private mansions for sale Valognes, France

An 18th century mansion house and its garden, both listed as French Historic monuments, in the so-called “Little Norman Versailles” on the Cotentin Peninsula. Administrative capital of the Cotentin Peninsula from the Middle-Ages through to the 18th century, Valognes is a royal town and an important legal centre. As of the reign of Louis XIV, the flourishing town saw the construction of a large number of mansion houses, of which about forty or so still exist today. The “Hôtel Dorléans” stands slightly set back off a square, on the corner of a street. On the side, a large gateway, decorated with protruding quoins, opens into a paved courtyard that borders the rear facade and a stairway tower. Two stairways provide access to a garden laid out on a higher level than the house. A double garage can be reached via an adjacent street.

An elegant 16th and 18th-century private mansion, its outbuildings, courtyard and tree-filled garden, in Valognes on the Cotentin peninsula. Set back from the street, the property faces a wide courtyard, accessible via an impressive solid iron electric swing gate. As for the edifice, its front door is placed in the middle of its façade, whereas the former outbuildings, with their own entrances, are placed at right angles on either side of the courtyard. Behind, the dwelling’s western exterior faces a pleasant tree-filled garden, while, set within one of the property’s tall walls, wooden double doors provide a side entrance accessible from a tree-filled chase. Built in the late 16th century, when Valognes was torn between the partisans of the Holy League and the Carentan Protestants who were laying siege to the town, this stately private mansion is made up of a central main dwelling flanked by two right-angle wings that close off the cobblestone courtyard. To the southeast, an archway opens onto a small annexe courtyard where two outbuildings are located, one of which is crowned with a corbelled pepperpot tower, and, directly opposite, two arrow slits in one of the central building’s walls still bear witness to this chaotic period of upheaval. As for the dwelling’s initial appearance, it was altered in the 18th century in order to accommodate a noble family. Partially constructed out of rubble stone and topped with a hipped roof punctuated by three dormer windows, the dwelling is also built out of “Valognes” stone, a sandy limestone that is both easy to manipulate and includes a large quantity of fossils. On either side, the four-storey main building, including an attic level, is cadenced by many wide casement windows, whereas, on the garden side, they overlook an immense conservatory, which is used as a winter garden or a summer dining room. To the west, facing the garden and adjacent to the conservatory, a small masonry structure, topped with a single-pitch roof and one window, contains the house’s staircase, while, to the south, a patio provides breath-taking views of the city’s rooftops.

Ref. 3781 : Restored French mansion for sale in Normandy. Located in the heart of the Cotentin peninsula, this delightful listed mansion benefits a privileged location in a small, quiet town of 7,000 inhabitants, full of charm and classified as a town of art and history. All shops and services are within walking distance. The train station serving Paris Saint-Lazare in 2h45 is just a few minutes away by foot. The sea is nearby with 3 very varied coasts. Car-ferry terminal for England and Ireland and airport 20 kilometers away. Built entirely on vaulted stone cellars, this mansion of 1725 offers about 280sqm of living space. It has : On the raised ground floor: small and large living rooms, office, toilet and storage. A superb stone staircase with wrought iron banister leads to the upper floors. The first floor includes a kitchen, a dining room, a library, a bedroom and a bathroom with toilet. On the second floor: 3 bedrooms, a shower room with wc. Large attic to finish converting (80sqm). A charming French garden embellishes this property with a total capacity of about 450 sqm. Cabinet LE NAIL – Normandy, Cotentin - Bessin : Mr Jérôme RENAUD : +33(0)2.43.98.20.20 We invite you to visit our website Cabinet Le Nail to browse our latest listings or learn more about this property.