Normandy, Orne, near Alencon, France

CHF20736- Impressive 7 Bedroom medieval hall dating from the 15th century, with 18th century additions, set in over 7 Acres of enclosed grounds including good pasture land bordered by a stream, a Stable block, a renovated Cottage/Gite, two Studio apartments in the main house and various Outbuildings. Located in a peaceful hamlet under 10 minutes drive from the town of Alencon, the capital of the Orne, with amenities, a railway station, restaurants and services and surrounded by the beautiful countryside of the Orne. The property is a short drive from the Forest of Ecouves.

Offering a habitable surface of 340 m² with high ceilings, large rooms, original beams, internal shutters and an abundance of original features the property comprises, on the ground floor:
Entrance hall room with acacia staircase, high ceilings, stone walls, terra cotta floor tiles, exposed beams,
Sitting room
Fitted Kitchen/Diner with a breakfast room
Boiler room
Main Sitting room, with vast fireplace , the walls are of the original stone with a stone window seat with foot rest. Terra cotta floor tiles, exposed beams, high ceiling, various niches and alcoves in the walls.
From the sitting room one can access a secondary Dining room with terra cotta floor tiles, which then leads into various hallways, a WC and an old oak staircase to the first floor. From one of the hallways, which has a door into the courtyard, is access into the first Studio apartment with a large granite fireplace, kitchenette and separate Bathroom
This hallway also leads to a granite staircase which lead to a landing with a second Studio apartment with kitchen area, separate Bathroom and WC.

Additionally there is a small room accessed from the landing that was originally used for vegetable preparation, with the original stone sink beneath the window.

A further door leads to a hallway with access to a WC and a further door leading to the main oak staircase landing.
This entire wing of the house can be isolated from the rest of the property thereby allowing this part to be rented out, or reincorporated into the main part of the house.

From the main acacia staircase, in the main entrance hall, on the first floor:
Bathroom
Separate WC
2 double Bedrooms one with steps to a large attic. Both rooms are carpeted and overlook the courtyard and gardens.
Also from the main landing to a corridor with clothes storage space either side, then up a few steps to the Master Bedroom with en suite Bathroom, bath and shower. The Master Bedroom has chestnut floor boards, high ceiling, period fireplace, internal shutters on a large window overlooking the garden and door to the main oak staircase and landing area.
This landing has a door which is the internal connection between the main bedrooms and the studio apartments and this door can be locked to enable the studio apartments to be isolated from the main part of the house.
From the landing is a further Bedroom which is currently used a crafts room
There is a further landing with another Bathroom, a large storage room and a further large Bedroom with lovely views over the gardens.

Notes:
Energy rating E

Exterior:
3 Stables and 1 Foaling Box
Renovated Cottage
Various Outbuildings
Set in 7.4 Acres of enclosed grounds

Agency fees included

Reference : CHF20736