French property in Normandy - Orne - 19 th-Century Belle demeure, set in 17 acres, with dominant views over the surrounding countryside. Located in the heart of the Perche National Park in the Orne. 2 hrs Paris

The owners have created a perfect home and entertaining space to share with their friends and family however, the property would also be perfect venue for business project - further untapped potential eg b&b, conference centre, religious retreat.
The property is located in the heart of the Perche National Park region of Normandy , closest National Park to Paris. Just 5km from the town of Remalard where there are restaurants, schools and shops including a beauty spa. The surrounding countryside is beautiful with many public footpaths and bridleways including "the Greenway" a 70km cycle track on the disused railway line. The valleys and forests are dotted with pretty villages each with its own character and charm, it is also an area rich in Manoirs and Chateaus many of which have open gardens or art galleries. the area is renowned for its artists, many painters, sculpters and potters have a base in The Perche.

The property comprises:
Entrance hall with tiled floor and staircase
Spacious family kitchen with large stone fireplace, lovely views over the courtyard and countryside beyond.
Utlity room and boot room with rear entrance ideal for bringing a car load of shopping right to the door or letting the dogs out.
Dining room with lovely views
Huge living room with cathedral ceiling, large open fireplace and window spanning part of the wall making the most of the view over the beautiful garden and countryside.
Cinema room,
Entertaining/games room.
Study
Master bedroom on ground floor with en suite wet room and a dressing room.
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First floor:
Bed 2 Double bedroom with ensuite shower and superb views
Bed 3 Double bedroom with views.
Bed 4 Double bedroom with views
Bed 5 double bedroom
Family bathroom
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Bed 6 Very large room for guests , could sleep 4
Bed 7 Large room for guests , could sleep 4
Bathroom
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Vast loft space suitable for conversion.
boiler room, wc's.Oil fired central heating, DGW, heated swimming pool.
Outbuildings: sauna, children playroom, technical room for the heated swinning pool(12x5), former cowsheds,stables, garage, workshop , vast barn with some opening's onto the fields.
At the entrance of the property the remains of a square tower would make a perfect home office. The beautiful mature walled gardens have been landscaped to provide seating areas, beds with shrubs, trees and flowers, all enjoying the backdrop of a panoramic view of the countryside. On 17 acres of grazing land with 300 trees' orchard, the property is located on the edge of a village with shops and direct acces to the nearby public forest.

Type

• Belle Demeure
• House

Location

• Isolated/secluded

Features

• Detached
• ADSL
• Outbuildings
• Private parking
• Garage
• Other Drainage

Conditions

• Restored
• Habitable