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A 15th and 16th-century manor house, listed as a Historical Monument, its outbuildings and 12-hectare grounds in the Mayenne department. From the village, a small road leads to a private driveway up to the entrance porch, which opens onto a main courtyard. The driveway also extends behind the manor and provides access to two outbuildings located to the west. A third outbuilding encloses the courtyard to the east, near the entrance. Pastures spread out on either side of the driveway. One of them is continued to the north with the first part of an oak grove, which then unfolds towards the west. The manor’s courtyard is extended by a garden, which overlooks a small river. Two other pastures located on the other side are accessible via a bridge. Constructed partially over a basement level, the manor contains four floors, including two built into the roof space. Made out of stone and rubble and coated in plaster, its edifice is crowned with gabled slate roofs and stone rims, punctuated by dormer windows topped with sculpted ornaments. Stone mullioned windows cadence the façade and a double flight staircase leads to the front door. In the back, the body of the main building is flanked by a square tower with a tented roof, a staircase tower and a round tower with a pointed roof. To the east, a small two-storey, hipped slate roof building is attached to the square tower. A cellar, accessible from the outside, is located under a portion of the manor. Its walls are made out of small sandstone masonry, which could date to the 11th and 12th centuries. The manor’s façades and roof, as well as its eastern two-storey wing, are listed as historical monuments.
…By Patrice Besse
A 17th-century manor house with more than 1 hectare of enclosed grounds, in the Eure Valley, with outbuildings and an indoor swimming pool. This manor house, which was built in the 17th century, between the reigns of Henri IV and Louis XIII, was originally attached to the neighbouring castle, for which it was most likely the steward’s residence. The residence is made up of a three-storey main section flanked by two wings each with one level less. The lime-rendered facades are punctuated by door and window surrounds as well as quoins made of brick. The steeply-sloped roofs made of flat tiles are dotted with tall gable dormers, with triangular pediments, as well as skylights. The manor house stands opposite an outbuilding, made up of a barn and an indoor swimming pool. The two buildings are separated by a square paved courtyard in which there is a pond. The garden spreads out to the east and is organised into several distinctive spaces linked by paths. It is surrounded by a stone wall bordered by tall hedges on one side and an imposing cliff covered in vegetation on the other. It is dotted with many types of trees, some of which are one-hundred-years old.
…By Patrice Besse
An18th-century manor house, on a former wine-growing estate of 12 hectares, with wine warehouses, outbuildings, grounds, a pond and woods, 60 kilometres from Tours. A small country road skirts the property’s tall stone walls, followed by its initial outbuildings before reaching its gate, which faces a wide tree-lined lane that extends between fields and farm tracks. At the property’s gate, a stone wall opens onto a wide courtyard, planted in the middle with two impressive Chinese mulberry trees, while, the manor, visible in the background, is flanked by its outbuildings on either side. Dating from the 18th century, the property was originally a wine-growing estate, while the two-storey manor, built in the Directoire style out of local stone, embodies traditional architecture, specific to the region. With an inhabitable floor area of approximately 435 m², the dwelling consists of a long central structure – the main façade of which is cadenced by doors and small-paned windows – flanked on either side by two adjacent lower extensions and topped with a slate roof, which is, in turn, crowned with zinc ornamental décor and finials. As for the back of the house, although different from the front, it still combines the elegance of the dwelling's symmetrical rectilinear windows and shed dormers with, in the middle, a unique triangular pediment, which adds a touch or originality to the whole. In addition, vaulted cellars extend under the entire building, while, to one side, a completely independent five-room caretaker’s cottage abuts a large courtyard, former stables and agricultural storage buildings, which are also accessible from the small country road via a second gate, providing an independent and more inconspicuous entrance. Moreover, the property also includes, on the other side of the front courtyard, another outbuilding, which is currently used as a holiday cottage with a capacity of 6 to 8 people. With a grass-covered, shady interior courtyard, this building has its own private entrance via a separate gate and faces a former wine warehouse, today reconverted into a reception hall with hardwood floors.
