Aquitaine, Pyrénées-Atlantiques
€399,000
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Property Features
- Number of Bedrooms : 3
- Land size (m²) : 3
- Floor size (m²) : 3
- Reference : FCH148
Property Description
In the heart of the popular tourist town of Salies de Béarn, with all amenities on the doorstep, this imaginatively renovated Béarnaise town house boasts a successful blend of modern 'loft style living' in an authentique character Béarnaise property A truly rare find! The property would make an ideal holiday home or permanent residence for those who prefer the convenience of activities, restaurants, cafés and boutiques within easy reach
The property offers over 350m2 of living space over three floors The ground floor (120m2), formerly operating as a tea rooms, could once again be used for a business activity Now serving as a 'jardin d’hiver' and recreational space the area is light and functional with large arched doorways leading to the front and rear terrace gardens, a separate cloakroom with 2 toilets (one for disabled users) and a guest bedroom – ideal for use as a cinema room
The first and second floors have been totally transformed into a wonderful open plan loft style apartment with three good size bedrooms each opening onto the second floor balcony sweeping along the entire façade of the building The two upper floors are linked by a custom made spiral staircase in the centre of the living room
The attractive market town of Salies de Béarn, is also referred to as ‘the Venice of the Béarn’ because of the way its 17th century timber framed houses overhang the river Saleys It has been famous for its salt, since the Middle Ages and this is celebrated with a lively festival ‘Fête du Sel' each year in the month of September The river Saleys runs through the centre of the town separating the old Medieval part from the 19th century Thermal Baths The hot mineral waters are seven times saltier than the sea and renowned for their therapeutic qualities The thermal baths offer therapeutic pools, a Jacuzzi, a sauna, a range of beauty treatments, as well as Yoga and Pilates classes Salies de Béarn also has a beautiful 9 hole golf course and Golf Club restaurant
One hour from the ski slopes of the Pyrénées and 40 minutes from the Atlantic Coast, and Biarritz airport Pau airport can be reached within 1 hour, Toulouse and Bordeaux airports 2 hours
GROUND FLOOR
ENTRANCE HALL: with a north facing front door and access to cellar with door leading to rear courtyard garden Staircase leading to first floor apartment
JARDIN D’HIVER (102m2): Formerly the Tea Rooms, the space has been transformed into a recreational and relaxation area with large glass arched doors leading to the front and rear courtyard gardens Could easily be converted back into commercial premises with separate toilet cubicles in situ (one for disabled users) or closed off from upstairs apartment for rental purposes
FIRST FLOOR
ENTRANCE HALLWAY (10m2): with two north facing windows, tiled floor, exposed wood ceiling beams and feature fireplace surround
STUDY (12m2): with north and east facing windows, tiled floor and exposed wood ceiling beams
BATHROOM : with east facing window, tiled floor, shower unit, WC and wash hand basin
Door leading to……
OPEN PLAN DINING ROOM / KITCHEN AND LIVING ROOM (105m2): with four east facing windows and three west facing windows overlooking the rear courtyard, a fully fitted kitchen with utility room, dining room and living room with fireplace in an open plan living area set around the central spiral staircase
SECOND FLOOR
LANDING : with east facing double doors leading to the balcony
BEDROOM 1 (18m2): with north and east facing doors leading to the balcony
BEDROOM 2 (13m2): with east facing doors leading to the balcony and built-in cupboards
BEDROOM 3 (13m2): with east facing doors leading to the balcony and built-in cupboards
BATHROOM: with north facing window, bath, WC and wash-hand basin
The property offers over 350m2 of living space over three floors The ground floor (120m2), formerly operating as a tea rooms, could once again be used for a business activity Now serving as a 'jardin d’hiver' and recreational space the area is light and functional with large arched doorways leading to the front and rear terrace gardens, a separate cloakroom with 2 toilets (one for disabled users) and a guest bedroom – ideal for use as a cinema room
The first and second floors have been totally transformed into a wonderful open plan loft style apartment with three good size bedrooms each opening onto the second floor balcony sweeping along the entire façade of the building The two upper floors are linked by a custom made spiral staircase in the centre of the living room
The attractive market town of Salies de Béarn, is also referred to as ‘the Venice of the Béarn’ because of the way its 17th century timber framed houses overhang the river Saleys It has been famous for its salt, since the Middle Ages and this is celebrated with a lively festival ‘Fête du Sel' each year in the month of September The river Saleys runs through the centre of the town separating the old Medieval part from the 19th century Thermal Baths The hot mineral waters are seven times saltier than the sea and renowned for their therapeutic qualities The thermal baths offer therapeutic pools, a Jacuzzi, a sauna, a range of beauty treatments, as well as Yoga and Pilates classes Salies de Béarn also has a beautiful 9 hole golf course and Golf Club restaurant
One hour from the ski slopes of the Pyrénées and 40 minutes from the Atlantic Coast, and Biarritz airport Pau airport can be reached within 1 hour, Toulouse and Bordeaux airports 2 hours
GROUND FLOOR
ENTRANCE HALL: with a north facing front door and access to cellar with door leading to rear courtyard garden Staircase leading to first floor apartment
JARDIN D’HIVER (102m2): Formerly the Tea Rooms, the space has been transformed into a recreational and relaxation area with large glass arched doors leading to the front and rear courtyard gardens Could easily be converted back into commercial premises with separate toilet cubicles in situ (one for disabled users) or closed off from upstairs apartment for rental purposes
FIRST FLOOR
ENTRANCE HALLWAY (10m2): with two north facing windows, tiled floor, exposed wood ceiling beams and feature fireplace surround
STUDY (12m2): with north and east facing windows, tiled floor and exposed wood ceiling beams
BATHROOM : with east facing window, tiled floor, shower unit, WC and wash hand basin
Door leading to……
OPEN PLAN DINING ROOM / KITCHEN AND LIVING ROOM (105m2): with four east facing windows and three west facing windows overlooking the rear courtyard, a fully fitted kitchen with utility room, dining room and living room with fireplace in an open plan living area set around the central spiral staircase
SECOND FLOOR
LANDING : with east facing double doors leading to the balcony
BEDROOM 1 (18m2): with north and east facing doors leading to the balcony
BEDROOM 2 (13m2): with east facing doors leading to the balcony and built-in cupboards
BEDROOM 3 (13m2): with east facing doors leading to the balcony and built-in cupboards
BATHROOM: with north facing window, bath, WC and wash-hand basin