Potigny - House For Sale

SOLE AGENCY - Recently renovated neo-classical 19th century chateau with every modern comfort in an idyllic setting with luxurious kitchen, numerous bathrooms, sauna, wine cellar. The living area (535sqm) includes a guest apartment This residence comes together with a second house and caretaker's house. All contained within a park of 9.9 hectares including lake, river and picturesque rocky gorge, « La Breche au diable », listed ISMH. This is everything you ever dreamt of owning. Only 40 minutes from the car ferry Portsmouth-Caen (Ouistreham), 60 minutes from Deauville, 15 minutes from golf course and 5 minutes from Potigny (shops). ENERGY EFFICIENCY RATING: D ================================================ This classical 19th century chateau, situated on the edge of Suisse Normande in the Department of Calvados (14), in Basse Normandie is set in 9.9 hectares of parkland, fields and forest. The main property is in very good condition and habitable immediately. It is located approximately 4km to the east of the local town, Potigny, which as a population of around 1700 people with a good selection of shops, 13th century gothic church, 2 hotels and even a Music School. La Falaise is 12km away. It is also less than 30 minutes from Caen and 45 minutes from Ouistreham and 1 hour from Deauville and Le Havre. It is about 5 minutes drive from the main Caen ? Alencon road, the N158. There are 23 golf courses within 30 minutes drive. The local area is largely dependent on agriculture and tourism. It is situated well within its own land in area renowned as a beauty spot ? La Breche au Diable, with its own fables, and close to the famous tomb of Marie Jolly. This land is outstandingly beautiful and has at least 2 small rivers running across it, one of which runs through the lake providing permanent water. The buildings on the property are composed of 3 main buildings, the main house, the maison d'amis and the care taker's house, together with a former historic lavoir and a bergerie. The property, currently owned by a sculptor would lend itself for a variety of uses ranging from a very elegant private house, through to a cultural centre, a retreat centre or a tourist or retirement village. It would be possible to expand both within existing buildings and construct additional buildings, which of course would be subject to planning permission. The second building the ?maison d'amis' is currently an empty shell with a relatively new tiled roof. It has an immense space and would lend itself to a meeting room, art gallery, artists' workshops, reception room and so much more. It has stunning views on both sides. It is connected to the main house by a ground floor (as opposed to lower ground floor) covered walkway. AREA : In the Calvados countryside, conveniently situated between the provincial towns of CAEN and ALENCON, within easy reach of the beach, train stations, the motorway A84, & ports for travel to the UK and Ireland. It is an area with wonderful tourist sites, including 2 UNESCO sites, Le Mont Saint Michel, the D-Day Landing Beaches, with Bagboles de l'Orne and Suisse Normandy nearby, making this the perfect area whether you want to live here all year with its milder climate or create a holiday home, or develop a business (ideal for this property). DESCRIPTION: Situated in the country, built in the traditional style stone rendered and painted white, with a slate roof, this impressive building has 5 floors, comprising: Garden floor: Wine cellar, 8 sqm, laundry 14 sqm, sauna 11 sqm, shower 2.74 sqm, entrance hall and WC 12 sqm Ground floor: Entrance hall 18 sqm, 2 x wc Fully fitted kitchen with white goods 18.6 sqm Drawing room 26.6 sqm Dining room with chimney 37.0 sqm Living room 41.7 sqm First floor: Suite - 2 bedrooms with a bathroom Bedroom ensuite with bathroom; WC Second floor: 6 bedrooms, 2 bathrooms, 2 WC Third floor: Room and attics Outside: Caretaker's house (4 bedrooms), large building for renovation and development, pasture land, lake and river frontage. FURTHER DETAILS: Total land 99621 sqm. Internal living space: 535 sqm Single glazing wood Wood shutters Lots of features and ready to move into Oil-fired central heating ANNUAL COSTS: Price: 1,280,000€ Annual energy bills approx 3397 € Habitation tax : +/- 468 € Taxe fonciere : +/- 4218 €

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