Description:

Country mansion/petite chateau
* Former home of French painter
* 7 bedrooms
* Large park
* Pool, gym and 4 car garage

Comfortably modernised and improved by the current owners this former residence of a famous French painter now offers luxury accommodation with original features combined with the sympathetic renovation. Along a country road with other sizeable properties on the edge of a village with a good selection of amenities in this popular area of the Orne.

The main house has large, bright entrance hall with stairs to the upper floors. The sitting room has feature fireplace and doors leading direct to the terrace with central fountain. Glazed doors lead to the double aspect dining hall with wooden fireplace. The kitchen is modern and well equipped with central island, breakfast bar and wine storage area with double aspect views over the courtyard, garden and countryside. A practical utility/laundry room is next to the kitchen with 2nd staircase to the upper floors. An office and cloakroom complete the ground floor.

On the first floor we have a large mezzanine/upper hall area, master bedroom with en-suite shower room, 4 further bedrooms (one with en-suite facilities) and a large family bathroom (Jacuzzi bath and hydro massage shower). The upper floor has another two bedrooms, one with recently refurbished en-suite bathroom.

This lovely home sits on nearly an acre of mature park with terraces, decked areas and water features. There is a large sun deck with summer house and splash pool overlooking a two tier garden pond with waterfall and lawn. Within the grounds is a second house currently used as a gym, games room and two store rooms (a possible guest lodge if needed). There is also a sizeable garage (4 cars) with ample parking on the large entrance driveway.

On the edge of a popular Orne village with school, doctor, church, post office, bakers, general store, butchers, bar, restaurant and hairdressers. Domfront and Bagnoles de l'Orne are a short drive away.

About Normandy

Normandy, so close to Britain and yet so very French. Lush pastureland, ancient woods, apple orchards, sandy beaches, important historic battle sites and, of course, the beautiful Mont St Michel all make Normandy a popular destination for holidays or full time living. No wonder so many people buy Normandy property.

We specialise in the department known as La Manche which is basically the peninsular sticking out into the channel. This department has the best of everything Normandy has to offer, coastline to the north, south and west with cliffs, coves and sandy beaches, D day landing beaches and museums, the city of Cherbourg, reconstructed after the Second World War and the abbey of Mont St Michel at the point where Normandy meets Brittany.

Access from the UK is easy with ports at Cherbourg and Caen meaning that you and your visitors do not need to hire a car; with so much to see you will certainly want to be able to get around! But when you need a rest you will be able to enjoy the apples, Camembert, seafood and cider for which this region is so famous. For sure, the climate is not much better than in the UK but there is so much to enjoy in easily accessible Normandy which is why so many French people and UK buyers now call Normandy home. Search our site for Normandy property for sale, it won't disappoint.

The Healey Fox Service
With more than 30 years experience of the French property market the team at Healey Fox offer an efficient and professional service to anyone looking to buy a home in France. The company is based in Surrey in the U.K., where we are always happy to meet with prospective buyers. In France, we work with carefully selected bi-lingual agencies who have intimate knowledge of their areas and properties and will be on hand to assist you during your visits and throughout the purchasing process.
The team in the U.K. is headed by Dan Brewer who was educated in France and has lived and worked there. We have huge knowledge of the country and are always happy to help you to choose the right area for your personal needs and to help you select properties to suit your requirements. Once all that is sorted we will make viewing appointments with our partner agents who will show you selected properties and help you find the right one to buy. Throughout the purchase process both the team in the U.K. and the agents in France will work with you to ensure a safe, efficient and pleasurable buying experience.
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