luxury property for sale Bellou-en-Houlme, France

In the heart of a hilly and wooded countryside, and marked trails, an authentic and charming hamlet built with local stone is revealed. Set on nearly 12 hectares of meadows, this former agricultural property is organized around two main buildings facing each other, housing two dwellings. The equestrian facilities, particularly comprehensive, offer remarkable potential. Next to the house is a covered riding arena measuring 40 x 20 m, recently re-sanded, bathed in light and equipped with kickboards. Adjacent to the riding arena is a row of 22 stalls, as well as a feed room, a tack room, and a wash area. A large covered area also provides storage for hay and equipment. A wide stabilized platform facilitates the movement of machinery and trucks and provides access to pastures fenced with half-rail and wire fencing. Also, a location for a 70 x 30 m outdoor arena is planned. The farmhouse complex houses the main house, which is bright and welcoming. It offers beautiful living spaces, including a large, inviting kitchen. The ground floor provides single-level living with a bedroom and bathroom, and is accessible for people with reduced mobility, while the first floor comprises three bedrooms, a shower room, and a dressing room. Extending from the house, accessible via an external stone staircase, a large room with a fireplace occupies the upper floor and could easily be converted into a self-contained studio with its own private entrance. This room could also be accessed from inside the house. Opposite this building, a second stone structure, comprising former stables and adjoining barns offering excellent potential for conversion, also houses a second dwelling of approximately 60 m2, including a spacious living room and a mezzanine bedroom. A large attic completes the property. The building extends into a covered area sheltering two large foaling boxes and a room equipped with a breeding bar. A room closes off the courtyard of the house, allowing for potential equestrian activities while preserving the privacy of the private area. The property also includes an old bread oven and a well. Peaceful and perfectly equipped, this characterful property is immediately operational, just 50 minutes from Caen and 45 minutes from Argentan.

In the center of Falaise, in its precious historic quarter, this lovely mansion for a comfortable and elegant life near the stores. Its courtyard gives it the necessary perspective to appreciate its allure. The house offers two living rooms and a nice dining room. On the upper floors eight/nine bedrooms, three shower rooms and several water points. A large basement with an office. The garden is equipped with a shed to store the equipment and is enclosed by walls. A double independent room of 80 sqm offers many possibilities. 30 mn from Caen and 20 mn from Argentan. Paris at 200 km. Sale price including fees: 459,000 euros Fees payable by the buyer Fees : 4.79 % of the price excluding fees Sale price excluding fees : 438,000 euros Energy class : E Climate class : E Estimated annual energy costs for standard use: between €6,340 and €8,620 per year. Prices indexed to 1 January 2021. Information on the risks to which this property is exposed is available on the Géorisques website: www.georisques.gouv.fr

In Orne, near Argentan, a Gothic-style residence with contemporary comfort. Facing the Notre-Dame church, the property borders a quiet, winding street in the town center. Accessible directly from the street, the house is discreetly embedded in the old fabric of the village. Three volumes stand out: in the center, the main building, large and regular, is raised two stories high with converted attics, featuring a typical 18th-century facade on the street, punctuated with light blue window frames and shutters. At the back, a sharp-edged tower houses one of the two spiral staircases, remnants of the original Gothic structure. From this period, there are also ornamental brackets, mullions, and crossbeams that adorn some window openings, especially on the garden side. To the north, a lower wing develops over two levels. To the south, angled along the street, a single-story wing ends with a pavilion. The whole structure, built of small white limestone masonry, is topped with flat tiled roofs. Recently renovated, the residence offers contemporary comfort, still retaining many authentic elements: spiral staircases, floorboards, exposed beam ceilings, fireplaces, and trumeaus, wooden joinery with small panes and old doors. In the southern wing, there are two bedrooms, a playroom, a kitchen, a shower room, and two toilets. The northern wing features a garage and technical spaces on the ground floor. The upper floor, accessible from the third bedroom of the main house, includes a bathroom, a bedroom, and an attic. A garden extends the dwelling, in a vast and long wooded plot that stretches west between two meanders of the Udon and the Orne. A first shelter, close to the house and of similar design, adds to the residence around a terrace. A second, smaller brick shelter serves as a garden shed. A gate provides access to the southern part of the plot. An old greenhouse is located to the north.This description has been automatically translated from French.

Just minutes from Falaise, in the heart of an utterly unspoilt natural setting, this former 16th-century mill offers an exceptionally rare lifestyle, surrounded by meadows, woodland and a peaceful stream. Accessed via a small country lane, the property enjoys remarkable tranquillity while remaining close to local amenities. Carefully renovated to provide a comfortable family home of approximately 180 sqm, the mill has retained all the charm of its historic architecture: exposed beams, a square tower with spiral staircase, stone fireplace and beautiful small-paned windows create a warm and authentic atmosphere. The stream that once powered the mill has been thoughtfully diverted below the property to prevent any risk of dampness, while preserving both the beauty of the site and the soothing presence of water within the landscape. A delightful terrace adorned with climbing roses opens the house onto exceptional views over meadows and wooded countryside. The bright kitchen and dining room form an inviting family space of approximately 27 sqm. The reception room, around 37 sqm in size, is centred around a magnificent stone fireplace and offers an especially elegant and welcoming atmosphere. The spiral staircase within the tower leads to the upper floors, where there are four bedrooms, including one with an en-suite shower room, along with additional bathrooms and laundry areas. Halfway up, a suspended garden terrace enjoys spectacular elevated views over the surrounding countryside. The estate extends over approximately 1.35 hectares of landscaped gardens and pastureland. An elegant cart shed, renovated using traditional materials, serves as a covered garage. A long stone outbuilding also includes an independent cottage of approximately 70 sqm with two bedrooms, ideal for holiday rentals, guest accommodation or discreet on-site caretaking. Meadows, a tree-lined pond, chicken coop and a small outbuilding complete this charming bucolic property, located just 30 minutes from Caen. TECHNICAL DETAILS: Property tax: €1,628 Oil-fired central heating and pellet stove in the kitchen, with annual energy costs of approximately €2,100. Drainage system: lifting pump connected to the mains drainage system. Recent roofing on the main house. Energy rating: F Climate rating: E Estimated annual energy costs for standard use: between €7,350 and €9,950 per year. Energy prices indexed to the year 2021. Information regarding potential risks to which this property is exposed is available on the official Géorisques website: Géorisques