Master House, Historic District in Pyrénées-Atlantiques

Located on Saint-Pierre Square, in the heart of the Sainte-Croix d'Oloron-Sainte-Marie historic district (64400), this authentic master house spreads over 250 m² divided into 11 main rooms across 3 levels. It is complemented by 2 attics, an approximately 65 m² cellar, and a non-attached garden of 820 m², situated on Bellevue Promenade and offering a superb view of the Pyrénées.

A characterful residence with remarkable heritage, ideal for a family home, a guesthouse, or a heritage project.

From the moment you cross the front door, a spacious reception hall immediately reveals the exceptional character of this residence. The true backbone of the house, the remarkable staircase dating from the late 17th century attracts all eyes. Its sculpted handrail, with serpent heads at the starts, its first stone step typical of Béarnaise houses, and the quality of its craftsmanship testify to the skills of the artisans of the time. At the top level, a sculpted serpent on the ceiling echoes that of the staircase, recalling the richness of the decor of this residence.

The house has retained many original elements that give it all its patrimonial value: walnut paneling and doors, old fireplaces, oak parquet floors on the main levels, resinous wood flooring on the top floor, decorative rosettes, high ceilings, a remarkable stone fountain in the entrance hall, and an original terrazzo floor in one of the ground floor rooms, a noble material prized for its elegance and durability.

The ground floor is organized around the large central hall. On the right, a large room of 20 m² with fireplace and its remarkable terrazzo floor. On the left, a dining room (26 m²) with fireplace and a large living room (40 m²), whose French window opens directly onto the majestic stairs of Saint-Pierre Square, framed by two magnificent plane trees.

The majestic staircase leads to the first floor, where a large hall harmoniously distributes the various rooms. To the left is a 20 m² kitchen with fireplace. To the right, 2 beautiful bedrooms of 18 m² and 27 m². The 18 m² bedroom has an integrated closet of about 3.75 m² and communicates with a 12 m² shower room, also accessible directly from the hall. Opposite it, a storage space of about 6 m² completes this level, which also includes an independent toilet.

The staircase then leads to the second floor, where a new hall serves the different rooms. To the left, a large room of about 20 m² with fireplace. To the right, a 9 m² office and independent toilets. This level also includes a 20 m² bedroom with its own bathroom (3.77 m²), and a second 25 m² bedroom, extended by a 6 m² alcove, offering a charming additional space.

The top level consists of 2 attics, the main developing 43 m² and the other 15 m². Finally, a 65 m² cellar, accessible both from the street and directly from the house via a turnkey staircase, completes the ensemble harmoniously.

Just twenty meters from the property, the 820 m² garden located on Bellevue Promenade is a real haven of peace. Flat, it benefits from a magnificent open view of the Pyrénées and is enhanced with a well and the vestiges of an old stone building, further enhancing the charm and history of the place.

This master house will require extensive renovation work to restore its full brilliance. Work will notably include insulation, heating, modernization of water facilities, and interior arrangements. The remarkable original elements – historic staircase, walnut paneling and doors, fireplaces, old parquet floors, stone fountain, and terrazzo floor – offer an exceptional heritage foundation for a respectful restoration of the authenticity of the place.

Technical characteristics: Slate roof. Single-glazed wooden joinery. Connection to the main sewer. Gas boiler ensuring domestic hot water production. No heating system present. Located close to a classified historic monument (works subject to current heritage regulations).

Located in the heart of the Sainte-Croix historic district, one of the oldest and most emblematic in Oloron-Sainte-Marie, this residence benefits from a privileged location, close to the city’s historic heritage and the routes of Saint James of Compostelle. Pau is accessible in 40 minutes, Gourette and La Pierre-Saint-Martin ski stations as well as Spain in about an hour, and Biarritz in 1 hour and 30 minutes.]}]}'}Invalid JSON. Please check the input and try again. systems?json_marshaler_checkpoint_v0.0.2.chatcon

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