luxury real estate for sale Versainville, France

Just minutes from Falaise, in the heart of an utterly unspoilt natural setting, this former 16th-century mill offers an exceptionally rare lifestyle, surrounded by meadows, woodland and a peaceful stream. Accessed via a small country lane, the property enjoys remarkable tranquillity while remaining close to local amenities. Carefully renovated to provide a comfortable family home of approximately 180 sqm, the mill has retained all the charm of its historic architecture: exposed beams, a square tower with spiral staircase, stone fireplace and beautiful small-paned windows create a warm and authentic atmosphere. The stream that once powered the mill has been thoughtfully diverted below the property to prevent any risk of dampness, while preserving both the beauty of the site and the soothing presence of water within the landscape. A delightful terrace adorned with climbing roses opens the house onto exceptional views over meadows and wooded countryside. The bright kitchen and dining room form an inviting family space of approximately 27 sqm. The reception room, around 37 sqm in size, is centred around a magnificent stone fireplace and offers an especially elegant and welcoming atmosphere. The spiral staircase within the tower leads to the upper floors, where there are four bedrooms, including one with an en-suite shower room, along with additional bathrooms and laundry areas. Halfway up, a suspended garden terrace enjoys spectacular elevated views over the surrounding countryside. The estate extends over approximately 1.35 hectares of landscaped gardens and pastureland. An elegant cart shed, renovated using traditional materials, serves as a covered garage. A long stone outbuilding also includes an independent cottage of approximately 70 sqm with two bedrooms, ideal for holiday rentals, guest accommodation or discreet on-site caretaking. Meadows, a tree-lined pond, chicken coop and a small outbuilding complete this charming bucolic property, located just 30 minutes from Caen. TECHNICAL DETAILS: Property tax: €1,628 Oil-fired central heating and pellet stove in the kitchen, with annual energy costs of approximately €2,100. Drainage system: lifting pump connected to the mains drainage system. Recent roofing on the main house. Energy rating: F Climate rating: E Estimated annual energy costs for standard use: between €7,350 and €9,950 per year. Energy prices indexed to the year 2021. Information regarding potential risks to which this property is exposed is available on the official Géorisques website: Géorisques

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.

A large townhouse to be renovated, from the 16th and 17th centuries, with outhouses divided into apartments, nestled in the town of Falaise in Normandy’s Calvados department. The property stands on a calm street. The old edifice was doubtless an important home at the time of the Catholic League of France – a major participant in the French Wars of Religion. As early as in the 14th century, this part of the town was home to the burghers of Guibray – a district of Falaise. Their land initially belonged to the abbots of the local Abbey of Saint John. Fairs were held here and there were many inns in this district too. The house was probably one of those inns. It is set back from a small square that still bears the name of one of the members of the Catholic League of France in Falaise, from the time of the French Wars of Religion. Nicknamed the Hôtel du Grand Coq, the edifice was later the home of a wealthy parliamentarian. It lies near Notre-Dame de Guibray church and is tucked away on a well-preserved historical street, a short stroll from specialist food shops and amenities. On the street side, the noble edifice has an appearance that is typical of the 16th and 17th centuries. The structure is more wide than tall and is made of Caen stone. On the court side, the building is made up of three dwellings that form a square courtyard, half of which was later linked to the initial dwelling. The edifice’s rear elevation bears witness to the redesigns that have taken place over the course of the centuries: there are corbels, roof slopes and the remains of a tower that was reduced in height and which dates back to at least the 16th century. On the left, a stone elevation is coated with rendering in the modern part. Beyond it, there is a small outhouse with a slate roof and two small-paned windows. Lastly, with its back to the street and leading out through the rear elevation of the main dwelling, there is a former forge that has been converted into a dwelling. It has seven windows. From the court, steps lead to the back of the plot. The property’s walls enclose the whole plot. In the central court, low walls demarcate different small gardens. To the right of main section, on the court side, there is a timber gallery that connects to the different apartments on the first floor.

