DOM1370 - Elegant 17th century Rococo period Manor House (6 bedrooms) constructed from blue granite

• Elegant 17th century Rococo period Manor House
• Constructed from blue granite under a slate roof
• Caretakers house
• All in pristine condition.
• 1.5 hectares (3.75 acres) of landscaped gardens and fields.

• Bedrooms: 11

• Condition - Restored / Habitable

DOM1370

Location: Normandy – Orne – Carrouges (61320)

Shops, restaurants and Banks and all other facilities
1.5km

Summary property description :

DOM1370 - Elegant 17th century Rococo period Manor House (6 bedrooms) constructed from blue granite under a slate roof with a caretakers house (5 bedrooms). All in pristine condition. 1.5 hectares (3.75 acres) of landscaped gardens and fields. Peaceful setting

Condition – Pristine

Accommodation – 534m2 - 11 bedrooms – 17 rooms

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Land area – 15.173m2 (3.75 acres) (1.5hectares) landscaped gardens and fields.

Services – Mains electricity. Mains sewerage. Mains and well water.

Full description

Located approximately 20 minutes drive from Argentan and Alencon, near Carrouges. About two hours drive to the centre of Paris and one hour from Caen and the ferry port of Ouistreham, - in the Canton of Orne. This 17th century Rococo period, Manor House (ex Convent), built in 1754, is constructed in blue granite with a slate tiled roof, located in quiet, beautiful surroundings, on the outskirt of a small village.

The property includes a care-takers house and is set in 3.75 acres (1.5 hectares) of gardens & fields. Fully renovated, and maintained to the highest standards in pristine condition. Shops, services and golf-courses are nearby.

The property history is thoroughly described in the “Bulletin de la Societe’ historique et archeologique de l’Orne” - King Louis XV approved the “Le Logis Convent Foundation” in a letter issued and registered with the “Parlement de Rouen” in 1764

(*Note: The two (2) properties are benefitting from geothermal heating (By six (6) ea 100 m wells drilled into the property granite foundation in 2008) combined with central heating system, solar panels and overall double glazed doors and windows – The Manor House has a utilised living area of app. 400 m2 and the independent Caretakers house of app 134 m2)

Ground floor: (Total 135 m2)

Entrance with impressive granite staircase, exposed granite floors and walls: 8m2
Country kitchen with large granite fireplace, incl. wood-burner, a large “island”, and an amazing copper hood over the ovens: 57 m2
Kitchen storage Room: 6 m2
Dining Room, with large open granite fireplace & built in bread oven: 44 m2

Gymnasium/office: 15 m2

Toilet: 2 m2

Rear door entrance hall: 3 m2

(*Note that the ground floor has, beside main entrance, one direct entrance to the kitchen and one entrance to small entrance hall next to the Gymnasium/Office), toilet and dining room)

1st floor: (Total 138 m2)

Granite Staircase, (Incl. landing) with entrance to the walled gardens: 9 m2
Lounge (Reception Room), with large open granite fireplace incl. woodstove: 60 m2
Wooden landing with exposed granite walls: 11 m2

Master bedroom with “en suite” bathroom (Heated floor), dressing room and open granite fireplace consisting of:
Bedroom: 39 m2, bathroom: 12 m2, dressing room: 7 m2

(*Note most rooms on the Ground and 1st floor has original and exposed oak beams)


In between the 1st and 2nd floor conveniently located, is an office incl. a small landing of total: 13 m2

2nd floor: (Total 127 m2)

Landing separating and leading to East and West guestroom corridor:
7 m2

The east corridor connecting two (2) separated guest rooms: 10 m2
Guest room no 1: 11 m2
Guest room no 2: 29 m2
Bathroom: 4 m2
Toilet: 2 m2

2nd floor (continued):

A west wing corridor connecting three (3) separated guest rooms: 15 m2

Guest room no 1: 15 m2
Guest room no 2: 14 m2
Guest room No 3 incl. “en suite” bathroom: 20 m2

Attic:
Large insulated attics with two independent stairways: App 196 m2 - Not utilised

The Caretakers House:

The adjacent Caretakers House – (Currently utilised as “Gîte”) - is likewise fully renovated including windows & doors all double glazed, and consist of:

Ground floor & reception part: (Total 76 m2)

A large lounge with exposed beams and a large open granite fireplace with woodstove: 32 m2
Kitchen: 20 m2
Toilet: 2 m2
Bathroom: 7 m2
Bedroom: 15 m2
Wooden stairs to 1st floor

(* Note, the ground floor has four (4) separate out door entrances to respectively Kitchen (2) , Lounge & Bedroom)

The Kitchen rear entry door is leading to an outside large veranda of (40 m2) with mechanical/automatic awning

The Caretakers House veranda is facing due East with a gorgeous view over the adjacent fields belonging to the property and surrounded by the rolling hills of the Normandie country side.

1st Floor: (Total 58 m2)
Landing connecting three (3) bedrooms: 8 m2
Bedroom (1) with exposed beams and a small-attached room excl. “en-suite” bathroom: 22 m2 -(Small attached room: 6 m2; En suite bath-room: 5 m2)
Bedroom (2): 8 m2
Bedroom (3): 9 m2

(*Note the Caretakers House has app 134 m2 living area)

Other sections in combination with and next to the Caretakers house

Combined Wash & Boiler room - (With separate entrance): 13 m2

Geothermal & Solar panel, installations room - (With separate entrance): 13 m2

Double Garage: 34 m2 - with entrance to a Workshop of: 12 m2

Cave (With entrance from the garage): 18 m2

Covered fire wood shelter that easily keeps 20 m3 wood under roof


Others:

The two properties are all enclosed by granite stonewall, and a large iron gate as the main entrance.

At the centre of the courtyard is a monumental granite “Gadage de fleure” feature, (Ancient apple cider press with flowers)

A large and well-kept vegetable garden with fruit trees

Two (2) adjacent fields ideally for horses located behind the Caretakers House

Both properties are connected to community mains, however also have its own well with electrical pumping system installed for garden watering etc.

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