For Sale
This splendid 17C ‘Maison de Maitre’ sits in its peaceful landscaped grounds of 2ha. Located a short walk from a nearby village and a 15 minute drive to the popular riverside market town of Dax. This busy town, famous since Roman times for its Thermal baths and mud cures, offers all the amenities you could wish for.
The Manor house, built in 1640, was originally a part of a large country estate now long since dispersed. What remains, however is a tremendously charming arrangement of buildings and all meticulously maintained. The principle house, the Maison de Maitre, is flanked by 2 buildings of a later period and now converted to Gite accommodation. The main house enjoys modern day comforts whilst maintaining its authenticity. This home has been professionally decorated and enjoys sumptuous interiors with fabulous fabric lined walls and elegant full length curtains creating a wonderful homely ambiance. Accommodation covers in excess of 400m2 over 2 floors with 3 main reception rooms, 5 bedrooms, 3 bathrooms.
The remaining buildings include; the 2 Gites, popular during the holiday season and offering 2 very comfortable living spaces with 7 bedrooms and a small guardians apartment. A 17th century barn now a Pool house with covered terrace, a Stable block with 8 boxes and extensive kennelling.
Situated in a rural location, close to Dax with its high speed train link to Paris in 3hrs 20mins. Easy access to both the Atlantic Coast, 50mins, and the Pyrenees Mountains 1hr 20mins.
ACCOMMODATION SUMMARY | |
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Habitable Space : 780 m² | No of Rooms Total : 16 |
No. Reception Rooms : 6 | No. of Bedrooms : 12 |
Bathrooms : 5 | Shower Rooms : 2 |
W.Cs : 2 | Utility Room : Two |
Heating Method : Oil Fired - Radiators | |
Hot Water Method : Oil Fired |
ACCOMMODATION DETAILS | |
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Ground Floor | |
Entrance Hall (27.5 m²) | Kitchen (34 m²) |
Kitchen 2 & 3 (34 m²) | Dining Room (26 m²) |
Salon (35 m²) | Salon 2 (36 m²) |
Bedroom 1 (17 m²) | Dressing Room (18 m²) |
Bathroom (12 m²) | Storage (4 m²) |
Storage (13 m²) | WC (1.5 m²) |
First Floor | |
Landing (23 m²) | Bedroom 2 (37 m²) |
Bedroom 3 (20 m²) | Shower Room (7 m²) |
Landing (7 m²) | Bedroom 4 (21 m²) |
Shower Room (5 m²) | Bedroom 5 (24 m²) |
WC (1.5 m²) |
SITUATION | |
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Location : 50mins from the Atlantic Ocean and 1hr20mins from Pyrenees Mountains | |
View : Garden / Countryside | |
Secteur : Aquitaine | Orientation : East |
CONSTRUCTION | |
Year : 17th Century | Type : Stone / River Stone |
Roof : Tiled | |
SERVICES | |
Tele / ADSL : Yes | Drainage : Septic Tank |
Glazing : Mains | Eco Features : Mains |
GROUNDS | |
Land Area : 21000 m² | Boundary : |
Tax Fonciere : € 2900.00/yr | Garden Well : No |
Garage : Barn | Car Port : |
Terrace : | |
Swimming Pool : 15 x 6m | |
Outbuildings : 2 Gites, Pool House, Stables and kennels | |
GITE / OUTBUILDING DESCRIPTION | |
Independent from the main house, are two beautifully decorated gîtes with oil fired heating and pellet wood-burners. Gite 1 (140m2) : kitchen, sitting room and 2 large en-suite bedrooms Gite 2 (245m2) : kitchen / living room, 4 bedrooms, 2 bathrooms + 1 Bed Guardian's Apartment |