…By Patrice Besse
A restored manor house and Historical Monument, surrounded by a walled garden, nestled in the rolling landscape of the Orne department’s Perche region. Within walking distance from the village, halfway up a hillside and at the end of a small lane, the property, enclosed by tall walls, which are, in turn, cadenced by round towers, is accessible via an immense gate, topped with crenulations. As for its tall walls, they surround a large U-shaped interior garden, the latter of which, facing westward towards the surrounding countryside below its enclosure wall, has been meticulously landscaped and deftly blends together the differences in its sloping topography. Standing out thanks to its soaring tile gable roof, which is highlighted with a cornice, the manor is extended by a second, adjacent dwelling, while the other buildings, used as holiday accommodations, a caretaker’s cottage and various outbuildings, respectively, round out the edifices in the enclosure. Lastly, behind the dwelling and accessible via the walled garden, a two-hectare orchard overlooks the countryside.
…By Patrice Besse
A fully renovated, 18th-century manor house, 10 minutes from Poitiers, in 2-hectare grounds with a swimming pool. A small country road runs alongside the property and leads to its two entrances. The first is made up of an entrance porch with a wooden gate, while the second possesses a wrought-iron railing gate. After the first entrance, there are garages followed by a wing in front of which a patio has been installed. The main residence can be found at the end of this L-shaped building, enhanced by an ornamental garden. The façades of the main residence are rendered, with stone quoins as well as window and door frames, while the wing boasts exposed stonework. All the roofs are made up of half-round tiles, plus the entirety of the windows are double glazed. Between the house and the garages, a pond, into which a stream flows, was created in the 18th century. The garden extends to the rear and below the house, with a swimming pool at the same height as the main residence and second entrance.
…By Patrice Besse
A renovated manor house with a swimming pool, outbuildings and a private lake, 20 minutes from the French city of Rennes. The large 16th-century manor house stands beside its private lake. It is surrounded by more than one hectare of wooded grounds, through which a canal and waterfall flow. The renovated exterior is combined with a contemporary interior, which includes an extensive indoor swimming pool set in a space that connects to a sauna and steam room. The manor house offers 400m² of liveable floor area. It is completed with an 80m² self-contained apartment, a 40m² gîte and garages with a workshop that total 220m² in floor area. You first follow a large tree-lined drive that runs alongside a canal where ducks and moorhens frolic. The manor house then comes into view, in front of a vast lawn surrounded by majestic trees. The edifice is made of granite and is crowned with a slate roof. It has a main section with a ground floor and a first floor and windows set in surrounds of dressed stone. This section is flanked with two towers – one crowned with a pyramidal roof and the other with a steep hipped roof. In line with this main section, there is a long 19th-century section with timber extensions. These parts house a self-contained apartment and garages with a workshop. Standing at a right angle to the manor house, a granite outbuilding with a slate roof houses a gîte and garage. Parkland extends behind the manor house. There is a space for practising golf and lakeside terraces too. The lake is surrounded by weeping willows and silver poplars.
…By Patrice Besse
A renovated 15th-century manor, with an outbuilding and 1.5-hectare grounds, located near the birthplace of Ronsard in the Loir River Valley. Dating from the Renaissance, the property, neither a national or regional historical monument, is currently located in a protected area and originally formed a hamlet with the surrounding enclosed properties. From a small country lane, a drive leads to one of the property’s five separate entrances. Once past the main entrance, there is a small pavilion, which was converted into a guesthouse, followed by the two-storey, rectangular manor house. Originally from the 15th century, its central building is topped with a local tile gable roof and punctuated by tall cross-windows. Flanked on one side by a stairway tower with a modillion frieze and a slate roof, on the manor’s other gable end, stands a more modest one-storey building topped with an ancient tile roof. With plaster-coated walls, the manor is decorated with an ashlar stone cornice under the eaves as well as tuffeau stone window and door surrounds. In addition, the frames for the house’s single- or double-glazed cross-windows have all been replaced and are safeguarded by interior shutters. Behind the house, 14 cellars have been hollowed out of the hillside, some of which once contained mushroom beds of varying depths. According to local legend, they also once communicated with the nearby Possonnière manor house where Pierre de Ronsard was born. Lastly, the property’s grounds also include a formal garden, an Italian-inspired garden, a landscaped garden, pinewoods, a dry riverbed and a pasture.
