Located 2 hours from Paris and 20 minutes from Caen, as well as the seaside resorts of Cabourg and Houlgate, Pays d′Auge Sotheby′s International Realty is delighted to present for sale this delightful 16th-century manor house, remodeled in the 18th century.
This property is listed on the Supplementary Inventory of Historical Monuments (Inventaire Supplémentaire des Monuments Historiques), thereby offering significant tax advantages:
Deduction of maintenance and restoration expenses from taxable income (or 50% of expenses if the property is not open to the public).
Total exemption from inheritance tax, provided the property is kept by the heirs for 15 years.
Built from Caen stone with a slate roof, the manor offers approximately 300 m² of living space across three levels. Comprising 9 rooms, the layout features:
Interior Layout
Ground Floor: A central entrance hall with a period staircase, a spacious corner living room featuring a monumental fireplace, a dining room comfortably seating twelve guests, and a large, fully equipped kitchen with a central island.
First Floor: A primary suite with a bedroom, boudoir, dressing room, and private bathroom; a second suite with an ensuite shower room; and a third bedroom with an independent bathroom.
Second Floor: A fourth bedroom, a shower room, and an open room nestled under the exposed timber roof framework.
Basement: A full basement accessible from the kitchen, housing a cellar, a boiler room, and ample storage space.
Grounds & Exterior
The estate is set on over 8,000 m² (approx. 2 acres) of land bordering the Dives River (a true delight for angling enthusiasts), featuring beautifully landscaped park gardens with manicured lawns and an orchard. A small stone outbuilding serves as additional garden storage.
Key Highlights
Exquisitely restored and decorated throughout, this property is ideally suited as a primary family residence. Given its rich historical character and close proximity to the historic D-Day landing sites, it also represents an exceptional opportunity for a secondary holiday home or a boutique guest house.
An exceptional turnkey advantage: This property is sold fully furnished, including all decor and furniture. A must-see
