Description
In Normandy, on the border of the Calvados and Manche departments, bordering the Cerisy State Forest and the legendary Château de Balleroy, Bayeux Sotheby's International Realty presents this magnificent 17th-century stone estate for sale. Located in a lush, verdant wooded setting, after following a charming, idyllic driveway, you will be immediately captivated by this exceptional property. It comprises a semi-enclosed courtyard and extends over 6,100 square meters of land, to which additional areas will be added through subdivision. The entire estate offers unspoiled panoramic views of the surrounding countryside, a blend of woods and meadows. This former farm, belonging to the Marquisate of Balleroy, boasts architecture typical of the Norman Bocage region, notably its schist stone buildings. Around this courtyard, you will find all the farm buildings, each with its specific purpose (a former cowshed of approximately 300m², stables with staff quarters above, barns, cart sheds, kennels, pigpen, henhouse, former bakery, covered area, and shed). With a living area of approximately 480m², the main house, a typical example of a prosperous farmhouse, has undergone a very high-quality renovation, combining the preservation of original materials with a modern ambiance thanks to its contemporary furnishings and features. As you explore the property, you will appreciate the enhancement of each room, particularly the beautiful windows that allow natural light to flood in, making this home a warm and inviting place to enjoy peaceful moments with family and/or friends. The ground floor comprises: an entrance hall/office, with dual aspect, stone flooring, and a period fireplace; a dining room (approximately 35 sq m) opening onto a fitted and equipped kitchen, enhanced by a French-style ceiling and Fontenay stone flooring, complemented by a local stone fireplace. Continuing the tour, you will be captivated by the magnificent reception room of approximately 100 sq m with its authentic features, including stone walls, beautiful parquet flooring, and a monumental copper-plated, double-sided fireplace with a rotisserie. A large bay window opens onto a balcony overlooking the bathroom, flooding the space with light. Above this enchanting reception area, a spacious mezzanine games room offers a pleasant place to relax. Service rooms complete this level (guest toilet, fitted and equipped back kitchen, boiler room, former dairy). The upper floors are reserved for sleeping quarters and their sanitary facilities. The first floor comprises four attractively decorated bedrooms (one with wood paneling, another with parquet flooring, exposed beams and joists, a fireplace with an overmantel in the one with wood paneling, and a fourth with antique terracotta floor tiles, also equipped with a sink), a shower room with a walk-in shower and toilet, a full bathroom (bathtub, separate shower, double vanity unit and toilet), and an office with a library. The second floor, slightly under the eaves, offers a beautiful parquet-floored mezzanine leading to three bedrooms, a hallway with closets, a shower room, and a separate toilet. One of the outbuildings, closest to the main house, offers a large dormitory on the upper floor, accessed from the owner's residence via an external walkway. Upon entering the property, the first outbuilding on the right includes a caretaker's cottage of approximately 98 square meters, comprising four rooms, including three bedrooms upstairs. The landscaped garden, located behind the main house, features terraces offering lovely views of the outdoor swimming pool and the old bakery, typical of the region. This harmoniously arranged garden provides a true haven of peace in a natural setting, untouched by any disturbances. A rare and exceptional property that will undoubtedly capture your heart.
