Elegant early 20thCentury house
With gardens and pool
All measurements are approximate
EPC - Energy Consumption
kWh/m².year
GHG - CO₂ Emissions
kg CO₂/m².year
Where are we?
Aire-sur-l’Adour. The very name of this town rolls off the tongue like a promise of provincial serenity. It stretches, unpretentiously, at the border of Gers and the Landes, its river winding tranquilly, indifferent to human concerns.
The houses, placed here like witnesses of time, line it in silence. Here, life seems to blossom under a vaster, purer sky. It is this fragrance of authenticity that surrounds you.
The house stands tall in the middle of its wooded garden, watching over the surrounding countryside. A peaceful place where the trees seem to whisper secrets lost to time.
The architecture asserts itself, unashamed. Proud in its character, indifferent to trends, it displays its tall façades and windows that open with infinite deference to the outside world.
It is a house of dignity, distinction, a touch unconventional.
The wall decorations are a nod to another time. Brick friezes, pebbles arranged in chevrons like patterns from an ancient embroidery. And then there’s that small roof, capping the opening to the property. It is chic, a bit like a designer dress with a lot to say. It is this incongruity that makes it even more fascinating. A paradox suspended in time.
Ground floor
No elegance without heels! The house stands on tiptoes. You’ll need to climb a few steps to reach a covered porch – guests are not left waiting in the rain.
A solid oak door opens into the entrance. We are then greeted by a staircase the likes of which are no longer made. Both massive and airy, it playfully spirals upward to the upper floors, under the luminous benevolence of large windows.
Before climbing up, let’s explore the ground floor. Blonde parquet flooring, ceiling rosettes, a marble fireplace that would have told many stories if walls could speak. The dining room and living room coexist without jostling, separated by a glass door with bold decoration. A large arched opening floods the dining area with light, drawing the gaze outside to the pool, trees, countryside, and daydreams.
The kitchen is spacious and practical. Meals are informal here; breakfasts are shared, and meats are grilled in the fireplace.
The upper floors
Let’s take this beautiful oak staircase to the first floor, simple and unpretentious. Three bedrooms, a large landing, a bathroom, and toilets. Nothing excessive.
The second floor is even more discreet, with two bedrooms, a bathroom and an attic spacious enough to store everything one doesn’t wish to part with.
The garden
Spanning a little over 4000 m², it surrounds the house with greenery and trees of various species: linden, parasol pine, oak… The swimming pool is the centerpiece, with its large fish-like shape. Generous in size, it blends harmoniously into the landscape.
There is also a 50 m² outbuilding. It houses the technical area for the pool and also serves as a workshop and garage.
L’avis de Bliss
The wooden staircase, the windows opening onto countryside views one never tires of. In this house, there are no superfluous decorations, no false promises.
Just simple gestures, old-world comfort that speaks of timelessness with perfect modesty. That, no doubt, is what makes this place so beautiful.
Its geographical location is ideal as it sits at the crossroads of two beautiful regions: Aquitaine and Occitanie.
Aire-sur-l’Adour is easily accessible via the highway on the Bordeaux-Pau axis. As a result, the Landes coast, the Basque Country, and the Pyrenees are quickly reachable. Bordeaux and its airports are also easily accessible.
In summary, this is the advantage of a town residence while enjoying an environment “like in the countryside.”
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