Set in a peaceful hamlet just 10 minutes from the centre of Alençon, this elegant honey-coloured stone house dates back to the fifteenth century and offers a wonderful blend of medieval character and eighteenth-century charm.
The property provides around 340 m² of living space, with generous rooms, high ceilings, exposed beams, original stonework and many period details. It is complemented by a second house, stables, a range of outbuildings and over 3 hectares of pasture bordered by a stream.
Accommodation
The main entrance leads into a striking medieval reception room with terracotta floors, beams and stone walls. From here, an oak door opens into the impressive living room, the historic heart of the house, complete with a huge fireplace and original alcoves. This space leads on to a dining room, ground floor WC and oak staircase to the first floor.
To the other side of the reception room is a fitted kitchen with dining area, which connects to a bright conservatory opening onto a small terrace and garden.
One wing of the property can be kept as part of the main house or closed off to create independent accommodation. This includes two studios, each with kitchenette and bathroom, and offers great potential for guests or rental use.
Upstairs, the main landing leads to two bedrooms and a bathroom, along with the spacious master suite which features parquet flooring, period fireplace, en-suite bathroom and lovely views of the gardens.
Outside
The house is set behind walls and hedges, opening onto a large inner courtyard shared with the second house. The gardens are lawned with fruit trees, shrubs, herb beds and shaded seating areas. Beyond are stables, useful outbuildings and three hectares of well-kept pasture.
This is a rare opportunity to acquire a character-filled property with flexible accommodation and land, in a sought-after location close to Alençon.
Location
Alençon, the historic capital of the Orne, is renowned for its lace-making heritage and today offers all amenities including shops, restaurants and good transport links. Surrounded by beautiful countryside and the nearby Écouves forest, the area is ideal for walking, riding and outdoor pursuits.
Outside there are stables to accommodate horses and various outbuildings for storage or other livestock.
There is more than 3 hectares of good pastures bordered by a stream.
The property stands in a tranquil hamlet, less than ten minutes from the centre of Alençon and just a few minutes’ drive from the enchanting Écouves Forest. Alençon, the historic capital of the Orne and is well served by regional transport, notably the Alençon railway station, offering TER services to Caen, Le Mans and beyond via the Le-Mans–Mézidon line.
Ouistreham (Port of Caen) is the closest ferry terminal. It handles cross-Channel passenger and vehicle ferries to the United Kingdom and lies approximately 116 km away, a journey that takes around 1 hour 20 minutes by car from Alençon. If you are travelling further along the coast, Le Havre lies around 149 km away, or about 1 hour 51 minutes by car.
