MANOR FOR SALE CLOSE TO ORTHEZ

This magnificent manor, the oldest part of which dates from 1592, is located 5 mns from the medieval town of Orthez in the region of Béarn .<br>You need about 45 mns to reach the sea and one hour to the ski resorts.<br>Located in a commanding positiion, with a panoramic view of the Pyrenees mountain chain and in the heart of its 1 hectare (2,47 acres) park, this property was completely and tastefully renovated in 2007.<br>At garden level the manor has a small sitting room, a large living room and a large dining room with open plan kitchen and fireplace, all of which open onto either the park or the charming courtyard. All these rooms are very bright.<br>Upstairs, are 3 large bedrooms each with bathroom and a single bedroom.<br>Numerous outbuildings surround the main house and its courtyard which is reached through a basket-handle arch with an imperial style roof, sign of power and status.<br>If desired it is possible to convert one of the outbuildings of about 80 m2. Another outbuilding can accommodate 3 cars. The whole property has a great deal of character.<br>The 1 hectare (2,47 acres) park is beautiful; it is possible to add a swimming pool.<br><br>