Ref.4813 : 15th-C. Norman manor house with outbuildings, set on 6.17 acres of adjoining land in Calvados (Normandy) Set in the heart of unspoilt Normandy countryside, Falaise charms visitors with its refined atmosphere and exceptional heritage, dominated by the famous Castle of William the Conqueror. On the edge of the Normandy Switzerland region, the town offers a remarkable natural setting, with lush green valleys, rolling hills and wooded countryside. Nestled on the edge between town and countryside, this rare 15th-century farmhouse-manor is set in a privileged location. The property benefits from the amenities of a charming little town of 8,000 inhabitants within walking distance, whilst offering a preserved green setting. Both sheltered from the hustle and bustle of civilisation and opening onto the tranquil countryside, this residence embodies a subtle balance between privacy, comfort and historical authenticity. This remarkable rural residence of medieval origin immediately captivates with the purity of its lines and the nobility of its finely preserved exposed stone façade. Built on a rectangular plan, the house presents a sober and elegant silhouette, characteristic of grand historic farmsteads. Its thick, lime-mortared limestone rubble walls bear witness to centuries-old construction techniques and lend the whole an enduring, timeless presence. The steeply pitched roof of flat tiles, punctuated by three chimneys, enhances the verticality of the structure. The principal façade, facing west/south-west and perfectly ordered, is distinguished by an arched stone entrance, vertically proportioned openings, and a pedimented dormer set along the central axis. A mullioned window further attests to the property’s antiquity. A wide, low door to the left recalls the original access to the cellar for barrels, while at the rear, an external tower houses an elegant stone spiral staircase. On the southern gable end, the former bread oven now serves as a wood store. Today, the property benefits from modern comforts while having faithfully retained its authenticity. With a living area of 292 sqm, the main residence is arranged as follows: Ground floor: A reception room featuring a monumental fireplace, exposed beams and terracotta floor tiles (48 sqm). To the right (south side): A warm and inviting family kitchen (26 sqm), fitted with a LACANCHE range cooker set beneath the former bread-oven fireplace. Both of these living areas benefit from underfloor heating. A ceiling height of 3.18 m enhances the sense of space and natural light. To the left of the reception room (north side): An entrance vestibule with extensive built-in storage, terracotta flooring and exposed beams (9 sqm); A shower room with WC; A utility/plant room (15 sqm), also with terracotta flooring and exposed beams, fitted with ample storage and offering direct external access. From the reception room, a third doorway leads to: A ground-floor bedroom, currently used as a study, featuring a cathedral ceiling (20 sqm); An elegant stone spiral staircase providing access to the upper floors. First floor: To the left: A spacious parquet-floored bedroom (46 sqm) with a monumental fireplace and exposed beams (ceiling height: 3 m); A landing leading to separate WC; A large bathroom with both bathtub and shower (parquet flooring). To the right: A parquet-floored bedroom (40 sqm) with fireplace and exposed beams (ceiling height: 3 m); An en-suite shower room with WC. Second floor (with engineered wood flooring): A dormitory-style room beneath a cathedral ceiling (29 sqm; ceiling height: 3.18 m); A bedroom (18 sqm; ceiling height: 2.7 m); A bedroom (12 sqm; ceiling height: 2.22 m); A landing area with additional sleeping space; A shower room with WC. OUTBUILDINGS : Opposite the main house, a series of outbuildings make up the farm buildings; A spacious 150 sqm garage, fully tiled, opens via two large wooden doors, offering an ideal setting for receptions (ceiling height 4 m). Its loft remains suitable for conversion. The property has an electrical supply; A second tiled garage (25 sqm); The former stable with concrete floor and vaulted ceiling; A row of three stalls under a canopy; A workshop; A garage with two large doors opening onto the courtyard (for storing equipment and tractors). To the north of this complex, backing onto the wall enclosing the courtyard, the old wine press is laid out as follows: On the ground floor: An outdoor kennel at the gable end; A wine cellar; A workshop/storage room, at the far end of which stands a wine press of rare dimensions with its mechanism still intact. Upstairs: A large games room (70 sqm) featuring a billiard table and a bar; A shower room with WC; A mezzanine with sleeping accommodation. LAND : The 6.17 acre plot provides this property with a well-preserved natural setting. Upon entering, a main courtyard of around 5,000 sqm, laid to lawn and adorned with tall trees, offers an elegant and intimate setting. Partially enclosed by stone walls and harmoniously framed by the buildings, it lends the whole estate a noble and authentic character. At the rear, the property extends into a meadow and an orchard, bordered by a wide natural hedge ensuring peace and privacy. 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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In the center of Falaise, in its precious historic quarter, this lovely mansion for a comfortable and elegant life near the stores. Its courtyard gives it the necessary perspective to appreciate its allure. The house offers two living rooms and a nice dining room. On the upper floors eight/nine bedrooms, three shower rooms and several water points. A large basement with an office. The garden is equipped with a shed to store the equipment and is enclosed by walls. A double independent room of 80 sqm offers many possibilities. 30 mn from Caen and 20 mn from Argentan. Paris at 200 km. Sale price including fees: 459,000 euros Fees payable by the buyer Fees : 4.79 % of the price excluding fees Sale price excluding fees : 438,000 euros Energy class : E Climate class : E Estimated annual energy costs for standard use: between €6,340 and €8,620 per year. Prices indexed to 1 January 2021. Information on the risks to which this property is exposed is available on the Géorisques website: www.georisques.gouv.fr

In a protected environment, this elegant manor house is discreetly revealed behind a protective hedge, offering beautifully renovated authentic architecture. With 343 sq. m of living space, it features two spacious lounges with remarkable stone fireplaces, a large kitchen opening onto the terrace with its imposing 17th-century fireplace, a scullery, 6 bedrooms, 3 bathrooms and 4 toilets. The outbuildings include a complete wine press, a 90 sqm barn under a superb roof structure, a potential garage and several technical areas. All in good condition, they offer a charming living environment. The inner courtyard is home to a pleasant, sheltered garden, while outside, an adjoining orchard invites you to enjoy summer jams, surrounding the manor house on 8,200 sqm of protected grounds. Its 3-façade architecture provides independent living spaces to suit a variety of projects. Close to Falaise and its lively local life, Caen and its train station 25 minutes away and 2h30 from Paris. Sale price including agency fees: €599,000 Fees payable by the buyer Fees: 4.18% incl. VAT of the price excluding fees Sale price excluding agency fees: €574,967 Energy class : E Climate class : E Estimated annual energy costs for standard use: between €5,760 and €7,840 per year. Prices indexed to 1 January 2021. Information on the risks to which this property is exposed is available on the Géorisques website: www.georisques.gouv.fr

