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4 Bed Landaise Style Home · Set in Napoleonic forest

:: Lou Clapetot is set in 12.5 acres of woodland, in department 40 [les Landes] S.W.France, just 9 miles from the thermally heated spa waters of Dax. Lou Clapetot in St Geours de Maremne is easily found off the main route [A10] from Bordeaux to Spain. This charming property, offering 198m² of living space, nestles in 6,750m² of natural parkland bounded by the sweet aroma of Pine trees. Architect designed, this property is just 15 mins from the Beach and only 30mins from the Spanish border.

:: The lounge (8.2m x 4.5m) with its featured log fire and cathedral chimney has three double french windows with shutters opening onto the terrace. There are three c.h radiators and satellite connection for British TV as well as an aerial for French TV. The dining area takes up the east side of the lounge, where an open wooden stairwell takes you to the mezzanine floor - affectionately known as 'The Minstrels Gallery'. The mezzanine overlooks the lounge.

:: Fully modernised kitchen (3.5m x 3.5m) fitted with medium oak doors and furniture · Built in eye level Grill and Oven · Electric hob · Overhead canopy/extractor unit · built-in dishwasher and new low level c.h radiator. There is a walk in storage area and cupboard space is plentiful. A double glazed door and window lead to the rear of the property. Entrance door to hallway: :: The hallway on the east side of the lounge leads to Bedroom 1 (3.10m x 3.10m) with built-in wardrobe/shelving and c.h radiator. This room has a beamed ceiling and french windows lead to the garden - Currently this room is used as an office...

:: To the left of the hallway a further corridor leads to the downstairs bathroom (3.10m x 2.2m) having a separate shower unit, bath, hand basin, bidet and c.h radiator; double obscure windows look onto the park. Next to the bathroom is Bedroom 2 (3.10m x 3.0m), also with built-in wardrobe/shelving, c.h radiator and a beamed ceiling. Double windows look onto the park.

:: The Hallway has two integral cupboards offering plenty of shelf and storage space, c.h radiator and a seperate W.C. The main door [currently unused] enters the property from here.

:: The ground floor is tiled throughout with original basque tiles. There are many exposed beams and stone walls.

:: Climbing up the open wooden stairwell to the mezzanine, there is an open sitting room (4.5m x 3.5m) overlooking the lounge through a balustrade. The floor is of polished pine and there are exposed beams. Opening from the front south facing wall, a set of double french windows lead to the balcony where we often take breakfast in the summer months. :: To the right of the stairwell is bedroom 3 (3.45m x 3.10m) also with polished pine floor. This bedroom with integral wardrobe, double windows and c.h radiator, looks out over the forest. Exposed beams are present. There is also an ensuite shower room with hand basin, W.C, bidet and c.h radiator.

:: Next to bedroom 3 and facing the stairwell is bedroom 4 (4.75m x 4.60m). This room has been carefully enlarged and will accommodate 2 double beds if necessary! With its open beams and c.h radiator, surely this is the Kings chamber.

:: Finally on the first floor, there is plenty of storage by way of two attic spaces. One, in the low roof space of bedroom four (4.75m x 2.0m) The other on the opposite side of the house, where a doorway leads off the ante room into the roof-space (7.15m x 3.90m), offering good height. This space could in fact be used to add a further bedroom.

:: Garage & Utility Room: A door leads off the kitchen to the garage and utility room (6.6m x 4.3m). The washing machine is connected here with its own outflow for grey water. The oil-fired central heating and hot water boiler are also situated here as well as a header tank for well water used for watering the gardens. Mains water and electricity are present, and the garage provides ideal storage space and a drying room for laundry on damp winter days.

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• Outside: This property has recently been stripped and repainted with modern colours.
• The lounge and some common parts have also been redecorated.
• The roof has been completely retiled and new gutters fitted.
• Fasia boards have been replaced where necessary.
• Tongue & groove boards were also replaced.
• General maintenance and repairs were completed as standard.

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:: There is sufficient space in the park to build a full sized swimming pool. This might enhance the property and perhaps provide the facility needed to enter the holiday rental business. With extra land available, this property could also lend itself to dog kennels and agility training or keeping horses with perhaps a small arena. Alternatively, a small holding for livestock such as duck, poultry or quail, or maybe even pigs...!   The land does have agricultural licence... :: This property also has the dual benefit of town water and a well water.

:: In short, this is a fine property in which to live, with great neighbours (some English). But, will also lend itself to holiday property or property rental. Spain, with its cheaper bounties of cigarettes & liquor is an easy and enjoyable ride taking just 45 mins. Or you can get to San Sebastian's Old Town and visit the authentic tapas bars and lively music spots in an hour.

• NB  Broadband Connection is available.

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BUYING A HOUSE IN FRANCE, Typical Landaise Country House in S W France, Close to Biarritz, Bayonne & Dax. A superb Gascony style property in the heart of the Landes and Pines forests, within easy driving distance of Spain, the Pyrenees Mountains, Lourdes and Pau. 10 to 15 minutes access to the beach, ocean and south west coastal paths. You will find activities such as cycling, fishing, golf, horse riding hill walking, sailing, surfing, trekking, skiing and even snow boarding locally. The area is very rural, and you will find this French House an Ideal Home. The property is for sale in South West France, and could be used for holidays or short breaks. Go Green and drive down to visit this 4 bed holiday property. It would be possible to offer French Golfing holidays, French fishing holidays, French holiday cottage or maison d'ferme. Close to Pyrenees and Biarritz airport, you can easily offer Chambre d'hôte or Auberge, wine tasting, surfing holidays or even self catering. The world is your oyster...

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