Mill in Eaux-Bonnes - Pyrénées-Atlantiques

Mill Eaux-Bonnes - Eaux-Bonnes

€595,000 - £492,422**

This gorgeous mill property is located in a pretty village in the Vallée d'Aspe and comprises a main house with two gallery bedrooms, two holiday cottages - one of which is a 16th-century mill - and riverside grounds of about 1.5 acres. The wooded grounds, bordered by a river, are crossed by two streams - one of which passes beneath the mill - making the land perfect for a horse a pony.

Should you require more living space in the main house, the current owner has architect's plans for enlarging the property (planning permission required) - and if you work from home, one of the holiday cottages would be perfect to use as office space/consulting rooms...

If you are intending to welcome B&B guests, the gallery bedrooms in the main house are ideal since both have en suite shower rooms.

You and your guests will love the property's very peaceful location, as well as its proximity to the Pyrénées and its ski resorts, Biarritz and other chic Atlantic beach resorts, Spain...

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This delightful mill property is bursting with character and cachet - and the ancient mill itself dates back to the 1500s!

Lovingly restored and renovated, the property and its two holiday cottages are completely ready for the new owners to move into. One of the holiday cottages is adjacent to the main house; the second cottage has been created by converting the mill building, which is set away from the main house. There is also a millstream running beneath the mill, which is visible through a glass floor panel in the sitting room!

Although the property is close to the centre of the village, there is no passing traffic, guaranteeing complete peace and tranquillity. It is also next to an ancient bridge, which is only accessible to pedestrians and cyclists.

The main house and the adjacent cottage form a U-shape around an internal courtyard with decorative fountain and overlooked by a traditional open gallery on the first floor.

The main house (approx. 100m²) comprises the internal courtyard, a south-facing dining terrace, a sitting room and a kitchen with a dining area. From the internal courtyard, steps lead up to the charming gallery and two bedrooms, each with an en suite shower room. The bedrooms could be used for accommodating Bed and Breakfast guests.

The holiday cottage adjacent to the main house is approximately 48m² and has a private garden and covered terrace, which overlooks the river and grounds. The ground floor of the cottage comprises an open-plan sitting room/dining room/kitchen, a shower room and a separate WC; the first floor of the cottage has two bedrooms, both with sloping ceilings.

Set away from the main building is the ancient mill (approx. 55m²), which still has the millstream passing beneath it, which you can observe via a glass panel installed on the floor. Beautifully restored using traditional and ecological materials, the mill is now a cosy gîte with a private garden area, a covered terrace, an open-plan sitting room/dining room/kitchen, a shower room and a separate WC on the ground floor. The first floor of the mill has two bedrooms - both with sloping ceilings - and a second WC.

Set in grounds of about 6,824m² (1.5 acres), there is plenty of room to instal a swimming pool near the main house, where the land is classed as constructible (subject to planning permission). There is more than enough room to create a children's play area, along with a summer kitchen and a barbecue area, where you - and your guests - can enjoy delicious breakfasts and lazy lunches in the sunshine... and romantic suppers gazing at the stars!

The grounds are crossed by two millstreams, which rejoin the nearby river bordering the grounds. With care, the river is accessible from the land and the water is usually deep enough for you to paddle and cool off in the summer heat...

The property is located in a pretty village in the picturesque Vallée d’Aspe, not far from the riverside town of Oloron-Ste-Marie. There is a primary school in the village and a school bus to a selection of collèges and lycées in Oloron-SteMarie; local shops are about 5 minutes away.

Oloron-Ste-Marie (about 10 minutes away) has an excellent choice of shops and hypermarkets, along with a theatre, a hospital, a cinema and a swimming pool. There are several Pyrenean ski resorts just 45 - 60 minutes away - and numerous chic beach resorts 80 - 90 minutes away on the Atlantic coast.

