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Ref.4456 : 16th and 18th century manor house in Bayeux The manor house is nestled in a picturesque alleyway. In fact, the wall and elegant gateway separating it from the street barely manage to hide its proud silhouette. It is an ‘L’-shaped building comprising a four-storey, ashlar 18th-century main dwelling set against a four-storey Renaissance-era tower on a vaulted cellar. The building has a slate roof. In total, the property has 9 main rooms including 1 living room, 1 study, 6 bedrooms with en suite bathrooms and 1 other bedroom. There is around 300 sqm of living space. The property has been carefully restored, preserving many period features: parquet flooring, wood panelling, solid wood doors, fireplaces and overmantels, beams and joists, etc. The 18th century dwelling spans around 220 sqm and comprises : On the ground floor, an entrance hall leading to a study on one side and a living room with a monumental fireplace on the other, extended by a contemporary glass roof. This brings a great deal of light to this 48 sqm reception area. A fitted kitchen, a scullery and a wine cellar complete this level (HSP 2.79 m). From the entrance hall, a remarkable ashlar staircase, adorned with a mascaron at its starting point, leads to the upper floors. There is a 10 sqm bedroom on the middle floor. The first floor includes a suite comprising a 24 sqm bedroom with fireplace, a shower room and a dressing room with window (2.74 m high). A further 10 sqm bedroom is located halfway upstairs. The second floor includes a second suite, a 24 sqm bedroom with fireplace, a shower room and a dressing room (2.9 m high). The third floor comprises a 14 sqm attic bedroom and a shower room. The Renaissance tower gives access to the second dwelling, measuring around 80 sqm, which houses three guest rooms (one on each floor). Each has its own private shower room and kitchenette. The spiral staircase that connects these rooms leads to a former lookout room with a fireplace, now used as an attic. On the ground floor, the tower also gives access to a 14th century vaulted cellar, which houses the boiler and other functional equipment. There is also an electrically operated garage measuring 24 sqm (the entrance measures 2.9 m x 2.4 m), 50 metres further up the same street. The walled courtyard and garden provide a quiet, private outdoor space. There is a lovely, unobstructed view of the cathedral. Part of the garden is terraced, the other laid to lawn and planted with flowers, with part facing south. The cadastral area is 293 sqm. Cabinet LE NAIL – Normandy, Cotentin - Bessin : Mr Jérôme RENAUD : +33(0)2.43.98.20.20 We invite you to visit our website Cabinet Le Nail to browse our latest listings or learn more about this property.

In the historic center of Bayeux, Normandie Privilège offers you a fully restored manor house from the 16th and 18th centuries, its walled garden, and its garage.Among the emblematic buildings of Bayeux, the property combines an 18th-century house with a Renaissance tower, which provides access to another house from the 16th century. The oldest part remains a vaulted cellar from the 14th century.The living area is around 300 m2. In total, there are 9 main rooms including 1 double living room, 1 office, and 7 bedrooms, of which 6 have en-suite bathrooms.Upon entering, an elegant stone gate bears witness to the authenticity of the place. Many period elements decorate this noble residence, including two remarkable stone staircases, parquet floors, fireplaces with their trumeau, and numerous woodwork. The whole, enhanced by a studied decoration, exudes charm and character.Contemporary additions do not clash; on the contrary. A huge glass roof illuminates part of the living room, emphasizing the volume of this reception room (nearly 50 m2). The bathrooms stand out for their luxurious simplicity. For comfort, central gas heating and double-glazed windows equip the home.Outside, a courtyard and a garden allow you to enjoy beautiful days, in peace and out of sight. They benefit from a "postcard" view of the cathedral.The property also includes a nearby garage.The price of this property is €1,399,000. Agency fees are to be paid by the seller.Estimation of the annual energy costs for the accommodation: between €6,640 and €8,870 per year. Average energy prices indexed on the years 2021, 2022, 2023 (including subscriptions).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 indicated approximately.The information given in this description results from our visit to the property as well as information collected from the current owner. The areas and construction periods, in particular, are provided for informational purposes, have no contractual value, and cannot engage our liability in case of inaccuracy or omission.The photographs may have been retouched.Agency reference: 211This description has been automatically translated from French.

