Ref.4793 : French townhouse for sale in Lower Normandy. The town of Alençon, capital of the Orne department, is located at the gateway to the famous Perche Natural Park, symbol of lush countryside and guardian of an authentic heritage. Thanks to its location in the heart of the town, this property benefits from close proximity to most administrative, economic and commercial facilities. Daily life can be organised without a car... Motorways and railways are nearby, forming a real transport hub between Paris, Brittany, Rouen and Touraine. Located in the historic centre, which provides it with protection, this elegant bourgeois house is enhanced by a small enclosed garden facing south, which is as pleasant as it is secure. This respectable-sized property is large enough to accommodate a large family or a professional practice... or even to be shared for rental projects. Located within the historic monument perimeter, a stone's throw from the Château des Ducs d'Alençon, this beautiful building is protected from any unsavoury developments... The property has a T-shaped layout, divided between a garden and an inner courtyard. To meet professional requirements, an extension was added to the east side, forming a return on the garden side. The main building features highly symmetrical architecture that is both understated and elegant, in keeping with 18th-century style. Built on three levels, in cut stone and coated rubble, topped with a slate roof, the property is distinguished by numerous windows embellished with wooden shutters. Most of the windows have wrought iron balconies supported by capitals. The doors are also decorated with volute capitals. The inner courtyard features an original façade of old grain dryers, cereals that made the town of Alençon wealthy; a heritage that is still alive and present in the famous ‘wheat market’ nearby. With an interior surface area of approximately 426 sqm, the property is laid out as follows: On the ground floor: spacious 16 sqm entrance hall facing west, with cement tiles; leading on the right to a 28.50 sqm living room with parquet flooring, a marble fireplace with a trumeau, and a bookcase with wall mouldings; a 20 sqm dining room with herringbone parquet flooring and a marble fireplace. Access to the kitchen and WC; a 36 sqm kitchen/dining room (resulting from the extension of the east wing) – cabochon flooring; a utility room with direct access. To the left of the main entrance: straight stone staircase (covered in wood); a slightly sunken room, 16 sqm, currently used for storage (could be converted into a bedroom); a garage on the south gable, 32 sqm. Boiler room (gas) and electrical panels. Annex room to renovate (22 sqm) and boiler room (fuel oil) located in the corner of the inner courtyard. Hallways. Half floor : small landing with 5 sqm alcove, giving access to a large 42 sqm office with parquet flooring; marble fireplace, moulded ceiling and cornices, beautiful double exposure. The ground floor and mezzanine have high ceilings ranging from 3.16 to 3.40m. First floor: accessible via the staircase, hallway leading to four bedrooms (11, 20, 25 and 17 sqm) with parquet flooring, fireplaces, mouldings, trumeaux, etc. One bathroom with shower and one separate shower room; one toilet in one bedroom; one laundry room; WC; cupboards. Ceiling height 3.22 m. On the 2nd floor : 2 bedrooms, a shower room and WC constitute the most habitable part of this floor. 2 other bedrooms, known as service rooms, remain to be renovated; these are adjoined by 2 attics which could offer the possibility of adding 2 bathrooms/shower rooms. Apartment: located in the northern part of the property, a small apartment, with independent access, comprising: a landing, a bedroom, a kitchen, a bathroom and WC, approximately 30 sqm. This small apartment is regularly rented to students, generating approximately €350/month. The property has a south-facing garden, providing maximum light and sunshine. A cedar tree stands in the middle of the garden, providing welcome shade in summer. The facades are resplendent with blue wisteria in spring. The property is completely enclosed by walls, ensuring total security. On the north side, a paved courtyard provides storage space for bicycles or equipment. The garden is low-maintenance but full of charm... To the south is a garage for one car; the property's inner courtyard provides parking space for another vehicle. The total area is 571 sqm. 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.
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