EXPANSION OF BIARRITZ SOTHEBY’S IR

Riding the wave of impressive success, the Biarritz Sotheby’s International Realty agency led by Bénédicte Marchal is pursuing its development with plans to open a new agency in October in Saint-Jean-de-Luz, in the lively neighbourhood of Les Halles.

Founded 30 years ago in Biarritz and affiliated for more than 15 years to Sotheby’s worldwide network, the Biarritz Sotheby’s IR agency has become a benchmark for prestige real estate on the Côte Basque. Already exploring a wide sector encompassing the Basque and Landaise coasts, but also inland areas, the agency is attesting to its aura in the region by opening a new branch in the fall.

“This new agency meets the expectations of our clientele and follows our path of development,” explains Manageress Bénédicte Marchal. “Saint-Jean-de-Luz is more of a family market than Biarritz. It is an anchoring point in which to get together with the family, offering many assets including its closeness to Spain. It offers both a “town” dimension proposing a walk-everywhere lifestyle and a “country” dimension, very extensive and highly-prized. Architecture is also a strong feature in this area, with beautiful traditional houses, typical of the Basque country, with white facades set off by red, green or blue. Even though we have already worked for many years in the area, the opening of an agency at the heart of town will reinforce our presence.”

Ideally located at the heart of Chiberta, near the beaches and golf-course, this luxurious contemporary villa benefits from grounds of 1,476 m² with a heated pool. Its living space of 460 m² offers vast living rooms opening out to terraces, 5 suites with private terraces including a master suite, a gym, movie lounge, wine cellar... Double garage and outdoor parking space. Vendue + de 4 M€.

After 15 years in Paris where she won her spurs in real estate, Bénédicte Marchal moved in 2010 to the Côte Basque where she pursued her career. She joined the Sotheby’s Biarritz agency in 2016 , becoming its Manageress in 2019. Biarritz Sotheby’s International Realty, 4 avenue de la Reine Victoria, Biarritz (05 59 22 04 22). www.biarritzsothebysrealty.com

This magnificent contemporary villa of Californian inspiration benefits from an ultra-privileged location in Hossegor, in grounds of over 4,500 m² in an elevated position, offering sweeping views of the ocean, a pool and over 200 m² of terraces. On three floors, its living space of 550 m² is comprised of a reception room, a double living-room, a kitchen, and 7 bedrooms including a master suite. Garage. 8 M €

On the front row facing the ocean, between Saint-Jean-de-Luz and Guétary, this outstanding property in grounds of 6,423 m² with a tennis court enjoys superb sweeping views and direct access to the beaches. It consists of the main house of 250 m² built in 1911 with 8 bedrooms, and a house for guests. Lock-up garage. 5.830.000 €.

On the subject of the region’s property market, she adds : “It is still very buoyant at the top end, with a clientele in search of quality properties offering attractive appointments. Prices are holding steady, though in the case of homes of ultra-high quality, rarity is still edging prices even higher. The enthusiasm we have seen over the past three years is not fading, interest on the part of buyers is still very keen, and new lifestyles linked to teleworking are proving to last. The quest for quality living conditions is a priority for buyers, with new profiles settling into permanent homes, the young and actively employed, who find here an ideal environment, authentic and benefitting from easy access (TGV and airport), for living as a family, close to nature. Les Landes, but also Hossegor, Seignosse, and inland, in the countryside, are all in high demand.”