Description

Located on Saint-Pierre Square, in the heart of the Sainte-Croix d’Oloron-Sainte-Marie (64400) historic district, this authentic manor house offers 250 m² spread over 11 main rooms on 3 levels. It is complemented by 2 attics, an approximately 65 m² cellar, and a non-attached 820 m² garden located on Bellevue promenade, offering a superb view of the Pyrenees. 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 large 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, draws all eyes. Its sculpted handrail, with heads of snakes at its start, its first stone step, typical of Béarnaise houses, and the quality of its craftsmanship testify to the artisans’ savoir-faire of the period. At the top level, a sculpted serpent on the ceiling echoes the one in the staircase, recalling the richness of the decor of this residence.

The house has preserved many original elements that make it full of patrimonial value: wainscoting and doors in walnut, old fireplaces, oak floors on the main levels, coniferous wood flooring on the top floor, moulded 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 appreciated for its elegance and durability.

The ground floor revolves around a large central hall. To the right, a spacious 20 m² room with fireplace and its remarkable terrazzo floor. To the left, a dining room (26 m²) with fireplace and a large living room (40 m²), the French door of which opens directly onto the majestic Saint-Pierre Square stairs, 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, two 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 bathroom, also accessible directly from the hall. Opposite it, a storage space of about 6 m² completes this level, which also includes separate toilets.

The staircase then leads to the second floor, where a new hall serves the various 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, providing a charming additional space.

The top level consists of 2 attics, the main of which develops 43 m². Finally, a 65 m² cellar, accessible both from the street and directly from the house via a milkman’s staircase, complements the whole harmoniously.

Just about twenty meters from the property, the 820 m² garden located on Bellevue promenade is a true haven of peace. Flat, it benefits from a magnificent unobstructed view of the Pyrenees and is equipped with a well and the remains of an ancient stone construction, further enhancing the charm and history of the place.

This manor house will require work to improve its comfort and energy performance, notably by installing a heating system, improving insulation, and modernizing the water rooms. The preserved remarkable architectural elements offer an exceptional basis for a restoration respectful of the authenticity of this residence.

Technical characteristics:
Slate roof.
Woodwork in simple-glass wood.
Connection to the main sewer.
Gas boiler providing domestic hot water.
Absence of a heating system.
Located very close to a historic monument classified (works subject to current heritage regulations).

Located in the heart of the Sainte-Croix historic district, one of the oldest and most emblematic of Oloron-Sainte-Marie, this residence benefits from a privileged location, very close to the city’s historic heritage and the routes of Saint James of Compostela. Pau is accessible in 40 minutes, the Gourette and La Pierre-Saint-Martin ski stations, as well as Spain, in about 1 hour, and Biarritz in 1 hour 30.

1 Land 946 m²
1 Office 9 m²
1 Bedroom 18 m²
1 Bedroom 27 m²
1 Bedroom 20 m²

Proximities:
Park 10 metres
Bus 10 metres
Shops 50 metres
Primary school 50 metres
Town centre 500 metres
Fireplace
Well
Land value tax 460 € / year