luxury house with reception room for sale Mortain, France

Four hectares of verdant parkland abounding with ancient trees, secret corners and multiple dependencies envelope this historic 18th- century Chateau on the outskirts of a bustling market town near St Hilaire du Harcouët. Built upon the remains of a 13th Century medieval fortification the grounds still host an ancient feudal mound, a moat and ponds to be renovated, a stream, a vast coach house with development potential, a boulangerie, a Rotunda and many other remnants of the old fortifications. Formerly home to a Princess and various members of the nobility the Chateau was substantially destroyed by the 100 Years War and the Revolution of 1701. The current Chateau was salvaged from a wing of the 18th century version and is now both a grand family home and a luxurious Chambre d'hôte with room for further renovation and expansion. From the garden a set of double stairs leads lead up and into the large entrance hall with solid oak staircase leading to the 1st and 2nd floors. At the back of the hallway are the stairs which descend to the Rez de Jardin. The Chateau is replete with high ceilings, enormous rooms, wooden paneling and flooring, vast chimneys, ancient beams, beautiful double-glazed windows and all renovations have been undertaken with sympathy and passion by the current owners. There are cast iron radiators forged in Germany linked to modern heating systems, beautifully appointed bathrooms supported by a conforming micro station fosse and a robust electrical system that supports modern day living. The entrance hall leads to an enormous Salon with a period fireplace, a magnificent Library, a functional office and a vast room that has yet to be designated. On the next floor are three completely renovated bedroom suites all of a substantial size with ensuites and one with a nursery attached. On the top floor are a further 3 bedrooms and a number of un-renovated rooms which offer the potential for additional bedrooms, bathrooms or kitchen space. Thereby enabling separate owners' accommodation if required. In the Rez de Jardin you will find the kitchen, utility rooms, dining room, a cellar, laundry room and other offices. All of which have supported the current owners in running a highly desirable luxury Chambre d'hôte. The Chateau's proximity to the glorious bocage of Normandy. Mont St Michel and the beaches of Brittany combined with its timeless air has ensured visitors return again and again. (4.76 % fees incl. VAT at the buyer's expense.)

Originally built in 1750, this converted priory presents 380 sq.m of living area and a garden of 8,500 sq.m. Having been tastefully restored in 2013, this property is a rare find for prospective buyers. -On the ground floor: a large fully equipped kitchen with an aga serving as a dining room of approximately 60 sq.m with windows on both sides, plus a pantry; two living rooms, including a large lounge with a fireplace and original Louis XV wood paneling; a utility wing comprising a laundry room, a pantry, a cellar and a boiler room; two staircases serving the upper floors; -On the first floor: a 55 sq.m master bedroom overlooking the countryside; four bedrooms, including three with ensuite shower rooms, plus a bathroom; -On the second floor: a 140 sq.m attic that could easily be converted. Outbuildings: two pavilions in the garden; a former forge; a 75 sq.m outbuilding annexed to the priory. Outside, a terraced garden facing the priory offers exceptional views of the countryside. The grounds also include an orchard and a vegetable garden. Start your new life in a priory that is simultaneously steeped in history, yet open to modernity!

In Normandy, in South Manche and 30 minutes from Mont-Saint-Michel, one of the most iconic tourist sites in France, Bayeux Sotheby's Realty exclusively offers you a remarkable 17th-century castle rich in history, formerly owned by the princess of Harcourt.Nestled in a green setting of approximately 4 hectares, featuring a park and a forest with its foundations of enclosing walls, this rare property guarantees you an exceptional quality of life, sheltered from prying eyes. It also includes numerous outbuildings and a vast parking area.This magnificent property is spread over three levels and develops approximately 500 m² of living space.On the ground floor, a majestic entrance hall with a sumptuous wooden staircase, a laundry room, toilets, a library lounge, a dining room, as well as an independent room with an office.On the first floor, a wide landing serves three spacious bedrooms, each with its own bathroom/shower room and toilets. An independent shower room completes this floor.On the second floor, there is a bedroom, a room in the tower, a storage room, two additional bedrooms, as well as a large room to be converted, benefiting from a cathedral ceiling.In the basement, there is a living space consisting of a kitchen, a wine cellar, a living room with a magnificent stone fireplace, two rooms, and a storage room, offering outdoor access.Outside, you will find a boiler room with a garage space, a longhouse, a converted former dovecote with toilets, as well as an old bakery.This castle combines beautiful volumes, high ceilings, reception rooms, and authentic charm while offering modern comfort. The wooded park ensures calm and serenity while being close to the amenities of the municipality of Isigny-le-Buat, which offers all the necessary shops for daily life.Thanks to its spacious layout and numerous outbuildings, this property can perfectly suit a prestigious second home or a bed and breakfast activity.This description has been automatically translated from French.

A former 19th-century convent and grounds of nearly 7 hectares, on the edge of a village, in the south of the Orne department. Not far from the village, the property is set back from a small road and concealed behind a front garden planted with trees, while a lane winds its way through this verdant setting and leads to the former convent’s impressive main façade, facing southeast. Built out of regularly dressed stone, the four-storey edifice, designed with monastic symmetry, features vertical windows with stone surrounds, a central pediment, a slate gable roof topped with a small bell tower, chimneys and skylights, whereas two sets of exterior double staircases lead to the building’s two entrances, the main one of which is located in the middle of the façade and stands out from the edifice’s other rectangular doors and windows thanks to its semi-circular arch crowned with a stone cross. As for the back, a perpendicular central wing is extended by the chapel’s choir, which features a Gothic arch window and a gambrel roof covered in slate tiles, while several different structures were built on either side: a room level with the convent’s main floor and its living areas, as well as a turret with a lavatory on each floor. Set back from the convent to the northeast, the two-storey former presbytery is currently being renovated, whereas, nearby, a stone washhouse stands next to an old wall. In addition, the premises also include several outbuildings, including a small sentry box, a workshop topped with an immense patio and a chicken coop. Lastly, behind the buildings, immense grounds of nearly 6.5 hectares, including meadows, orchards, animal pens, thickets, hedgerows and farmland, reach all the way to the horizon, while a stream slices through the property’s verdant fields.