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FCHProperty SearchFCH1034

€ 182 000 (FAI)**

Between the mountains and the sea charming property in the heart of a lovely village.

Charming property in need of some tender loving care with adjoining barn and garden in a peaceful location in the heart of this lovely village. Beautiful views of the surrounding foothills and mountains in this lively village with restaurants, boulangerie, supermarket and medical centre.

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Property Overview

FCH1034

For Sale - Sole Agency

Lovely tradtional stone built Basque village house dating from 1800. The property has been recentlylived in primarily on the first floor andthere issome renovation to be carried out on the ground floor. Enormous potential to create a lovely family home with the existingliving area of 174m2 plus the adjoining barn adding 90m2 downstairs and 60m2 on the first floor.

From the spaciuos main entrance on the ground floor a door on the right leads into the summer kitchen with fireplaceand double doorsleading onto the terrace and gardens. The rest of the downstairs accomodation is composed ofa small sitting room, dining room, bathroom, WC and utility room with access to the adjoining barn.

Taking the staircase up to the first floor you enterlovely sitting room with doors leading onto the long south facing balcony and views of the hills. The main bedroom also has access to thisbalcony and access to a small covered gallery facing East. There are two further bedrooms, a kitchen,bathroom, WC, and access to the first floor of the barn of 60m2 to renovate.

Downstairs the barn has great potential with its double access onto the lane and double doors into the gardens of 916m2 which extend from one lane to another and planted with mature trees and shrubs.

Situatedin this lovely village in the rolling foothills of the Pyrenees with a renowned restaurant, small supermarket, excellent butcher, boulangerie, chemist and medical centre.

Nestled between the mountains and the sea the property is ideally placedhalfway between themarkettowns of Mauleon Licharre and Oloron Sainte Marie and 45 minutes from theski stations of La Pierre St Martin and Issarbe. The beaches of Biarritz and the Atlantic coast are just over an hour away andthe airports of Pau, Lourdes/Tarbes and Biarritz.

A walkers paradise with the chemin de St Jacques de Compostelle at the edge of the village and the nearby GR10 which traverses the Pyrenees from theAtlantic coast in the Westto theEastern Mediterranean coast.

Information on the risks to which this property is exposed is available on the website Géorisques https://www.georisques.gouv.fr

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Property Details

FCH1034

ACCOMMODATION SUMMARY
Habitable Space :170m²No of Rooms Total :7
No. Reception Rooms :3No. of Bedrooms :4
Bathrooms :2Shower Rooms :0
W.Cs :2Utility Room :Yes
Heating Method :Electric
Hot Water Method :Electric Cumulus
ACCOMMODATION DETAILS
Ground Floor
Entree(17 m²)Chambre 1 (7 m²)
Cuisine d'ete(10 m²)Chambre 2(9 m²)
WC(3 m²)Buanderie(12 m²)
Salle de bain 1(4.95 m²)
First Floor
Salle de bain 2(9.4 m²)Palier(9 m²)
Sejour(22.6 m²)Grenier au 1ere(61 m²)
Cuisine(9.5 m²)Chambre 3(11.04 m²)
WC(1.98 m²)Chambre 4(11 m²)
Galerie(3.8 m²)Chambre 5(11.84 m²)
SITUATION
Location :15 minutes from Mauleon and Oloron Sainte Marie, 1hr15 from Biarritz, 1hr from Pau.
View :Surrounding Countrysid eand hills
Secteur :AquitaineOrientation :South / West
CONSTRUCTION
Year :1800Type :Stone
Roof :Slate relaid in 2010
SERVICES
Tele / ADSL :YesDrainage :Mains Drainage
Glazing :Single PanesEco Features :
GROUNDS
Land Area :916m²Boundary :Enclosed
Tax Fonciere :€ 460.00/yr Garden Well :No
Garage :In BarnCar Port :No
Terrace :
Swimming Pool :No
Outbuildings :Adjoining Barn 90m2
GITE / OUTBUILDING DESCRIPTION

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Property Overview

The property FCH1034 is a traditional stone-built Basque village house dating back to 1800. It offers a living area of 174m² on the first floor, with additional renovation potential on the ground floor. The property includes an adjoining barn adding 90m² downstairs and 60m² on the first floor. The ground floor features a summer kitchen, a small sitting room, dining room, bathroom, WC, and a utility room with access to the adjoining barn. The first floor comprises a sitting room, main bedroom, two additional bedrooms, a kitchen, bathroom, WC, and access to the first floor of the barn for renovation. The property also boasts a garden of 916m² with mature trees and shrubs, offering beautiful views of the surrounding foothills and mountains. It is situated in a lively village with essential amenities such as restaurants, a boulangerie, supermarket, and medical center. The property is ideally located between the market towns of Mauleon Licharre and Oloron Sainte Marie, and is within proximity to ski stations, beaches, and airports.

