Castle 1784 and its St Louis chapel
on 6.6 acres
Location
On the Caen plains, in Calvados, a French department that boasts more than 900 historic monuments. Several trails are open to tourists and locals covering a variety of topics such as windmills, traditions, Suisse Normande, cider and even cheeses. Heritage, cultural diversity, equitation and sports. The sea and D-Day landing beaches are only short distances away. 113 miles from Paris. 16 from Caen. 4 from Vendeuvre, and 30 from Bayeux.
67 miles from Mont Saint Michel. 33 from Honfleur..
Main roads include A13, A84, N13. University and “grandes écoles” close by. The “taxibus” and “green” buses are a regional innovation, making it easier to get around.
Description
On the outskirts of a hamlet. A superb bridle path planted with tall trees for twenty or thirty yards leads to the entrance of the residence. Once through the gates, a courtyard of honour is surrounded by the castle face on, the service quarters and a chapel built of limestone and white Caen stone to the left.
The 6.6 acre parklands stretch down just as far as the river. Meadows planted with fruit trees including numerous apple trees, grasslands and wooded gardens.
The castle: The main building dating from 1784 comprises an impressive square orphan tower with quoins. This remnant of the irreparable damage caused during the French revolution is flanked by a 19th century dwelling. The openings in the front facade total 12 in number, including 2 with semicircular arches. Gable and hipped roofs are covered in blue slate and include dormer windows. 3 stories span 4,521 sq ft.
Ground floor: : 1,496 sq ft, hall with inlaid floor decorations and the stairwell for the solid elm stairway, banisters and steps. Small 269 sq ft lounge with fireplace and pier glass and 18th century floor tiles. 205 sq ft fitted kitchen. Large 753 sq ft luminous reception room with white monumental fireplace, bread oven and exposed joist work, marble floor, study area, side door and large arched bay windows. 237 sq ft bedroom with a white 19th century marble fireplace, tiled floor. Toilet, linen room/boiler room.
1st floor: landing, difference in levels, long corridor. 2 bedrooms of 280 and 226 sq ft, both with parquet flooring, bathroom with teak wood flooring and toilet. Large 807 sq ft lounge, bare walls, chimney flue with stove, parquet flooring, laid parallel fashion, 162 sq ft bedroom with en suite bathroom. Access to the tower attics.
2nd floor: Sleeping area with bathroom under the rafters of the dwelling. 947 sq ft attic under the ridge of the tower. Small 18th century stone fireplace. Exposed roofing framework completely refurbished and treated. Small windows.
Our opinion
The pleasures of nature and the closeness of a Hamlet make of this location an ideal setting, calm without isolation. The land holds different atmospheres. Descending and hilly behind the castle, the horizon opens a panoptic view. Plain and landscaped in the front, the dry stone walls embrasse the outbuildings, the chapel and a dovecot maisonnette granting intimacy and privacy. The main edifice needs some finishing and little work. The beautiful annexehzs to be restored. From May onwards, lilac rules over the park with its perfume and colourful blossoms giving more substance to the place .
Price: 694 000 €
Our fees are included in the stated sale price.
Reference 1690MM
| Land registry surface area | 2ha / 4.942 acres |
| Main building surface area | 420 m² / 4,519 sqft |
| Outbuilding surface area | 300 m² / 3,228 sqft |
Regional representative
Marie Merien +33 (0)6 08 80 21 01
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.
