castle for sale Saint-Christophe-le-Jajolet, France

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Ref.4654 : French chateau for sale in Normandy Just a stone's throw from the Grande Gouffern, Pin-au-Haras and Ecouves state-owned forests, on the outskirts of a small market town with a population of just 370, stands an elegant 18th-century château, an integral part of a much-loved local heritage. It has always been a family property, but it has also been the venue for a number of special events, often chosen for its elegance and rural setting. In addition to the daily needs largely covered by the nearby town of Argentan, this property is ideally located, offering rapid access to the road and motorway networks, as well as to the rail network. ..... A source of inspiration for those wishing to reach the capital in just three hours. In this land of rich farmland, apple trees, living springs and forests, nature exudes a gentle art of living and well-being that is recognised by all those who indulge in it for a trip, a holiday ... or a lifetime. Welcome to Normandy, in the heart of the Orne department... The chateau features a three-storey main building with a slate Mansard roof adorned with dormer windows with curved pediments. The windows are large and arranged in ‘bays’, perfectly symmetrical in keeping with the harmony of the ‘grand siècle’... On the south-east side, the property is set back from a courtyard of honour comprising two very fine outbuildings facing each other, interspersed with an attractive circular lawn. Two imposing stone pillars with capitals nobly mark the main entrance. A culvert spans an old ‘wolf's leap’ that is sometimes flooded.... On the north-west side, the facade has been enhanced by two elegant wings set forward from the main building, creating a harmonious H-shaped structure. The central section features a terrace facing a ornamental pool with a fountain. An espalier garden, adorned with boxwood, plunges the eye towards a wooded horizon, as if to confirm the French-style layout. With an interior surface area of approx. 600 sqm (over 3 stories, the property is laid out as follows: Ground floor: central entrance via a small vestibule leading on the right to a hallway leading to a toilet and a storage area. Access to the cellar. Passage to a kitchen (26 sqm) with monumental stone fireplace. Back kitchen of 6 sqm. Dining room to follow (30 sqm), with outside access. To the left of the hallway: living room (28 sqm) - Cabochon floor - Marble fireplace. Direct access to a study (6.5 sqm). Small lounge/library (18 sqm) - Herringbone parquet flooring - Marble corner fireplace. Large lounge (31 sqm) - tinted herringbone parquet floor - marble fireplace - mouldings and decorations. In the central part, linking the large lounge and the dining room, tiled gallery (32 sqm) - Access to the terrace. Access to a beautiful wooden spiral staircase leading to the upper floors - Cabochon flooring - Return to the main entrance. Average ceiling height of 3 m. First floor: Landing with through corridor leading to 2 large bedrooms on the right with en suite bathrooms/WC - herringbone parquet flooring - marble fireplace. Separate shower room / washbasin / WC - teak floor. Small bedroom with adjoining dressing room. Staircase leading to the 2nd floor. To the left of the landing, through corridor leading to 3 bedrooms, 2 of which with en-suite bathroom/WC. Clearing and dressing room. Average ceiling height of 3 m. Second floor: Landing with corridor leading to the right to 2 large bedrooms with fireplaces and en suite bathrooms/wc, a small bedroom and a storeroom. To the left of the landing, corridor leading to 2 bedrooms, 1 small bedroom and a bathroom/wc. Cellar: partial cellar of approx. 60 sqm, situated under the east wing. External entrance via the gable. On either side of the château, the main courtyard features two beautiful stone outbuildings, rendered in lime and covered in flat tiles, which have been restored to a very high standard. These outbuildings have been restored to a very high standard and have been converted for events purposes, making them a major asset in terms of potential. West outbuilding: known as the ‘orangery’, it originally consisted of former sheds, cart shed, workshop and coachman's accommodation. Completely renovated and refurbished, they now form a magnificent reception room opening onto two large stone terraces, designed in 3 sections, one of which houses the caterer. The space is flooded with light, thanks to the large, elegant bay