance opens onto the kitchen, which is fully equipped. To the left, an oak door leads to a large living room, laid out in an inverted L shape and a television area. All of the floors are tiled. A bedroom, equipped with large cupboards and hardwood floors, faces east. Adjacent to the kitchen, a few steps lead to a bathroom with a bathtub and shower, a separate lavatory as well as a door leading to the covered patio, which provides access to the outbuilding.
The upstairs
A wooden staircase with narrow steps leads upstairs. This floor is composed of a large mezzanine, currently being used as a bedroom and an office, as well as two bedrooms built into the attic space. This level is bathed in light from its many windows and has hardwood floors.
The Outbuilding
The former barn was converted into a pleasant space, just waiting to be transformed according to its future owners’ wishes. A covered patio connects it to the house.
The ground floor
This is composed of a large garage with a concrete floor and exposed stone walls. Its massive old wooden double door is located on the poolside of the house. A bedroom was created on this floor, with a tremendous floor-to-ceiling height.
The upstairs
A wooden staircase provides access to this floor, which is made up of a large area built into the attic space with exposed beams and low windows, as well as a vast bedroom.
The Bedroom-Artist Studio
Once a traditional bread oven, the space was converted into an artist studio and a bedroom. The artist studio, with approximately 13 m² and entirely surrounded by glass walls is bathed in light. The separate bedroom, with approximately 11 m², has a mezzanine and its own en-suite shower room. A composting lavatory is located outside. The building is completely separate from the main house.
The Property
The garden extends over approximately 1.7 hectares and includes five centenary oak trees, acacias, an elder, lime and plum trees. Two streams run along the length of the property at the bottom of the hill. At night, does sometimes come to drink at their banks. The current owners use their own wood for their fireplace.
Our opinion
A typical Landes house, located in a verdant and calm oasis, immediately appears as if it had escaped the passage of time. The pleasure of hosting family and friends here, or renting out this bucolic space, makes it possible to imagine numerous options. Its proximity to all commodities is also an additional asset. Long winter evenings in front of the fire, as well as warm summer nights around the swimming pool, are blissful possibilities in this privileged location.
370 000 €
Fees at the Vendor’s expense
Reference 599809
| Land registry surface area | 10000 m2 |
| Main building surface area | 220 m2 |
| Number of bedrooms | 7 |
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NB: The above information is not only the result of our visit to the property; it is also based on information provided by the current owner. It is by no means comprehensive or strictly accurate especially where surface areas and construction dates are concerned. We cannot, therefore, be held liable for any misrepresentation.
