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Location
Located in a zone of plateaux whose cultivated fertile lands, near the woods and a valley irrigated by numerous water streams, a great deal of hamlets and villages are gathered. From these benefits, flourished an impressive concentration of beautiful dwellings, manor houses and castles, some still at the head of immense estates. Remarkable civil and sacred architecture such as St Germain castle or St Martin Charity chapel. In Calvados, at the Auge country's gate, Lisieux is just 9 mi away, Deauville-Trouville and Honfleur 25 mi, 40mi for Caen, 43.5 for Rouen. The French capital is 112 mi. Road-links to be used from Paris: A14, A13, A28 motorways, N13 road. Train station: Lisieux. All wanted amenities at reach.
Description
Virtually rectangular in shape, the 3.7-acre land has boundaries marked by an alignment of massive trees and gutters. The arrival offers an unobstructed view over the property across a large green and a clear yard encircling a 98-ft high monkey puzzle tree. A Norman entrance gate opens on a little wood, English pleasure gardens gathering various original species of plants. 3 edifices are available.
The manor house: 5382-ft 2 practically amid the estate. Main façade made of half-timber in fern patterns and St Andrew cross, red brick and stone also displays a slate covered frontage to the west and rear. T-shaped through plan remodelling, the head was built in the 17 th c., the stem added during the 19th. It gathers under its tile and slate cover with dormers, 3 stories.
Ground floor: A 2-part entrance door,
, landing, monumental balustered stairwell dark oak. On the left , a 468-ft 2 study/library with burgundy and ivory marble fireplace, wood panelling, mural cupboards, covered parquet, French-window to garden, 2 openings on yard's side. On the right, a 474-ft2 Napoleon period lounge, moulded with gilded features, facing mirrors topped by golden griffins and scrolls pediment. 6 windows, 2 of which fan-lighted. In centre, to 19th C. attached part, hunting parlour, 366 ft2 dressed in pure neogothic style, oaken joisted ceilings, corbels sculpted into animal heads, blazoned painted and carved monumental fireplace, series of wainscotted panels richly decorated, period furniture included, curule seats, oak stalls, table and chairs. Gun rack, oaken and gilded mural dish cupboard, ornate door boasting a middle goddess Diana stain-glass. Adjoining, a 339-ft2 spacious kitchen with pantry+larder on 107ft2. An 86-ft2 laundry room. Service staircase + hall.
1st floor: to be refurbished, from manor's head, set of large bedrooms and medium sized ones, private or shared facilities, dressing, marble fireplaces, stuccoes and parquets. Toilets. Long corridors. Ceiling height: 9.5 ft. In the 19th c. section of the manor, central landing, a 183-ft2 study room with ceramic and carved metal stove. A bright 19-yard long passage, a 215-ft2 alcoved bedroom + ensuite commodities, fireplace, other bedroom in exedra with individual bathroom. Landing leading to monumental staircase.
2nd floor: Hall with exposed beam frames, under roof slope with dormers,. Fit spaces, to be restored entirely. Height: 7 ft.
Over 10 bedrooms on the whole T-shape mass plan, red tomettes or wooden floors, fireplaces, wash basins, shower cubicles or tubs, w.c., lumber, attic and utility rooms. Vaulted cellar.
The outbuildings:
A barn: 2153ft2 holding the carriage/garage space, saddle room, shed on upper level to be refurbished.
A dryer house: for laundry, made of bricks and large blinds located at the very back of the land. To be restored.
A green house: metal structure of decorative ironmogery, pedimented entrance door, terminating the T stem of the manor. To be renovated.
Our opinion
The property grants a great deal of conveniences, on a reasonable land surface. The park is nicely laid out, planted with rare or exotic species, surrounded by high secular lined trees, for more privacy. The greens soaked in day light, around the buildings enable a lot of outdoor activities: family celebrations, parties, cocktails, games. Behind its half-timbering, the manor house lets the Renaissance, the Napoleon and the Neogothic periods keep together for an absolutely refined atmosphere. Some style without showing off. A home made for a great family.The next village and city are handily very close from there.
Exclusive sale
Price
800 000 €
Our fees are included in the stated sale price. Reference
1603MM
Representative
Marie Merien
Telephone
06 08 80 21 01
contact
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.
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