windows and high ceilings. Two handsome fluted columns with capitals, niches and wall lights set off the ochre-coloured exposed stone walls, perfectly matched to the large stone floor tiles and the period joist ceiling. The former carriage house, accessed via two ashlar carriage doors, is a space that was historically used to house sideboards. It has a beautiful cabochon floor. The first floor comprises two vast cathedral-style rooms with exposed roofing framework, which could potentially be converted into two independent flats. GARDEN Shed: situated around fifty metres from the property, to the east, this small stone and brick shed..... is perfect for children! THE CHAPEL: the remains of a good-sized former chapel, of which only the high walls remain. SOUTH OUTBUILDING: Attractive, exposed stone building with a flat tile roof, built around a 57 sqm reception room with an old, perfectly preserved bread oven. A small annexe is currently being converted, with plans for a small kitchen, shower and WC. Reservations have been made. An extension to the reception room, of lesser height, has a room used as a storeroom. In the gable, a lovely sunny space, suggesting to the artists their future studio.... The beauty of the park lies in its diversity, with each point of the compass offering a variety of pastoral settings. The green thumb of the British owners has resulted in an abundance of flowers in the surrounding area, which is nevertheless a well-ordered mess in the French style. Wisteria of all kinds has also flourished on the facades, sometimes becoming somewhat invasive. Further out, numerous species of century-old trees provide a colourful backdrop, in whose shade roe deer have taken up residence, much to the delight of eyes in search of wilderness. A gap on the north side reveals a beautiful avenue of lime trees, leading to the village a few hundred metres away. This noble access is rarely used, although it is perfectly passable. Further to the east, towards the ruins of the chapel, a large pasture of just over one hectare provides ample food for the two horses that graze there. An orchard of around 2,500 sqm, enclosed by walls on its eastern side, is home to a number of ageing apple and fruit trees..... Finally, a large 10 acres parcel of land remains to the south, off the main road; this parcel of land is the subject of a neighbourhood agreement for maintenance purposes. Together, they form a land parcel of 25 acres, with no easements or nuisances, except for the occasional furtive daily crossing of the nearby railway line. Cabinet LE NAIL - Lower-Normandy - Mr Eric DOSSEUR : +33 (0)2.43.98.20.20 Eric DOSSEUR, Individual company, registered in the Special Register of Commercial Agents, under the number 409 867 512 . We invite you to visit our website Cabinet Le Nail to browse our latest listings or learn more about this property.

 Elegant 18th-Century Château with Restored Outbuildings and 10 ha Estate — Orne, Normandy Located near a charming village, this elegant 18th-century château with its beautifully restored outbuildings sits within 10 hectares of parkland and farmland. The château, which has retained all its original character (mouldings, parquet floors, marble fireplaces, alcoves, etc.), offers over 600 m² of living space. On the ground floor, five interconnecting reception rooms, while the upper floors feature seven spacious bedrooms with bathrooms to refresh. The restored outbuildings include an orangerie and reception halls. A formal courtyard, landscaped grounds, and mature trees complete this exceptional property. Paris is within 3 hours. ⸻ Location • Close to Argentan and the Gouffern, Haras du Pin, and Écouves forests. • Paris accessible in approximately 3 hours. • Peaceful rural setting surrounded by farmland, orchards, and unspoiled countryside. ⸻ The Château (Approx. 600 m² over three levels plus cellars) Built around 1780, the château features a symmetrical French design with Mansard slate roofs, stone façades, and elegant proportions. Layout: • Ground floor: small entrance hall, long gallery, dining room, three adjoining salons (18 to 31 m²), study, WC, kitchen, and scullery. • First floor: five bedrooms (four with en-suite bathrooms/WC), dressing room, and an additional shower room. • Second floor: six bedrooms, two staff rooms, three bathrooms/shower rooms, and storage. • Cellar: approx. 