…By Patrice Besse
In the Orne department, on the outskirts of the Norman Switzerland region, a 17th-century farm-manor house, its courtyard and garden of nearly 7,700 m². A long driveway, 300 years old and planted with horse chestnut trees, leads to the 17th-century impregnable-looking seigniorial home, once the estate of the famous marquis d’Ango. A covered double gateway with a basket-handle arch decorated with the coat of arms of the Motte Ango family, as well as an adjacent pedestrian door open onto a grand rectangular courtyard. All around, organised in a U shape, is the central manor and its outbuildings, the tree-filled garden and the chateau’s former moats. Facing the courtyard on the southern side, the 17th-century dwelling has two floors with convertible attic space, crowned with a gabled flat tile ochre roof. It is punctuated with three dormer windows topped with triangular pediments. Its stately façades are made out of hard masonry, granite, limestone, schist, puddingstone, formed from large dressed rubble stone. The windows are aligned in vertical rows, including the dormer windows, inserted into dressed grey granite surrounds.
…By Patrice Besse
A 19th-century manor in around 5 hectares of grounds, 4 kilometres from Luc-sur-Mer and 20 minutes from Caen, in the heart of a lush valley. On the outskirts of a neighbourhood dominated by the bright shades of Caen stone, a lush, green track arrives at a wrought-iron gate. Beyond it, the private drive through the woods leads to a clearing tucked away from prying eyes. On one side, a foliage-covered, chalk cliff provides natural protection, while on the other a wood including hundred-year-old trees envelops the place in a peaceful atmosphere. In the centre, the garden is made up of several lawns, an orchard and grassy meadows spanning approximately 6 hectares. The late 19th-century residence, combining neo-Gothic and Anglo-Norman influences, stands on a slight outcrop. The three-storey main residence boasts a semi-underground garden level, a first floor and a converted attic. Its irregular L-shape gives it a picturesque silhouette. The steeply sloped slate roof combines dual-pitched Mansard, pavilion and conical roofs, punctuated by dormers and brick chimney stacks. The roof ridges are topped with decorative metal caps, sometimes arrow-shaped, underlining the building’s verticality. The façade combines light-coloured rendering with decorative half-timbering, in keeping with Anglo-Norman tradition. Tall mullioned and transom windows, a central oriel window and a wooden balcony punctuate the façade, while a semi-circular wooden patio overlooks the grounds. To the rear, a modern glazed extension, with a teak patio, blends into the edifice’s architecture, creating a subtle transition between old and modern. The grounds also play host to a covered swimming pool, a wooden pavilion and several landscaped paths, which lead from the house to the surrounding countryside, enhancing the manor’s romantic character.
…By Patrice Besse
A 17th-century manor, with outbuildings and 2.5-hectare grounds, perched up on a hill on the outskirts of Amboise. The manor and its grounds, buttressed by strong retaining walls and overlooking the Loire Valley, are accessible by vehicle via an immense gate, which opens on to a front courtyard. Built in the 17th century and modified in the 19th, the L-shaped manor, located in the northwest corner, features a slightly offset pavilion on each end, as well as three storeys topped with a floor under the eaves, which is, in turn, bathed in light thanks to its gabled dormers. With plaster-coated exteriors bookended with stone quoins, the manor is cadenced by wide windows safeguarded by louvred shutters as well as several bull’s-eye windows, whereas, on the garden side, solid shutters or grills provide protection for the dwelling’s windows. Featuring a fibre-cement roof over the central wing and slate versions over the lateral pavilions, directly opposite the manor, a group of outbuildings abut the rocky hillside, after which the estate was named, while a formal garden acts as a link between the patio and an ornamental pavilion. As for the grounds, with a wooded area overlooking a pasture, they exude a bucolic and peaceful ambiance.
…By Patrice Besse
A 15th-century completely renovated manor house and outbuildings, close to the beaches on the Coast of Legends in North Finistère, Brittany. The property is set in the countryside, 900 m on foot from a white sandy beach. A small road winds its way through the cultivated fields to the property and its entrance framed by two stone pillars. The manor house is accessed via the courtyard, where there is a well that is still in use. The courtyard is enclosed by outbuildings. The garden, made up of a number of flower-filled areas, is walled at the rear and closed off by a gate. Below, there is a former mill, some of whose original features remain. It is currently without a roof. A pond runs alongside the property. Built in the 15th century, the manor house has been fully restored to modern-day standards, without losing any of its authenticity. The architecture embodies the transition between the Gothic and Renaissance styles in Brittany. The complex comprises five buildings in a square. The central dwelling is two storeys high and topped with three large chimneys. The slate roof is gabled and has two sculpted dormer windows. The building is connected to a round tower topped by a dovecote, which houses a spiral staircase. The façades are built out of granite rubble stone and are entirely lime pointed. A single-storey wing has been added to one side of the main building. The outbuildings face each other on either side. They are currently used as a garage and a shed. A large, fully renovated outbuilding, currently used as a guest house, faces the manor house and partly closes off the courtyard. The complex is harmonious, protected from the wind and from prying eyes, and surrounded by grassy areas and flowering bushes.
