Maisons du sud ouest : properties of character…

Specializing in seasonal rentals and proposing a selection of irresistible properties for sale, the agency Maisons du Sud Ouest builds close relationships with its clients by giving priority to transparency and sound advice. Interview with manageress Lorene Weber and Anne François, in charge of sales.

Decorated like a home of character, Maisons du Sud Ouest sets the tone right from the start. Proximity, advice and availability are the core values of this small agency, run by Lorene Weber with her team, which inaugurated another branch in Hossegor in 2013. Covering an extensive area stretching from the Basque coast to inland areas of the Basque country via Les Landes and as far as Arcachon, Maisons du Sud Ouest proposes a rigorous selection of properties : “Our choice is not guided by high prices but a property's stylishness and character, its location and view. We do not want a “high-end” label. We offer villas vith views of the sea or mountains, historic residences, but also fishermen's houses and apartments of charm,” explains manageress Lorene Weber. Working hand-in-hand with the interior decor boutique “Cour Intérieure”, Maisons du Sud Ouest strives to set off each property to its best advantage before putting it up for sale. The agency also proposes an annual maintenance service for holiday homes, publishes a guide to insider contacts (private coach, original excursions…), and invites an artist every season to adorn the agency's walls so that clients can discover his or her work at a private evening event. A human dimension which has proved successful, resulting in a loyal clientele both French and international. On the subject of the market, sales manager Anne François points to soaring prices in the region over the past five years : “The market is very tight, there are lots of buyers and few availabilities, especially in Biarritz where the centre, the neighbourhoods of Les Halles and Beaurivage, are highly sought-after. On the other hand, in neighbouring towns and further inland, the market is showing strong development and offers fine opportunities which should not be missed”.

Maisons du Sud Ouest, 36 avenue Carnot, Biarritz (05 59 41 08 62). www.maisonsudouest.com

Ideally located near the beaches of Milady and Ilbarritz, this contemporary house designed in 2002 by architect Philippe Pastre is surrounded by a very lovely garden with a pool, children's paddling pool and a spa. Its living space of 280 m2 is comprised of a lounge giving onto an ipe terrace, a kitchen opening out to another shaded terrace, and four bedrooms. More than 2 M €.

Ideally located near the beaches of Milady and Ilbarritz, this contemporary house designed in 2002 by architect Philippe Pastre is surrounded by a very lovely garden with a pool, children's paddling pool and a spa. Its living space of 280 m2 is comprised of a lounge giving onto an ipe terrace, a kitchen opening out to another shaded terrace, and four bedrooms. More than 2 M €.

Opened in the year 2000 by Lorene Weber and Edouard Gruson, the estate agency Maisons du Sud Ouest is designed to resemble a home. Facing the Jardin Public in Biarritz, it relies on a team of seven, and has since opened another branch in Hossegor.

Opened in the year 2000 by Lorene Weber and Edouard Gruson, the estate agency Maisons du Sud Ouest is designed to resemble a home. Facing the Jardin Public in Biarritz, it relies on a team of seven, and has since opened another branch in Hossegor.

In Arbonne, this superb family residence nestling in a wooded park of 2,800 m2 with a pool is a real haven of bliss. Light and airy, its living space of 260 m2 offers a large kitchen, a south-facing lounge opening out to terraces and the garden, and four upstairs bedrooms. It benefits from spacious annexes with a guest-room cellar, workshop... A car-port for 6 cars completes the property. 1.160.000 €.

In Arbonne, this superb family residence nestling in a wooded park of 2,800 m2 with a pool is a real haven of bliss. Light and airy, its living space of 260 m2 offers a large kitchen, a south-facing lounge opening out to terraces and the garden, and four upstairs bedrooms. It benefits from spacious annexes with a guest-room cellar, workshop... A car-port for 6 cars completes the property. 1.160.000 €.