Elegant 18th Century Château with Exquisite Gardens

About the Property

Elegant 18th-century château superbly restored, built around 1750, nestled within exquisite gardens in the Pyrenees region of Bigorre, France. This remarkable property spans approximately 1,000 square meters and features nine bedrooms and four bathrooms. It is conveniently located just 1 hour and 30 minutes from Biarritz and the Atlantic coast. This distinguished château has been meticulously restored over the past 25 years, preserving its authentic high-quality 18th-century decoration. The symmetrical classical architecture is complemented by a refined green setting, featuring boxwood embroidery gardens, topiaries, a maze, and a green theatre, all at the foot of the Pyrenees. The reception area comprises beautiful interconnected salons, flooded with light through large-paned windows, showcasing the elegance of French country living in the 18th century. The grand staircase leads to a hall on the first floor, where eight bedrooms are adorned with exquisite hand-printed wallpapers and fireplaces. The interior also includes a dining room with wood paneling, a library with Empire-style woodwork, and a study decorated with faux-marble wood paneling. The property boasts a grand château kitchen in the basement and large cellars for ample storage. Outbuildings: - Sumptuous monumental orangery with three south-facing arcades - Barn converted into an event hall equipped with a stainless-steel kitchen - Charming farmyard bordered by a henhouse and a shelter - Discreet chapel beneath a blue vaulted ceiling with a 17th-century polychrome carved wooden altarpiece The enchanting gardens, created two decades ago, feature sophisticated boxwood embroidery and topiaries, a romantic streamside garden, and a majestic semi-circular terraced green theatre. The property also includes a swimming pool integrated into ornamental basins and three entrances with large 18th-century pillars and gates. The château is fully listed as a Historic Monument, ensuring its preservation for future generations. Location: - 143 km from Biarritz - 30 km from Lourdes, international airport - 26 km from Pau, international airport - 20 km from Tarbes, international airport Price: €1,393,600 including fees (paid by the seller). Information on the risks to which this property is exposed is available on the Géorisques website: https://www.georisques.gouv.fr/