Accommodation Summary

  • Habitable Space: 170m²
  • Total Rooms: 7
  • Reception Rooms: 3
  • Bedrooms: 4
  • Bathrooms: 2
  • W.Cs: 2
  • Heating Method: Electric
  • Hot Water Method: Electric Cumulus

Situation

  • Location: 15 minutes from Mauleon and Oloron Sainte Marie, 1hr15 from Biarritz, 1hr from Pau
  • View: Surrounding Countryside and hills
  • Orientation: South / West

Construction

  • Year: 1800
  • Type: Stone
  • Roof: Slate relaid in 2010

Services

  • Tele / ADSL: Yes
  • Drainage: Mains Drainage
  • Glazing: Single Panes

Grounds

  • Land Area: 916m²
  • Boundary: Enclosed
  • Tax Fonciere: €460.00/yr
  • Outbuildings: Adjoining Barn 90m²

The property is ideally situated for outdoor enthusiasts, being a walker's paradise with access to the chemin de St Jacques de Compostelle and the nearby GR10, which traverses the Pyrenees from the Atlantic coast to the Eastern Mediterranean coast. More information on the risks to which this property is exposed is available on the website Géorisques.

This property presents an excellent opportunity to create a charming family home in a peaceful and picturesque village setting, with significant potential for renovation and customization.

If you have any further questions or need additional information, feel free to ask!

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FAQs

Is it difficult for an American to buy property in France? ›

You may be happy to know France does not currently have restrictions against buying property as a foreigner. However, the process may be trickier for you than for French residents. You will have to deal with a lot of due diligence and paperwork. A French property lawyer can assist with this.

Why are chateaus in France so cheap? ›

Why are so many castles in Europe for sale cheaper than some American mansions? Because many castles are very old, and in need of very expensive repairs, that will be supervised by heritiage bodies, so no shortcuts. They often have difficult access and other problems as well.

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Central France - cheapest property prices in France

The relatively sparsely populated departments in Central France (Creuse, Vienne, Haute Vienne, Indre, Cher, Allier and Loiret) have traditionally been the cheapest places to buy property in France.

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There's no exact equivalent to Zillow because there's no MLS (multiple listing service) in France. Each realtor keeps their own sales mandate for themselves.

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SeLoger is France's premier property portal, with an average rating of 4.65 across Google's and Apple's app stores.

Why are so many French châteaux empty? ›

The late 18th century brought seismic changes to France with the onset of the French Revolution. The ideals of liberty, equality, and fraternity clashed with the aristocratic splendor embodied by many chateaux. The revolutionary fervor led to the abandonment, destruction, or repurposing of numerous estates.

Why are chateau owners selling up? ›

Because there are thousands of châteaux in France. Châteaux are cheap to buy, but living in a château isn't always so comfortable, and maintaining the building is costly.

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According to Expatistan, living in France is approximately 24% cheaper than in the USA. However, the cost of living can vary depending on the city and specific expenses.

Is it wise to buy property in France? ›

Firstly, the property market has been growing steadily for the last 5 years and has shown remarkable resilience, even despite 2 Covid-19 confinements. Secondly, the French economy is forecast to rebound strongly in 2023 with GDP growing by +4.2% , following a healthy +6.8% recovery during 2022.

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What is the average salary in France? According to figures from the National Institute of Statistics and Economic Studies (INSEE ), the average salary in France in 2022 was 2,340 euros net per month, or 39,300 euros gross per year.

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Le Bon Coin - literally, the good corner - has become arguably the online reference for classified adverts since it was founded in 2006. You can buy pretty much anything on the site: property, furniture, cars, clothes, telephones, toys, or bicycles - and it's very simple to use.

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Here are the most important French real estate websites: LeBonCoin (160 million overall – general classifieds – probably 50 million for real estate) SeLoger.com (14 million) Logic-Immo.com (10 million)

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