In a peaceful village 5 minutes from Falaise, elegant renovated Renaissance manor house and its wooded grounds. Two stone pillars give access to a luminous square courtyard featuring the old dwelling and its architecturally-created wing, a 15th-century barn and a small stone dwelling adjoining the gate. The dwelling features two lounges, a dining room next to its small kitchen and a superb spiral staircase for part of the first floor, complemented by a straight staircase in the newer wing. The grand salon, formerly the monks' refectory, boasts a superb fireplace and numerous high-quality antique features. A space to be finished would make it possible to create a large family kitchen. Upstairs are five bedrooms, two shower rooms, two toilets and three smaller rooms. The barn provides ample space for a workshop and a small communal area, making it possible to imagine other projects. The 5.3 ha wooded park surrounds this elegant property to preserve its environment. 5 minutes from Falaise and 30 minutes from Caen. Energy class : D Climate class : C Estimated annual energy costs for standard use: between 2 930 euros and 4 030 euros per year. Prices indexed to January 1, 2021. Information on the risks to which this property is exposed is available on the Géorisques website: georisques.gouv.fr

In the heart of a small village with local shops, hidden behind a superb postern entrance, this elegant 18th-century manor house (approx. 260 sqm) is surrounded by its outbuildings. 6,000 sqm of gardens bordered by a river and complemented by a 1.2 ha orchard. Meticulously restored inside and out, the property features a remarkable Caen stone staircase, a 32 sqm dining room, a 30 sqm fitted kitchen, a toilet, a ground-level bedroom and a large 32 sqm living room, all with stone fireplaces. Upstairs, a corridor leads to three charming bedrooms with period features, and a shower room. The left wing of the manor house remains to be renovated according to personal projects. The 120 sqm insulated attic can be converted into four rooms. Three garages, two of which are automated, storage buildings and two charming pavilions create a particularly elegant ensemble. Heat pump. Selling price: 777,179 euros Fees at vendor's expense Energy class : D Climate class : C Estimated annual energy costs for standard use: between €4,760 and €6,500 per year. Average energy prices indexed to 2021, 2022 and 2023. Information on the risks to which this property is exposed is available on the Géorisques website: www.georisques.gouv.fr

A 16th-century manor house and its wooded garden in the Suisse Normande region, 15 minutes from Falaise. Opposite the imposing 12th-century church of Saint-Martin, a wrought-iron gateway adorned with fine lance-point balusters and flanked by a Caen stone pillar topped by a gendarme opens onto a tree-lined driveway. A courtyard and terrace surround the manor house, which has an adjoining outbuilding on one side. On the opposite side, a gate leads to the back of the property and the garden planted with hundred-year old trees.

