Description

We offer for sale this authentic Norman manor, a former fortified house dating back to the late 15th century, situated in a peaceful, unspoiled rural setting on the border of the Orne and Calvados departments, near Falaise and Argentan.

Built of stone and offering approximately 165 m² of living space spread across four levels, this historic residence retains many original features that give it immense character: a spiral staircase, mullioned windows, monumental stone fireplaces, terracotta floor tiles, wood panelling, and exposed beams and roof timbers.

On the ground floor, the entrance hall leads to a spacious living area of ​​around 45 m², featuring high ceilings and an impressive stone fireplace that incorporates an old bread oven. A kitchen and a restroom complete this level, with direct access to a pleasant terrace.

The spiral staircase connects the various floors. The first level features a library-lounge with period wood panelling, a bedroom with a fireplace, and a bathroom. The second floor comprises a large bedroom with parquet flooring and a fireplace, along with a shower room.

Finally, the top level, converted within the attic space—offers additional rooms that could serve as a lounge, bedroom, or office, all enhanced by beautiful exposed roof timbers.

Close to the main house, an outbuilding of approximately 30 m² completes the property; it houses the boiler room, a laundry area, a workshop, storage space, and a garage section.

The property is set on a wooded plot of nearly 5,000 m², offering a particularly pleasant and unspoiled environment. The grounds feature numerous mature trees, an orchard, and a well, as well as a small river bordering part of the property. A long, apple-tree-lined driveway leads to the house, offering a lovely view of the residence and the surrounding countryside.

A unique property that will appeal to lovers of fine stonework and historic homes, those seeking an authentic setting rich in character, tranquility, and the charm of the Normandy countryside.

For further information, please contact us today.

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The department of Orne, in Lower Normandy is bordered by the other two departments in the region, Manche and Calvados. It is located in the south of the region bordering with Mayenne, Sarthe, Eure et Loir and Eure. It is the only Normandy department without a coastline.

Orne’s history was built through war, destruction and chaos but also through prosperity so don’t worry it is a calm and peaceful place to live and visit now! It has rolling countryside, open meadows and boasts some of the best weekly markets in France.

Nowadays you can still see vestiges from all the troubled periods, as well as modern architecture that followed WWII. Nice property in the area is easy to find and reasonably priced.

We at Cle France specialise in Property for sale in France through our network of Agents and French Registered High Street Estate Agents. We have sold thousands of houses for sale in France over the years and have helped many find and buy their dream home in France.

We can also help you with everything to do with buying a house in France including getting a mortgage, organising currency exchange, renovation advice, property surveys, planning permission, French translation, opening a bank account and everything to do with French property sales.

All our prices are quoted as FAI (agency fees included) unless otherwise stated and ’notaire’ fees are around 7% (on average) but feel free to ask us for an exact amount on any particular French property for sale you are interested in.

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So when you buy through Clé France you can be confident that you are paying no more than the standard commission rates you would pay anyway, but you have the added benefit of a bi-lingual support team.

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