French property in Normandy - Calvados - Magnificent 17th century Château, 9 bedrooms, 3 gites, chapel, land and outbuildings

This classic French Château dates from the 17th century, with some 19th century additions, including the tower housing a circular staircase. The entrance gate is all that remains of an 11th century fortified castle, while the chapel alongside dates from the 15th century, in the period following the Hundred Years War. The chapel has been sympathetically restored and still retains some original stained glass windows.

Approached through the impressive arched gateway, the drive leads to a large courtyard parking area.

On the Ground floor -
Entrance hall with original tiled floor & curved doors leading to rear hall & circular staircase within the tower
Drawing room, approx 28m2, with fireplace, panelled walls, dual aspect windows
'Snug' with library, access from rear hall or drawing room
Kitchen with modern units, Aga range cooker, quarry tiled floor, separate pantry
Office area (off main hall) with access to kitchen
Large dining room, 31m2, with view of gardens, original tiled floor, service door to back corridor
Rear conservatory, leading to garden
Back corridor – access to kitchen, utility kitchen and back stairs
Utility kitchen/scullery, with oil-fired central heating boiler, sink and hot water tank
Rear entrance hall / boot room, with storage areas and access to wine cave

On the First floor -
Master bedroom, approx 34m2, with dual aspect windows & fireplace
En-suite bathroom with bath, basin & WC
Single bedroom with fireplace, currently used as dressing room
Landing & corridor with beautiful curved doors and domed ceiling
Bedroom, 30m2, with en-suite bathroom
Bedroom, 25m2, with view over garden and curved doors
Door leading to back stairs landing which has separate WC

On the Second floor -
Bedroom, 25m2 with en-suite bathroom
Bedroom, 25m2, view of gardens
Landing & corridor
3 further bedrooms of 10m2
Bathroom with bath, WC & basin
Door to back stairs

Outside -
Detached stone building (formerly a forge) converted into 3 holiday cottages. Each cottage comprises - sitting / dining room with kitchen, 3 bedrooms, shower room with WC, separate WC and garden. Communal games room; separate access and parking.
Entrance gate dating from 11th century
Chapel, 15th century, fully restored with stained glass windows & new roof
Stable block, with separate apartment above and large garage alongside
Barns & piggery (could be converted to loose boxes if required)
Workshops, courtyard, wood-store areas.

Well-maintained gardens with formal and informal ponds and numerous mature trees.
Hedged & walled kitchen garden
Sheep pen with access to fields
Fields and pasture land – a total of 23 Hectares (58 acres).

Situated just 20 minutes from the city of Caen, 30 minutes from the ferry terminal and 5 minutes from the motorway. Paris is less than 2 hours by train.

This is a fine example of a pre-revolution French chateau and viewing is highly recommended.

Type

• Chateau
• Gite Complex
• Equestrian
• Belle Demeure
• House

Location

• Isolated/secluded
• Hamlet

Features

• Close to the coast
• Close to golf course
• Well
• ADSL
• Outbuildings
• Private parking
• Garage
• Lake
• Other Drainage

Conditions

• Restored
• Habitable