FRANCE - Outstanding Normandy residence

Region: Normandy
Department: Orne
Location: Domfront

An outstanding residence with coach house and landscaped gardens inside the medieval walls of Domfront.

Floor area (approx m²): 330
Land (approx m²) 1,618
Bedrooms: 8
Bathrooms: 7

This vast property unfurls for you to explore 3 levels of sumptuous living space, beautiful high ceilings and original features, tall elegant doors, huge cellar below and topped by further attic space. If this isn’t enough how about the coach-house! A splendid 2 storey detached building adjacent and to this day ready for the coaches and horses.

The perimeter of the property is high walled, tall wrought iron gates dominate the entrance to the front courtyard of the house with ample turning and parking spaces, feature steps lead up to the main entrance of this imposing residence.

On entry you are drawn in to the breath-taking hallway with its high ceilings and views of the winding polished oak staircase. Leading off the hallway are two main reception rooms, both filled with light from the long windows, featuring ornate original fireplaces and lit by delicate chandeliers.

There is a huge family fitted kitchen, currently having a long family dining table to one end and relaxing settees. Just off this there is another room absolutely ideal as a study, currently the children’s playroom and a downstairs wc.

Rear doors from both sides of the house lead out to the manicured walled gardens and stone summer house. Plenty of space to add a swimming pool.

Taking the staircase to the first floor you will find 4 bedrooms all en-suite and a very handy small linen room off a large landing, rising to the second floor to another landing another 4 bedrooms, 2 of which are en-suite and a family bathroom. Above here is very usable attic space.

Within the cellars below is the oil fired central heating system and electric hot water tanks (one for each floor that can be switched off separately when not in use)

The house has benefited from new plumbing and electrics through-out, each window is double glazed apart from the kitchen. Every room has a central heating radiator, and original open fireplaces simply add to the very tasteful décor.

Domfront offers great exploring through the winding cobbled streets. Explore the castle ruins where excavations are still going on, the two historical churches dating back to 1020, many historically buildings, and its half timbered houses. Every 2 years Domfront really comes alive in August when for 2 days the whole town goes back in time to Knights of old, fair maidens, jousting tournaments, medieval parades and old fashioned fun.

If this is not enough then do not forget the great restaurants, bars, calvados distillery and the Poire tour through the local Normandy countryside.

There are schools for all ages, sports ground, Friday market and everything in the town is within walking distance. On the outskirts of the town is King Arthurs’ lake and an outdoor centre.

Price: 509,000 Euros

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