A small, early 19th century manor house, second house, outbuildings and
swimming pool set in 3 hectares of grounds in a historic region in Normandy
swimming pool set in 3 hectares of grounds in a historic region in Normandy
Neubourg,
EURE
upper-normandy
27110
FR
Location
The property is situated in a commune on the Neubourg plateau, between the valleys of the Eure, Risle and Iton rivers. The area was previously sparsely populated and only really became populated with the arrival of the Normans around 800-900. The plateau has a rich history. First inhabited by the Celts and then the Franks, it was later settled in by people from Northern Europe, who gave the villages their Scandinavian-sounding names. The region's agricultural wealth comes mainly from cereal and flax crops, whose quality has been internationally recognised since at least the 18th century. The first country town is less than 10 km away and has all essential services, facilities and shops. Its weekly market has been the largest in the department and the third largest in the region for hundreds of years. The surrounding countryside is ideal for all kinds of activities, from cycling on tracks to hiking. A famous golf course is 15 minutes from the property. The area is full of history and there are plenty of chateaux, manor houses, churches and mills to discover in the region. Évreux and its train station are less than 20 km away, and Louviers is around 25 km away.
Description
With virtually no traffic and thus very quiet, this small village street leads to just a few houses. A heavy wooden gate opens onto the property and its buildings and outbuildings. A gravelled path leads to the main house. Dating back to the 19th century, the manor house has two floors and is flanked by two lower additions, one of which is extended by an archway leading onto a terrace. Topped by a hipped slate roof with skylights and dormer windows, the central building facades are brick on the lower section and timber-framed on the upper section. They are interspersed with many small-paned windows protected by shutters. With a slate gable roof with dormer windows, the two buildings are built of brick. To the right of the main building there is a summer kitchen which adjoins the swimming pool and pool house. Behind the manor house, a second dwelling is designed to accommodate friends and family. The outbuildings include two garages, a wood shed and a room for storing wood and mowing tools. There are horse shelters on part of the land, outside the garden. Two orchards complete the property.
The manor house
The lower part of the manor house is covered with climbing plants. With a total surface area of almost 300 m², it boasts vast spaces with plenty of natural light thanks to its many windows.
The ground floor
The double-glazed entrance door with a glass fanlight leads into the vast entrance hall. It leads to a guest toilet and, to the right, a sitting room with a fireplace, and a wooden staircase that leads to a mezzanine. The living room floor is covered in terracotta tiles and the ceiling beams have been left exposed. The spacious kitchen is perfect for family meals. It has two doors to the outside, one of which leads directly onto the terrace. One of the walls is still brick. Exposed beams support the ceiling. To the left there is a dining room and another room, currently used as an office, which also has a central fireplace. A second winding staircase on the right, with tiled steps, wooden stair nosing, balustrade and handrail, leads to the upper floors. The floors on this level are all covered in the same material - amber-coloured terracotta tiles. The arched openings are continuous, allowing plenty of light to filter through.
The first floor
The landing leads to two bedrooms, a wardrobe, a shower room and a bathroom. The floors are herringbone or pitch pine parquet. There are storage cupboards in every room. The bathrooms are fitted with lava stone basins.
The attic
A second landing, with a hexagonal tiled floor, is lit by a roof window and leads to two bedrooms and a shower room with a toilet. Two small attic rooms, one on either side of the bedrooms, could be used to enlarge these bedrooms.
The second house
Situated close to the two garages and 80 m from the main house, its brick facades are supported by evenly-spaced timber framing and protected by a slate gable roof. The ground floor windows are fitted with slatted wooden shutters.
The ground floor
A large open-plan room with a stone fireplace shares the space with the kitchen. A panel made of openwork beams separates the living room. A white, wooden staircase leads to the second floor. A large window framed by half-timbered panels reveals a view of the garden and the main house. Two bedrooms and a shower room complete the floor. The ground floor is covered with pink/beige paving.
The attic
A mezzanine overlooking the ground floor leads to two bedrooms and a shower room.
The basement
The outbuildings
There are a large number of outbuildings over around 1 hectare of land.
The awning
The open shelter overlooks the garden and backs onto the pool house, and has a summer kitchen. It is a place to have a meal when the weather is a bit changeable, or to play badminton or table football. A large brick fireplace is fitted with a rotisserie. The gable roof is slate and supported by wooden pillars and exposed beams. A large window reveals a view of fields and horses grazing peacefully. The floors are covered in travertine.
The swimming pool
Covered by a protective sheet, it has a surface area of 10 m by 4 m. It is surrounded by walls, protecting it from view.
The pool-house
This houses all the machinery needed to manage the pool, as well as a shower and toilets.
The garage
The two garages are equipped with up-and-over doors.
The garage
Near the gate, it is used to store mowing tools and bicycles.
The wood store
It is located near the gate.
The greenhouse
It is located near the second house.
The horse box 1
Both are located on the 2 hectares of pasture land.
The garden
A vast plot of land measuring around 1 hectare surrounds the main house and the second house and provides access to the leased pasture land. Ancient trees and a variety of flowers give the site a beautiful bucolic atmosphere. Two orchards, planted with apple, pear, cherry, plum, chestnut and hazelnut trees produce fruit generously depending on the season.
Our opinion
A comfortable, elegant, rural Norman property that has maintained its timber-framed character in unspoilt surroundings, where the numerous outbuildings, guest house and vast swimming pool ensure happy times. The weekly markets in surrounding country towns and villages offer a chance to discover local regional produce, while the local footpaths are perfect for walking or cycling through the fields.
766 000 €
Fees at the Vendor’s expense
Reference 729178
| Land registry surface area | 3 ha 33 a 67 ca |
| Main building surface area | 300 m2 |
| Number of bedrooms | 8 |
| Outbuilding surface area | 400 m2 |
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NB: The above information is not only the result of our visit to the property; it is also based on information provided by the current owner. It is by no means comprehensive or strictly accurate especially where surface areas and construction dates are concerned. We cannot, therefore, be held liable for any misrepresentation.