60 m², with external access and high ceilings. • Average ceiling height: 3 m. ⸻ Outbuildings • Orangerie (West): large reception hall with stone walls, bay windows, and columns, opening onto terraces; upper floor suitable for conversion (two apartments possible). • South outbuilding: 57 m² reception hall with bread oven, annex under renovation (kitchen + sanitary facilities), storage room, and workshop. • Additional features: garden shed and remains of a chapel. ⸻ Grounds and Gardens (10.13 ha) • Formal cour d’honneur with circular lawn and stone gate with pilasters. • Terraced garden, ornamental pond with fountain, and linden tree avenue. • Walled orchard of approx. 2,500 m². • 1-hectare paddock suitable for horses. • Mature parkland with century-old trees and abundant wildlife. • Additional 4-hectare plot to the south. Note: A nearby railway line is slightly audible but with limited traffic. ⸻ Highlights • Well-maintained and cohesive estate, free of easements. • Excellent potential for events and receptions (orangerie + outbuildings). • Ideal as a family property, country residence, or tourism project. Information on potential risks for this property is available on the Géorisques website: www.georisques.gouv.fr

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Ref.4627 : Beautiful chateau with estate of 425 acres in Normandy. Overlooking the steep meanders of the River Orne, the morning mist dissipates under the first rays of the sun, revealing the contours of a place steeped in history, born more than five centuries ago in the heart of Normandy. Out of time and away from the hustle and bustle of modern life, the château blossoms in a setting of unspoilt nature, typical of Norman Switzerland, offering peace and serenity. Just a few kilometres away, the towns of Argentan and Falaise offer shops and services. Easy access by road and rail, just 2 hours from Paris. Invisible to the eye, the château is revealed at the end of a majestic avenue of hundred-year-old lime trees, retaining all the magic of its appearance. THE OUTBUILDINGS : 1) THE CHAPELS: The chapels are located around a hundred metres south of the château. The main chapel was built in 1900 by Georges de Séguin on a hillside overlooking the Orne valley. It is built entirely of granite, in a neo-Gothic style. It has a slate roof (a complete overhaul is required, for which an estimate has been drawn up). The archangel Saint-Michel watches over the destiny of this consecrated chapel, which has witnessed many family ceremonies. There is a vault in the basement. Adjacent to the main chapel is the current sacristy and the former chapel, which dates back to the 15th century and features a façade enhanced by a flamboyant mullioned bay window with period stained glass. Most of the windows are period, except for those in the choir, which were rebuilt after the war by master glassmakers from Chartres. 2) THE COMMONS: Facing each other on either side of the secondary entrance, 2 long stone buildings with flat tile roofs house the logistical facilities on one side and the Calvados-related activities on the other. These outbuildings date from the 17th century. a) WESTERN outbuildings: An elegant kennel, a stone shelter, a storage room, a workshop (former tack room), a tack room with saddle racks and bridle racks. Access to the first floor with, on the right, a former 4-room dwelling awaiting renovation; on the right, a huge attic. Carriage house. Stalls for 4 horses. 2 garages (3 cars). Field brick floors - 4.15 m high. b) SOUTH COMMONS: These are entirely reserved for the production and ageing of the estate's calvados, with the brandy cellars housed in two spacious rooms. A third room is used for ‘dry materials’. Calvados production is based on 35 hectares of apple trees. Only part of the orchard's production is kept to be pressed, then distilled, aged and blended. This production has been sized to enable the annual marketing of 5,000 very top-of-the-range boxes of calvados over fifteen years old. These calvados carry the protected Crèvecoeur brand and are sold in France and abroad. One employee carries out all the tasks associated with the winery. The employee has his own accommodation, dating from the time of Henri IV, located on the gable end of the outbuildings. Built over two and a half storeys, the ground floor comprises two large rooms and a kitchen. A bedroom with bathroom/wc is on the first floor. A second bedroom can be accessed from the gable end of the adjoining outbuilding. 3) DWELLING HOUSE: This house, built in the 19th century, is situated in the extension of the west outbuildings. It is built of stone with a slate 4-slope roof and comprises 3 stories as follows: Ground floor: veranda / large living room / kitchen / wc. 1st floor: 2 bedrooms and a bathroom. 