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    An immaculately presented Béarnaise Villa set in almost one hectare of private grounds, bordering the river and woods. This well proportioned family residence, conveniently situated just 5 minutes from the market town of Orthez, is offered for sale with an independent guest wing, summer kitchen and
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    French country living at its finest, this early 19th century former farmhouse ensemble has been professionally re-modelled and extended into its adjoining former barn to create a beautifully spacious, light and comfortable four bedroom family home.
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    Situated just 20 minutes south west of Pau on the edge of its small village in the Jurançon wine region. This delightful property is privately located at the end of a 1km driveway (maintained by the local council) and nestled within 2 hectares of land.
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    Quite deservingly dominating its hillside, with far reaching views across Les Landes, this Majestic 18C Château is located just 1 hour inland from Biarritz, Saint Jean-de-Luz and Bayonne; slightly over one hour from both the historic city of Pau and the Spanish border and under 2 hours south of Bord
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    Set in a beautiful rural location with views across the rolling countryside and distant Pyrenees mountains, this stone barn conversion is deceptively large offering 320m2 of accommodation. Recently renovated by its current owners, this property serves as a comfortable family home alongside a succes
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    This charming property benefits from a discrete location at the end of its country lane, amongst the Jurançon vineyards. The Ensemble includes the five bedroom stone property; an adjoining stone barn and a pretty former pig sty, set in 7,525m2 of grounds with views to the Pyrenees mountains.
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    A Handsome 18C Maison de Maître privately set on the edge of a rural hamlet and with dramatic views to the Pyrenees. The property has been comprehensively restored, re-wired and re-plumbed and is well presented in white virtually throughout. Notable features are the elliptical staircase and decora
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    Situated on the edge of a popular well-served village, this delightful stone house offers charming period living, with a private rear garden & pool and the convenience of shops and restaurants within walking distance. Located 20 minutes south of the historic city of Pau, with easy access into the P
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    Enjoying a private position on the edge of its picturesque village, this enchanting 19th century former forge has been sympathetically renovated to retain its period atmosphere and original features.
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    Dating back to 1645, this deceptively large French Manor House offers period living at its finest. The Estate includes the four bedroom Manor House; its former winery now renovated into a Reception Venue (seating 50 people) with an en-suite guest bedroom; its large former barn (two floors of 258m2
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    A truly delightful 19C Water Mill superbly restored to maintain its period atmosphere and set in unspoilt countryside. The Water Mill is approached via a quiet country lane; once across the small bridge the eye is lead immediately to the immaculately maintained gardens with its the mill stream
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    Dating back to the late 16th / early 17th Century, this Historic Chateau, once belonged to Porthos, one of Louis XIII musketeers, later characterised in Alexandre Dumas’ noval, The Three Mousketeers.
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    This beautiful 18C watermill has been superbly restored by its current English owners and offers the ideal French dream. It is situated in an area of outstanding natural beauty with the local community noted for its hospitality - the current owners have made friends with a range of locals including
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    This historic Chateau, with origins dating back to the thirteenth century, has striking architectural appeal, exquisite grounds and a protected elevated site on the edge of its village with views stretching across the Gave d’Oloron to the Pyrenees Mountains.
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    This magnificent Maison de Maitre is tucked away within its own grounds of just over ½ a hectare of mature trees, shrubs and lawns. Conveniently situated close to the centre of a small market town with all the necessary amenities within easy walking distance.
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    The origins of this chateau date back to the 14th century, when it served as a stately home to a French Aristocratic family. The ground and first floors were added in the 18th century, and the 19th century saw the addition of the final floor and the two towers.
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    An imposing town house situated in the historical town of Oloron Sainte Marie, gateway to the Pyrenees ski stations of Gourette and La Pierre St Martin. This grand family home boasts immense charm and character and offers 5 bedrooms over 3 floors with an enormous basement convertible for additional
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    A beautifully spacious Béarnaise village house with double garage set in pretty landscaped gardens, close to the fortified town of Navarrenx. This attractive property, built in 1809 and renovated in the 1980’s provides 7 bedrooms, 3 bathrooms and scope to develop further living accommodation, if req
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    ‘Petit Chateau’ with Barns, Summer House, tiled Swimming Pool, Tennis Court, Garden, Shrubbery and Park. 4ha.
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    This picturesque 18C former farmhouse, with its adjoining converted barn, benefits from beautiful open views of the Pyrenees mountains. It is situated in rolling hillside 30 minutes south of the historic city of Pau and within easy reach of the Vallé d’Ossau and local ski resorts.

French Character Homes offers property for sale in South West France.  Based in the beautiful historic city of Pau; just one hour from both the ski slopes of the Pyrenees and the sandy beaches of the Atlantic coast, near Biarritz. Winter snow sports and summer beach activities make this region an ideal lifestyle choice for an all year round holiday home or a main residence.

French Character Homes specializes in period character properties throughout the South West of France. Our portfolio of properties includes Historic Chateaux, Elegant Manor Houses, Water Mills, Village Houses, Secluded Farmhouses, Coastal Apartments, Stone Barn Conversions, Equestrian Properties and Commercial Properties including Boutique Hotels and Gîte Complexes. All our properties are selected to appeal to the more discerning customer and as such have great architectural appeal and unspoilt locations.

French Character Homes hopes to be able to help you find your ideal property, location and lifestyle in this magnificent region.

 

For further information, please contact:

Joanne Davey
French Character Homes
Tel: +33 (0)5 59 12 28 13 / +33 (0)6 77 70 21 98
Email : sales@frenchcharacterhomes.com
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