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 surveillance cameras Fiber optic internet access Compliant sanitation system OUTBUILDINGS & PRESERVED ENVIRONMENT Guest house: Located in the renovated former dovecote, approximately 80 m², enjoying modern comforts and set at a sufficient distance from the manor to ensure privacy. Independent access road 2 bedrooms, 2 bathrooms Fully equipped (washing machine, dryer, wood stove, etc.) Small timber-framed outbuilding with a tiled roof, housing the heat pump system. Large agricultural building: Former cider press, double garage, former stables, and workshops, with well-preserved attics. Small timber-framed agricultural building with a slate roof, located in the northern pastures. The landscaped garden, designed around the manor, harmoniously complements the architecture, with meandering pathways inviting leisurely strolls. A well-exposed terrace/solarium, sheltered from view and prevailing winds, provides an ideal relaxation and entertainment area. A HISTORIC, ELEGANT, AND RARE PROPERTY A true witness to the Renaissance’s grandeur and Augeron heritage, the Manoir de Tonnencourt perfectly blends history, architectural refinement, and modern amenities in an exceptional natural setting. An unparalleled opportunity for discerning enthusiasts of historic estates. Information on Risks The information on the risks to which this property is exposed is available on the Géorisques website: georisques.gouv.fr.

Pays d’Auge – Calvados – Touques Valley – 25 km from Deauville, 7 km from Lisieux, 200 km from Paris Historic Manor Farm, 15th–16th Century, Listed as a Monument Historique Nestled in the verdant Touques Valley, this remarkable manor farm estate offers a rare testimony to the architectural heritage of the Pays d’Auge. Built between the late 15th and early 16th centuries, the property once belonged to the Order of Sainte-Ursule of Lisieux in the 18th century. It has been officially listed in the Inventaire Supplémentaire des Monuments Historiques since 1933, notably for its tower, staircase, and main logis. Constructed predominantly in ashlar stone – an exceptional feature in the region – the manor retains defensive elements such as arrow slits and a north façade flanked by a turret. The Estate The property includes: The main logis, in stone and timber framing, with an adjoining former presshouse. Three historic outbuildings used as barns, stables, and boxes. A guardian’s house with an old bread oven. A heated swimming pool with pool house. All set within 25 hectares of bocage meadows and woodland, including a fine ornamental pond to the south. The Logis (Main House – Three Levels) Ground floor: dining room and living room centred around two back-to-back fireplaces, parquet and terracotta flooring, small adjoining kitchen, plus two bedrooms each with en-suite shower room/WC. The east wing, built in timber and stone, houses two presses and a wine cellar – with potential for conversion into extended living space. First floor: an impressive 100 m² living/reception room with stone fireplace, wood panelling, and terracotta floors; dining room with fireplace; open-plan kitchen; and a large bedroom with en-suite bathroom/WC. Mezzanine level: four further bedrooms and three bathrooms. Attic: approx. 100 m² offering additional potential. Amenities Heated swimming pool with pool house. Superb ornamental pond. Expansive 25-hectare estate of pastures and woodland, ideal for equestrian or leisure use. A rare and prestigious historic property, combining architectural authenticity, significant potential, and an exceptional rural setting within easy reach of Deauville, Lisieux, and Paris. Legal note: Information on the risks to which this property is exposed is available on the Géorisques website: georisques.gouv.fr.

This sumptuous 19th century villa set in 1.75 hectares of enclosed grounds is located just a stone’s throw from the beach and the shops in the heart of popular seaside resort Villers-sur-Mer. Offering 670 sqm of entirely renovated living space, it includes a majestic entrance hall, superb reception rooms including a library and a billiard room, a dining room and a spacious kitchen with dining facilities. Period features include high ceilings and large windows bathing the rooms in sunshine and enjoying views of the landscaped garden. The upper floors comprise 9 bedrooms including several suites, studies, a reading room, dressing rooms and a utility room. The top floor offers about 54 sqm of convertible living space. The 213 sqm garden level includes a recreation room, a fitness area with a shower room and wc, a wine cellar, a storage room and technical premises. With a near 100 sqm caretaker’s house to renovate, and about 130 sqm annexes to restore. Accessed by means of magnificent wrought-iron gates, the leafy grounds include a tennis court to renovate.

