manors with pool for sale Bayeux, France

An estate designed for receptions on 3-hectare grounds, within the wooded Bessin countryside of Normandy, two hours and 15 minutes from Paris. Seen from above, the property is nestled amidst large expanses of farmland bordered by woods along their edges, while a long lane lined with trees leads to a group of buildings, organised in a U shape around a central landscaped courtyard. With a total floor area of approximately 1,500 m², the estate underwent a meticulous renovation in 2023, which successfully managed to combine its ancient architectural heritage with contemporary requirements. As for the buildings, topped with steep slate roofs, they are arranged around the main dwelling, a manor house built out of Caen stone and cadenced by tall small-paned windows. With two storeys as well as an attic level, it is flanked by two lower wings that frame a precisely defined courtyard, while the outbuildings extend along the courtyard’s three other sides. Featuring a long perpendicular building to the north, with an understated exterior, the main dwelling communicates with a contemporary, glassed in wing to the south, which is extended by a formal garden and more recent amenities. In addition, the exteriors, cadenced by symmetrical windows, alternate between pointed stone and stately blonde limestone window/door surrounds, whereas, behind, a thicket provides welcome shade and privacy. With breath-taking views of the Norman wooded landscape, which has remained unchanged for centuries, the whole exudes both the stability of a family dwelling, as well as the elegance of a site that is today focused on receptions, guest accommodations and celebrations, with its many reception rooms and bedrooms.

Just fifteen minutes from Bayeux, on the edge of the Balleroy State Forest, Normandie Privilège presents a beautifully restored 18th-century manor house with its collection of period outbuildings, set on more than 2.6 acres crossed by a river. Among its most distinctive features is a former blacksmith's forge that has been transformed into a private leisure pavilion with a heated indoor swimming pool. Built of local schist stone, the manor offers approximately 5,435 square feet of living space, including a main residence and a self-contained guest apartment. The interiors are remarkable for their generous proportions, with nearly 1,290 square feet of reception rooms, a 750-square-foot professional kitchen, and a 366-square-foot ground-floor bedroom suite. The restrained, symmetrical façade overlooks the courtyard on one side and the gardens on the other. The main residence includes an entrance hall, a double reception room, a game room, a fully equipped kitchen, a ground-floor bedroom with en-suite bathroom, a laundry room, a wine cellar, and utility rooms. Upstairs are a spacious primary suite with a dressing room and private bathroom, two additional bedrooms, and a second bathroom. The top floor accommodates another bedroom, a home office, a fitness room, and an additional bathroom. The guest apartment has its own private entrance and features a spacious open-plan living area with kitchen, a double bedroom, a dressing room, and a bathroom. Internal connections allow it to function either independently or as an extension of the main residence. Completed in 2022, the restoration preserves many original architectural features, including terracotta tile floors, the original staircase, period doors, and fireplaces, while incorporating modern amenities throughout. The professional kitchen is centered around a Lacanche range, one bathroom is finished in traditional tadelakt plaster, and several custom-designed fittings reflect a restrained contemporary aesthetic. Heating is provided by a De Dietrich gas-fired condensing boiler, complemented by a pellet stove in the living room. Four fireplaces remain, two of which are operational. Most of the wooden double-glazed windows, along with the aluminum picture window in the living room, were replaced within the past five years. The outbuildings include a former village grocery store, a traditional Norman longhouse converted into an artist's studio and showroom, a workshop garage, and the former forge. The latter now houses an 8-by-3-meter heated indoor swimming pool, together with a bar, showers, and restroom facilities. Behind the manor, two terraces extend the reception rooms into landscaped gardens bordered by the river. A koi pond and a centuries-old yew tree contribute to the property's distinctive atmosphere, while a wooden footbridge crosses the water to a meadow on the opposite bank. The property is connected to the public sewer system and is equipped with a remote-controlled entrance gate, a Verisure security system, exterior lighting, high-speed fiber-optic internet with satellite backup, and a Sonos audio system throughout the manor. With an Energy Performance Certificate rated Class C (June 2026), the property combines the character of an 18th-century estate with the comfort and technical standards expected of a modern home. Located less than thirty minutes from the D-Day beaches and the Normandy coast, it is equally well suited as a distinguished private residence or a boutique hospitality venture. --- The price of this property is €1,595,000. Agency fees are payable by the vendor. 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 given approximately. The information given in this description is based on our visit to the property and on information obtained from the current owner. The surface areas and dates of construction, in particular, are given for information only. They have no contractual value and we cannot be held liable for any inaccuracies or omissions. Photographs may be modified Référence agence : 291