luxury house with terrace for sale Bellou-en-Houlme, France

Located close to Domfront in the Orne region, between Alençon and Mont Saint Michel, this property comprises a main house (220 sq.m) and a guest house (80 sq.m) on 6 hectares of landscaped grounds (including woodland and a vegetable garden) with exceptional panoramic views. This unique house was fully renovated in 2011. Bathed in natural light and surrounded by nature, it comprises an entry hall, a fitted kitchen backing onto a large living room, a lounge with a fireplace backing onto a large terrace, and a bedroom with a separate shower room. A mezzanine floor has been equipped with a relaxation area. On the first floor, you will find a bedroom with access to the garden and a separate shower room. Set apart, there is a summer room overlooking the river. The property also features a guest house comprising a living room, a kitchen and three upstairs bedrooms. Additional facilities include a garage and other outbuildings. An exceptional and timeless property crossed by a river.

An Art Deco former hotel and its tree-filled garden of 4,500 m² along the edge of the spa town of Bagnoles-de-l’Orne. Surrounded by many villas built in the Anglo-Norman style of the 1920-30s, the property, which contains one of the older buildings in the residential neighbourhood, is located on the corner of two quiet streets and partially concealed behind the tall trees of its garden, the latter of which still retains its original outline. Accessible via a private road in the back, the imposing three-storey building overlooks the street and is made up of an immense central structure, flanked by two right-angle wings and pavilions abutting each end. Built over several periods, the edifice nevertheless exhibits a rather homogeneous style with false half-timbering, wrap-around stringcourses and brick arches, dormer windows, wooden guardrails and a slate Mansard roof. In addition, immense windows, a conservatory as well as a number of balconies and terraces enliven its stately exteriors.

An 18th-century former hamlet and its breath-taking garden of more than one hectare, on the outskirts of Bagnoles-de-l’Orne, in Normandy’s Orne department. This former hamlet, refurbished and combined into one single property, is accessible via a dirt lane bordered by an apple orchard, while the buildings themselves are organised around an asymmetrical courtyard and include a large main dwelling, composed of several different, seamlessly connected volumes, a second, smaller dwelling, which could be used as a holiday cottage or a guesthouse, a bakehouse and a former pigsty. Facing east-west, the two-storey main dwelling features a pointed stone exterior on its courtyard side, which is, in turn, cadenced by wood-framed windows as well as dormers on its red tile roof. Behind, on the house’s western side, glass double doors open on to a patio festooned with a grapevine as well as a garden planted with trees, providing unobstructed views overlooking a stream, the latter of which is traversable via a small bridge and winds its way through the garden, flowing over small waterfalls and irrigating aquatic vegetation, such as horsetails and reeds. To the north of the courtyard, the bakehouse and pigsty, today converted into annexes with more practical uses, have preserved their original charm with their stone walls and tile roofs, while the independent holiday cottage, facing south, features a lintel etched with the year 1778 and is accessible from one side via a flight of steps blanketed with nasturtiums. Built out of stone, its exteriors, punctuated by windows providing plunging views of the property, are also topped with a flat tile roof. Carpeted with meadows, woods and a meticulously maintained garden, planted with mature trees and flowerbeds, the property also includes a small artificial pond located towards the southern part of the grounds.

In the south of Orne, on the edge of a small town, an old 19th-century convent sits on nearly 7 hectares of land. Close to the village, the property is set back from a small road, concealed by a tree-lined front garden. A winding path traverses this green screen and leads to the imposing main facade of the old convent, oriented southeast. Built of regular stone masonry, the building rises four levels, crowned with a central pediment. The whole presents a monastic regularity: vertical openings with stone frames, a slate two-pitched roof topped with a bell tower, chimney stacks, and roof windows. Two staircases precede the two entrance doors, the main one topped with a stone cross. It is centered on the facade and adorned with a semicircular arch that distinguishes it from the other rectangular openings of the building. At the back, a central wing at right angles is extended by the choir of the chapel, whose keel-shaped roof is covered with shingles, above a pointed arch opening. Several unique modules have been built on either side: a ground-level room with the reception floor and a turret with toilets on each level. Set back to the northeast, the former presbytery is more modest. It has two levels and is currently under renovation, hinting at a careful restoration that respects its traditional architecture. Nearby, a stone washhouse is against an old wall. The site also includes several outbuildings, such as a small guardhouse pavilion, a workshop topped with a large terrace, and a chicken coop. At the back of the buildings lies a vast estate of nearly 6.5 hectares comprised of meadows, orchards, enclosures, groves, hedgerows, and cultivated fields. A stream crosses the property amidst the meadows.This description has been automatically translated from French.

