Property Description
Just a short walk from the historic centre of Navarrenx, one of France's officially designated 'Most Beautiful Villages' and a popular destination in the heart of the Béarn region, this elegant Maison de Maître stands within approximately 1.5 hectares (3.7 acres) of private parkland and offers a rare combination of character, space and development potential.
Providing around 350m² of accommodation across three floors, together with a substantial detached stone barn of approximately 200m², the property presents an exceptional opportunity as a family home, country retreat, boutique hospitality project or income-generating gîte and bed-and-breakfast business.
The house retains many original period features and centres around an impressive entrance hall with its original staircase. The ground floor offers a series of bright and generously proportioned reception rooms overlooking the gardens, together with a study, utility room and kitchen ready for modernisation.
The first floor provides five spacious double bedrooms served by a family bathroom and two shower rooms, offering ample accommodation for family life, visiting guests or a hospitality venture.
The second floor offers further flexibility, with two large rooms and additional attic space that could be converted into extra bedrooms, guest suites, home offices, creative studios or independent living accommodation.
Outside, the mature parkland creates a peaceful and private setting, while remaining within walking distance of shops, cafés, restaurants, schools and local amenities. The grounds provide ample space for outdoor entertaining, gardens, leisure facilities or future landscaping projects.
A particular highlight of the property is the detached stone barn. Offering approximately 130m² of floor space plus an equivalent upper level, it presents outstanding potential for conversion into guest accommodation, holiday cottages, gîtes, workshops, event space or professional premises. The roof structure and covering were completely renewed in 2008, and both water and electricity are already connected.
The property is comfortable and fully habitable while offering excellent scope for sympathetic updating and value enhancement. Modernisation of the kitchen, bathrooms and energy performance would allow new owners to create a truly exceptional home or tourism business.
Ideally located between the Basque Country and the Pyrenees, with easy access to Pau, Biarritz, the Atlantic coast and Spain, this is a rare opportunity to acquire a substantial period property with land, outbuildings and commercial potential in one of the most desirable areas of South West France.
An exceptional character property offering lifestyle, income potential and long-term value in a highly sought-after location.
Including fees of 4.98% TTC to be paid by of the purchaser. Price excluding fees 422 000 €. Energy class E, Climate class D Estimated average amount of annual energy expenditure for standard use, based on the year's energy prices 2021: between 5598.00 and 7575.00 €. Information on the risks to which this property is exposed is available on the Geohazards website: