A 17th century house and its grounds of around 5,000 m²
in the Cotentin and Bessin marshes regional national park
in the Cotentin and Bessin marshes regional national park
Périers,
MANCHE
lower-normandy
50190
FR
Location
This traditional-looking house is immersed in the Normandy wooded countryside. Coutances is less than 30 minutes away. Saint-Lô and Carentan are also within easy reach. The marshes are an area with a strong heritage. As a protected area, the region welcomes summer visitors as well as other curious visitors, especially as the place which was marked by D-Day and the Liberation, is a place of pilgrimage. Omaha and Utah Beach are only 40 minutes away. The station is 20 minutes away and Paris is 2.5 hours away by train.
Description
The house was once part of an ancient seigneury in the early 17th century. As part of a Protestant fiefdom of local lineage, the residence was intended to house the peasants who managed the master's farm estate. Set well apart and independent of the other buildings on the former estate, the building nonetheless has a unique, remarkable identity.
The house
Sheltered from the road, the venerable building can be glimpsed once you turn a bend in a narrow lane lined with 300-hundred-year-old trees. Inside the property, small stone walls mark out the spaces. The walls match the compartments of white gravel and grass on the ground. The house has one floor plus attic space. On one side, the small path opens directly onto the living areas. On the other side, the building ends in an imposing coach house. The roof, which is in excellent condition, is covered with local slate and copper hooks. The walls are made of stone and brick and are ochre in colour. The window frames are made of brick and the lintels are wooden. At the front, three small-paned windows on the ground floor and two doors embellish the facade, the water green of the joinery perfectly matching the vermeil of the bricks. Another opening is found near the shed. Upstairs, three further windows open onto countryside views. A fountain in a wall and a wooden bench are attached to the building. The rear facade is simpler and very authentic. Rural grounds complete the property.
The ground floor
The house, which is rudimentary in appearance, opens directly onto the main living area, which serves as a lounge. Another door at the back provides access to the garden. The beams and joists are exposed and the floors are covered in old terracotta tiles and concrete. The fireplace, which has a wide open hearth, is framed by two brick pillars, while the straight hood has a simple cladding. The kitchen and the beginning of the loft ladder are in the centre of the building. Behind, the shower room has a shower and washbasin. On one side, a room built along the same lines as the previous one is used as a storeroom. On the other side there is a huge bedroom with a panelled ceiling. The floor is concrete. Finally, the garage or shed is currently used as a storage room. The entire space requires major restoration and decoration.
The first floor
The staircase leads to one side of this floor. It is made up of a large bedroom with straight parquet flooring. There is also an attic that needs to be converted. On the other side, two attics can be used as bedrooms. The beams have been left exposed. The whole of this level also needs to be refurbished.
The garden
It is bordered by a path that leads to pastures. A low stone wall marks the entrance to the gravelled lawn that runs the length of the house. The front is planted with birch and apple trees. A vast expanse of grass extends right up to the property boundary at the back. Beyond this there is a view of pastures and marshes in the distance.
Our opinion
Nestling between marshes and hedged farmland, an authentic 17th-century dwelling at the crossroads of the roads and canals in the Cotentin region. The property is of note due to its striking facade, its location and its rustic, solid-wood features. All of this will require major renovation work, but the building has clear potential and there are numerous conversion possibilities. The vast grounds of meadows planted with trees are a major asset of this unique rural property.
180 000 €
Fees at the Vendor’s expense
Reference 381285
| Land registry surface area | 5120 m2 |
| Main building surface area | 150 m2 |
| Number of bedrooms | 3 |
| Outbuilding surface area | 18.86 m2 |
| Number of lots | 1 |
Aucune procédure en cours menée sur le fondement des articles 29-1 A et 29-1 de la loi n°65-557 du 10 juillet 1965 et de l’article L.615-6 du CCH
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NB: The above information is not only the result of our visit to the property; it is also based on information provided by the current owner. It is by no means comprehensive or strictly accurate especially where surface areas and construction dates are concerned. We cannot, therefore, be held liable for any misrepresentation.
