manor for sale Mesnils-sur-Iton, France

Casavo offers you for saleRIVERFRONT MANOR – 7 BEDROOMS – GUEST HOUSE – 1.17 HA PARK – NEAR ÉVREUX1890 manor of 305 m² with guest house, on a park of 11,660 m² bordered by the Iton. 7 bedrooms, shops and schools within walking distance, Paris Saint-Lazare in 1 hour by train from Évreux.Some residences are discovered like one opens an old book. In the heart of Mesnils-sur-Iton, this late 19th-century manor stands amidst a park traversed by the Iton. From its windows, the gaze glides over the foliage and extends freely over the Norman countryside. It is a rare alliance of character, space, and nature, just an hour from Paris.ARRIVALThe property has two entrances. From the street, a double garage with a storage room accommodates cars, bicycles, and gardening equipment. Below, a second access leads to the wooded park. From the very first steps, the residence imposes itself with the quiet elegance of late 19th-century manors.THE RESIDENCEThe manor unfolds 305 m² over three levels, oriented southwest. This orientation bathes the living spaces in generous afternoon light and offers, on summer evenings, long sunsets over the park.The ground floor, dedicated to receptionThe 52 m² living room, with parquet flooring and a fireplace, is the heart of the house. Its proportions allow for a large table for family gatherings while keeping a sitting area by the fire.The lounge, also parqueted and adorned with a fireplace, is distinguished by its bow window opening onto the park. It is a reading, music, or conversation room, where one follows the changing seasons from their armchair.The kitchen extends into a back kitchen, valuable for the pantry, laundry, or preparing for large dinners. An additional room can serve as a ground-floor bedroom, office, or playroom. A toilet completes this level.The first floorA landing serves three bedrooms, a shower room, and a separate toilet, as well as a crossing office. Bathed in light on both sides, this office offers an inspiring environment for remote work and could become an additional bedroom.The second floorUnder the eaves, a landing and a hallway lead to three bedrooms, one of which is a suite with a shower room and dressing room. Set apart from the living rooms, it forms an ideal parental suite. A separate toilet serves the floor.The basementA cellar occupies the basement: a perfect space for a wine cellar or storage.In total, the residence features up to seven bedrooms. Large or blended families, those who enjoy hosting, will find the space they seek.THE TERRACEAt the foot of the manor, a terrace sheltered under a pergola covered with wisteria extends the house to the outside. In spring, the purple clusters scent the air; in summer, their shade welcomes elongated lunches and dinners by candlelight, facing the park.THE DEPENDENCIESThe guest houseIndependent, the 45 m² guest house includes a kitchen, a living room, a bedroom, a shower room with toilet, and a cellar. It allows for hosting friends and family while giving them their privacy, accommodating a parent or young adult, or developing a hospitality business as a guesthouse.The workshopAdjacent to the guest house, the workshop opens to the west onto the park. Painters, sculptors, carpenters, passionate gardeners, or artisans: each will make this space, bathed in evening light, their own.The double garage and storageAccessible from the street, it houses two vehicles and offers additional storage space.THE PARK, A RIVER OF ITS OWNThe park extends over 11,660 m². Around the residence, the open spaces lend themselves to children's games, outdoor receptions, or creating a vegetable garden and orchard. The land can also accommodate a swimming pool.Below, a wooded plot of 9,280 m² runs alongside the Iton. One descends for a morning walk, a moment of reading by the water, or a fishing trip. The murmuring river, the singing birds, and the play of light in the trees create a scenery that changes with each season. Enjoying a river in one's own park, an hour from Paris, is a rare privilege.A WAY OF LIFEThis property lends itself to many lifestyles:- a family home where several generations gather, each at their own pace;- a primary residence for those who have chosen telecommuting and quality of life, without giving up on Paris;- a weekend and vacation home, 1h30 from the capital;- a guesthouse with character, with the guest house as the first gîte;- a place for creation, thanks to the workshop open to the park.LOCATIONMesnils-sur-Iton is located in the heart of Eure, in the valley of the Iton. Shops, schools, and services are within walking distance from the property.- Évreux, the prefecture of Eure, with its cathedral, shops, hospital, and train station: about 20 minutes- Paris Saint-Lazare: about one hour by direct trains from Évreux- Conches-en-Ouche and Verneuil-sur-Avre train stations: 15 to 20 minutes- Paris: about 1h30 via the N13 and A13The surroundings invite discovery: the castle of Conches, the medieval heritage of Verneuil-sur-Avre, the forests, and the hiking trails of the Iton Valley. Rouen, Giverny, and the Normandy coast are accessible for a day or a weekend.INFORMATIONSPrice: €650,000, with fees paid by the seller.Property tax: €2,331/year.Central heating with fuel oil, double PVC glazing.Sanitation: main sewer for the manor, individual for the guest house.Energy performance: class F, housing with excessive energy consumption.Estimated annual energy expenses for standard use: between €8,780 and €11,910 (average energy prices indexed to 2021, 2022, and 2023). Actual consumption reported upon request.Interested in this property? More information on the Casavo website.This description has been automatically translated from French.