Price Reduced - Superb Period Stone Built Selection of Properties that are Steeped in Character, which Include the Main …

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Price Reduced - Superb Period Stone Built Selection of Properties that are Steeped in Character, which Include the Main House and 2 Separate Guest Properties; Indoor Pool and Sauna; Enclosed Grounds …

PRICE REDUCED - Superb period stone built selection of properties that are steeped in character, which include the main house and 2 separate guest properties; indoor pool and sauna; enclosed grounds of nearly 3 acres and several large and well appointed outbuildings.

The roof is in perfect condition and the windows are spotless, the quarry tiles are well laid, the views are superb and even the large barns are in great condition.

The current owner has spent time (and a fair amount of money) creating this wonderful home and now recently retired they wish to downsize and travel. Many moons ago the property was rebuilt with the stones and various features from the original chateau that sat on the site prior to being destroyed and today the "fortified mound" (Motte fodale) can still be seen in the paddock, the timber structure, which stood atop, is long since gone, but this along with the rifle slots to be found in one of the barns give an indication as to the site's heritage.

The formal entrance into the main house is front to back and features a magnificent oak chateau staircase leading to the upper 2 floors. To one side of the entrance hall there is a large stately dining hall with large working fireplace and again double aspect allowing plenty of natural light in. Beyond the dining hall through the tower, round on the outside and square on the inside, with original stone sink and window oven (a stone built cradle part of the inside window sill with space for the embers and coals underneath and several recesses in the top for the pots to be placed to heat the meals). The tower leads to the kitchen, fully fitted, with breakfast table and direct access on the south side to the terrace. The door to the north leads into another 'winter' hallway with access to the courtyard, storeroom/pantry on one side and boiler room (an efficient gas/condensation boiler for the central heating and water) on the other. Returning back the other side of the entrance hall there is a downstairs shower room and large double aspect lounge with another super feature fireplace. From this lounge a solid oak door leads to another room (ideal for a small library) and then onto the games room with loft space above that could be exploited if required. There is also a gated entrance from the games room that leads to the indoor 10 z 5m swimming pool and relaxation area. The pool is heated (heat exchanger), the sauna is infrared and along with the surrounding area provides a fantastic place to unwind and enjoy.

First floor, via the wide oak staircase:
Landing with access to the family shower room, separate WC and 2 large double bedrooms, both with double aspect and features galore. Up again the loft space is ripe for conversion into another 2 bedrooms and a bathroom, if further space was required.

Surrounding the central courtyard is the first of 2 self-contained properties with lounge and open kitchen and WC on the ground floor and then a double bedroom, office space and shower room with WC on the 1st floor.

The second self-contained property is set up as a loft apartment with a large lounge/kitchen, mezzanine bedroom and WC and separate shower room.

In addition to these buildings there are also 2 large barns, the first open at one end with plenty of space for machinery, cars etc. and the second with attached garage, internal workshop, loft space and a very high pitch which has enormous scope for a multitude of projects if needed. There's also the former goat shed currently home to the baby chickens and rabbits.

Set on a 1.1 hectare plot (nearly 3 acres) with roughly half as an enclosed paddock. The main gates are electric and the gravelled drive leads to the courtyard and parking area. There is a sizeable veggie patch and various lawns and seating areas.

The nearby village can be seen in the distance. There are no close neighbours and the property is very private with excellent access to Le Mans, due East, in around 20 minutes.

A charming family home with plenty of space for guests (paying or otherwise) and with the pool area and superb characters and features throughout it'll take many years before needing to move on.

Viewing is highly recommended as the photos do not do this property justice.