Built by a famous architect in 1925, this villa features a traditional Spanish style.
The spectacular living space features two large rooms, with sofas and a pool table, whilst the bright dining room is in perfect spot next to the kitchen.
Both the dining and living room feature patio doors that open out onto the patio.
Five bedrooms can be found in the upstairs of this property, ranging from a delightful children’s room to a large master bedroom with its own balcony.
All with a homely and cosy atmosphere, the rooms are suitable for guests of all ages.
The basement is home to a gym and sauna, as well as two more bedrooms, ideal for those looking for a little more privacy.
Outside, the gardens are ideal for relaxing in, with the swimming pool and summer kitchen fantastic places to spend the day.
Al fresco dining will be the dream with the plancha barbecue and pizza oven.
With Plage d’Ocean just a short walk away, this property is situated in a fantastic location.
Surfers love this part of the coastline, whilst guests can enjoy strolling or biking along the promenade.

DESCRIPTION;
Just minutes from the ocean and within walking distance to one of France’s most prestigious golf courses, Maison Ocre is a wonderful gem in a prime location just north of beautiful Biarritz.

The villa was built in 1925 by a famous French architect yet in a very traditional Spanish style, quite a contrast to many of the Basque villas you will see in this region. The living space is quite spectacular with two large rooms, sumptuous sofas, an elegant reading corner and even a pool table whilst the dining room is full of light, right next to the charming kitchen with its beautiful wooden table and period cooker. Patio doors from the dining and living rooms open up to a wonderful tiled patio with outdoor sofas and dining tables; you would be forgiven for thinking you were in Andalucia rather than southern France.

Upstairs there are five delightful bedrooms, each one with its own character from a sweet children’s room to an impressive master bedroom with its own balcony. Some of the rooms interconnect, others share bathrooms and one of the pretty doubles has its own terrace. The one thing they all share is their homely and cosy ambience in this lovely part of the house.

What’s more there’s also a gym and a sauna in the basement alongside two simple but comfortable bedrooms and shower rooms, maybe ideal for teens looking for a little more independence during their stay or their young visiting friends.

Head outside to the relaxing gardens where you will find the heated swimming pool and a fantastic summer kitchen with a plancha barbecue and pizza oven, another great space for leisurely al-fresco dining after a day at the beach.

In a prime residential location, it’s just a short walk to the wonderful Plage d’Ocean, one of Anglet’s wilder beaches to the north. This part of the coastline is popular with surfers and there’s a lovely promenade where you can walk, cycle or skateboard by the beach.

The prestigious and incredibly beautiful Golf de Chiberta is also just a stroll away whist downtown Biarritz is just 5km away with its amazing restaurants, Art-Deco architecture and fantastic beaches.

If you wish to venture further afield and discover more of this Basque region, hire a car or take a private guided tour to discover idyllic villages inland such as Ainhoa or Sare, two of France’s Plus Beaux Villages or the seaside village of Ciboure where Matisse once lived.

Maison Ocre offers space, character and comfort in one of north Biarritz’ most prime locations and is sure to impress in every way.

Villa Interiors (500 m2)
Ground Floor

Living room with large sofas and doors leading out to patio
Open-plan reading corner with fireplace
Second living room with billiard table, TV, stone fireplace and doors leading out to patio
Dining room with doors leading out to patio
Kitchen, well equipped including period gas cooker, fridge-freezer, dishwasher, microwave, juicer, toaster, kettle and wooden table and benches
Separate WC
First Floor
Bedroom One: Double bedroom (140x200cm bed) with desk and doors leading to a terrace
Bedroom Two: Children’s bedroom with twin beds (90x190cm each)
Bedroom Three: Double bedroom (160x200cm bed) with doors to the balcony
Shower room with WC (with doors leading to bedrooms two and three)
Bedroom Four: Double bedroom (160x200cm bed) with bathroom and WC (which also connects to master bedroom)
Bedroom Five: Master bedroom with double bed (160x200cm bed), TV, living area, desk and doors to a balcony. Shower room with WC
Basement
Gym
Sauna
Laundry room
Bedroom Six: Triple bedroom with double bed (140x200cm) and single bed (90x190cm) plus sink
Bedroom Seven: Double bedroom (160x200cm) with desk and ensuite shower room with WC
Separate shower room with WC (next to gym)
Outside Grounds
Heated swimming pool (13x4.5m, depth: 2m) heated from mid-May to mid-October with cover
Poolside outdoor covered seating area
Courtyard-style patio with outdoor lounge and al-fresco dining terrace
Covered al-fresco dining terrace
Outdoor kitchen with plancha and pizza oven
Enclosed gardens
Storage shed
Outside parking in secured grounds (x5 places)
Facilities
Wi-Fi
Central heating
Satellite TV (Canal + and Netflix)
DVD player
Bose sound system
Gym
Sauna
Hairdryers x5
Safe
Washing machine, dryer and iron

This villa is in a residential area just off the main road parallel to the coast, a short walk from Chiberta Golf Course, one of the most prestigious and most beautiful courses in France (do book well in advance). The beaches, Plage d’Ocean and Les Dunes, are also just over a five-minute walk away with their lovely promenade walkways, popular with walkers, cyclists and skateboarders.
You can walk up the Chiberta forests and a pretty lake near the coast in just under half an hour, part of the Izadia Ecological Park (open in the summer months) near the mouth of the Adour River. This is a lovely area for walks, bird spotting and there are discovery kits for children. This part of the coast also has a skate park near the beach, tennis courts, a thalassotherapy centre and a tree-top adventure course near the river.
You’ll find plenty of surfing schools along this part of the coast, as well as further south in central Biarritz; indeed this region has become a mecca for surfers from across the world. Oliver’s Travels guests can arrange surf coaching and/or equipment hire during their stay.
It's only 5km to downtown Biarritz, an elegant seaside town dating back to the mid-19th century when aristocracy built their summer residences along this part of the coast, including the well-known Hotel du Palais, built by the wife of Napoleon III on La Grande Plage, Biarritz’ most famous beach.
You will find some wonderful restaurants in the Port des Pecheurs, the former fishing port, where you will find fresh seafood. Food lovers don’t miss the amazing market at the Halles de Biarritz including many wonderful Basque specialities. Some of the local specialities include the local touron (marzipan), locally cured ham as well as mussels, mushrooms and more.
For a change of scene, head to Bayonne (6km) where you can walk around the narrow streets admiring the beautiful and historic architecture or walk along the river front.
Other coastal areas to visit include the picturesque town of Ciboure (27km) to the south where Matisse once lived and the lively resort of Saint-Jean-de-Luz (22km) with a great sandy beach and plenty of family-friendly activities as well as an abundance of golf courses and lovely walks along the surrounding coastline and hills.
There are also some idyllic Basque villages inland to explore such as two of France’s Plus Beaux Villages; pretty Ainhoa (32km) and Sare (31km), where you can take the old wooden train up to the summit of La Rhune, one of the most dominant peaks of the Pyrénées, where there are some restaurants with incredible views as well as hiking opportunities.

Villa FR5319