Bonnut, Aquitaine 64300

Laurent Vaginay, and Kévin Laussu, art historian, Malaye! Patrimoines, have the honor of presenting the Loustau house and its dependencies, on one hectare of land, near Orthez, in the heart of Béarn country. Along a country road rises this grand estate, surrounded by a fringe of fields. Centered around a spacious courtyard paved with pebbles, the main house imposes its presence among three dependent buildings that surround it. Documented since 1741, this masonry dwelling has continually been transformed and expanded over three centuries. Of classic and relatively symmetrical construction, it is arranged on three levels. Surroundings and axial joints are in finely dressed ashlar stone. Access is via a central door retaining its majestic eighteenth-century woodwork and lockworks. From there, visitors enter a deep vestibule sheltered under a solid timber ceiling. On the axis of the entrance, an imposing carved wooden pillar constitutes one of the buildings major decorative elements, supporting the weight of the upper floors. To the south, facing the park, lie the dining room and a large reception salon. Parquet andirons, old casings, and beams give these rooms a solemn character. In particular, the details of the joinery of the muntins on the quota catches the eye for the finesse of their small woodwork. Two fireplaces, one marble and the other in finely carved Rococo oak, deepen the buildings historical character. Vaulted plasterwork trumeaux crown the spaces. The ground floor also includes a bedroom, an office, a large communal room connected to the kitchen, and a laundry. The upper floor is reached by a wooden staircase that appears to have been rebuilt in the nineteenth century. It centers on a spacious central lounge providing access to seven bedrooms, all with carefully preserved antique decor and furnishings as evidenced by photographs taken in 1899. The two largest suites are at the eastern and western ends of the building, distinguished by marble fireplaces topped with plasterwork. A corridor adjacent to two contemporary bathrooms reveals the half-timbered structure of the building. This piece of history still bears the Latin numbering marks carved by past carpenters. The top level consists of attic storage spaces ventilated by dormers. The house was expanded with a first barn and its gable-end stable in 1783, followed by a longère in 1797 covered with Picon tiles. A third dependent building was added to the site near the dwelling. Finally, a wine store and its orangery were erected in 1869 to the south of the property, featuring unusual Tuscan-style columns and its original press. Belonging to the same family since its origin, this domain has been passed down through generations. It notably served as the main residence of a prominent Béarn horse breeder. This precious patrimonial ensemble awaits a new destination that will preserve its authenticity and architectural charm. Historical/technical notice and photographs by Kévin Laussu, Malaye! Patrimoines, all rights reserved, 2025. Agency fees are borne by the buyer, 4.52% including tax of the price excluding fees. Risk information for this property is available on the Géorisques site: Georisques.gouv.fr. Contact Laurent Vaginay, Sole Proprietor-Manager, Commercial Agent (RSAC No. 497 920 678, Dax registry) (ref. 599269)