…By Patrice Besse
A captivating 17th-century manor and its outbuildings, listed as Historical Monuments and in need of a complete restoration, on enclosed grounds of nearly 3.5 hectares, less than two hours from Paris, in the Eure department. This property includes several buildings dating from the late 16th century to the first half of the 17th century, which come together to create a coherent and aesthetically pleasing complex of edifices. In need of a complete restoration, the buildings, with the manor in the middle, are surrounded by immense grassy grounds, which are, in turn, encircled by living hedges and tall trees along their edges.
…By Patrice Besse
A dwelling from 1900 surrounded by wooded grounds, partially classified as a 'Protected Wooded Area', near the Arcachon Bay waterfront. Characteristic of the shores of Arcachon Bay, this dwelling from 1900 is surrounded by more than 7,000 m² of densely wooded grounds and lush vegetation. Located on the waterfront, it overlooks the coastline and provides an enchanting panorama of the bay’s calm waters, while its coastal architecture, specific to the Southwest seaside, embodies the understated elegance of holiday homes from the 19th century. With light-colour plaster-coated exteriors, typical of other dwellings in the area, cadenced by red brick window surrounds, quoins, friezes and lintels, its painted wooden balconies, pelmets, shutters and structural elements come together in a harmonious contrast of white, red and wood, one of the architectural signposts from that period. Rectangular in shape, the dwelling, with two upper stories of identical proportions, is topped with a red tile, evenly pitched gable roof, featuring wide overhangs sometimes decorated with delicate pelmets, while its top-floor dormer windows stand out thanks to their triangular pediments. Facing the great outdoors, the dwelling boasts many patios and windows in order to enjoy the mild climate, which remains protected from the wind thanks to the surrounding vegetation.
…By Patrice Besse
A 16th-century manor house surrounded by moats, and its 22-hectare estate, in the Berry countryside. From a small country road, a private drive leads to the property, which stands away from any neighbours in the vicinity. The residence gradually looms into view in the midst of meadows and old trees, including a hundred-year-old cedar. The two-storey, 16th-century manor house topped by an attic level is made of rendered stone, with quoins plus window and door surrounds made of barite stone quarried locally. The edifice is flanked by two towers and is topped by a steeply sloped roof made of flat tiles on the main section and slate for the hipped roof of the square tower. The other two-level, circular tower is topped by a conical slate roof. Many of the windows and doors are fitted with painted hinged shutters. To the south as well as the west of the manor, four outbuildings with simple volumes and gabled roofs made of tiles are a reminder of the estate’s former farming activity. Two of them have been transformed into a house and a holiday cottage, while the two others are used for storage or as a workshop. All the manor’s buildings are surrounded by moats, some of which are still filled with water. The estate spreads out over approximately 22 uninterrupted hectares, mainly made up of meadows, an almost 6-hectare wood and a pond.
…By Patrice Besse
A 16th-century manor, its outbuildings and 10-hectare grounds, nestled within the countryside of the Guérande peninsula. Along a secondary road bordered by trees, a gate marks the entrance to the property. From a car park, a drive leads to the main courtyard, around which the buildings are grouped, whereas the estate itself was originally built for a lord from the Guérande peninsula and was modified and adapted over the centuries in several different stages: the dwelling’s central building was extended in the 17th century, a floor was added atop the right-angle wing in the 18th century, before being renovated and modernised in the early 2000s. To the east, the 16th-century main dwelling features two storeys as well as an attic level, while the central building and its right-angle wing create an L-shaped ensemble, connected by a staircase tower tucked into its interior angle. Topped with gable roofs, each building features a visible gable end, whereas the dwelling’s extension to the south is topped with a hipped roof. As for the two parallel 17th-century outbuildings to the north, they are accessible from a second entrance in the back. In addition, a path between the manor and the outbuildings leads to a private garden, whereas the grounds are enclosed by walls, thick hedges as well as tall trees, which help shelter the property from view. Lastly, the property’s woods extend over approximately eight hectares on the other side of the country road.