Situé au coeur d'une terre d'élevage à la renommée mondiale, ce domaine équestre s'étend sur 120 ha d'un seul tenant. Depuis plus de deux siècles, les propriétaires successifs se sont attachés à le conserver et l'embellir. Aujourd'hui, la propriété se compose d'une demeure de charme avec des prestations de qualité, quatre gîtes, des terres arables, une carrière, un manège, 55 boxes, des bâtiments agricoles, bureaux et logements pour le personnel, un étang, une piscine et des courts de tennis. Le MANOIR de 555 m² habitables environ rénové (intérieur et extérieur) - RDJ: Vestibule, pièces de réception, cuisine/salle à manger et spectacuklaire véranda de style classique - 1er étage: Suite avec chambre, dressing et salle de bain. Un appartement indépendant avec cuisine, salon, salle à manger, chambre, salle de bain et dressing. - 2ème étage: deux suites avec salon, chambre et deux salles de bain - Cave: Sous-sol complet avec buanderie et stockage Pour des raisons de confidentialité, il n'y a pas de photos intérieurs. QUATRE GITES de 750 m² environ - 1 de 220 m² avec une capacité d'accueil jusqu'à 12 personnes: Cuisine, salon, salle à manger, 3 chambres avec suite, dortoir et salle de bain - 2 de 150 m² avec capacité d'accueil jusqu'à 8 personnes: Salon, salle à manger, cuisine, 2 chambres avec suite, 2 salle de bain, dortoir. - 3 de 170 m² avec capacité d'accueil jusqu'à 9 personnes: Salon, salle à manger, cuisine, 4 chambres, 3 salles de bain, mezzanine - 4 de 210 m² avec capacité d'accueil jusqu'à 11 personnes: Salon, salle à manger, 4 chambres et 3 salle de bain BUREAUX et LOGEMENT du PERSONNEL sur environ 460 m² - Salle de jeux de 70 m² environ - Bureau, salle de stockage, toilettes, salle commune, cuisine, 5 chambres et 3 salles de bain - Appartement: Salon, cuisine, une chambre et une salle de douche BÂTIMENTS - 55 boxes dont 8 pour juments poulinières, 3 pour les étalons à l'écart - Bloc de reproduction équine - Manège couvert de 250 m² - Grange à foin - Carrière de taille olympique - Rond d'Havrincourt - Hangar à bétail d'environ 1400 m² - Enclos pour le bétail - Silos et grainerie - Hangar à machines JARDINS et TERRES - Jardin à la française avec fontaine et bassin en eau - Jardin à l'anglaise avec des arbres séculaires - Une piscine de 20 m x 8 m - Deux courts de tennis - Etang - Prairies , paddocks sur environ 120 hectares Ce domaine vous est présenté au prix de 4 895 000.00 euros HAI honoraires à charge vendeur. Cette présente annonce a été rédigée sous la responsabilité éditoriale de Anne-Elizabeth de Romans (06 50 38 74 04 [email protected]) agissant en qualité de consultant immobilier agissant sous portage salarial auprès de Paul Parker Properties domicilié 10 rue du Colisée 75008 Paris, marque de la SAS PROPRIETES PRIVEES, Réseau national immobilier au capital de 40 000.00 euros, RCS NANTES n° 487 624 777, Carte professionnelle T et G n° CPI 4401 2016 000 010 388 CCI Nantes, Garantie GALIAN, 89 rue La Boétie, 75008 Paris ? T : 1 500 000 euros ? G : 120 000 euros.

In the heart of the Pays d'Auge, on the edge of a small town, a former 18th-century cider house has been reinvented in a contemporary style. Three buildings surrounding a courtyard offering 200m² of living space, a large cathedral-ceilinged living room with an 8m-high open-plan kitchen bathed in light from huge aluminum bay windows, opening onto a 100m² terrace offering distant, unobstructed views of the Normandy countryside and its horses. Three bedrooms and two bathrooms, mezzanine, converted attic space, a designer renovation that enhances the authenticity of the Caen stone that adorns all the walls. One of the outbuildings houses a wellness area with a jacuzzi spa pool and sauna. Barn, lean-to, well, another attic. A park of over half a hectare with a landscaped fish pond, lawn, vegetable garden, apple tree, bamboo maze, and a garden bordered by a river ideal for kayaking with unobstructed views of the wooded countryside.

