An Elegant Town House Set on the Edge of the Adour River

Property Description

Summary
A fine maison bourgeoise set in a verdant park which protects the grounds from view. The house is distributed over three levels. The meticulous renovation has created modern light living space with well proportioned reception rooms and high ceilings, whilst retaining the charm and original features of this elegant home.

Location
Set in the heart of Aire sur L'Adour on the banks of the Adour river the property provides access to all shops and services on foot whilst enjoying the privacy of its enclosed and beautifully manicured grounds.

Pau 40 mins
Bordeaux 1hr 30
Atlantic Coast 1hr 30

Interior
Much of the living space is distributed across the 1st floor, with two bedrooms and a further sitting room on the upper level. The gound floor houses the master bedroom suite, office library, boiler room and laundry.

The gound floor houses the master bedroom suite, office library, boiler room and laundry.

A staircase leads up to the front door. The entrance hall opens onto a large reception hall and stairwell.

To the right of the entrance there is an office and cloak room.

From the hall glazed doors open onto the dining room (37m²)and living area (19m²) which in turn are linked by large glazed doors. Both rooms open onto a large terrace (50m²)which runs down the length of the south façade.
Below the terrace there is a south facing orangerie. Generous natural light bathes the golden strip wood floors whilst the tall ceilings are decorated with moulded plasterwork.

A passage runs off the hall to the kitchen (13m²)with a freestanding stove and fitted units.

The room opens onto a snug area (19m²) with fireplace and French doors overlooking the garden.

Upper level:
The stairs open onto a large landing with a balcony overlooking the hallway below.

Bedroom (22m²) with dual aspect, wood floors, en-suite bathroom and walk in shower, dressing room.

Guest bedroom 17m² and a shower room.

Games room and study area (45m²) with original carved fireplace flanked by carved oak cupboards in the Morlaàs style.

On the ground level there is an entrance which opens onto a long hall. Stairs join from the upper level and access the hallway next to the kitchen.

The ground floor consists of an office area, library, archives, storeroom, laundry and boiler room. The master bedroom lies at the end of the passage with dressing room, steam room and shower.

Exterior
The grounds extend to 3000m² and feature a pool, garage, a conservatory and an additional strip overlooking the Adour.

The grounds are enclosed and the well developed garden is landscaped featuring a lovely pool 10M X 5M and many trees and shrubs. A passerelle over a mill stream leads to a strip of land bordering the Adour river making e a great vegetable garden.