Two Period Properties – Outstanding Views – Terrain 2640m²

Property Description

Summary
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The property consists of two distinctly different period properties.

The main property is a late 18th/early 19th century presbytery arranged around three floors. Constructed with bricks beneath a slate tiled roof which was renewed in 2023. The property offers an impressive central entrance, large feature windows and a host of period features internally. The property boasts rooms and features typical of the period. Of particular interest is the huge attic room which provides excellent headroom and views. This room presents a host of exciting possibilities.

Approximately 167m2 habitable space.

Attached to the main property is a large timber framed (colombage) cottage which is likely to originate in the 17th century. The property is arranged around two floors. Constructed using the traditional timber framed construction methods that are typical of the area with some brick. All beneath a traditional terracotta tiled roof that has been stripped down and serviced. The property is entered via an impressive timber framed porch. The property offers a host of period features. Most notably two monumental stone fireplaces thought to have been imported from a local chateau which was demolished.

Approximately 91m2 habitable space

Both properties provide light and airy spaces. Many of the rooms are well proportioned, some quite large and spacious.

The properties have been sensitively improved over the years by the current owner, retaining the authentic original features that the properties offer. In addition, important maintenance and improvements have been completed.

Location
Le Renouard is a lovely rural commune set within the magnificent Pays d’Auge countryside. This is an active community with residents from many nationalities. There is a well – known annual tennis tournament.

The nearest local town is Vimoutiers which is about 10 minutes by car. Vimoutiers offers essential shops, including supermarkets. There is a weekly market. Restaurants and bars. The area is famous for cider, calvados and pommeau. The Pays D’Auge is famed for cheeses such as Camembert and Livarot.

The region is known for some of the most famous attractions in France including : Normandy landing beaches, Monet’s Garden, Mont St Michel and many other attractions. The leisure beaches are only about 75 minutes away.

Access
SNCF - Argentan. Lisieux, Bernay. A28. Ferries - Ouitreham, Le Harve, Dieppe, Calais. Channel Tunnel. Airports- Paris, Caen.

Paris – 165 km
Amsterdam – 656 km
Deauville – 59 km
Vimoutiers – 13 km
Ouistreham – 62 km

Interior
Presbytery:

Ground Floor:

Impressive central entrance (7.1 x 1.18) to the large hallway which provides separate access to: Lounge/bureau, kitchen, dining room and toilet. Offering an original tomette tiled floor, half wood panelled walls, traditional coving and a ceiling rose. Original oak staircase to the first floor.

Lounge/Bureau (4.1 x 5.3 and 2.8 x 1.9) – A large room that is conveniently split by two columns to provide a comfortable lounge and separate study/bureau area. Features include: Double aspect windows, wooden carved fireplace with woodburner and terracotta tiled hearth, large original wooden cupboards, traditional ornate coving with ceiling rose. The entry to the bureau is framed by two ornate columns with a wooden moulded lintel, a view of the rear garden.

Kitchen (3.8 x 3.5) – A square well-proportioned room. Comprising fitted kitchen, electric hob/double oven/grill. Central island unit/breakfast bar. Tomette floor tiles, coving, fireplace with brick chimney breast. View to front garden.

Dining Room (4.3 x 3.6) – Entered from the kitchen. A nicely proportioned room. Original fireplace with woodstove, two corner cupboards, coving and ceiling rose. View and door to rear garden.
Toilet – Toilet with sink. Water heater in cupboard.

Stairs to First floor.

First Floor:

All rooms with original stripped pine boarded floors.

Central landing providing access to four bedrooms (one ensuite) and the master bathroom. Original oak staircase to the second floor.

Master Bedroom - En suite (4.1 x 4.7) – Original fireplace with tiled hearth. Coving with ceiling rose. View to front garden and chateau. En suite comprising shower, sink and toilet. Small bedroom off (2.8 x 2.4).

Bedroom 3 (4.2 x 3.4) - Original fireplace with cast metal insert, coving and ceiling rose. Storage cupboards. View of chateau.

Bedroom 4 (4.5 x 3.7)) – Original cast metal fireplace, coving with ceiling rose. View of rear garden.
Original oak staircase to second floor.

Second Floor:

Huge attic space (10 x 4.9) – Original dormer window and two large velux with view to the chateau and wider countryside. Original beam structure. Excellent headroom. Characteristic timber frame roof structure. This room offers multiple opportunities, games room cinema, man cave but could be converted to into additional accommodation if required.

Cottage:

Attached to the main house and entered through a timber frame porch. Garden terrace to the side and attached to the rear of the cottage.

Entrance to small hall area with tomette tiled floor.

Toilet/sink and utility room (3 m2)

Entry to large lounge:

Lounge (6.3 x 4.7) - Original wood boarded floor, monumental stone fireplace with wood burner, original beams. French doors to front garden. View to rear garden. Oak staircase to first floor.

Entry to kitchen/diner:

Kitchen/Diner (4.9 x 4.6) – Wood boarded floor, fitted sink with unit, loose cupboards, French doors to terrace and rear garden. Former door to front garden.

First Floor:

Landing – Original oak floorboards. Access to toilet, bathroom and two bedrooms.

Toilet and small sink.

Bathroom (3 x 1.8) – Equipped with bath, sink, shower and toilet. View of rear garden and wider countryside. Original beams.

Master Bedroom (3.7 x 3.6) – Original quarry tiles. Monumental stone fireplace. Original beams. View to chateau and wider countryside.

Bedroom 2 (4.7 x 4.4) – Wood floor. Cathedral ceiling. Exposed stone and brick walls.

• All measurements are approximate.

Exterior
Outside the property enjoys a dominant position with views of a 14th century chateau (origins thought to be from 11th century - William the Conquerer) and views of the wider magnificent pays D’Auge countryside. The gardens are commensurate with the scale of the buildings and offer attractive mature shrubs, borders, lawns and trees. There is an unusual natural wild garden space to the rear. Rear terrace. There is a large wooden garage/workshop in the rear garden. Parking space for 4 vehicles with driveway.

Additional Details
Utilities:

Mains water, electricity and individual drainage (Fosse Septic).
Internet: Available
Heating:
Electric radiators and woodburning stoves.

Windows:

Mainly Double glazed and secondary glazing. Original authentic windows.

Taxes:
Taxe Fonciere - 2100
Taxe D’Habitation – 1900