THE MAIN HOUSE (103m²)

Ground floor:
- a south-facing dining terrace
- an internal courtyard
- a sitting room (22m²)
- a kitchen with a dining area (26m²)
- a utility room (2.4m²)
- a WC

First floor:
- a gallery overlooking the courtyard
- two bedrooms, each with an en suite shower room (21m² + 5.5m², 19m² + 4.5m²)


COTTAGE 1 - ADJACENT TO THE MAIN HOUSE (48m²)

Ground floor:
- a covered terrace and private garden area
- an open-plan sitting room/dining room/kitchen with a wood-burning insert (20.6m²)
- a shower room
- a WC

First floor:
- two bedrooms (9.9m², 9.8m²)


COTTAGE 2 - THE MILL (56m²)

Ground floor:
- a covered terrace and private garden area
- an open-plan sitting room/dining room/kitchen with a wood-burning insert (27.m²)
- a shower room
- a WC

First floor:
- two bedrooms (8.1m², 9.1m²)
- a WC


THE GROUNDS

- riverside grounds of approx. 6,824m² (1.5 acres)
- two millstreams, one of which passes under the mill
- an open-sided summerhouse
- a woodstore


THE POTENTIAL!

This excellent property comprises approximately 100m² of living space in the main house, making it perfect for a couple or a young family. Should you need additional living space for a larger family, the adjacent cottage (Cottage 1) could be used as an annexe - or the main house itself could be enlarged (architect's plans available - permission required).

Both holiday cottages are ready to rent out to holidaymakers straight away - and out of season, the cottages would be ideal for welcoming Bed and Breakfast guests who want to book shorter stays. The area’s proximity to the Pyrénées and the Atlantic coast brings many visitors to the Béarn and Basque Country all year round, many of whom are looking for high-quality accommodation, especially during the summer months, the skiing season, Christmas and New Year...

Located near the Chemin-de-St-Jacques-de-Compostelle pilgrim route), you may also wish to offer B&B to passing pilgrims as they make their way south from Oloron-Ste-Marie towards Spain...


SERVICES & TECHNICAL

Double glazing
Cable internet connection
Mains water
Mains drainage
Heating...
Main house: underfloor (ground floor) + electric heaters (first floor)
Cottage 1: wood-burning insert + electric heaters
Cottage 2: reversible air-conditioning/air-air heat pump + wood-burning insert


THE LOCAL AREA

Situated on the outskirts of a lovely village in the beautiful Béarn, this super property is about 10 minutes away from the Medieval market town of Oloron-Ste-Marie and 45 minutes from the historic city of Pau. Oloron-Ste-Marie and Pau are both accessible by train and bus from nearby villages in the Vallée d'Aspe.

The closest French ski resorts are at Eaux-Bonnes, Issarbe, Braca, La-Pierre-St-Martin and Somport (all about 45 - 50 minutes away); the closest ski resort in Spain is at Candanchú (50 minutes). Biarritz and other Atlantic beach resorts are just over 90 minutes away.

The Béarn is extremely popular with tourists all year round, with many visitors coming to walk, cycle, ski and explore the mountains. The area is also excellent for fishing, especially in the nearby rivers (Gaves), including the Gave d’Oloron, which is famous for its salmon.

Airports: Pau, Tarbes-Lourdes, Biarritz,
Train: villages in the Valley d'Aspe, Oloron-Ste-Marie, Pau (TGV)
Long-distance coach: Pau, Orthez
Ferry: Bilbao, Santander

Ski: Eaux-Bonnes, Gourette, Braca, La-Pierre-St-Martin, Issarbe, Somport, Candanchú (Spain)...
Beaches: Biarritz, St-Jean-de-Luz, Hendaye, Hossegor...

Attractions: Aqua Béarn, Parc’Ours, Parc de Loisirs: Espace Ludopia, Le Petit Train d’Artouste, Aventure Parc Aramits, Grotte de la Verna, Grottes de Bétharram, Gorges de Kakuetta, Passerelle d’Holzarte, Chemin-de-St-Jacques-de-Compostelle…
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