Equestrian Property Near Pau with 11 Stables, 15 Hectares, Paddock

Property Description

An ideal property for anyone seeking a rural and active lifestyle in a beautiful setting, close to amenities and the Pau racecourse. Currently used for breeding Anglo-Arab racehorses, this breeding farm is accessed via an electric gate and a long driveway bordered by pastures on both sides. The pastures are fenced and equipped with field shelters and water troughs. A further paddock is located to the rear of the house, with eight stalls and three foaling boxes. The entire property is visible from the house. Nestled on the hillside to the rear is a small vineyard.
The traditional Béarnaise house, dating from 1770, offers lovely views over the pastures and surrounding hills. Its spacious rooms retain many original features, such as large stone fireplaces. The roof was replaced in 2005. Warm and comfortable, the house is generally in good condition, but would benefit from modernization as well as a complete renovation of the guest apartment and the attic.

Currently, the house comprises four bedrooms, three bathrooms (two of which are en-suite), a laundry room with an adjoining dressing room, a large open-plan living room, a huge dining room leading to a very spacious billiard room/office, and a traditional kitchen with storage space at the rear. A guest apartment, in need of renovation, completes the property. The attic, formerly used as maid's quarters, could be converted into additional bedrooms. The house faces east, allowing the main rooms to benefit from plenty of natural light.
Adjoining the house is a stone barn housing a garage and foaling boxes, with a hayloft above. The buildings are arranged around an entrance courtyard, which also includes a dovecote and provides access to a swimming pool and a terrace furnished for entertaining, complete with a summer kitchen.

The Pau region offers exceptional sporting opportunities, notably the Pau 5 Star, one of the flagship events on the equestrian calendar. Furthermore, with lakes, mountains, and the Atlantic coast at Biarritz nearby, activities are varied: skiing, hiking, fishing, cycling, and mountain sports in the Pyrenees; whitewater canoeing on the Gave de Pau river; and the oldest golf course in Europe outside the UK. Rugby is a true local passion, while wild boar hunting and hunting dinners are part of the social traditions.
Pau is a beautiful historic city offering elegant boutiques and a wide selection of restaurants and bars. It is particularly renowned for its boulevard with mountain views, where one can sample one of the excellent local wines while admiring the sunset. Thanks to high-speed rail links, the motorway, and the airports of Pau and Lourdes, the region is easily accessible from the UK, the rest of France, and Spain. With high-speed internet available in the area, this property would suit both a remote worker with occasional travel and someone wishing to enjoy a comfortable rural lifestyle without being isolated.

Agency fees of 5% (including VAT) payable by the buyer. Price excluding fees: €650,000. Energy Performance Certificate (EPC) in progress.