Ref.4424 : French listed manor house for sale in Normandy In the heart of Normandy, in the emblematic Pays d'Auge, on the outskirts of a market town of just over a hundred souls, a stunning estate with a fortified appearance has stood secretly out of sight for over five centuries, its only surroundings the luxuriant nature of its beautifully laid-out French-style parkland. The acknowledged heir to a past devoted to perfecting the edifice, this property today exudes a beautiful harmony and invites contemplation, exuding genuine feelings of well-being that have always encouraged the hosts of the premises to pass the torch only to sincere lovers of heritage. Everyday life, with all its many demands, is made easier by the proximity of a dynamic city only a few leagues away, with the towns of Caen and Lisieux providing all the necessary motorway, rail, sea and airport links. The Pays d'Auge is a first-rate tourist destination, within easy reach of the sea, rich in varied landscapes, sporting and nature activities, and less than 200 km from the capital. A past... a heritage... a dream... a reality... everyone will appreciate if they can invite themselves into history. The manor house was built on an almost square plan in the late 15th and early 16th centuries, before undergoing extensive alterations in the 18th century. This was clearly a ‘defensive’ property, built on a platform surrounded by a moat, with massive towers and numerous loopholes and firing points. The dwelling comprises a main body with a tower at each corner, each of different size and design depending on when they were built. The lower storey is built of small limestone rubble. It is topped by a timber-framed upper storey. A large triangular pediment, added in the 18th century, dominates the facade facing east. This facade is flanked by two symmetrical masonry towers with a hexagonal timber-framed upper storey. The south-facing facade is also flanked by two towers, one of which is cylindrical in stone and has a conical roof. The other to the north, square in plan, is a small keep. It has a limestone base. The upper storey is timber-framed and covered with five-hole tiles, the classic protection against the elements in the 17th century. An enclosed corbelled gallery joins the towers to the south and west. The original north wall is only visible from inside the dwelling, as it was lined with a timber-framed wall in the 17th century for greater convenience. The entire dwelling is on a human scale, with approx. 250 sqm of living space distributed as follows: Ground floor: Main entrance via the east tower (exposed stone walls, terracotta floor tiles, fire-place) - (ceiling height : 3.28 m); Living room (44 sqm) (fabric, terracotta floor tiles, 2 stone fireplaces (one functional), overmantel) - ceiling height: 3.30 m ; Kitchen (15 sqm) (stone floor, monumental fireplace (wood-burning stove), exposed joists; Second entrance hall (15 sqm) used as scullery, cloakroom, boiler room, wc, wooden spiral staircase; Hallway (6.85x1.00 m) with outside access to the gardens and to the spiral staircase; Dining room in the east tower (exposed stonework, terracotta floor tiles, bare ceiling), 3.30 m high; Stone spiral staircase leading to the upper floors. Remarkable coffered door (3.00 x 1.75 m). 1st floor: Access to office in east tower (4.30x0.95) (sea rush, low panelling); Study/library: ceiling height : 3.50 m (terracotta floor tiles, stone fireplace); Hallway leading to the bedrooms (6.70x1.15 m) (low panelling, bare ceiling); Bedroom 1: 40sqm (fabric, terracotta floor tiles, stone fireplace with overmantel, alcove, dressing room); Library, hallway, bathroom + wc (ceiling height : 3.30m); Bedroom 2: 19 sqm (plaster, terracotta floor tiles, stone fireplace, half-timbering), shower room, adjoining wc; Wooden spiral staircase (interlocking half-timbering) - 3.40 m high; Bedroom 3: 18.50 sqm (fabric, carpet, exposed joists, stone fireplace with overmantel), separate wc, small dressing room - ceiling height : 3.40m ; Spiral staircase leading to the attic. 2nd floor: Vast attic (40 sqm) in cathedral form, with exposed timbers (insulated), carpeted floor; 2 attics for storage (insulated) - 5.00 m high at the ridge. The manor's outbuildings are grouped together to the north in the former ‘bailey’. There are seven of them, all with rubble stone bases topped with half-timbering and topped with flat tile roofs. The facades and roofs are protected by an historic monument listing dated 10/11/1993. When they were acquired, some of them were converted into guest rooms (gites), reception rooms or studio flats. 1) CARETAKER'S COTTAGE : It comprises 2 levels with a total floor area of around 100sqm. Ground floor: living room (lounge/dining room), separate kitchen, wc. First floor: landing bedroom, 2 smaller bedrooms, bathroom. Brick/terracotta - Oil-fired central heating - Single glazing - Electricity to be upgraded. 2) GITES/GUEST ROOMS : A) Living room with shower room - adjoining WC. Floor tiles and joists. 35sqm. B) Living room with shower room - adjoining WC. Tiled floor and joists. 38sqm. C) Living room with shower room - adjoining WC. Tiled floor and joists. 29sqm. Electric heating - 100l hot water tank - Single bend - Separate meter - Electricity to be reviewed. D) Separate kitchen and utility room (12sqm) equipped with sink, hob, washing machine, tumble dryer, fridge/dishwasher. E) Cellars: one used as a storeroom (23sqm) / the other as a wine cellar (16sqm). Electrical panel with differential. Terra cotta floors. Rooms as is. Attic over the whole. Roof at rear of guest bedrooms to be redone. 3) SHEDS : Long building (17x 6 m) divided into 3 sections for equipment storage. Canopy for wood storage at the rear. Roof tired. 4) RECEPTION ROOM : Magnificent building overlooking the moat, converted into a vast reception room. Terra cotta floors - Cathedral ceiling (7.90 m to the ridge) - Mezzanine in the gable end Numerous windows providing plenty of natural light (single glazing). Recent electrical panel. Dimensions: 14.65 x 6.48 m = 95 sqm. 5) DOVECOTE : Extending from the guest rooms is a square, half-timbered dovecote dating from the 15th century, topped with a stone base. There are approx. 400 boulins, indicating the size of the primary estate (1976 acres - 800 ha). Attached is a workshop (concrete floor, with a small mezzanine for storage). 6) GARAGES and STUDIO : Square timber-framed building on 2 levels with outside access on the first floor. Ground floor: 2 garages: (6.25 x 3.25) and (6.28 x 3.13) - ceiling height : 2.40m. First floor: conversion of a small studio (28 sqm) comprising 2 bedrooms, shower room + wc. Electric heating - Electricity to be reviewed. 7) GAMES ROOM : name given to a stone outbuilding with no specific use, situated at the entrance to the property. There is an adjoining wood shed. Concrete floor, electricity. Attic. Dimensions: 13 x 5.50 m). ceiling height : 2.75 m. LANDS The property is at a reasonable distance from the little-used departmental road, thus benefiting from absolute peace and quiet. The official entrance is marked by two handsome stone pillars inviting you to follow the avenue of lime trees leading to the farmyard. A large orchard bordered by bright hedges of hornbeam precedes the first buildings of the farmyard, revealing generous grass that could give some horses a hankering.... This is followed by the farmyard, staggered slightly back from the manor house. From the small car park, the eye is immediately drawn to the moat; the culvert plunges us back into history by inviting us onto the manor's grassed terraces. The rear of the property sets a different tone when we take the second culvert and enter the heart of the formal garden, laid out around a central path shaded by tall, perfectly aligned topiaries. Numerous fruit trees mingle with the festivities all along this path until we reach the repository, where a thousand flowers and plants are delicately arranged in structured flowerbeds. A wood of around 3.70 acres (1.5 hectares) completes the décor, much to the delight of the roe deer... All the tree species are present (ash, elm, lime, yew, etc.). The property is regularly maintained, for the most part by the couple who look after it. The property is free from any visual, olfactory or noise nuisance. It comprises 9.41 acres (3ha 81a) of land. The following parts are partially listed on the Inventaire supplémentaire des Monuments Historiques : Dwelling, excluding modern decor; terrace on which it stands, with the remains of its towers; moat and its bridges; facades and roofs of the outbuildings; dovecote; facades and roofs of the farm buildings . listed by order of 10 November 1993. This property is a historic monument (allowing fiscal tax cuts if you pay taxes in France). 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.

