Abbaye de Bival

• Magnificent site in tranquil valley
• Development potential: 10-12 beds
• 4 hrs from London, 2 hrs from Paris
• Partially restored: 5 beds+2 baths
• Nesle-Hodeng, between Neufchatel-en-Bray (market town) and Forges-les-Eaux (spa)

• Bedrooms: 5
• Isolated
• Outbuildings

• Condition - Partially Restored
• Roof - Good Condition
• Water - Mains
• Heating - Fireplace / Stove
• Electricity - Mains

Former manor house of a community of nuns established between 1128 and 1167, perfect period location for development: already partially renovated and habitable, would make a wonderful retreat, summer school, etc. Fine L-shaped house of stone, flint and red brick, tiled roof. Carefully renovated to preserve the integrity of the original. Situated at the NE corner of 2.5 acres, affording sheltered S&W facing courtyard. Accommodation: 4,500 sq.ft. with exposed oak beams, large working fireplaces, 2 staircases, large kitchen/diner, 3 recep. with open fireplaces. A further wing of 3,760 sq.ft. awaits restoration. "Cathedral" room with 30 ft height into the rafters. Wine cellar in the original chalk, 560 ft well with original wooden mechanism, partly uncovered "oubliette", depth unknown. Unobstructed panoramic views of the beautiful Normandy countryside. One wall remaining of a former tithe barn, the area transformed into a garden and patio with barbecue. L-shaped outhouse containing pigeon-loft and 6 stables for small ponies or other livestock. Excellent fast access (10 mins.) to motorways and shopping areas. 2 hours from the Eurotunnel. Sale does not depend on any other transaction. No agents' fees.

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