16th Century Country Home & Apartment

An impressive detached residence with independant apartment set within mature gardens et grounds extending to about 5 acres, enjoying views across the open countryside.

The property is located on the outskirts of the village, less than 15 mins drive from the market town of Villedieu and provides excellent family accommodation mostly arranged over two floors.

The house itself is thought to date back to the late 16th Century and still retains a host of period features including the stone spiral stairs and attractive fireplaces. The reception rooms are all well proportioned and in addition to the main reception rooms there is a wonderful drawing room which has a large fireplaces dated 1580 with a door providing access through to apartment, The spacious kitchen/breakfast room offers fabulous views and provides access to a utility room and cloakroom

Located on the first floor are four double bedrooms, one with en-suite and dressing room and a family bathroom.

In addition to the main residence there is am adjoining apartment with its own entrance which briefly comprises one reception rooms, kitchen with breakfast area and, two ground floor bedrooms both with en-suite shower rooms.

Outside: The property is approached through a stone pillared gateway with a wide parking area fronting the properties. To the front is a large area of lawn and two former towers. There are also outbuildings which could be used for animals or storage and a separate paddock.

The department of Manche is in Lower Normandy and is bordered with Calvados, Orne, Mayenne and Ille-et-Vilaine. The English Channel in the west, north and north-west coastlines makes getting here to its many ports very easy from the UK. There is also an airport in Caen and many others are easily accessible in the surrounding regions such as Rennes airport.

History is all over the department through its museums and heritage, discovering the local traditions and culture as well as Chateaux, religious monuments, water mills, maritime sites and gardens is easy to do. The biggest 'must-do' is a visit to Mont Saint Michel.

Tourism plays a major role in the economy of the department which is fine because there is so much to see and do.

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