A 19th-century stone manor house, on grounds of approximately 4,800 m²,
30 minutes from the beach, in Onesse-Laharie and the greater Landes department
30 minutes from the beach, in Onesse-Laharie and the greater Landes department
Onesse-Laharie,
LANDES
aquitaine
40110
FR
Location
Surrounded by the Gascony moors, the property is located within the village of Onesse-Laharie, a part of which was acquired during the Second Empire by Napoleon III for the imperial estate of Solférino before the latter became incorporated in 1863, while the area, mostly dedicated to forestry and agriculture, features a countryside characteristic of the Nouvelle-Aquitaine region, combining pine forests with sandy landscapes.
In addition, the town of Morcenx, the nearby coast, Dax’s high-speed rail station and the airports in Biarritz and Bordeaux can be reached in 10, 30, 40 and 90 minutes, respectively, making this property easily accessible from all directions.
Description
Built in the late 19th century, the manor, standing in the middle of a square-shaped lot of approximately 4,800 m², is located in a village and along the edge of a road providing access to the ocean, while the manor is one of the many edifices built by affluent families in the region, which were designed to be passed down from generation to generation.
As for its symmetrical façade, its is cadenced by several rows of windows, framed by ashlar stone and wooden shutters, whereas the property’s buildings are arranged around the main dwelling and include former stables transformed into outbuildings, of approximately 80 m², to be renovated, as well as an immense indoor garage.
Typical of manor houses from the area, the building, of approximately 540 m², stands out thanks to its precise composition and verticality, while, built atop a sound basement level, it includes three additional levels. To the north, stone steps lead to an entrance hall with ancient cement floor tiles, whereas the rooms on this level boast floor-to-ceiling heights of approximately 3.7 metres.
With the living areas as well as a bedroom on the ground floor, the next level contains four bedrooms, each with its own shower room, while a staircase leads to the attic, converted into two additional bedrooms, as well as a shower room.
As for its symmetrical façade, its is cadenced by several rows of windows, framed by ashlar stone and wooden shutters, whereas the property’s buildings are arranged around the main dwelling and include former stables transformed into outbuildings, of approximately 80 m², to be renovated, as well as an immense indoor garage.
Typical of manor houses from the area, the building, of approximately 540 m², stands out thanks to its precise composition and verticality, while, built atop a sound basement level, it includes three additional levels. To the north, stone steps lead to an entrance hall with ancient cement floor tiles, whereas the rooms on this level boast floor-to-ceiling heights of approximately 3.7 metres.
With the living areas as well as a bedroom on the ground floor, the next level contains four bedrooms, each with its own shower room, while a staircase leads to the attic, converted into two additional bedrooms, as well as a shower room.
The Ground Floor
Accessible to the north, via five stone steps, the dwelling also has an entrance on its southern side, where its exterior is cadenced by ashlar stone window/door surrounds and sculpted cornices, while a wrought-iron guardrail, with an openwork design, safeguards the staircase’s ascension to a small sitting room.
As for the finely crafted, partially glazed, wooden front door, it provides plenty of natural light and opens on to an entrance hall, of nearly 35 m², which traverses the entire dwelling and provides access to all of the living areas: a drawing room-library, a small sitting room facing south, a dining room, a kitchen extended by a scullery, as well as a bedroom.
Each of these rooms has preserved its original details, such as fireplaces, crown moulding or straight-plank oak parquet floors, while this level’s floor-to-ceiling height reaches approximately 3.7 metres and, to the west, an extension, added later on, facilitates circulation between the main living areas.
The First Floor
A wide stone staircase ascends to a landing that provides access to five bedrooms, while this level’s floor-to-ceiling height, of approximately 3.3 metres, and its straight-plank pitch pine parquet flooring help create unity throughout this entire level. In addition, each bedroom, with windows on two sides, comes with its own shower room and fireplace, whereas an immense central hallway contains an oak staircase that provides access to the attic.
The Attic
Converted into two bedrooms and a shower room, additional surfaces, still available, make it possible to imagine complementary modifications for this level, like supplementary bedrooms or a dormitory.
The Basement
The dwelling was built over a full basement, accessible from the entrance hall via a stone staircase, which includes the boiler room, a wine cellar, a utility room, a pantry as well as several annexe rooms, including some with garden access, while a full reorganisation of this level would make it possible to adapt its uses and increase its overall capacity.
The Outbuilding
Partially restored, this rectangular building, with an extension, is used as a garage, while its gable roof and exteriors are cadenced by understated windows. With a floor area of approximately 80 m², it includes, in addition to the garage, self-contained accommodations – whose renovation awaits completion – which make it possible to imagine an array of different uses for this space, such as a caretaker’s cottage or the premises for a professional activity.
The Garden
The grounds are planted with a wide variety of trees, including some that are over a hundred years old, such as Mediterranean stone pines, limes, crepe myrtles as well as catalpas, while a trumpet vine festoons the dwelling’s northern façade, camellias and rosebushes decorate its periphery and, to the south, plane trees line the property’s border.
Our opinion
Inhabited, in every sense of the word, this property, shaped by both memory and nature, is more than a historical testament, but an ancient manuscript composed from stone and vegetation. With its exteriors taking a page from local bourgeois architecture, confirming its understated allure, the rustling of the wind through the trees’ leaves prolongs its enchanting and poetic nature, while eschewing all pomp, but clearly and deeply anchored to the surrounding and changing forested landscape, it has preserved a serene, and almost solemn, grandeur, which is sure to charm one and all.
950 000 €
Fees at the Vendor’s expense
Reference 892113
| Number of bedrooms | 6 |
French Energy Performance Diagnosis
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NB: The above information is not only the result of our visit to the property; it is also based on information provided by the current owner. It is by no means comprehensive or strictly accurate especially where surface areas and construction dates are concerned. We cannot, therefore, be held liable for any misrepresentation.
