8 Bed Castle/Chateau for sale in Pau, Aquitaine, France

A unique opportunity to purchase a key historical property that has housed exhibitions of Degas. Situated at only 5 minutes from Pau with sensational views over the City as well as the Pyrenees mountains the Chateau benefits from 13 hectares of land, 750m2 of habitable surface area. Currently under thorough renovation using ecological materials the property has maintained its historical character while benefiting from modern day comfort. This fine Chateau was built in 1865 by a prominent Parisien architect. Since its construction the Chateau has only had 3 owners including the current owner who has meticulously renovated the property and continues to renovate using ecological materials and taking special care to ensure that the property is insulated to meet modern day efficiency standards. The Chateau is comprised of 750m2 and includes; A grand entrance with reception rooms leading off from the main entrance as well as a sweeping staircase. The original music salon and library as well as billiards room have maintainted their historical features including the exquisite marble fireplaces. Throughout the ground floor an underfloor heating system has been installed and the walls have been fully insulated to ensure maximum heat retention in winter and maximise the internal coolness in summer. First Floor: On the first floor there are a number of bedrooms as well as a large library study area with exquisite views. Two bedrooms have already got ensuite bathrooms installed with italian marble. Other bedrooms and bathrooms are still under renovation. The chateau has been fully re-roofed. Cave: There is a secondary service staircase that serves each floor including the cellars which are vaulted. This network of vaulted rooms includes the boiler room with a sophisticated yet simple system to operate the heating and underfloor heating. There is also a locked wine cellar plus further storage rooms. The grounds are hugely interesting and include 13 hectares of garden, pasture land and woods. On the land are stables, an old site of a previous chateau that occupied the land and a wealth of wild animals, flowers and trees. Situated overlooking the Pyrenees to the south, Pau to the North and the undulating countryside in between the Chateau is only a stone's throw from the fantastic restaurants of Pau and Jurancon. Work needed to finish the project. Contact us for more details.
Property Style: detached
Parking: off street parking
Outside: private garden
Heating: other
View: country