Restored Watermill with Pool and Pyrenees Views near Garlin

Close to Garlin in the Pyrénées-Atlantiques, Nouvelle-Aquitaine, this beautifully restored former watermill dating from 1815 offers character, comfort and a peaceful setting in South West France.

Sold fully furnished, the property is a practical turnkey option for buyers seeking either a relaxed full-time home or an easy-to-enjoy holiday home in France. Professionally restored in 2018, the house benefits from repointed interior and exterior walls, updated electrics, high-efficiency electric radiators, a renovated kitchen and two modern shower rooms.

The accommodation offers approximately 118 m² of living space over two levels. The ground floor is centred around a generous open-plan living, kitchen and dining area of around 73 m², combining exposed stone walls, timber beams, wooden floors and a large stone fireplace with wood-burning stove. The original millstone, now used as a feature within the kitchen, adds a distinctive reminder of the building’s history.

Upstairs, there are three double bedrooms, each with attractive period details including exposed half-timbering and oak flooring. An additional room, currently used as a nursery, could serve as a home office, storage room or occasional sleeping space. The principal bedroom has its own shower room, while the remaining bedrooms share a modern family shower room.
Outside, the private grounds extend to 5,314 m² and enjoy open countryside views towards the Pyrenees. The 8 x 4 m chlorine pool is set slightly away from the house, screened by laurel hedging for privacy, with an outdoor shower, terrace and wooden chalet-style pool house. A private driveway follows the line of the former watercourse, enhancing the sense of calm and space.

The location is especially convenient for international buyers, with Pau airport approximately 20 minutes away, Tarbes-Lourdes around 40 minutes, Biarritz approximately 1 hour 30 minutes and Bordeaux under two hours. A well-presented character property with pool, land and mountain views, ideal for buyers looking for an authentic yet manageable home in the French countryside.