Villa Introduction
The "Domaine de Bellegarde" is a beautiful 19th century stately home (luxury villa) with six acre estate in Soustons, Landes region, just a short distance from the outstanding Atlantic beaches of Soustons, Hossegor, Moliets and Biarritz. This outstanding property offers luxury holidays to the most discerning of British and international clients.
Built in 1900, and entirely restored in 2002-2003, arguably one of the most beautiful houses in Soustons, it is the largest property in the village, and has many qualities one would expect from a luxury residence. It boasts 9 large en-suite bedrooms, a grand reception lounge and hall, spacious dining room, billiards room and anterooms, with high ceilings, original parquet floors and an impressive oak staircase.
The villa is set amongst 2.6 hectares of land, with a swimming pool, tennis court, century old trees and beautiful mature gardens. It has been renovated tastefully and to a very high standard.
Ground floor
Outstanding lounge area with wood panelling, parquet floors, beautiful oak staircase, study with marble fireplace, sitting-room with marble fireplace opening onto a south facing terrace, dining-room with marble fireplace and north facing terrace, billiard room with marble fireplace, kitchen, toilet and washroom.
First floor
Hall area with parquet floors and sofas, 3 large en-suite bedrooms (two with marble fireplace, one with large terrace), large suite with two bedrooms, south facing balcony, marble fireplace, dressing room, bathroom, Jacuzzi bath, toilet and spacious east facing terrace. All rooms have their own Television, DVD player and stereo system.
Second floor
Hall area with parquet floors, 5 large en-suite bedrooms (one with Sauna and two with fireplace). All rooms have their own Television and DVD player.
Swimming pool
Private 15 x 7 metre outdoor swimming pool in superb condition including a electric security cover for children's safety when not in use. Surrounded by 90m² of terrace with sun loungers and teak furniture for poolside dining, mature gardens with beautiful shrubs and trees including a built in BBQ area. A pool house contains bar area, fridges, ice-cream freezer and a toilet and outside shower.
Tennis court
The full size court is in perfect condition, and even has an umpire's chair. Quality tennis racquets and new balls would even keep McEnroe happy!
Grounds
The villa sits right in the middle of a square estate with a secluded feel, being separated from the road and other properties by mature trees on all sides. A variety of shrubs and hedges, flowers and lawns surround the villa with a small river at one edge of the grounds.
Basement
Several rooms comprising of a store for mountain bikes (free use for guests), laundry, garage, workshop, wine cellar and several additional stores.
Terraces
Stone steps lead to a south facing terrace at the entrance, a terrace on the dining area for garden breakfasts, a pool terrace of 90m² for outside candlelit dining, BBQ lunches and special events.