Character stone farmhouse with 2 dwellings, outbuildings & 2,500 m² Land – Normandy, France - Looking for space, charm and investment potential in Normandy? This traditional stone farmhouse offers two independent dwellings, extensive outbuildings and an enclosed plot of approx. 2,500 m². The main house (4 beds) features a stylish loft/Bauhaus design, a stunning cathedral-ceiling living room with fireplace and 4 bedrooms. The second house (2 beds) requires renovation—ideal for a gîte, rental or guest accommodation project. Numerous outbuildings include a cider press, large garage, summer kitchen, cellar, sheepfold and stone outbuilding to renovate. Located just 5 minutes from the market town of Saint-Pierre-sur-Dives, with shops, train station and easy access to Caen, Lisieux and the Normandy coast. A rare Normandy property, perfect as a home, holiday retreat or investment.

Normandy, in the department of Calvados, in the heart of the Pays-d'Auge. Late 15th century manor house, surrounded by water-filled moats. Main building, with tower at each corner, comprises first floor built from small, limestone blocks and timber-framed upper floor, spanning a total of roughly 250 sqm. Outbuildings, clustered around old farmyard, including: caretaker's house, rental properties, sheds, function room, dovecote, studio and garages. Set in 3,8-hectare grounds, in quiet surroundings, with orchard, woods and formal garden, Energy class: NA/NA.

Winstone & Associates presents for sale a Norman property consisting of a house, a guest house, two outbuildings, a swimming pool with its pool house, and equestrian facilities on more than 13.5 hectares! The main house comprises a fitted kitchen with an island, a dining room with a fireplace, a living room with a fireplace, and an office. On the first floor, there are two suites each with its own bathroom; on the second floor, two bedrooms under the exposed beams, a shower room, and a dressing room. The guest house opens onto a fitted kitchen, a shower room, a laundry room, and a cathedral living room with its insert fireplace. Upstairs, a landing used as a small lounge, a toilet, and a mezzanine bedroom. Two renovated outbuildings offer a large storage area and an open garage, covered with tiles. A heated swimming pool of 10×5 m with its terrace and pool house allows you to fully enjoy the rolling view. An equestrian area includes a shed, a barn with 6 boxes, a riding arena (80x40m), a manure storage area, paddocks, and a pond. Bucolic environment in a dominant position over a valley, without nuisances! The risks to which this property is exposed are available on the Géorisques website: www.georisques.gouv.fr.This description has been automatically translated from French.

In NORMANDY, in the NORMANDY SWITZERLAND of the CALVADOS department, the agency TERRES ET DEMEURES DE NORMANDIE in LISIEUX 14100 – 41 Avenue Victor HUGO, offers you the exclusive opportunity to acquire an authentic stone farmhouse. This property is located between the towns of THURY-HARCOURT and FALAISE, near their shops, 20 minutes from CAEN, and 30 minutes from the NORMANDY coast.In the tranquility of the countryside without being isolated, and benefiting from a preserved environment, this property consists of a house, an old barn, a wooded and flowered park, and parcels of land suitable for grazing, covering an area of 4 ha 20 a.The main dwelling: built of stone and covered with tiles, is arranged as follows:On the ground floor: an entrance, a kitchen, a hallway with a shower room (shower, hand basin, WC), a living room with a cathedral ceiling and a fireplace (former bread oven), a staircase to access a mezzanine, a living/dining room with a fireplace, a dining room with large bay windows (built in 1975), a dining room/living room with a small kitchen, a bedroom with a washroom, a shower room (shower and WC), and a blind room.Access to the upper floor via 2 staircases: Staircase 1: a bedroom with its bathroom (bathtub and WC), a bedroom with its bathroom (bathtub and WC), access to the attic: a bedroom and a WC, an insulated attic with a hot water tank. Staircase 2: a bedroom with a closet, a bathroom (bathtub and WC), a hallway, a bathroom (bathtub and WC), a bedroom with a closet.Attached to the house: a shed.An old barn built of stone and covered with slates, arranged as follows: A cart shed (terrace and barbecue), a cellar, a stable, a storage room. On the upper floor: an attic, an apartment (a kitchen, a living room, two bedrooms, a bathroom, a dressing room, a shower room), with a terrace and access via a garden-level.The land covers an area of approximately 4 ha 20 a, with a wooded park and lawn, and parcels for grazing.Estimated annual energy expenses for standard use: between €13,420 and €18,200 per year. Average energy prices indexed for the years 2021 2022 2023 (subscription included).We remind you that following article l.561-5 of the monetary and financial code, a copy of the identity document of all visitors will be requested before the visit.Fees: 5% VAT included, payable by the buyer. Price excluding agency fees: €450,000.Commercial agent: CLAUDE RIPEAUX RSAC No. 900 900 838This 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.

