Falaise, La Basse Normandie 14700

Just a stones throw from the vibrant, thousand-year-old town of Falaise, in a hamlet yet with no neighbours opposite, the large gate opens onto a long driveway that winds through a park of lime, ash and oak trees, offering glimpses of the pastures and houses. These are revealed only to visitors. Set around a gravel courtyard, they face each other yet each has its own private space. The grand mansion, featuring a charming square tower, offers on the ground floor large open-plan living areas and a bedroom with its own en-suite shower room. A discreet staircase leads to the first floor, where the 18th-century ambience of colours and mouldings is revealed in the southern light, now comprising a large landing and a sewing room, two bedrooms and a bathroom. The guest house features a lounge with a wood-burning stove, a kitchen, a shower room and two attic bedrooms. Within the magnificent grounds, several secret gardens can be discovered whilst strolling: a charming little caretakers cottage, reflected in a pretty pond, awaits restoration, not far from a dovecote-chicken coop and a stone garage. The pastures, comprising a single plot, cover approximately 2.26 hectares and are equipped with a shelter. There are numerous walking trails in the surrounding area.