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C19th neogothic-style chateau at the gates of Bayeux

Reference: C5-4522

French Castle For Sale - Normandie - Calvados (14) - France

Nestled in Lower Normandy, within the northern Calvados department, this elegant neo-Gothic château is situated in the heart of a charming town. Restored by the current owners, the property is now in good condition. Spacious sitting rooms, ornate stone staircase and hallway, 10 bedrooms, 3 bathrooms, chapel, orangery, 0.7 hectares. Excellent potential.

Reception Rooms: 4
Bedrooms: 10
Bathrooms: 3
Land: 7000 m²
Ref: C5-4522
Price € 1,344,000
Price £ 1,134,470
Price $ 1,384,589

10 minutes away from the historic town of Bayeux. Good access to the coast.

Perfectly positioned between land and sea, the property is just minutes from Bayeux and within easy reach of the scenic Channel coastline, steeped in historical significance.

Bayeux, only 10 minutes away, offers comprehensive amenities, including shops, restaurants, and services. Rich in cultural and historical heritage, the city boasts landmarks such as castles, a cathedral, museums, as well as leisure activities like golfing, horseback riding, and access to a nearby port. The property is also conveniently connected to major highways, an airport, and rail networks.

Property Features
The château spans four levels with approximately 466m2 of living space.

Garden Level:
Previously used as a restaurant for over a decade, this floor housed the bar, dining rooms, kitchen, and service areas. It has since been repurposed to include a boiler room, wine cellar, workshop, and storage rooms.

Ground Floor:
A central entrance hall features an impressive stone staircase. To the left, a spacious 45m2 living room adjoins a smaller, more intimate 16m2 sitting room. To the right, a dining room is complemented by a functional kitchen, with an office located nearby.

First Floor:
The richly decorated landing leads to six bedrooms, a bathroom, and a separate WC.

Second Floor:
This level includes four attic bedrooms, two children’s rooms, two bathrooms, additional WCs, and an attic space.

Outbuildings

Set at the rear of the park, the outbuildings offer privacy and charm:

- Tiled two-car garage with dual exits
- Orangery (42 sqm)
- Old chapel (15 sqm)
- Stone hunting pavilion (33 sqm) with adjoining kennels
- Small turret featuring stone crenellations and a cozy interior room
- Pheasantry, reflecting the estate’s rural origins

Grounds
The château is surrounded by a 7,000-square-meter wooded park, enclosed primarily by stone walls. Designed in an English landscape style, the park is adorned with notable trees such as purple beech, pagoda trees, white horse chestnuts, and various conifers, interspersed with vibrant flower beds. A small pond adds to the park's picturesque charm.

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