Mansion, Historic Neighborhood in Pyrénées-Atlantiques

Located in Oloron-Sainte-Marie (64400), in the heart of the historic Sainte-Croix district on Place Saint-Pierre, this former mansion (250 m²) features 11 rooms, including 4 bedrooms, spread over 3 levels, with a basement, an attic, and a detached garden of 820 m² situated on the Bellevue Promenade.

You’ll enjoy a setting steeped in history as well as a pleasant view of the Pyrenees from the garden and certain rooms in the house.

The charm is evident from the moment you enter. The majestic solid-wood staircase, the true backbone of the home, immediately catches the eye. Its finely carved curved banister, its first stone step—typical of Béarn mansions—and the quality of its woodwork all attest to the craftsmanship of the artisans of that era. The house has retained many of its original features: antique fireplaces, hardwood floors, molded ceiling medallions, high ceilings, wooden doors, and a remarkable stone holy water font—all details that lend this property a rare and authentic character.

The ground floor consists of two beautiful rooms, including a former retail space with separate access via the majestic staircase on Place Saint-Pierre, as well as a kitchen. The first floor features two bedrooms, a kitchen, a shower room, a bathroom, and a separate toilet. The second floor includes two additional bedrooms, an office, an adjoining room, a bathroom, and a separate toilet. The attic, located on the top floor, along with the basement accessible from the street, harmoniously complement the space of this home.

Just a few meters from the house, the 820 m² garden is a true haven of peace. Located on the Bellevue promenade, it offers a superb, unobstructed view of the Pyrenees. The flat garden features a well and the remains of an old stone structure, which further enhance the charm and history of the property.

This mansion will require renovation work to improve its comfort and energy efficiency, notably through the installation of a heating system, improved insulation, and the modernization of the bathrooms and kitchen. The remarkable original features—a grand staircase, fireplaces, hardwood floors, wood paneling, medallion light fixtures, and a stone holy water font—provide an exceptional foundation for a restoration that respects the property’s authenticity.

This property represents a wonderful opportunity for lovers of historic homes who wish to breathe new life into a characterful heritage property while adapting it to modern comforts.

Technical specifications:

- Basement with street-level access. - Attic. - Slate roof. - Single-pane wooden window frames. - Connection to the public sewer system. - Gas boiler providing domestic hot water. - No heating system. - Protected historic district, in the immediate vicinity of the Sainte-Croix Church.

Beyond its exceptional character, this home enjoys a prime location in the heart of Oloron-Sainte-Marie, on the Way of St. James and at the gateway to the Aspe, Ossau, and Barétous valleys. You can reach Pau in 40 minutes, the ski resorts of Gourette and La Pierre Saint-Martin as well as Spain in 1 hour, while Biarritz and the Basque Coast are about 1 hour and 30 minutes away.

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