Bayeux Sotheby’s International Realty presents this magnificent property listed as a historical monument, featuring a 15th-century manor, a dependency converted into an annex with its jacuzzi, an orchard with its unusual lodgings, and a vast meadow, all set on approximately 9450 m². Ideally located between Caen and Bayeux, in the heart of Bessin, this property is sure to delight enthusiasts of the region. The buildings are organized around a central honor courtyard, complemented by a lovely ornamental garden, a well, and a large pond with its terrace. The main residence, known as the Manor, includes on the ground floor: an entrance, a large recent veranda with an Eiffel-style structure including a very bright living room opening onto a fitted American kitchen, a laundry room, a second dining room with an impressive period fireplace, a living room with a fireplace, a very large master suite with shower room and independent toilets, and a corridor leading to an office space and granting access to the manor's tower via a beautiful spiral staircase. The first floor offers a spacious reception room with exposed beams, a large ornamental fireplace, and a mezzanine providing very beautiful volumes, two suites with bedrooms, bathrooms, and independent toilets, and another bedroom with a bathroom and separate toilets. The second floor features three large attics and provides access via the tower stairs to a final small isolated and atypical room of the Manor. The property has a 19th-century dependency composed of a two-level accommodation currently operated as a gîte, featuring on the ground floor a beautiful relaxation area with a jacuzzi, a lounge area, a shower space and toilets, a technical room, and a suite with a bathroom and toilets. The exterior-accessible floor offers an apartment with an entrance with guest toilets, two bedrooms including a master suite, and a large living room with an open kitchen. A large workshop with a mezzanine and five small storage rooms adjoin the gîte. At the back of this dependency, sheltered from view, lies a beautiful orchard with its two unusual caravans equipped with their respective terrace and jacuzzi. The property also has a large meadow of about 4,000 m² accessible at the back of the property, featuring a paddock, a vegetable garden, a chicken coop, and a large garden shed. Throughout the visit, you will be charmed by the character of the entire estate and the numerous possibilities it offers for both family living and tourist and event hosting.This 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.

At the end of an alley lined with meadows, sheltered from prying eyes, you will discover this 16th-century Norman estate located just a stone's throw from the D-Day beaches. This family property has a set of housing and buildings allowing for the implementation of hotel, event, and coherent equestrian activities. Its landscaped garden, moats, and covered, heated pool give this place a certain prestige. Around a central honor courtyard are the manor, a first building that includes garages and a beautiful free space, as well as a second building with two rows of boxes and its orangery. Here is what you will find in the authentic Norman manor with its thick stone walls and slate roof. It includes a main residence as well as several independent accommodations. The main residence: a large hallway (36 m²) with a fireplace, a living room (31 m²) with its pellet stove, a second living room (24 m²), a fitted kitchen (30 m²), a bedroom (19 m²), a boiler room (4.5 m²), a laundry room (23 m²), and a utility room. The garden provides access to the pool. Accommodations: A large gite with its separate entrance: it is a two-level house, including a garage and a private garden, a spacious convivial living room (58 m²) with a beautiful fireplace insert, equipped kitchen (29 m²), four bedrooms, three bathrooms, and independent toilets. A terrace bordered by vegetation with its barbecue. Two accommodations on the first floor with a separate entrance: The first gite is an independent three-room apartment that can accommodate up to five people. It includes a living room and a small equipped kitchen, two bedrooms, a bathroom, and toilets. The second gite is an independent two-room apartment: It includes a living room and a small equipped kitchen, as well as a bedroom with a bathroom and toilets. Two other buildings form, with the manor, the main courtyard of the estate: The first building includes two garages, a shed, a room of 80 m² (multi-purpose use), and a guest studio. The second building includes two rows of 6 boxes and a large available space of 220 m² on the upper floor. Land area: approximately 4 hectares, including enclosed paddocks and meadows bordered by natural hedges. Additional information: Covered pool (11m by 5m), heated by a heat pump. An outdoor shower room for the pool. An outdoor summer kitchen (10 m²). Central heating is fuel-based: Weismann brand boiler. Electric heating in the gites. Reception parking. In all these aspects, this character property nestled in a beautiful hedgerow and bucolic landscape will not leave you indifferent, whether you are a horse lover or looking for a family, hotel, or event project in Normandy. Negotiation possible. Information document not contractual. "Information on the risks to which this property is exposed is available on the Géorisques website: www.georisques.gouv.fr". Following Article L. 561-5 of the Monetary and Financial Code, a copy of the identity document of all visitors will be requested before any visit.This description has been automatically translated from French.

