Description
Ref.3900: French manor for sale in Normandy.
Situated at the crossroads of the Orne, Calvados and Manche departments, in the heart of the renowned "Suisse Normande", this former seigniorial dwelling with its 15th century foundations benefits from a country setting enhanced by the proximity of the second largest town in the Orne department, which provides all the services and shops.
Thanks to its secluded location, this small property is free from any nuisance or neighbourhood and will provide its future guests with the peace and quiet they are entitled to expect, both as a second home and as a holiday home. The natural and wooded atmosphere that surrounds it imbues a certain idea of well-being and good living "à la Normande"...
Built with great sobriety and perfect symmetry, this dwelling has a light granite stone facade on three levels, topped by a slate roof decorated with three "bull's eyes".
At the rear, an elegant triangular tower stands out, supporting the main part.
Two monumental fireplaces harmoniously complete the gable end.
With a total interior surface area of around 225 sqm, it is distributed as follows:
On the ground floor: central entrance in terracotta tiles leading to a wooden staircase (toilet halfway up), leading on its left to a lounge with fireplace and old woodwork (34 sqm); on its right to a granite dining room with monumental fireplace and joists (40 sqm). Access to a recessed kitchen, paved with terracotta tiles and topped with an original coffered ceiling. Adjoining boiler room/storeroom/storage room.
First floor: landing and small corridor leading to 3 bedrooms of at least 20 sqm each. A fourth bedroom on the tower side (12 sqm), adjoining and open to a small office. A single existing bathroom on the first floor. The location of a linen room facilitates the idea of a shower room.
Large attic, insulated and equipped with electrical connections.
Note the good ceiling heights of between 3.11m and 3.55m.
South/South-East facing facade.
The outbuildings comprise :
Beautiful stone building under slates (40 years old) developing on the ground floor a vast room with exposed joists, topped by a superb cathedral floor with a ridge close to 6m. Electricity. Cellar annex in the gable.
Small stone building under tiles, used as a garage for 2 cars.
Building under tiles, half of which is half-timbered and half cob (weakened and in need of intervention), used as a functional shelter (maintenance equipment, vehicle pit, pump, etc.) / and an adjoining part converted into a functional dwelling comprising a living room/kitchen/shower room/wc. Bedroom on the first floor.
The property is accessed via a 300 m long driveway, ensuring peace and quiet.
The environment is completely flat and unobstructed on the front side, with a wooded area to the rear.
Beautiful lime trees, probably over one hundred years old, splendidly enliven the nearby surroundings; the garden reveals a few flower beds where some fruit trees remain.
A former vegetable garden was converted into a swimming pool some thirty years ago, 6 m in diameter and 1.20 m deep.
The property is cadastralized for 2 acres and is easy to maintain.