Norman property from the 16th century with Equestrian Facilities – Pays d'Auge, CalvadosLocated in the Livarot region, in the heart of Pays d'Auge, this magnificent 16th-century Norman property spans 13.5 hectares of rolling hills, offering a panoramic view of the typical bocage pastures of Normandy.Nestled in a peaceful environment, near the Billot forest, this characterful and authentic residence will appeal to heritage, nature, and equestrian enthusiasts.All buildings are constructed with timber framing and covered with small terracotta tiles, combining historical charm with modern amenities.A 16th Century Manor, Elegance and AuthenticityThis manor, originally from the 16th century, complemented by a pool house and a heated swimming pool, is a perfect balance of tradition and comfort.Characteristics of the Manor:Ground Floor:- Living room with equipped kitchen and monumental stone fireplace- Lounge with stone fireplace, paved with old tomette tiles- Independent WCAccess to the upper floors by two independent staircasesFirst Floor:- Bedroom with stone fireplace and built-in cupboards- Second bedroom with fireplace- Bathroom and WCSecond Floor:- Two additional bedrooms- Shower room and landing roomModern Comfort:- Central heating with fuel- Sewage treatment by micro-stationGuest House and OutbuildingsAn independent, recently restored guest house offers a warm and autonomous living space.Guest House (approximately 60 m²):Ground Floor:- Living room with fireplace and insert, paved with natural stone- Fully equipped modern kitchen- Shower room, storageUpper Floor:- Bedroom- Toilet- Landing room with built-in cupboardsModern Comfort: Double glazing, electric heating.Other outbuildings:Former press used as a garage, cart shed, workshop, and atticOld stable used as a storage space with atticPool house with cellar, technical room, changing room, toilets, and summer kitchenHigh-End Equestrian FacilitiesPerfectly designed for riders and breeders, the property has top-notch equestrian infrastructures.- Barns with 6 boxes (4x5m)- Storage (24x12m), manure pit, shower, and tack room- Arena 80x40m with fiber surface and optimized drainage- Paddocks- Closed pastures and rolling terrain ideal for horse trainingHeated Pool and Landscaped ExteriorsThe property benefits from a heated swimming pool (10x5m) with safety cover and travertine and wood terrace.The pool house is equipped with a summer kitchen, changing room, toilets, and a technical room, allowing for optimal comfort in summer.Why Choose This Property?✔ 16th-century manor combining historical charm and modern amenities✔ Panoramic views of the Norman bocage, without nuisance✔ High-end equestrian facilities, ideal for a professional or private project✔ Heated pool and pool house for optimal comfort✔ Guest house and outbuildings offering multiple possibilitiesThis description has been automatically translated from French.

2 hours from Paris, on the edge of a village with a panoramic view of the Orne countryside, this 17th/18th century is located this stone house. Within its 9000 sqm of flat land decorated with multiple fruit and decorative trees, one is under the charm of its pretty stone manor house (9 bedrooms), its adjoining house to be continued to be fitted out (2 bedrooms), its entrance pavilion in new condition serving as a gîte (4 bedrooms), its glass workshop, its garages topped by a vast leisure room, and a very charming independent guest house (2/3 bedrooms) to be continued to be fitted out. The income from the gîte covers the costs of the maintenance of the whole. All the windows have been changed. Near the haras du pin and Argentan, 2h train from Paris Montparnasse. Selling price : 545 000 euros Fees at seller's expense Energy class : C Climate class : A Estimated annual energy costs for standard use: between 4 720 euros and 6 450 euros per year. Prices indexed to January 1, 2021. Information on the risks to which this property is exposed is available on the GeoHazards website: georisques.gouv.fr