In the heart of Bessin, 10 minutes from Bayeux and the sea, 25 minutes from Caen, in a calm and peaceful location, Normandie Privilège offers you a 15th-century manor and its 19th-century annex, both listed as Historical Monuments.This fully restored property, which extends over nearly one hectare, is enhanced by a courtyard with a pond, a walled garden, and a pasture. It is suitable for both a family home and for hospitality activities.Of impressive proportions, the manor is raised over a square floor on the ground floor. The facades feature leaded windows. On the courtyard side, a contemporary glass extension prolongs the living quarters. At the back, a square tower rises over three levels. The floors are served by a remarkable spiral staircase. The living area is approximately 475 m2 with 9 main rooms including a living room, a dining room, a sitting room under the glass extension, a kitchen, a back kitchen, a game room - library, five bedrooms, four of which have an adjoining bathroom, and spacious attics.Located perpendicular to the manor, the 19th-century annex is a two-level residence. The elegant facade stands out with ordered openings and semicircular windows. Each level covers approximately 90 m2 with the following composition: on the ground floor, a spa with jacuzzi, changing room, showers, a bedroom, and a bathroom; on the upper floor, a spacious 3-room apartment (gallery, sitting room with kitchen, two bedrooms, one bathroom).Other outbuildings include a garage for two cars at the entrance of the property, a workshop with a mezzanine covering an area of 64 m2 on the ground, and three storage sheds.The honor courtyard connects on one side with the walled garden, and on the other with the half-hectare pasture. The garden, which has independent access, houses two unusual residences.This meticulously maintained property will appeal to those looking for space and tranquility in a historic setting. The proximity to Bayeux, the D-Day beaches, and numerous tourist attractions also make it an ideal place for a hospitality project.The price of this property is €1,680,000. The agency fees are the responsibility of the seller.The property is exempt from Energy Performance Diagnosis (DPE).Information on 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 indicated approximately.The information provided in this description is the result of our visit to the premises as well as information gathered from the current owner. The areas and construction dates, in particular, are given for informational purposes, have no contractual value, and cannot engage our liability in the event of inaccuracy or omission.The photographs may be retouched.Agency reference: 215This description has been automatically translated from French.

Ref.4252 : 8 MINUTES FROM THE BEACH : Property for sale in Normandy This elegant property is located on the 'Côte Fleurie', in the east of the Calvados department, between the Touques and Orne estuaries. Set in a dominant position in the valley of the Callanville stream, this imposing manor house also overlooks the seaside town of Trouville, of which it is the avant-garde. In the heart of a protected and listed site, with an exceptional château and no less remarkable stables as its only neighbours, this property enjoys a rare setting and a dream view. All amenities are nearby and within walking distance, with a wealth of shops less than a kilometre away. Set against a backdrop of civilisation but bathed in countryside, wouldn't this be the perfect compromise for a new life....some restorative weekends...., just 2 hours from the hustle and bustle of Parisian life? The property features an imposing facade with two symmetrical wings, highlighting the overhang of an elegant three-storey central pavilion, in a perfectly balanced design. The building is built of limestone, with the exception of the central section, which features alternating white and red bricks. The facades are enriched by a large number of bay windows with discreet moulded lintels. The slate roof features a series of dormer windows topped with bracketed pediments. The central pavilion has a slate roof with 4 slopes and is adorned with two tall, carved chimneys. The property has approx. 415 sqm of living space, distributed as follows: BASEMENT: used as a cellar GROUND FLOOR: - Small entrance hall (terracotta floor tiles), with rustic wooden staircase; WC Mid-floor; - Living room (parquet flooring) - fireplace - exposed joists; - Basic kitchen (terracotta floor tiles); - Scullery (terracotta floor tiles); - Utility/laundry room (tiled floor); - Dining room (herringbone parquet flooring), External access ; -Other entrance (tiled floor) with wooden staircase - WC with washbasin. 1ST FLOOR: - Corridor leading to 5 bedrooms, 2 of which have en-suite shower rooms; - Bathroom - WC ; - 2 landings, one with service staircase. FLOOR 2: - Corridor leading to 5 bedrooms (including a small bedroom of -9 sqm); - 2 shower rooms - WC FLOOR 3 : - 2 bedrooms ; - 1 bathroom. The outbuildings: -Small brick outbuilding adjoining the gable, used as a shed and storeroom. -Garage/ shed / storeroom below the garden. The property is accessed via an avenue of lime trees offering a wonderful view of the neighbouring château. The parklands face the property and are laid out in espalier style, with a small pond below, crowned with box trees. Oaks, maples, lindens and conifers punctuate the large grassy strips, giving the eye a distant glimpse of the château to the west and Prince Murat's stables to the west. The whole property is mostly enclosed by walls and/or wire fencing to ensure privacy, and represents a land area of 4,60 acres free from any nuisance. 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.