…By Patrice Besse
A 17th century manor house and its 25 ha estate on the banks of the Mayenne. From a small road leading along the picturesque banks of the river to Château-Gontier, a gate provides access to the stately almost 400 m long driveway of the property, bordered by a double row of tulip trees. A courtyard and two formal rectangular gardens face the manor house to the south. To the east flows the river Mayenne. To the west, the wooded hillside gently slopes down. To the north, there are a technical building and a garage, farm buildings, a stream, woodlands and ponds. The property is unoverlooked.
…By Patrice Besse
A renovated 19th-century house with tree-dotted grounds in the south of France’s beautiful Sologne province. The house is located near the city of Blois. It is nestled by the heart of town with shops. The main edifice comes into view beyond a long stone wall. A wrought-iron gate is showcased by a ha-ha and a carriage turnaround. The grounds with their lawns and ornamental trees are masterfully designed. The house, built in the 19th century, displays an interesting neo-Renaissance style. Its interior has been fully renovated. Yet the lounges have kept their true character with chevron parquet and wooden panelling. A lift takes you to all the levels. Each of the eight bedrooms has its own bathroom. The level of comfort in these bedrooms is like that of a hotel, with air conditioning and with soundproofed, fire-resistant doors. In its current configuration, the house is run as a boutique hotel. One of the outbuildings has been turned into a gîte, specially adapted for people with reduced mobility. It was recently converted. Lastly, a large lodge by the entrance into the property has been turned into a pleasant self-contained dwelling where the current owners live. All the buildings are in perfect condition. In total, they offer a liveable floor area of around 600m².
…By Patrice Besse
Between the Cantal mountains and the first landscapes of the Lot valley, in the heart of a preserved natural environment among the most sought-after in southern Massif Central, this manor—also referred to as a château—unfolds within a vast estate in a setting of rare serenity. Located close to Aurillac, in one of the most beautiful parts of the Carladès, an ancient viscounty with a rich historical past, the property benefits from a particularly attractive geographical location. At the gateway to the Volcans d’Auvergne Regional Natural Park, at the crossroads of Auvergne and Rouergue, this estate offers easy and rapid access from Aurillac and its airport, while remaining well connected to the main tourist routes leading to Laguiole, Conques, Estaing, the Lot valley, and the vast landscapes of the Aubrac plateau. This remarkable accessibility, combined with a completely preserved environment, gives this château and character estate rare potential. It can accommodate a prestigious family residence, a guesthouse, an artist residency, a seminar venue, a wellness retreat, or a discreet boutique hospitality project. A HISTORIC ESTATE FULL OF CHARACTER The origins of this estate date back to the 16th century, when a fortified house was built in connection with the leading seigneurial families of the Carladès region. Over the centuries, the property developed and expanded while preserving its architectural identity and authenticity. At the end of the 19th century, it became a place of scholarship and research under the influence of an owner passionate about botany and natural sciences. The residence was transformed into a site of collection and study, giving the estate an intellectual and scientific dimension still perceptible today. THE MAIN RESIDENCE Offering approximately 500 sqm of living space and more than 800 sqm of total floor area, the main residence presents a harmonious architecture blending Renaissance influences with additions from the 18th and 19th centuries. Its light stone façades, balanced volumes, towers, and traditional roofs give this manor a refined presence, perfectly integrated into its natural surroundings. The property has benefited from careful restoration work respectful of its authenticity, including the full replacement of all windows with custom-made double glazing, faithfully reproduced in the original style. This ensures modern thermal comfort without compromising the historic character of the residence. Inside the château, original features have been carefully preserved: oak parquet floors, carved fireplaces, wood panelling, high ceilings, and numerous openings providing exceptional natural light in the reception rooms. The manor and château include notably: • eleven bedrooms • reception salons • a dining room • a kitchen • bathrooms and shower rooms • service and storage areas • a wellness area with sauna A UNIQUE SCIENTIFIC AND CULTURAL HERITAGE The estate preserves a rare intellectual heritage, directly linked to its scientific past. A 19th-century historic herbarium and an exceptional heraldic collection give this property a unique cultural identity, illustrating the scholarly activity that once took place here. Certain rooms of the château still bear witness to this distinctive vocation. OUTBUILDINGS The property includes several additional buildings offering extensive possibilities: • an independent caretaker’s house