Magnificent five bedroom spacious family home in Gascony (Landes), with pool available for summer holiday rentals. L'Airial; a charming remote house in peaceful Gascon countryside. This lovely house is a real get-away-from-it-all location, yet only 3kms to the pretty village of Moustey with its 2 churches, 4 restaurants, small grocery shop, post office, and of course the obligatory boulangerie. Th
e upstairs of house comprises 3 good-sized bedrooms (over 20m² each) a spacious 40m² hallway (with sofabed) and a bathroom (shower, toilet, and double sinks). Downstairs there are a further two double bedrooms, a bathroom (with separate WC), a well equipped modern kitchen with Smeg applicances, a welcoming 17m² dining room with open working fireplace (the real heart of the house), and a large 43m² living room with woodburner. Outside the 1 acre mature gardens are very private and securely fenced with grand old oak trees and tall pine trees. The 5x11m private swimming pool catches the sun all day and has comfortable pool loungers. The pool's electric hard cover for use at night keeps the water warm and is also essential for safety. Immediately on the boundary of the property is the forest which ideal for hikes and all manner of outdoor activities. The property is located between the Grande Leyre and the Petite Leyre rivers. These small calm rivers are great for kayaking (kayaks available for rent locally) or a bracing dip. Swimming (pool, rivers, lakes, and sea), kayaking (local rental), biking/hiking/jogging on forest trails, dog walking, horse riding (local stables very close at end of forest track), badminton (net and rackets provided at house). This location is great for yoga, painting, meditation, or just relaxing and reading. Just 45 mins from Bordeaux airport it is easily accessible by plane, train and automobile. Activity and Interests
Nearest Airport : Bordeaux-Mérignac Airport (45 mins drive) at 69 Kilometres Nearest Barpub : Le Gascon, Moustey at 3 Kilometres Nearest Golf : Golf De Biscarrosse at 45 Kilometres Nearest Train : Ychoux at 18 Kilometres Nearest Motorway : A63 / E70 at 7 Kilometres Nearest Restaurant : Le Domaine, Le Gascon, Le Haut Landais, A Ma Guise at 3 Kilometres Nearest Ski : Gourette at 216 Kilometres Nearest Beach : Biscarrosse Plage, Biscarrosse at 48 Kilometres Car: necessary
L'Airial is a great base for exploring the Parc Naturel Régional des Landes de Gascogne. The beaches of the Atlantic coast and two large lakes (Étang de Cazaux et de Sanguinet and Lac de Biscarrosse et de Parentis) are less than an hour away. The fantastic vineyards in SW France are a great attraction; Léognan in the Graves area of the Bordeaux county has 6 chateaux and is 44kms from the house. Bordeaux city can be reached in under an hour by car or train (from Ychoux station). Bordeaux, renowned for its wines (considered amongst the best in the world) is also an exciting metropolis. After years of neglect, the former wet docks is France's new hot spot, with new cafés, gardens, and museums springing up all the time (do check out the newly opened Cite de Vin). The cultural, artistic, and music scenes in the city are very vibrant. About Nigel
After decades of peregrinating around the world with United Nations I finally decided that SW France was my dun roamin' destination and chose to settle down in this dream home with my "Afghan Street Hound" - Sami. I fell in love with the property at first sight and sincerely hope that my guests will enjoy it as much as I do. I love L'Airial because it is beautiful, totally unspoilt, and rural. The house is set in one acre so is completely private. When I can tear myself away from the pool and garden there is a wealth of amazing restaurants, markets, rivers, lakes, beaches and attractions close by. The neighbouring village of Belhard has two particularly excellent restaurants. Why Nigel chose Moustey
It is delightfully remote (see youtube video of driveway) calm and tranquil - yet close enough to local amenities and not far from beautiful beaches and beautiful lakes. The vibrant city of Bordeaux is close enough for a day (or night) out. Annonce professionnelle.