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.

Ref. 4315: For sale, XVIII th. C. Manor house with park in Suisse Normande Immersed in the heart of a village with medieval origins, this manor house is a pure example of the rich heritage of which the renowned 'Suisse Normande' can boast, criss-crossing the departments of Orne and Calvados along its river. Proudly set in the heart of a small town of some 765 souls, the property benefits from a rural outlook offered by a beautifully wooded park, complicit in serenity and tranquility. The region is particularly rich in tourist, cultural and sporting activities (miniature train and printing museums, Pontécoulant castle, Souleuvre viaduct, canoeing, aquatic facilities, golf, cinema, camping, Pont-d'Ouilly leisure center, climbing, fishing, hiking, etc.), not to mention the breathtaking panorama offered by the Orne valley. So many assets that you can't help but think of as the perfect second home, or atypical holiday destination. The nearby town of Condé en Normandie, just 3 leagues away, offers all the services and shops you need for everyday life. La Suisse Normande' is a privileged corner of paradise...a secret you'll want to discover...and keep! The property features an 18th-century main building, flanked by two late-19th-century towers, with an east wing set at right-angles. The facade features a slight overhang in the middle of the building, bearing a pediment in honor of 'Saint-Martin'. The brick porch features a double-flight stone staircase. The whole is well-balanced and symmetrical for its time. The manor house has a slate roof with 3 crenellated brick chimneys. The main entrance originally featured an elegant canopy topped by a terrace. This was probably replaced by the war. Built over 4 levels, the main dwelling provides around 310 sqm of living space, distributed as follows: -Garden level: kitchen and utility room (19.5 + 2.8 sqm) Unused space (23 sqm) with access to boiler room and storeroom (2.9 and 3.8 sqm) Dining room (23.9 sqm) with fireplace Clearing (3 sqm) and access to laundry room (4.6 sqm) -Ground floor: Main entrance with staircase (4.7 sqm) Parqueted living room with marble fireplace, adjoining a boudoir (21.7 sqm + 2.8 sqm) Back staircase with storage space (5 sqm) Parqueted living room with fireplace (17.05 sqm) Rear hallway (3.75 sqm); WC (2.8 sqm) Bedroom 1 (16.5 sqm) Raised access to bedrooms (5.4 sqm) Bedroom 2 (12 sqm) Shower room (3.8 sqm) Bedroom 3 (8.02 sqm) -1st floor: Landing (4.3 sqm) Bedroom 4 (22.8 sqm) + tower area (2.8 sqm) Bathroom (5.2 sqm) Hallway (6.4 sqm) and WC access (2.8 sqm) Bedroom 5 (14.6 sqm) Raised access to bedroom 6 (23.4 sqm) -2nd floor: Attic space throughout. The property has just one technical outbuilding, located to the west, in the immediate vicinity of the manor house. It comprises a garage for 2 vehicles, and a small adjoining storeroom. The annex: a dwelling has been converted in the eastern part of the manor into an L-shaped extension. With around 45 sqm of living space, it comprises an entrance hall, kitchen/dining area, living room, 2 bedrooms (one of which is less than 9 m2), and a shower room. The property is in good condition, perfectly habitable and/or suitable for rental. The park is the essential and essential element of this property, optimizing its rural character while at the same time showing that it belongs in the heart of the commune. The city in the country....the country in the city! Logically south-facing, the grassed part of the park benefits from maximum sunlight, naturally regulated by a belt of protected century-old trees to ensure coolness in the evening. Oaks and chestnuts compete in beauty, while a few apple trees complete the decor. A driveway criss-crosses the park, giving double access to the gates on the east and west sides of the property. A discreet vegetable garden awaits the 'green thumb' who will know how to restore it to its former glory... The whole constitutes a land area of around 8,700 sqm, part of which is constructible. 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.

Ref. 4665: Beautiful manor house for sale in Normandy. Situated on the border between the departments of Calvados and La Manche, this beautiful property is ideal for a hospitality business. Suitable for a hotel or restaurant. Spacious living quarters and reception rooms with a total floor area of approximately 1,800 sqm. The property covers over 4 hectares. Cabinet LE NAIL – Normandy, Cotentin - Bessin : Mr Jérôme RENAUD : +33(0)2.43.98.20.20 We invite you to visit our website Cabinet Le Nail to browse our latest listings or learn more about this property.