Between Caen and Bayeux, seven kilometers from the sea, in one of the most preserved villages of Bessin, Normandie Privilège offers you an old flour mill bordered by the river.Set away from the main roadways, in a gently rolling landscape, this property is situated in a setting that water seems to have designed itself. The mill is revealed at the bend of a peaceful meander of the river, surrounded by its banks, its blonde stone walls, and its old outbuildings organized around an inner courtyard.The site is ancient. The presence of a mill in this location has been documented since the early 13th century. Rebuilt in the mid-19th century and then modernized a few decades later to keep up with the evolving milling techniques, it continued operations until the early 20th century before being converted into a residence in the 1970s. From this long industrial history remains a remarkably preserved ensemble, where the original architecture still dialogues with the landscape and the water that continues to flow along the facades.The main building, built with limestone rubble, presents the characteristic simplicity of the large rural constructions of the region. Under its slate and tile roofs, the volumes retain an unusual spaciousness. The façades, simply pierced with regular windows, give the place a presence that is both solid and discreet. On the river side, the gable of the mill seems literally perched above the current. On the courtyard side, the whole composes an elegant group of buildings surrounded by old dependencies.Inside, the house features approximately 440 m² of living space, spread over a dozen rooms, to which are added more than 230 m² of outbuildings and attics. Some rooms immediately impress with their proportions. The former machine room, now converted into a living room, offers nearly 60 m² under a ceiling height soaring to 5.6 meters. A second transverse living room of 49 m² extends this sense of space. Upstairs, a vast corner office of 43 m², bathed in light, retains the same generosity with ceilings of up to five meters.The dwelling has been organized into two distinct parts, sufficiently independent to accommodate a large family, two generations, or to combine primary residence and accommodation activity under one roof.The first part, approximately 207 m², includes on the ground floor an entrance hall, a transverse living room with a fireplace, a music room, a kitchen with a back kitchen. The first floor distributes four bedrooms and a bathroom, with access to the vast attics on the upper levels.The second part, approximately 233 m², offers on the ground floor a living room with a monumental fireplace, a game room, and a laundry room that can also become a kitchen. The upstairs features an office with remarkable volumes, a bedroom, and a bathroom, while the top level combines two additional bedrooms.The outbuildings naturally extend the character of the place. The former stables in a right angle alone represent more than 160 m² of ground area, complemented by a garage, wood shed, and a large room of approximately 150 m². A rare ensemble, whose uses can remain as they are or become artistic, professional, or familial depending on the projects.Outside, the property is organized around a walled courtyard, lawns, and banks bordering the river. To the south, a terrace and garden overlook the water flowing slowly beneath the trees. A stone staircase descends to the river, where one can swim on sunny days. The relationship with the water gives the place a unique atmosphere: peaceful, vibrant, almost timeless.An old mill from Bessin with unusual volumes, located between Caen, Bayeux, and the sea, in a particularly harmonious environment. A property of character whose history remains perceptible without ever overshadowing the gentleness of life it inspires.The price of this property is €835,000. Agency fees are to be borne by the buyer. Sale price excluding agency fees: €800,000.Housing with excessive energy consumption (DPE G).Information about the risks to which this property is exposed is available on the Géorisques website www.georisques.gouv.fr.For reasons of discretion, the location of the property is provided approximately.The information given in this description results from our visit to the premises as well as information gathered from the current owner. The areas and construction periods, in particular, are provided as indicative only, have no contractual value, and cannot engage our liability in case of inaccuracies or omissions.Photographs may be retouched.Agency reference: 277This description has been automatically translated from French.

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!

