Property Condé-en-Normandie (14) Price: $ 568,600 USD

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Surface 150 m² Bedrooms 4  Land 1.8 ha

Ref. 4303: Renovated 17th C. Baronial house with outbuildings and gardens, in Normandy
Immersed in the heart of a village with medieval origins, this gentleman's residence 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. Peacefully set back from the bustle of the market town, the property enjoys a view of the countryside that is both a source of serenity and a guarantor of tranquillity.
The village offers all the services and shops you need for everyday life, while the town of Condé-en-Normandie, just three leagues away, provides the economic activity so popular with its population of 7,000. The region is particularly rich in tourist, cultural and sporting activities (miniature train and printing museums, Château de Pontécoulant, Souleuvre viaduct, canoeing, aquatic facilities, golf, cinema, camping, Pont-d'Ouilly leisure center, climbing, fishing, hiking...), 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 'Suisse Normande' is a privileged, ... 'secret' corner of paradise that you should discover, and keep !
Picturesque sites, landscapes with rugged and green relief, sinuous gorges
sculpted by the Orne and its mysterious little tributaries, deep valleys, white water, rocky escarpments, hedged farmland, schist or granite farms... This is Suisse Normande region!
A land of excellence for nature sports (canoeing, paragliding, climbing, water-skiing, motor-skiing, hang-gliding, bungee-jumping, hiking, golf, horse-riding, fishing, hunting, the Roche d'Oêtre, Mont Pinçon, Lake Rabodanges, etc.), this territory, situated in the heart of Normandy region, has something to surprise sportsmen and women, relaxation enthusiasts, gastronomes and explorers;
The offer is rich and of quality and benefits from the protection of Natura 2000 label concerned with the safeguarding of the biotope and the environment.
A wild world accessible at the gates of this charming property.
Saint Pierre-du-Regard has a very ancient origin. It is mentioned in the charter of the Abbey of Lonlay in 1026. The commune was divided into 6 fiefs, the largest of which belonged to the Lords of SamoI. In the 13th century, mention is made of 'grand and petit Samoi'. Arriving at the village of 'grand Samoi', you can see a 17th-century castle, converted into a farm. This castle was split in two after a family quarrel. At first, it was a half-fiefdom, the seat of high justice, before becoming a barony: 'Famille de Samoi'. Originally, the castle was flanked by three cannon-armed towers. These towers were partly demolished by the two heir brothers. Today, one tower and part of the pond remain. At the time of the French Revolution, unlike neighboring communes that had rallied to the Republic, Saint-Pierre du regard remained loyal to the Royalists.
On several occasions, the château du 'grand Samoi' was the venue for meetings of Chouannerie leaders.... In 2016, a British couple fell in love with the site, acquired it and restored it in its entirety. From then on, they lived in it and brought it back to life, without neglecting its surroundings, which were, to say the least, abandoned.
The property features a 3-storey main building covered by a slate roof with 2 pointed slopes. A tower with a harmonized ridge links the main building with a slightly recessed structure, completing the perfect balance of the whole. The building is built of limestone rubble, with lime pointing. Beautiful 'lantern' windows provide plenty of interior light. The tower has retained some of its loopholes, testifying to the defensive status of the former château.
With around 150 sqm of living space, the property is distributed as follows:
*First floor: Central entrance opening onto a vast kitchen/dining room (37sqm) - tiled floor - exposed joists. - monumental granite fireplace. Salon to follow (16sqm) - tiled floor - monumental granite fireplace with wood-burning stove. Access to the staircase and to the garden. Small, cleverly concealed utility room. Total floor area 58 sqm, with high ceilings of 3.14 m.
* Floor 1 : small landing and hallway leading to 3 bedrooms and a separate bathroom/wc. Bedroom 1 (14sqm) with parquet floor / Bedroom 2 (16sqm) with parquet floor / Bedroom 3 (21sqm) with parquet floor, with adjoining bathroom/shower/wc (16sqm). Ceiling heights of 3.67m.
*Tower: access via bedroom 3 (wooden staircase) to a circular room (16 sqm) used as bedroom or study - stone fireplace.
*Attic: (accessible via the bedroom-office): vast space, partly convertible, divided into 2 rooms. Wooden floor.The boiler room is on the ground floor of the tower.
There are eight outbuildings, staggered around the garden.
1. Garage in breeze-block with slate roof, comprising a 2-car garage.
2. Former barns used as storerooms
3. Stone house with slate roof, formerly bread oven.
4. Ruins converted into rest areas.
5. Stone barn under slate roof, probably former stables, partly
paved. Adjoining clay room used as a shed for rolling stock.
6. Stone cottage under Eternit-type Fibro, in need of restoration.
7. 2-storey stone building under slate roof.
8. Stone house under Eternit fibro, to be restored, close to the property.
The property benefits from a pleasant location that enhances both the building and its surroundings, while overlooking the surrounding neighborhood. Anyone unfamiliar with the legendary garden design talent of our British friends will be amazed at the superbly landscaped design ... of an area inherited as a bramble patch only 8 years ago!
Every nook and cranny is landscaped, flowered and staged to invite guests to rest and feel good. As you stroll through this large botanical garden, you'll come across all kinds of flowers (tulips, roses, irises, dahlias, lilies or lupines); you can also enjoy the many fruit trees present (raspberry, apple, mulberry, peach, pear, plum, redcurrant, blackcurrant, hazelnut, chestnut, etc.). The vegetable garden is not to be outdone ... it's just a matter of time! The grounds are relatively flat and high-maintenance, but well-designed, with beautifully grassed paths. The 'jeu de boules' reminds us that we're really in France... A lovely pond stocked with carp completes the romantic setting... at the foot of the island... in the shade of the weeping willow. A 4.37 acres corner of paradise with no known nuisances or servitudes.
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 .
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