of approximately 65 sqm • former stables of approximately 90 sqm • various ancillary spaces • an elegant consecrated neo-Gothic chapel, a landmark feature of the estate A 16-HECTARE ESTATE The estate extends over more than 16 hectares of woodland, meadows, and structured landscaped parkland. The outdoor spaces provide a particularly peaceful living environment. Centuries-old trees structure the perspectives, while a decorative pond and walking areas enhance the quality of the landscape. The estate benefits from a dual water supply system—private spring and municipal network—ensuring comfort, autonomy, and operational security. Facing due south, the château enjoys abundant natural light and open views over the rolling landscapes of the Carladès. ACCESSIBILITY Located just minutes from Aurillac and its airport, the property benefits from easy and fast access while maintaining complete privacy. It lies within a major tourist region of southern Auvergne, close to: • the Volcans d’Auvergne Regional Natural Park • the high plateaus of the Cantal and family ski resorts • the listed villages of northern Aveyron • major hiking routes • the Lot valley and its remarkable heritage sites POTENTIAL Thanks to its layout, history, and location, this manor offers exceptional potential for multiple uses: • prestigious family residence • charming guesthouse • discreet boutique hotel • artist residency • seminar or private event venue • high-end restoration project The architectural coherence of the château, the quality of construction, and the richness of the estate allow for a harmonious and sustainable development. A rare estate combining a historic residence where history, nature, and architecture come together with elegance. A truly inspiring place, steeped in history, rooted in nature, and open to the future.
…By Barnes Proprietes & Chateaux
This wonderful manor house from the early 19th century is located in the Loire Valley, in the centre of a small town of 3 500 inhabitants, at only 300 m walk from most of the shops. The property is surrounded by one hectare (2.5 acre) parkland with centernary trees, flowerbeds and a pond. To welcome your entire family, this residence of 460 sq m (4 850 sq ft) consists of · 8 bedrooms, each with an ensuite bathroom, a dining room and two sitting rooms with a vast fireplace in the main bulding · a small bungalow of 40 sq m (430 sq ft) : one bedroom with ensuite bathroom · a fully equipped guest house of 130 sq m (1 400 sq ft). In the main building an elevator has been installed to reach its 4 floors. All bedrooms and the dining room, the bungalow and the guest house are airconditioned. Possibility to build a swimming pool in the park. This property can serve as a family home, or as an hotel/Bed & Breakfast.The house is located at only about 2 hours south of Paris. There is a mere 10 minutes’ drive to an 18 hole golf course, and 25 minutes to the famous Loire Castles and a zoo. Luxury and charming real estate France Loire Valley Blois Broker : DURAND Nathalie RSAC 519 502 330 Cell phone +33 (0)6 48 48 70 83
…By Val De Loire Sologne - Sotheby's International Realty
Behind its discreet avenues and preserved environment, this exceptional property skillfully combines historical authenticity, quality renovation, and rare potential. Set in the heart of a 1.7-hectare estate, this character home offers a living environment that is both intimate and remarkable, in immediate proximity to amenities and schools accessible on foot. The main houseThe main building captivates from the entrance with its remarkable architectural charm: antique woodwork, period decorative elements, warm volumes, and an authentic atmosphere carefully preserved. The house features: 7 bedrooms in total, including 5 suites with private bathrooms, a fluid and elegant layout, and numerous double exposures ensuring brightness and comfort. Fully furnished, the property is immediately habitable, ideal as a primary residence, family home, or reception venue. From a technical standpoint, comfort is ensured by a condensing gas boiler, complemented by a buffer tank and a recycling system, guaranteeing uniform hot water production for the entire house. An exceptional pool area The pool is located in a dedicated building that has been entirely rebuilt, designed to harmoniously integrate with the existing architecture. The pool (approximately 7 x 4 m) benefits from attentive services, with dedicated restrooms, a complete technical room in the basement, and quality finishes (travertine, efficient joinery). A space designed for both private enjoyment and more ambitious uses. The landThe land offers calm, privacy in a preserved natural environment. There is a well and a borehole, as well as a watering system with several water points. A property with high potential The property is currently used occasionally for high-end rentals, generating significant revenue during certain periods. It is perfectly suited for: a prestigious primary or secondary residence, a reception venue, or a high-end furnished rental project, in compliance with authorized uses. Combining discretion, accessibility, character, and quality renovation, this property represents a confidential opportunity in the market for exceptional properties.This description has been automatically translated from French.
