House Bayeux - 10 bedrooms - 416m²

Bayeux Sotheby's International Realty presents for sale, in the heart of Bayeux town centre in one of the most sought-after streets, this magnificent town house built to a U-shaped plan with two side wings delimiting an inner courtyard.

It has a south-facing, fully enclosed garden with an unobstructed view of the cathedral and is situated overhanging and accessible via an attractive staircase.

Between 1906 and 1912, it was the new bishop's palace, acquired by Bishop Thomas Lemonnier following the introduction of the law on the separation of Church and State, which deprived him of the use of the Hôtel du Doyen.

The three-storey property is steeped in history and has around 416m² of living space.

Once you have passed through the imposing carriage entrance, you will discover a vast entrance hall with a large double door opening on to the courtyard, to the left a hallway and its main stairway with a pretty wrought iron handrail, in its extension, a living room awaiting restoration and to the right a typical kitchen with preserved old features (beams and joists, Bessin stone floor, stone fireplace), In the right wing, a small, intimate study with a very stylish, beautiful stone fireplace, service areas including a back staircase, a guest toilet, an original east-facing conservatory overlooking the courtyard, a very pleasant lounge and its bow window with an elaborate fireplace and a pretty French-style ceiling, all offering a "so British" atmosphere.

The noble floor, typical of the 18th century, features two magnificent through reception rooms: a dining room with its double coffered ceiling, parquet flooring and a pretty Alsatian stove, a large lounge with its wainscoting, parquet flooring and a fireplace; carved trumeaux embellish the rooms; and an extension of the dining room: A hallway, a kitchen, a bathroom and a toilet, the right wing contains a landing for the back stairway and two bedrooms; the left wing, following on from the drawing room, contains two bedrooms with their authentic features and a bathroom.

The rooms are accessed from the outside via a passageway.

The second floor is reserved exclusively for sleeping areas and sanitary facilities, with six bedrooms, three bathrooms and a toilet.

The dormer windows on the courtyard side are classically inspired and designed in the spirit of seaside architecture.

Annexes and outbuildings complete the property: two basement cellars in the right wing, a workshop or small garage, a storeroom and a boiler room.

Throughout your visit to this residence, you cannot fail to be seduced by the atmosphere that emanates from the premises.

Some work is required.

This property is ideal for a family and could also be used as a guest house.

It is one of the most iconic hotels in Bayeux.

Bayeux Sotheby's International realty is also present in the Côte de Nacre, Caen and Manche areas.

• Historic property with rich local history.
• Private garden facing south with cathedral views.
• Spacious with 10 bedrooms, perfect for family or guesthouse.

Normandy - Calvados - Bayeux - 18th century town house

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

Ref : DE4-148 - Date : 27/02/2026