Maison de Maitre - 20 minutes from Dax - 50 minutes from Atlantic beaches

Close to a thriving town with a wide range of facilities, this bourgeois house sits on the top of a hill in the middle of its mostly fenced 5 hectares of land and boasts extensive views from all windows including to the snow-capped Pyrenees to the south. There are terraces to enjoy the outdoor space and enough woodland to fuel the wood-burning stove. This traditional mansion house has been rénovtated and extended by the current owners and there is still a large attached barn, which subject to appropriate permissions could provide further accommodation or 1 or 2 gites. There is full double glazing, oil central heating, garages and an above-ground swimming pool. It is approached from a long tree-lined driveway with turning areas at the side of the house. A door takes you to a large cloakroom with fitted storage. The upgraded electrical circuit board is here and the distributor takes internet and television connections to each of the bedrooms as well as the living areas. There is a large fully fitted dining kitchen with an island. Beyond this is a huge utility room which has the washing machine and drier as well as the central heating boiler, upgraded in 2017, and an indoor clothes drying area and ironing area. There are French doors to a large paved dining terrace with views to the Pyrenees. Off the corridor from the kitchen, there is a newly fitted shower room to the right and a formal dining room to the left. Beyond is a large open plan living area with an office in one corner and a large traditional fireplace with wood burning stove. A small corridor takes you to the front door and there is a smaller lounge or snug too. A wooden staircase takes you up to the 6 bedrooms, 3 on each floor. All are of good size with room for children playing as well as storage and desks. The master bedroom has built-in storage and all bedrooms on this floor have the traditional oak flooring. A smaller stair leads to the attic rooms, all with electrically operated Velux windows with integral blinds and some also have small windows. Each floor has a modern shower room and there is an open sitting/ play area on the top floor which highlights the original beam construction of the house. The land surrounding it is mostly laid to lawn around the house but beyond has been allowed to grow to hay and it is harvested once a year by a local farmer. There are 2 areas of mixed woodland towards the perimeter of the land. Overall a comfortable and practical family house in a private setting with good views close to facilities.