luxury listed house for sale Vimoutiers, France

PARIS Porte d'Auteuil/Maillot only 2 hours away A HILLSIDE GEM OVERLOOKING THE TOUQUES VALLEY Nestled on a hillside, overlooking the Touques Valley, at the edge of a carefully maintained woodland, this remarkable Seigneurial Manor, with a rectangular plan and listed as a Historic Monument (ISMH), offers an exceptionally peaceful and preserved setting in the heart of the Pays d?Auge. AN EXCEPTIONAL MANOR, A TESTIMONY TO HISTORY Built in the 15th century and enriched over the centuries (16th, 17th, and 18th centuries), this manor embodies the elegance of Augeron Renaissance architecture. Constructed with dressed stone, brick, and half-timber, it rises over four levels beneath a traditional tile roof, offering approximately 450 m2 of living space (4800 sq ft). The manor is oriented West-East, with its main façade facing west, bathed in the golden light of the evening and offering stunning panoramic views. The southern gable, built of dressed stone and reinforced with imposing buttresses, reflects the building?s robustness and grandeur. Opposite, the northern gable, made of brick, houses the entrance/mudroom, a spacious area with built-in closets, a cloakroom, and guest toilet. In addition to its habitable spaces, the property features a vast basement of over 90 m2, with remarkable ceiling height, offering numerous possibilities for conversion. ARCHITECTURE & INTERIOR DESIGN: AN IMMERSION IN RENAISSANCE ART The manor preserves an exceptional collection of 16th-century painted decorations, uncovered during recent restorations, showcasing the artistic refinement of the Renaissance in the Pays d?Auge. Ground floor: elegance and authenticity Grand dining room (approximately 53 m2), paved with stone slabs, featuring a fireplace adorned with 18th-century sculpted wood paneling and cabinets. Main living room (58 m2), with opposing large windows, featuring a monumental stone fireplace whose mantel is painted with an ancient fresco. The southern partition wall is decorated with an ornately carved Renaissance wooden door , alongside a fresco depicting the Battle of Marignan, restored after being discovered beneath layers of wallpaper?an exceptional 16th-century iconographic document. The beams, sleepers, and joists are finely decorated with ornamental paintings. Second salon (35 m2), ?modernized? during the Ancien Régime, featuring 18th-century wood paneling and cabinets, a refined carved stone fireplace, decorated with two angels surrounding a central medallion. Fully equipped kitchen, crafted in solid oak, with black granite countertops. Spacious entrance (mudroom), located at the northern gable, leading to the first level via an elegant oak staircase. First floor: refined private spaces Accessed via a stone spiral staircase, the first floor includes, connected by a corridor paved with 16th-century ceramic tiles: Majestic suite (38 m2) with a stone fireplace and private shower room, adorned with exceptional 17th-century murals, depicting Renaissance-inspired archways, floral and fruit motifs (melons, grapes, tulips, daisies), and Renaissance sculpted ornaments. Beautiful bedroom, currently used as an office, featuring a 14th-century stone fireplace, a remnant of the previous medieval dwelling, tiled floors, and painted vine and interlace motifs, as well as religious figures, on the wooden structures. Grand bedroom (over 40 m2) with sumptuous painted decorations and a remarkable stone fireplace, as well as an adjoining bathroom. A smaller bedroom with an ensuite bathroom, located in the 18th-century section, benefiting from a dual access staircase. Converted attic: space and comfort Large suite with a private shower room and WC, oak parquet flooring, and a warm, cozy atmosphere. Two additional bedrooms, sharing a common shower room. MODERN COMFORT & RESPECTFUL RESTORATION Despite its historical heritage, the manor enjoys modern comfort: Heating system powered by heat pumps (installed in 2024) High-tech security alarm system with outdoor su