Charming & Versatile Home with Potential Gite Annex, Nr Pyrenees Mountains & Ski

Property Description

An opportunity to buy a charming and versatile 6 bedroom home which is divided into 2 individual houses and which will appeal to buyers with a feel for the romantic.

Dating back to 1840 and situated within walking distance of the Roman town of Oloron-Ste-Marie, and of open countryside, the property is listed as one of historical interest.

It is set in a garden measuring 1,700 sq metres and which is in 3 parts. At the back of one of these, there is a small cascade, The front and side gardens are divided by one of the 8 spring-fed streams which run through the gardens and a small pond where an original lavoir can stilll be found . The streams flow into a pond and subsequently into a trout stream surrounded by trees. This latter terrain is maintained by the local authority.

One of the springs was used to make a therapeutic mud which was then heated in an oven and sent down a channel to each of the 5 baths; The oven and the baths are still in situ. At the entrance to the basement is a spring water outlet which can be used to water the plants on the terrace. It can also be drunk but it is recommended that it be analysed once a year and this can be arranged through application to the Mairie. In addition to the basement, there are two sheds, one of which s currently used as a potting shed and the other which is accessible from the kitchen, and has 2 levels. This would also be suitable as a utility room.

The prinicipal bedroom in the larger part of the house has an en suite shower, a basin and a bidet.

As well as their suitability for gites, both houses also have a potential rent of 600€ and 750€ a month. The smaller one is already let out until a sale. The house also lends itself to being a family home with an independent annexe where family or friends can visit or live. The original owners actually used one as their winter abode and the other as their summer one; an option that is perhaps nowadays too much of a luxury.

Each house has separate front and back doors and separate utility meters allowing for ease of rental of either property if so desired. There is also parking for 2 cars and for several just outside the gate on a small communal green area.

In whichever configuration the house is used, its history, beautiful surroundings and close proximity to the quaint river town of Oloron Ste Marie and to open countryside, offers a special residential opportunity.

Oloron has several ancient monuments, notably the cathedral which was started in the 12th century and is a Unesco heritage site. The town straddles 3 rivers or “gaves as they are called in the local vernacular, and is an important stop-over point for pilgrims on their way to Compestella. All the necessary amenities can be found in the town which has a population of approximately 12,000.


Electricity in larger house needs renewing – 5000€.
2 septic tanks which can be joined up to the mains at a cost of 7000€. The drains' connection is not obligatory

DPE A 6
Consumption too low for accurate assessment
GES A 6