17th-Century Manor House in an Exceptional Setting on the Banks of the Adour

Property Description

This 1620 manor house, facing south-east, stands alone on its towpath, with exceptional panoramic views of the Adour and the Saubusse bridge. For 400 years, it has retained its timeless charm. Three façades open onto this unique view. It will appeal to lovers of heritage, absolute tranquillity and outdoor activities (fishing, hunting, pelota, water sports, horse riding and cycling).
The property offers 397 m² of floor area: 7 rooms (3 large living rooms, 4 bedrooms, a fitted kitchen, 2 bathrooms and 2 toilets), space for a second kitchen, a workshop that could be converted, a garage, a cellar and a large attic that could be converted. It retains all its authenticity: Bidache stone walls, lime render, 2 fireplaces, canal tiles and wooden joinery. Its unspoilt 1.4-hectare estate (meadows and woodland), bordered by a stream, is in a Natura 2000 area. Its secluded, bucolic setting can never be altered.
Extension and renovation potential
The local intercommunal urban plan (PLUI) permits an extension of up to 30% of the floor area. Renovation work is required to provide 21st-century comfort. The generous volumes and building rights allow for a range of possible projects (family home, guest rooms or holiday cottages). Recent quotes for work using traditional materials and craftsmanship are available. The property is of significant heritage interest: grants and tax relief may be available (Historic Monuments or Fondation du Patrimoine schemes), subject to eligibility.
Location and access
Saubusse railway station is 700 m away on foot (6 trains per day): 10 minutes to Dax for TGV services to Paris (3 hours), Bordeaux (1 hour) and San Sebastián (2 hours). Immediate access to the D824 and A63 (St-Geours junction, 5 minutes). Biarritz Airport is 35 minutes away. Dax is 15 minutes away, Bayonne and Biarritz 30–35 minutes, and the Landes beaches 20–25 minutes.
Everyday amenities
700 m away in Saubusse: a Gault & Millau-awarded bakery, a general grocery shop, a pharmacy, 3 restaurants including 1 fine-dining restaurant, a Thursday market and thermal baths. Within 5–8 minutes: Lidl, Leclerc and SPAR, open 7 days a week. Delivery services available (Carrefour, Picard).
Primary school in Saubusse (1 km); middle and high schools in St-Geours and St-Vincent-de-Tyrosse, accessible by train. Universities in Bayonne, Pau and Bordeaux.
ENERGY PERFORMANCE CERTIFICATE: NOT AVAILABLE
LISTING REF. 1880
Offered for sale by TERRES & OCEAN Immobilier agency – Sales agent Valérie Hugot – Tel. – RSAC Dax
TERRES & OCEAN Immobilier – real estate, Hossegor and Biarritz