Fine L-shaped house of stone and red brick, tiled roof, situated at the north-east corner of a 2.5 acre plot, affording a sheltered south and west facing courtyard. One wing carefully renovated to preserve the integrity of the original, a further wing of 3,760 sq.ft. awaits restoration. British owned and maintained for 17 years, the perfect period location for your development project.
ACCOMMODATION
3,000 sq.ft. of accommodation, with a fine oak staircase to 1,500 sq.ft. of attic space in good condition, suitable for conversion to bedrooms.
5 existing bedrooms (one of 430 sq.ft.) 3 bathrooms (one being installed) large kitchen/dining-room with wood-burning stove, 3 reception rooms.
FEATURES
Exposed oak beams, large working fireplaces, wine cellar in the original chalk. Well, 560 feet deep, with original wooden mechanism, partly uncovered -Oubliette-, depth unknown. Documented extensive labyrinth of tunnels beneath the property, used by British and American airmen in WWII : still unearthed, but we know they exist!
OUTBUILDINGS
Remains of a tithe barn, converted to barbecue patio and garden
Stables and tack room for six horses, pigeon roosting house,
Garage for two cars, open ended barn.
ADVANTAGES
Unobstructed panoramic views of the beautiful Normandy countryside.
Exceptionally tranquil valley, surrounded by farmland, yet excellent fast access to motorways and shopping areas. |
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Seine-Maritime (France)
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| localization | between: Gaillefontaine and Neufchatel, orientation south-west, localisation isolated hilly , panoramic view |
| distances | voisins: 3 km, commerces: 8 km, grande ville: 45 km de Rouen, 2 hours from the Eurotunnel, 4 hours from London, 2 hours from Paris |
| land | tranquil valley, surrounded by open farmland, barbecue area, well, extensive garden with lawns, mature trees and flowering shrubs, herbs and fruit trees. Property unlisted, so alteration is possible, subject to planning permission. |
| ground floor | 140m2 including 3 reception rooms, 1 large kitchen/dining-room and 1 bathroom |
| floor(s) | 3 floors including loft with high ceilings, 1st floor has 5 bedrooms and 2 bathrooms (1 under construction) |
| equipment | telephone, electricity, bottled-gas, water: main connection, fire place: several open fireplaces |
| condition | ready for immediate occupancy, Half of the main house has been renovated (280 m2). A further 280 m2 await renovation |
| annex(s) | Open barn, garage, stables |
| possibilityof utilization | Could be converted to gites, conference centre, restaurant with rooms, or just enjoyed as a main residence or holiday home |
| buying conditions | classical |
| disadvantages | Access road shared by tractors. Public transport >1 km to walk. |
| advantages | Very peaceful, beautiful countryside, yet within 2 hours´ drive of both Eurotunnel and Paris |
| summary | Ideal location to live in and renovate at the same time. 900 years of history. |
| rooms: 9 |
living space app. 280m² |
land surface/app. m²: 7.000m² |
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500.000,00 €
~390.789,00 £
~691.698,00 $
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