Between the southern Landes and the Basque Country, close to the beaches of Capbreton, the Hossegor golf course, and the lively towns of the Basque Coast, this exceptional property offers a quality of life in an enchanting setting, perfectly balanced between nature and the sea.
More than just a residence, it is a place where the authenticity and elegance of yesteryear blend seamlessly with modern comfort.
** General features**
- Timeless charm to captivate those seeking serenity and authenticity, while offering immense potential for various lifestyle projects.
- A unique character through its architecture and period details, showcasing the grandeur of historic residences with a majestic oak spiral staircase, high ceilings, beautiful original parquet floors in the rooms, spacious corridors, multiple entrances, intricate geometric tile flooring, leather or glass-inlaid doors, and stunning marble fireplaces in the bedrooms and reception room. The vast, bright living spaces exude elegance and history.
- Smooth flow between the various living spaces and multiple connections to the park, with numerous access points to the residence, allowing every room to offer a direct view of the surrounding landscape and to fully embrace the beauty of the outdoors.
- Comfort and privacy for entertaining, with six bedrooms, each equipped with a private bathroom.
**Outdoor space features**
In this environment designed for the enjoyment of outdoor living, each moment becomes an invitation to well-being and serenity.
- Swimming Pool: A 6 x 4 meter pool, ideal for relaxing and cooling off on warm days.
- Pool House: Fully equipped with a summer kitchen for easy meal prep,
- A welcoming wine cellar for entertaining and relaxing
- An outdoor changing room with shower and toilet for added comfort
- Rental income potential with an outbuilding and an annex that could be converted
**Detailed Description**
**Ground Floor:
- Three Main Entrances: A medical office entrance, a covered entrance porch, and a guest entrance.
- Medical Office: Includes a 17.6 m² office with a soundproof, leather-covered dividing door and a 13.3 m² consultation room with an exterior exit door.
- Long Connecting Hallway: Features a glass door dividing the former office area from the private residence.
- Reception or Lounge Area: A spacious 42.5 m² room with original wood flooring, glass-pane windows, and double exterior doors.
- Living and Dining Area: An 18.7 m² dining room and a 28.7 m² living room with a fireplace/insert, accessible through the covered porch.
- Fitted Kitchen: A 20.3 m² kitchen with a rear exit to the park, featuring wood-paneled ceilings.
- Laundry Room: An 8.7 m² space with a water heater, storage, and sink.
- Separate Toilet: With a hand-wash sink.
- Bedroom: A 13.4 m² bedroom with a washbasin and bidet.
- Bathroom: A 4 m² bathroom with a bathtub/shower and bidet.
- Spiral Oak Staircase: Leads to the upper floors, with built-in shoe storage beneath.
** First Floor: A Large Hallway with Original Wood Flooring Leading to:
- Bedroom: An 18.8 m² room with a private bathroom (featuring an antique clawfoot tub and bidet).
- Bedroom: A 22 m² room with custom bookshelves and a desk, high ceilings above the kitchen, pool view, plus a bathroom/shower and bidet.
- Office Nook: A cozy workspace with high ceilings and original wood floors.
- Bedroom: A 19.5 m² room opening onto a small terrace, with an exotic wood bathroom/shower and towel warmer.
- Bedroom: A 19.7 m² room with a wardrobe and sink.
- "Napoleon" Bedroom: A 12 m² room with a sink and bidet.
- Storage Space: Includes an old service lift.
- Walk-in Closet: A 10 m² dressing room with three storage sections.
- Toilet Room.
Attic: A 16 m² walkable attic with a beautiful frame, suitable for conversion.
**Additional Outdoor Amenities**
- A garage of 18.6 m².
- A 30 m² covered area, formerly a summer kitchen and technical room for the boiler.
- Pool House: 65 m² with a beautiful frame, equipped with a summer kitchen (4-burner gas stove, refrigerator, and sink) and an old oven.
- Pool Technical Room.
- Wood Shelter.
- Adjacent, an old chicken coop.- A guest house with a recently built frame, featuring a 31.5 m² garage with potential for conversion.
- Attached, a 21 m² annex with a bedroom, bathroom with shower, toilet, and an upper floor that can also be converted.
- An old wine cellar.
**Technical Aspects**
- Pool: 12 x 6 meters, chlorine-treated, with a maximum depth of 2 meters.
- Oil Heating: With a new 2023 boiler, cast iron radiators, and a fuel tank.
- Double Glazing.
- Electrical System Updated.
- Original Wood Flooring and Marble Fireplaces in all bedrooms and hallways.
- Various Florentine-Style Tiles in the hallways.
**Surroundings and Location**
BENESSE MAREMNE is a charming village located in the Landes department of Nouvelle-Aquitaine in southwest France. It enjoys an ideal location between the Atlantic coast and the peaks of the Pyrenees, offering a peaceful, natural setting with quick access to beaches and the iconic pine forests of the Landes.
Close to vibrant towns like Hossegor, Capbreton, and Bayonne, Bénesse-Maremne combines the tranquility of the Landes countryside with modern amenities and proximity to popular tourist destinations. It’s a favorite spot for nature lovers and outdoor enthusiasts, with many cycling paths, hiking trails, and quick access to the sandy beaches of the Basque and southern Landes coasts.
- Just steps from the center of Bénesse-Maremne village, with shops and amenities.
- A few minutes from highways A63 and A64, with Bordeaux 1.5 hours away and Biarritz Airport 30 minutes away.
- Nearby cycling paths.
- Spain reachable in under an hour.
- Pyrénées ski resorts 1.5 hours away.