For sale a 19th century castle in need of restoration, approx. 750 m2, outbuildings, river and woods set in 7.8 hectares in one piece. This castle was built in the Béarn region on the borders of the Pyrénées-Atlantiques.

Description

This 19th century castle, 1 km (0.6 miles) from the medieval village of Pontacq, is situated at a strategic historical crossroads from a regional and national point of view between Bigorre and Béarn. This region on the border of the Pyrénées-Atlantiques was ravaged by war between Protestants and Catholics.

The 19th century castle

This 19th century castle in the heart of the countryside offers a haven of peace away from any nuisance. With 3 storeys and an attic, this house to restore has preserved the authenticity of its history.

Built in the 19th century in parkland planted with trees over two hundred years old, the castle spans around 750 m2. A lounge with fireplace and wood panelling, a dining room with parquet flooring, a grand staircase leading to the 10 bedrooms, the kitchen and the pantry. Two outbuildings awaiting renovation. A dovecote. This 19th century residence boasts authentic features. Heating is provided by fireplaces and wood-burning stoves. Individual sanitation. There is a well and a river. The château is set in 7.8 hectares in a single block.

Entrance

After passing through the main gate, a driveway through parkland planted with trees over two hundred years old leads to this 19th-century château. This 19th-century residence welcomes you with a stone terrace and a two-flight staircase leading to the reception rooms.

The castle's reception rooms

The octagonal reception room (approx. 39 m2) with parquet flooring and fireplace leads to the reception rooms. In the west wing of the château is a 15 m2 study with parquet flooring. To the left is a reception room of approx. 39.52 m2 with French ceiling, fireplace, parquet flooring and 6 large windows that let in plenty of light. A rear bathroom of approx. 12.05 m2. In the west wing, a hallway of approx. 10.10 m2 with cupboard and service staircase leading to the semi-basement kitchens. This corridor leads to the dining room. This room is approx. 40.05 m2 with moulded ceiling, period woodwork, parquet flooring and 6 large windows. A wood-burning stove. A double door leads to a front bedroom of approx. 15 m2 with wood panelling and parquet flooring. At the rear, a large double staircase with straight flights and intermediate landings leads to the sleeping area.

Second floor

A 24.02 m2 landing with 2 built-in cupboards leads to the bedrooms. There are 5 bedrooms ranging in size from approx. 16 m2 to 39.36 m2, including an octagonal bedroom of approx. 36 m2 with fireplace and moulded ceiling. All the bedrooms have parquet and strip flooring. 4 bathrooms. A staircase leads to the top floor.

Third floor

The upper floor has been converted into an attic space of around 187.68 m2. 9 rooms with a large staircase and a back staircase. An octagonal room of around 36 m2 in the centre of the château.

The semi-buried basement

From the ground floor, a service staircase leads to the basement. This 188 m2 basement includes a 40 m2 kitchen to be converted, a former boiler room. 3 staff bedrooms and a bathroom.

The works.

This 19th-century château, whose central cupola dates back to the 16th century, is in need of restoration. Roofing work is still to be carried out, at a cost of €130,000. Electrical work, interior fittings, heating and drainage are still to be carried out. The windows are single-glazed. The estimated cost of the work is €700,000.

The outbuildings

Several outbuildings are in need of renovation. These are the former stables and sheepfolds. A dovecote to the rear is in excellent condition.

Land and water resources

The 19th century castle is surrounded by approx. 7.8 hectares. A spring with a well supplies the castle with water. A river runs through the grounds.

Location

Between Tarbes (20 km) and Lourdes (12 km), on the edge of the Pyrénées-Atlantiques region, this 19th century chateau to be restored, set in 33 hectares (33 acres), offers a haven of peace. Access to the motorway is 18 km away, the airport 13 km and the SNCF train station 12 km. This part of the Pyrenees bordering the Pyrénées-Atlantiques, with its hospital, shops, racecourse and stud farm just 12 km away, benefits from unspoilt surroundings and rolling countryside.