House Bayeux - 7 bedrooms - 578m²

In Normandy, on the borders of the departments of Calvados and Manche, on the edge of the Forêt Domaniale de Cerisy and the legendary Château de Balleroy, Bayeux Sotheby's International Realty presents this magnificent 17th century stone farmhouse for sale.

Situated in a lush forest setting, after taking the most bucolic of paths, you will immediately be seduced by the discovery of this exceptional estate forming a semi-enclosed courtyard and extending over a land area of 6,100 m², to which will be added additional areas resulting from plot divisions.

The property boasts unspoilt panoramic views over the surrounding countryside, combining woods and meadows.

This former farm belonging to the Marquisate of Balleroy features architecture typical of the Bocage Normand region, in particular its shale stone buildings.

Around the courtyard, you will find all the farm buildings with their specific uses (former cowshed of approx.

300 m², stables with bedrooms for staff above, barns, carriage houses, kennels, pigsty, kennels, henhouse, former bakery, covered courtyard and hangar).

With approx.

480 m² of living space, the main dwelling in the style of a rich farmer's house has been renovated to a very high standard, combining the conservation of old materials with a modern feel thanks to contemporary features and fittings.

As you tour the house, you'll appreciate how each room has been given its own individual character, with its large windows letting in plenty of natural light, making this a warm and welcoming place to enjoy quiet moments with family and/or friends.

The ground floor comprises : an entrance-study used as a double reception room with a stone floor and a stylish fireplace, a dining room (approx.

35m²) with an open-plan layout leading on to a fitted and equipped kitchen, the whole embellished with a French ceiling and a Fontenay stone floor, to which is added a fireplace, also in local stone and in the same style,You will be captivated by the magnificence of the 100m² reception room and its authentic features, including stone walls, a pretty parquet floor, a monumental copper fireplace with double hearth and spit, all of which is bathed in light thanks to a huge bay window opening onto a balcony with a direct view of the lake; Above this magical reception area is a vast mezzanine games room where you can relax and unwind.

Service rooms complete this level (guest toilet, fitted and equipped utility room, boiler room, former dairy).

The upper levels are reserved for sleeping quarters and bathroom facilities, so the first floor comprises four beautifully decorated bedrooms (panelling in one of them, parquet flooring, beams and joists in one of these rooms, a fireplace with its trumeau in the other with panelling covering the walls,There is a shower room with an Italian-style shower and toilet and a complete bathroom (bath, separate shower, double washbasin unit and toilet), plus a study with a bookcase; The second floor, slightly under the mansard roof, has a beautiful mezzanine with parquet flooring leading to three bedrooms, a hallway with cupboards, a shower room and a separate toilet.

One of the outbuildings, closest to the main house, has a huge upstairs dormitory that can be accessed from the master's house via an outside walkway.

On entering the property, the first outbuilding on the right includes a caretaker's cottage of approx.

98 m² (969 sq ft) with four rooms including three bedrooms upstairs.

The tree-lined garden to the rear of the manor house features terraces with lovely views over the outdoor swimming pool and the old bakery, typical of the region.

The harmonious plant and floral composition of this exterior provides an elegant haven of peace in an unspoilt natural setting.

This is a rare and exceptional property that you're sure to fall in love with.

• Quality renovation: blend of old and modern with high-end features.
• Exceptional outdoor space: landscaped garden with terraces and pool, a peaceful haven.
• Prime location: preserved natural setting at the doorstep of the forest and Balleroy Castle.

Normandy - Calvados - South of Bayeux, exceptional 17th century stone property - Outbuilding

Information on the risks to which this property is exposed is available on the Géorisques website : https://www.georisques.gouv.fr

Ref : DE4-232 - Date : 13/11/2025