…By Muriel Eber Immobilier
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.
…By Patrice Besse
Located in the heart of the highly sought-after Périgord Vert region near Thiviers, a rare luxury property in Dordogne combining the elegance of a French chartreuse with the presence and atmosphere of a private château estate. Originally commissioned in the early 1980s, the residence offers approximately 650 sqm of living space, including expansive reception rooms, eleven bedrooms and eleven bathrooms. The property immediately stands out for its noble materials, sweeping natural stone staircases, elegant stone flooring throughout and beautifully proportioned interiors opening onto terraces and landscaped gardens. A particularly remarkable feature is the extensive lower ground floor of approximately 600 sqm, fully integrated into the gently sloping grounds and partially opening directly onto the gardens. This exceptional level offers significant potential for wellness facilities, a private gallery, leisure spaces, a car collection or additional reception areas. On top there is a lower level of 130m2 used as a cellar. Outside, the secluded swimming pool, elegant stone terraces, landscaped grounds and a remarkable orangery of approximately 240 sqm create the atmosphere of a refined private estate in the French countryside. Despite its impressive scale, the property benefits from modern comfort standards including underfloor heating throughout and a notably favourable energy performance rating (Class B), which is particularly rare for a residence of this calibre. This manor represents a unique opportunity for discerning international buyers seeking a luxury Dordogne estate, prestigious French country residence, private family domain or character property in Southwest France.
…By Maxwell-baynes Residential And Vineyards - Christie's International Real Estate
Located in a peaceful setting near Lisieux, this charming 18th-century mansion sits on 13 hectares of landscaped grounds crossed by a stream. The downstairs floor features elegant reception rooms with a monumental fireplace backing onto a terrace, plus a library area. Upstairs, a landing leads to four spacious bedrooms with ensuite bathrooms. There is also a guest house presenting a living room, a kitchen and two bedrooms. A second outbuilding is equipped with a living room, a kitchen and a mezzanine sleeping area. A third outbuilding consists of a living room, a kitchen and a bedroom. A veritable oasis of calm.
…By Emile Garcin - Normandie
Between Berry and Touraine, across nearly 4 ha A 17th-century manor house, its cottage and outbuildings. From a small country road, a heavy gate opens onto an inner courtyard around which the buildings stand. To the west, the main 17th-century house and its 18th-century extension run beneath a roof of flat tiles. The building rises three levels, including one beneath the eaves, above a cellar, and retains several architectural features that recall its original defensive purpose. From the main living room, a glazed door gives onto a terrace leading to a first garden enclosed by hedges and trees. Beyond opens a second, larger plot of meadow with a shed and an orchard. To the north-west of the courtyard, a well stands close to a rural cottage attached to a substantial barn and former farm enclosures. To the east, a further outbuilding houses a garage, a workshop, storage areas and former stables. A last wooded plot extends to the south; bordering the road, it contains a working wood-fired oven.
…By Patrice Besse
Magnificent 18th-century maison de maître (420 m²) spread over three levels, in excellent condition, set within approx. 3,000 m² of landscaped grounds with stunning views over the Adour River and a private swimming pool. The property has been carefully renovated by the current owners and requires no further work. The main house comprises: A grand entrance hall A spacious lounge and relaxation room A double living/dining room A large kitchen A utility room and technical room Two offices Two walk-in wardrobes A library Three large bedrooms and three bathrooms Original parquet flooring and terracotta tiles add to the home's authentic charm. The property is in impeccable condition and offers a beautifully maintained park with century-old cedar trees, a 11x4 m swimming pool, a winter garden, a double garage, direct access to the river, and a vegetable garden. This town residence is ideally located in Aire-sur-l’Adour, just a 2-minute walk from shops, the local market, and restaurants. The motorway is 10 minutes away, providing easy access to Bordeaux and Pau.
…By Barnes Biarritz
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