castles for sale Coeur Centre Ville district of Bayeux, France

In a peaceful hamlet of the Bessin countryside, around twenty minutes from Bayeux and just a few kilometres from Omaha Beach, Normandie Privilège presents an elegant 18th-century château with its guest house, outbuildings and nearly two hectares of landscaped parkland. Beyond the entrance gate lies a formal courtyard around which the various buildings are arranged. The château displays a restrained and harmonious neoclassical architecture. Its perfectly balanced façades are softened by tall multi-pane windows, traditional shutters and pale rendered walls beneath slate roofs. On the park side, the slightly projecting pavilions lend the property a quiet elegance characteristic of Norman aristocratic country houses. The château offers approximately 334 sqm of living space over two floors, with eight principal rooms including five bedrooms. Filled with natural light, the house opens broadly onto the south-facing parkland, creating an atmosphere of remarkable tranquillity, enhanced by the stone walls enclosing the grounds. Many original features have been carefully preserved: antique parquet floors, wood panelling, fireplaces, overmantels, period decorative painting and beautifully proportioned rooms. Renovation work carried out in the late 1970s respected the spirit and authenticity of the property. The house is heated by oil-fired central heating. The single-glazed windows retain their original espagnolette fittings, and the roof was entirely renewed in 2025. The layout is arranged as follows. On the ground floor, a through entrance hall leads on one side to a library and a large drawing room, and on the other to a dining room and spacious kitchen. Upstairs, the principal bedroom benefits from an en-suite shower room, while four further bedrooms and a bathroom complete the first floor. Under the eaves remain three former staff bedrooms together with several attic spaces. One of the former farm buildings was converted in the late 1990s into an independent guest house of approximately 130 sqm. Ideal for hosting family and friends in complete privacy — or for a hospitality project — it includes, on the ground floor, an entrance hall, kitchen, pantry and sitting room; upstairs are one bedroom with private shower room together with two additional bedrooms and a bathroom. Its secluded garden, partly enclosed by stone walls, also contains an old bakehouse in need of restoration. A double garage and storage building extend this part of the property. On the opposite side of the courtyard stands a former agricultural building, likely predating the château itself, comprising a carriage shelter, cider press, woodshed and technical rooms. Further outbuildings, some requiring complete restoration, suggest additional possibilities for future use. The grounds, extending to around two hectares, combine mature trees, lawns and an old pond. A rare family estate, remarkable for its balance and restraint: neither ostentatious nor frozen in time, but imbued with the quiet grace of houses that have endured through the centuries without losing their soul. ---- The price of this property is €735,000. The seller is responsible for the real estate agent's fees. Energy-inefficient property (Energy Performance Certificate: G for the castle) Information on the risks associated with this property is available on the Géorisques website at www.georisques.gouv.fr. For privacy reasons, the property's location is indicated approximately. The information provided in this description is based on our visit to the premises as well as information gathered from the current owner. In particular, floor areas and dates of construction are provided for informational purposes only, are not contractually binding, and do not engage our liability in the event of inaccuracy or omission. Photographs may have been retouched. Référence agence : 275

Located between Bayeux and Caen, 15 kilometers from the sea, this 19th century castle is nestled in the heart of a charming village in the Bessin region. It offers a living space of 466 m2 and all the current comfort. The park of 7000 m2 shelters several outbuildings. Built around 1870, the castle stands out with its neogothic architecture. High stone walls and a large portal barely hide its richly worked façade. Many elements seem to testify to an esoteric construction - a symbolic account of the search for the philosopher's stone. The monumental stone staircase, the stained glass windows, the woodwork, the parquet floors and the period fireplaces give charm and authenticity to this singular residence. The castle benefits from all the modern comfort. The roof, the windows and the heating system are recent. The high ceiling of about 3 meters makes it an easy to heat house. The numerous windows bring clarity and light. Several rooms have a triple aspect. The layout is rational and balanced. On the first floor, the entrance hall with its stone staircase distributes, on the one hand, a reception room and a living room, and on the other hand, a dining room, a kitchen and an office-library. The second floor includes six bedrooms, a bathroom with bath and shower, and a separate toilet. On the second floor, which is partially attic, there are seven rooms of various sizes as well as a shower room and a bathroom. The basement (or garden level) was used by a previous owner as a restaurant. It consists of an entrance on the same level as the garden, connected to the first floor by a stone staircase, four rooms, a kitchen opening onto the garden and a checkroom with toilet. The park is planted with majestic trees: sophora, pine, white chestnut, purple beech... A circular driveway leads around the house and to the outbuildings: an orangery with an adjoining chapel, a vast garage and a pavilion. Thanks to its location and size, this chateau is suitable for multiple uses, such as a large family home, a luxurious guest house, a reception area, or for the exercise of a professional activity. It is ideally located to enjoy the charm of Bayeux, the activities of Caen or the pleasures of the sea.