Spacious stone built farmhouse with two self contained gites. In total 10 bedrooms, 4 bathrooms & 6

• Farmhouse with two separate self contained gites
• Set within the Normandie-Maine regional park
• Total 290m2 (3,121 sq ft) habitable space
• Land of 1.11 hectares (2.74 acres)

• Bedrooms: 10
• Rural
• Disabled access
• Outbuildings

• Condition - Restored / Habitable

Location

Normandy (Orne). Close to Alençon.

Local shops 6km

Set within the Normandie-Maine regional park, the property is the ideal base to explore the Normandy countryside, its villages, markets and chateaux. It is within reach of the dramatic scenery of Suisse Normande, the D-Day landing beaches and the famous Bayeux Tapestry.

The house faces south and is surrounded on three sides by its own land with a very small country lane on the west side. It is in an idyllic position with regards to views and countryside.

Accommodation

290m2 (3,121 sq ft)

5 reception rooms (2 of which are open plan large sitting/dining)
3 kitchens
10 bedrooms
4 bath/shower rooms
6 WC
Study
Loft

Outside

1.11 hectares (2.74 acres)

There are magnificent views over surrounding countryside and towards the large Forêt d’Ecouves to the east. Having over six acres, which is gradually being developed into gardens, you will be able to enjoy the freedom and safety of this relaxing environment. It is peaceful and private. There is ample parking space.

Farmhouse

The farmhouse has three bedrooms and a bathroom on the first floor with the possibility of renovating another portion of the building (already with planning permission) to make further accommodation. On the ground floor there is a kitchen with wood burner, a large sitting room with wood burner, a utility room with bread oven, an office, a further reception room currently used as a music and entertainments room, and a downstairs w.c. There is electric central heating.

Gite 1 (sleeps 6)

Gite 1 is on the ground floor and has level access to an open plan adapted kitchen, dining and sitting room, three twin bedrooms, a shower room designed with wheelchair users in mind with hand rails, wheel-in shower and wall mounted seat, basin and toilet. There is a further separate toilet with basin. Electric central heating.

Gite 2 (sleeps 8)

Gite 2 is the first floor apartment, accessible from an external staircase leading to a raised terrace designed with non-slip surfaces and handrails. There are fantastic views over to the Forêt d'Ecouves. This apartment incorporates an open plan kitchen, sitting room and dining room, an additional mezzanine sitting room, a triple bedroom, two twin bedrooms and a single bedroom. There is also a bathroom with basin and toilet and a shower room with basin and toilet. Electric central heating.

There is an additional part of the building which is for garden tools and storage but also which has been partly converted into a laundry room for the apartments. Under the terrace there is a wood store. There is currently one access to the property with ample parking and there is planning permission for a further drive if desired.

Vendor's additional comments

In an idyllic secluded setting in the Normandie-Maine national park, you will find this renovated farmhouse and barn which have been beautifully converted into two luxurious apartments with exposed beams and stone.

This property has the benefit of having been approved and accredited by 'la commission nationale' for quality and accessibility for people with any disability. This property would be ideal for a number of different situations for instance, anyone wanting to rent out the apartments, or for those who may wish to move to France with relations who may require disabled facilities and who want to be near to hand but maintain independence. With the land this could also be considered as a possible equestrian holiday service.

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