Normandy, Calvados, Lessard-et-le-Chêne, France

A35806YAL14 - FOR SALE – Prestigious Norman estate in the heart of the Pays d'Auge

Located 45 km from Caen, this exceptional property spans more than 24 hectares, offering an idyllic setting with orchards, woods, and meadows. Comprising a magnificent farmhouse and a perfectly restored timber-framed annex, this estate combines charm, comfort, and investment potential.

Main house (250 m²) – Character and authenticity

Ground floor:
- Open wooden kitchen (17.5 m²) leading to a dining room (16 m²) with a fireplace and terracotta floors
- Living room and small dining room (23 m²) with exposed beams, an old fireplace, and access to a terrace with a pond
- Oak staircase
- Office/entrance (32 m²)
- Bathroom with toilet (11 m²)
- Visitor entrance under renovation (26 m²), concrete floor, installed bay window (+ technical room and laundry)

First floor:
- Small living room with insert fireplace (19 m²)
- Spacious landing (27 m²)
- Two bedrooms with balcony and access to the tower (parquet flooring, fireplace) of 19.5 m² and 16.5 m²
- Shower room with toilet (10 m²)
- Two additional bedrooms with carpet and exposed beams (12 m² and 14.5 m²)
- Bathroom with shower, hammam, whirlpool bath, carpet, plus toilet (3 m²)
- Access to the attic via a monumental ladder, including an office, lounge, and bathroom

Annex – Characterful guesthouse (315 m²) with surveillance system

Ground floor:
- Welcoming entrance (7.5 m²)
- Bright reception hall (50 m² – accommodates 80 people standing, 60 seated) compliant with accessibility regulations
- Equipped kitchens (Schmidt 7.5 m² + 6.5 m²)
- Bar area and breakfast room (30 m²)

First floor:
- Four spacious suites with private lounge and bathroom (each 27 m²)
- Establishment holds a commercial alcohol license

Cider production and agricultural facilities

- Dedicated building for cider production (storage, vats, barrels; production area currently for sale, air-conditioned, 120 m²)
- Agricultural barn with an initial conversion into an eight-person guesthouse (possibility of a glass-enclosed swimming pool)
- Organic-certified orchard (Agrél)
- Stock of vintage calvados aged in oak barrels (17 hl), cider, and pommeau

Outdoor spaces and additional amenities

- Firewood storage shed (15 m²)
- Chicken coop, paddock
- Large pond (depth between 0.6 and 3 meters, 900 m² with drainage pumps, serving as a fire reserve)

Technical details and renovations

- Windows and doors in PVC double glazing
- Heating system with two aerothermal heat pumps
- Guesthouse roof renovated in 2018
- Separate sanitation systems for the guesthouse and cider house (checked every two years, main house requires non-compliant updates)

This prestigious estate is ideal for a family residence or professional transformation. An exceptional property in the Pays d'Auge with breathtaking views of orchards, woods, and meadows.

Contact us for further details or to arrange a visit.