Contemporary Architect-Designed Home - Hautes Pyrénées, SW France

Contemporary Architect-Designed Home with Pool and Private Airstrip Access near Rabastens-de-Bigorre, Southwest France

Set in peaceful countryside in the Hautes-Pyrénées, this beautifully designed single-storey contemporary home of approximately 220 m² offers an exceptional combination of modern architecture, privacy and comfortable living. Standing in approximately 3,215 m² of landscaped grounds, the property enjoys rural views together with permanent access to a private airstrip, while appealing equally to buyers simply seeking space, tranquillity and an outstanding quality of life in Southwest France.

Designed by an architect, the house is arranged around a spacious sun-filled terrace, creating a seamless connection between the indoor and outdoor living areas. Large floor-to-ceiling windows flood the interiors with natural light and open from the sitting room, the open-plan kitchen and dining area, and the principal bedroom suite, onto the sunny terrace, open on two sides and perfectly suited to outdoor dining and entertaining throughout the warmer months.

The accommodation comprises six principal rooms, including four bedrooms and four bath or shower rooms. The principal suite provides a peaceful private retreat with a beautifully appointed bathroom finished to a high standard. An independent guest suite offers a double bedroom with its own shower room, providing comfortable accommodation for family and visitors while ensuring privacy for both hosts and guests.

The principal living spaces and bedrooms all overlook either the garden or the sheltered central terrace, creating a wonderful sense of privacy throughout the property. The house is presented in excellent condition and is ready to move into without the need for renovation. Underfloor electric heating provides year-round comfort, while drainage is via a septic tank.

Outside, the gardens have been designed to make the most of the region's sunny climate. A generous private swimming pool, discreetly screened by mature hedging, sits comfortably within the established gardens. Several terraces offer different places to relax throughout the day, while part of the grounds is enclosed, making it suitable for keeping dogs if desired. Access is via a private road, enhancing the property's peaceful and secure setting.

The property forms part of Airparc France, a small private community built alongside an approximately 700-metre grass runway. The house benefits from permanent rights to use the airstrip, a rare feature that will appeal to private pilots and aviation enthusiasts. At the same time, it remains an equally desirable contemporary country home for buyers who simply appreciate its architecture, privacy and exceptional rural setting.

The nearby market towns of Rabastens-de-Bigorre, Vic-en-Bigorre, Maubourguet and Tarbes provide a full range of shops, restaurants, schools, weekly markets and everyday services. Tarbes-Lourdes Airport is around 30 minutes away, while the Pyrenees, ski resorts, Spain and the Atlantic coast are all within easy reach. Whether as a permanent residence, holiday home, remote working base or lifestyle relocation, this property offers an outstanding opportunity to enjoy the very best of Southwest France.

For buyers seeking a contemporary home for sale in Southwest France that combines quality architecture, modern comfort, privacy and an exceptional countryside setting, this unique property deserves careful consideration.