2nd floor: a bedroom and a convertible attic. This house is currently being renovated and will be the future home of the estate's caretaker. 4) THE GUARD'S TOWER: Built in the 15th century, this tower resembles a dovecote and is located on the west side of the outbuildings, close to the caretaker's house. Built of jointed stone with a flat tile roof and topped with an elegant pepperpot dome, its overall appearance is imposing, an impression that is borne out by the 1.20 m thick walls. It has 2 levels with a diameter of 9 m. This watchtower houses a water softening station (limestone). 5) FARM BUILDINGS: These are located slightly below the cellars and are used mainly for cider-making and logistics on the estate: The first room houses the cider vats. A vast canopy houses the farm equipment. A barn (15 x 7m). A workshop. A bread oven. 6) GARDENER'S HOUSE: set back to the west of the castle, with no facing building. Stone house with slate roof, built over 2 stories as follows: Ground floor: kitchen/lounge/dining room/wc. First floor: 2 bedrooms/bathroom. Good general condition - recent door frames. There is a vegetable garden opposite. 7) THE ORANGERY: Before the war, this was the winter home of the château's orange trees, a few of which are still kept in vats in the west outbuildings. Since then, it has been used as a workshop by the gardener. 8) THE POULAILLER: adjoining the gardener's house, it provides shelter for 2 vehicles. 9) THE WOODEN SHELTER: located at the foot of the château, restored in the early 1960s, it can be used to store wood or garden furniture. 10) THE STABLE: A pointed stone structure with a wooden ridge (approx. 7 m x 7 m), used for storing fodder or as a stall, situated in the large gardens to the rear of the château (7 m x 7 m). It has a wonderful view down towards the Orne. It would be perfect as an artist's studio. 11) LES NAUDIERES: Farmhouse situated on the other bank of the River Orne with a dwelling house, 2 large barns (16x7 m), another barn (23.5x9.5 m) used as storage for farm equipment. A small house (6.5x5m) used for hunting meals. The ‘Naudières’ dwelling is currently under a residential lease. 12) LA SCIERIE: Main dwelling (10x5m), small adjoining house, large barn (22x7m), on the water's edge, adjoining the dwelling. Other buildings in the extension (20x5.80m). The exceptional beauty of this estate is implicitly linked to the quintessence of its setting. Set in a dominant position on an unspoilt site, the château enjoys total protection in the heart of its 170 hectares. The drive up to the château is majestic and almost endless. No less than 800m of tree-lined driveways lead to the first lawns, revealing the first towers of the building, in the heart of a park laid out in the English style, where each of the many species sets a charming scene. It was at the end of the twentieth century that the current owners realised the need to redesign the park, with the aim of opening up the vistas around the château so as to make the most of the many views from the site. The four cardinal points were thus embellished, offering lawns and meadows to the north and east, the chapel and the meandering Orne to the south, and the elegant outbuildings to the west... The estate stretches over a number of espaliered plateaux, all converging on the wild, sloping banks where the Orne flows for some 7 km right through the heart of the property. A fishing ground of rare quality. The nature of the soils is balanced and harmoniously thought out. The château boasts: around 4 hectares of adjoining parkland; organic, high-stem apple orchards covering 33 hectares; meadows, fallow land (66 hectares uncultivated) and woods (47 hectares) complete the setting with around 20 hectares of additional land, including 7 hectares under lease. The estate is not subject to any easements or nuisances, whether visual, olfactory or auditory. Thanks to the presence of a rich endogenous fauna, the estate has a roe deer hunting plan, which is carried out in a respectful and measured manner, thanks to the family or friendly spirit that prevails on the few days dedicated to this activity. Cabinet LE NAIL - Lower-Normandy - Mr Eric DOSSEUR : +33 (0)2.43.98.20.20 Eric DOSSEUR, Individual company, registered in the Special Register of Commercial Agents, under the number 409 867 512 . We invite you to visit our website Cabinet Le Nail to browse our latest listings or learn more about this property.