Maison de Maitre

This elegant maison de maitre of classic proportions is very private being surrounded by a high stone wall with ornamental gates and railings.  The garden with its lawn, lovely mature shrubs and trees, incl 11 lime trees, walnut and fruit trees, magnolias, roses, box parterres, gravel pathways and dovecote is charming.  In the 3/4 acre grounds is a large attractive stone coach house containing a 2-car garage, stable and storeroom and an enormous room above with fireplace which would lend itself to being converted into a granny flat or gite.  Electric ornamental gates give access to the coach house.

The property, built in 1880, is in excellent condition having recently been fully renovated with accompanying guarantees.  There are beautiful marble fireplaces, lovely oak staircases and polished oak parquet floors throughout, period features, high ceilings and large windows, wood panelling, original moulded ceilings and cornices.  The rooms are light and spacious with wide landings on both floors.  The ground floor has an impressive entrance hall, two grand reception rooms divided by glazed double doors and with electric shutters to windows, dining room, cloakroom, large fitted kitchen leading to breakfast room with French windows to the garden;  the second floor has three bedrooms, two bathrooms and a dressing room;  the third floor also has three spacious bedrooms, a bathroom, cloakroom and two dressing rooms.  Plumber confirms that if required the three sizeable dressing rooms could easily be converted into shower rooms.  A further staircase leads to the attic and the dry cellar space occupies the entire house.

With regard to services, there is town water, electricity, mains drainage/sewerage, oil-fired central heating throughout with modern boiler, and broadband.

La Ferte-Mace is a quiet town near the spa town of Bagnoles, Argentan, Alencon, and Flers.  Le Mans, Caen Ouistreham,  Rennes and Dinard airports are all within 2hrs drive.  The town has a splendid old church, large lake, several restaurants, bars, schools, cinema, shops, gym and amenities.  Near the Foret d'Andaine, the most popular activities are golf, cycling, hiking, canoeing, riding, hunting and fishing.  English speakers wishing to learn or to improve their French can attend lessons in the town as well as several classes held in nearby villages.