In Normandy, just two hours from Paris, 50 minutes from the seaside resorts of Deauville and Trouville-sur-Mer, 35 minutes from Caen and in the immediate vicinity of Cambremer, Crèvecœur-en-Auge and Lisieux, Pays d'Auge Sotheby's International Realty presents for sale this magnificent 18th-century manor restored in the heart of Calvados.Located in the green and rolling landscape of Pays d’Auge, between meadows and hedgerow-lined paths, this exceptional place extends over 7,358 m² of parkland and grazing, offering a dominant position and a preserved panoramic view of the countryside and a renowned stud farm.The architecture, typically augeron, delights with its elegance: stone base, authentic half-timbering, and flat tile roof, completed by pretty terraces, a (to be restored) swimming pool, and a three-room guest house in the Norman style.With a living area of 200 m², the manor has undergone a prestigious renovation, combining the preservation of period materials with a contemporary atmosphere. Each volume is highlighted, and each opening bathes the spaces in natural light, creating a place that is both warm and refined.The manor consists of seven main rooms arranged as follows: on the garden level; an entrance opening onto a vast family-room style space with dining area and so-called American kitchen, guest toilets, a vast reception room with a large living room featuring a functioning period stone fireplace, a small living room with a large bay window leading to the terrace and garden, an office space, and a laundry room complete this level.Upstairs, a beautiful landing with a high cathedral ceiling, zenithal light, and exposed beams overlooking the dining area, serves the night sections, consisting of a master bedroom with a cathedral ceiling, Madame and Monsieur’s dressing rooms, separate toilets, and a large bathroom with double sinks and a bathtub, two children's bedrooms also with cathedral ceilings, and a separate bathroom with toilets.This exceptional manor is ideal for lovers of the Norman countryside, traditional architecture, contemporary atmospheres, and horses. A rare property where elegance and comfort meet in a preserved natural setting.To discover quickly.This description has been automatically translated from French.

18th-century property of 200 sqm in a dominant position with magnificent views over a renowned stud farm.. Close to Cambremer, this manor house built on 7,300 sqm in 1765 has been completely dismantled and then luxuriously restored. Contemporary interior. High-end amenities. Outbuilding. No nuisances. Energy class: D/B.

On the edge of Normandy Switzerland and the banks of the Orne, a 18th century manor to restore, its outbuildings and equestrian domain on nearly 4 hectares. 15 minutes on foot from the center of the village, a small departmental road leads to the entrance of the estate, enclosed by a schist wall topped with a wrought iron fence. The gate, flanked by stone pilasters crowned with gendarme hats, opens onto a grassy driveway and an honor courtyard that extends in front of the main living quarters. Two other lateral entrances provide access to the outbuildings. The estate was owned by the Lemarchand des Lingeries family for more than a century, from 1745 to 1877. It consists of a main building constructed in the 18th century, extended by a wing. Nestled in its garden, it rises three levels under the roof and is topped with a pavilion roof of flat tiles in orange hues, where four chimney stacks point towards the sky. The rubble is covered with a coating, and the window frames are made of dressed limestone. The large bays, aligned and stacked, are doubled with cross windows in wood. Two turrets, one round and one square, adorn the courtyard side facade. The facade of the wing, built on one level, is made of worked rubble stone and pointed, with red brick cladding framing the windows. The building is topped with a gable roof of slate. At one corner of the wing, on one side and at the back of the manor, there is an outbuilding consisting of a residence and a wellness area. On the exteriors, on one side extend a caretaker's house, a press, and cellars. Opposite are stables, barns, boxes, garages, and sheds. The whole is surrounded by enclosed meadows for horses. The southeast facade of the house faces a garden with a pond and a washhouse.This description has been automatically translated from French.

A sumptuous house from the late 19th century with lush grounds, nestled 30 minutes from the English Channel in Normandy’s Calvados department. The property is just a stone’s throw from a 13th-century Gothic church. The road is lined with picturesque timer-framed dwellings and little farmhouses. A thuja hedge grows along a low brick wall with iron railings. At the right-hand end of it, a gate leads onto a shady driveway. From there, the drive lined with tall trees runs west, towards the house. The sumptuous dwelling was built at very end of the 19th century. It is an elegant home set in splendid grounds. Before, the building was known as a chateau, as were many houses built by the upper-middle classes in the period just before the First World War. Its elevations are rendered with a cream-coloured coating of local sand. The architectural embellishments are classical with stone capitals, garlands, exposed quoins and window surrounds that stand out in a pure white tone. The facade is more ornate than the garden-facing elevation. The house has a raised ground floor, a first floor and a second floor. A flight of front steps, edged with wrought-iron balustrades, leads up to the main entrance door. The facade has four windows on the ground floor – two on either side of the entrance door – and six windows on the first floor. And along the second floor, in the roof space, there are five elegant dormers. The rear elevation has two sets of ground-floor French windows that lead out to a large terrace, which you reach via a double set of steps. There are three other tall windows in the rear elevation on the ground floor and, above them, five windows on each upper floor. The house’s hipped mansard roof has slate tiles and is crowned with finials. Two imposing chimney stacks – one at each end – rise up from it. At the front, a gravelled drive marks the paths for walking and driving. Around this driveway, lush lawns draw your gaze to beautiful views of the grounds. The grounds form an English-style garden with majestic age-old trees dotted around the grand edifice. By the house’s entrance, neat yew hedges underline the ground-floor windows. At the back, there is a swimming pool. It lies parallel to the rear elevation. From a patio above the terrace, steps lead down to a paved poolside area that surrounds the swimming pool. Three palm trees tower around it. A gravelled path separates two extensive lawns that stretch to the edges of the property. Tall trees tower around the sides of the vast plot. There is an old greenhouse on the grounds too, as well as an outbuilding with a 150m² floor area. This outbuilding needs to be renovated. Beyond, there is a bucolic backdrop and the River Dives, which flows gently.