manors for sale Mortagne-au-Perche, France

Ref.4819 : 15th-C. manor farm with outbuildings and 5 acres of land for sale on the outskirts of Sées, Normandy A few miles from the state-owned forests of Grande Gouffern, Le Pin-au-Haras and Ecouves, set apart from a village of fewer than 200 inhabitants, an elegant country house steeped in Norman history has stood in the countryside since the 15th-C.. This beautiful manor house, a proud testament to its rich past, was remodelled in the 18th-C. and has retained all its rural charm, with a certain timeless elegance. Beyond the daily amenities largely provided by the nearby towns of Sées and Argentan, this property enjoys an ideal location offering quick access to road, motorway and rail networks. In this land of rich pastures, apple orchards, clear springs and forests, nature exudes a way of life imbued with tranquillity and well-being, recognised by all who let themselves be carried away here for a trip, a holiday… or a lifetime. Welcome to Normandy, in the heart of the Orne department. The property is a former defensive manor farm, laid out around a main house, surrounded by well-organised outbuildings, each serving a specific purpose. The complex vividly evokes the self-sufficient lifestyle typical of farms of yesteryear, as evidenced by the bakery, the horse stalls, the cowshed and the barn… still present today. The manor house, built of stone with a flat-tiled roof, has three storeys in its central section and is flanked by two wings, likely of more recent construction, which add to the balance and symmetry of the whole. The property finds its balance through the symmetry of the outbuildings, arranged harmoniously in a staggered pattern to form a sort of main courtyard. Only the south façade provides access to the interior, a reminder of its defensive nature and a guarantee of security. The property offers a living area of approximately 300 sqm, laid out as follows: Ground floor: Entrance on the south gable side via a hall (5.52 sqm) with a toilet; Fitted and equipped kitchen (19.66 sqm) – Terracotta tiled floor – Exposed beams – A monumental fireplace fitted with a stove; Dining room (11.58 sqm) – Oak parquet flooring – Exposed joists; Utility room (6.56 sqm) used as a utility room. Large living room (25.23 sqm) – ‘Versailles’ parquet flooring – Exposed beams – Recent fireplace fitted with a wood-burning stove. Study / Library (12.85 sqm) with ‘Hungarian point’ parquet flooring – Exposed beams; Small living room (11.52 sqm) – Tiled floor – Exposed beams – Fireplace fitted with a wood-burning stove; Main entrance hall with staircase – Terracotta tile flooring Living room (36.90 sqm) with tiled flooring – Modern fireplace with exposed stone walls grouted with lime. High ceilings. Floor : A spiral wooden staircase leads to a landing on the mezzanine level, opening onto a living area with parquet flooring (32.16 sqm), featuring a cathedral-style ceiling. Currently used as a dressing room and storage space, its generous dimensions make it ideal for a potential additional bedroom. Plenty of built-in cupboards. First-floor landing, opening onto the staircase leading to the attic, as well as a corridor leading to the bedrooms. North side: Bedroom No. 3 (11 sqm) with parquet flooring – Exposed beams – Fireplace. Laundry room or bedroom (11 sqm) with terracotta tiles – Exposed beams. Additional bedroom no. 2 (7.47 sqm) with parquet flooring. On the west gable, separate shower room with WC. South side, bathroom – WC (7 sqm) with parquet flooring, in the attic, adjoining master bedroom no. 1 – Carpeted – Plasterboard ceiling. Separate shower room (6 sqm), accessible via the hallway. Attic: large attic (75 sqm) in the eaves – Good ceiling height – Floorboards to be replaced. External utility room on the east gable. Four farm outbuildings, of varying sizes, are situated on the south side, forming an enclosed area: - ‘The bakery’: situated to the west, a 56 sqm stone outbuilding with a tiled roof, comprising a tiled room with a hearth (formerly a bread oven) and a former stable with two stalls. Water and electricity are available in the bakery. - ‘La Longère’: situated at right angles to the bakery, facing east. A former stone dwelling with a tiled roof, comprising on the ground floor: 2 rooms (bedrooms) / a living area with a fireplace – terracotta floor tiles and beautiful exposed oak joists. An adjoining former kitchen. A final separate room is currently used as a workshop. The upper floor comprises a full attic, potentially convertible, with two windows. The property has a total floor area of 105 sqm. - ‘The large outbuilding’: a stone structure with a tiled roof, approximately 299 sqm, situated alongside the manor house. It comprises, from left to right: a former cattle shed – concrete floor; a ‘cathedral-style’ barn (for storing wood and materials) – earthen floor; a storeroom (with 2 concrete block pens); a former wine press, with access to a fodder loft – earthen floor. At the rear of this building, set at right angles, is a row of around ten hutches, probably used for rabbits… The building is in good condition and features an elegant tiled roof. - ‘The shed’: a 206 sqm structure with a standing-seam metal roof, used for storing equipment. All outbuildings are well maintained and show no signs of disrepair. Finally, it is worth noting the presence of a tower resembling a dovecote, conceived and designed by the owners in 2014. Beautifully crafted, though modern, it features a hipped roof by a small viewing platform and enhanced by a dormer window. Everyone will find the most suitable use for it… The site has been divided into three distinct sections, which can be described as follows: The northern entrance, leading to the road and an iron gate supported by tall, ornate pillars. Visitors are then guided along a gravel path lined with young trees, leading to a second gate adjacent to the tower. The grounds are adorned with lawns, giving an impression of excellent overall maintenance and a strong sense of security. The inner courtyard: accessed via a third gate to the east. The entrance spans the remains of an old moat leading to a pond, which has been partially filled in, leaving no trace… The courtyard is gravelled, spacious and practical. A fountain stands proudly in its centre… Sheltered by a low wall, one can make out the remains of a former vegetable garden, waiting for a green-fingered owner to restore it… The property’s inner courtyard is now fully secured by its surrounding walls and the presence of the moat. The pastures: accessible via a gate adjoining the stables, a large grassy pasture provides a lovely space for horses, goats or sheep… In the shade of a cluster of trees, a secluded pond remains a favourite spot for ducks and the many roe deer that visit from the surrounding woodland…. The view is unobstructed, full of perspective and free from any visual disturbances…. It should be noted that good neighbourly relations allow for a mutual arrangement regarding the annual mowing of the meadows, in the absence of horses. The entire property comprises a single plot of land measuring 5 acres, free from any easements. 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