A 19th century renovated and reinvented farmhouse with a 4 200 m² garden planted with trees, in the north of the Domfrontais region in Orne . The property appears at the bend in an ancient road which is barely more than a small country lane. Situated in the centre of a hamlet, it is made up of an old farmhouse dating back to the 1830s, set against the hillside and surrounded by farm buildings which are scattered throughout the grounds. Sloping gently to the south, the development stretches out on either side of the road. The main plot is accessed from the west, through a courtyard overlooking the façade of the former farmhouse. Over the years, this authentic little farmhouse in the Orne countryside has been transformed into an original ensemble. Several extensions have been added by successive occupants, without ever breaking with the proportions and aesthetics of the pre-existing building. The façade has a slate gable roof and three windows to the south. The west gable is crowned by a chimney stump and pierced by small windows. To the east, the original building is flanked by a tower and several additions with single-pitch roofs. The first is a garage to the east of the farmhouse and in front of the tower. The second, adjoining the first, is a small lean-to. The third, with a slate roof, is attached to the east of the farmhouse. The entrance door is preceded by a glazed porch. A wooden terrace extends from the large window. Lined with black shutters, the windows are fitted with rounded red joinery. To the south, the garden includes a vegetable patch and extensive tree-lined lawns. A storeroom and garage, a barn, an open-sided shelter, a woodstore and a workshop are dotted around the property, in keeping with the local tradition of having a building for each particular use.

Your Lair real estate agency in Argentan offers for sale in a charming village in the Orne, just a few minutes from Argentan, this elegant stone manor house of approximately 200 m² that combines old-world charm with modern comfort. Carefully renovated, it has maintained its authenticity thanks to its terracotta tiles, stone fireplaces, exposed beams, and beautiful solid wood staircase, while offering bright and functional spaces.Upon entering, the tone is set: a vast hall opens onto a dining room and living room bathed in light, warm and welcoming. The separate, fitted kitchen impresses with its practicality and timeless style. A flexible room completes this level and can serve as a ground-floor bedroom, office, or family room thanks to its private shower room with an Italian shower. A laundry area and additional toilet make the ground floor complete.Upstairs, a landing leads to four beautiful bedrooms with carefully curated atmospheres, including a master suite with a bathroom and dressing room. Two other shower rooms ensure comfort and privacy for the whole family. The attic, which can be converted, offers additional potential according to your desires.Outside, the landscaped garden is a true haven of peace: a friendly terrace for sunny days, and an ornamental pond that blends calm and serenity. A large outbuilding with a 38 m² garage and two cellars complete this property, providing ideal spaces for storage, a workshop, or a future project.This characterful residence will undoubtedly charm lovers of authenticity in search of nature and tranquility, in a bucolic and green setting.For more information, please contact us at 02 79 49 20 20This description has been automatically translated from French.

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In Orne, near Argentan, a Gothic-style residence with contemporary comfort. Facing the Notre-Dame church, the property borders a quiet, winding street in the town center. Accessible directly from the street, the house is discreetly embedded in the old fabric of the village. Three volumes stand out: in the center, the main building, large and regular, is raised two stories high with converted attics, featuring a typical 18th-century facade on the street, punctuated with light blue window frames and shutters. At the back, a sharp-edged tower houses one of the two spiral staircases, remnants of the original Gothic structure. From this period, there are also ornamental brackets, mullions, and crossbeams that adorn some window openings, especially on the garden side. To the north, a lower wing develops over two levels. To the south, angled along the street, a single-story wing ends with a pavilion. The whole structure, built of small white limestone masonry, is topped with flat tiled roofs. Recently renovated, the residence offers contemporary comfort, still retaining many authentic elements: spiral staircases, floorboards, exposed beam ceilings, fireplaces, and trumeaus, wooden joinery with small panes and old doors. In the southern wing, there are two bedrooms, a playroom, a kitchen, a shower room, and two toilets. The northern wing features a garage and technical spaces on the ground floor. The upper floor, accessible from the third bedroom of the main house, includes a bathroom, a bedroom, and an attic. A garden extends the dwelling, in a vast and long wooded plot that stretches west between two meanders of the Udon and the Orne. A first shelter, close to the house and of similar design, adds to the residence around a terrace. A second, smaller brick shelter serves as a garden shed. A gate provides access to the southern part of the plot. An old greenhouse is located to the north.This description has been automatically translated from French.