This property stands at a distance from a hamlet symbolised by a historic monument: Bonvouloir Tower, one of the last vestiges of a 15th century castle of the same name. A set of wrought iron gates open on to a lime tree-lined driveway, leading to the manor house. Moreover, a set of wooden gates, in a continuation of the perimeter wall, open into a courtyard where an old grindstone and its granite wheel take pride of place. On one side, a bamboo grove is accompanied by a stone-lined, spring-fed pond, a paved terrace borders an outbuilding, extended by a workshop. A priest’s garden separates it from a traditional, long farmhouse, made of half-timbering and topped with a slate roof, which stands facing the veranda. An octagonal stone pond provides water for birds. Farm buildings at the back of the courtyard, separated by a low wall, house maintenance equipment. Parklands with centuries-old trees extend over 4 ha of copses and pastures.

The manor house

Built of stone in the Victorian style in 1890, this impressive manor house spans a surface area of approx. 400 m² over four levels, covered with a Mansard, slate roof. The facades feature five bays, topped with recessed dormers, the widely overhanging roofs of which are supported on small trusses and curved angle braces. Two central dormers are set one above the other in a tall, narrow pavilion roof. The main facade is flanked along its entire width by an impressive, fully-glazed veranda. Its framework is delicate and its apron walls decorated. It is topped with a terrace featuring a wrought baluster. The entrance to the boiler room, reached via the garden level, is under the flight of steps leading to the porch.

Ground floor
A flight of stone steps, with wrought iron railings, goes up to a porch. The door opens into a vast entrance hall, the walls of which are lined with wainscoting. Coloured cement floor tiles form a rug. A carved, wooden stairway has wide steps. The hall provides access, on one side, to a contemporary kitchen, illuminated via a wide window, followed by a dining room. The ceiling, with is octagonal coffer, is adorned with floral motifs. A window overlooking the garden replaces a mirror above the marble fireplace. A door opens into the lounge, where the ceiling decoration with its cherub motifs is highly characteristic of the 19th century and can certainly hold its own against the French capital’s Haussmannian rooms. All the moulding is embellished with a gilt edge. A sculpted, inlaid mirror adorns the white marble fireplace. At the end of a corridor, a small music room looks out over the garden. The veranda, featuring a very British elegance, is steeped in light and can be reached from all the rooms. Its black and white floor tiles are laid in a star shape.
First floor
The four bedrooms are comfortable and refined. They all have an adjoining bath or shower or dressing room. Their decors are composed of fireplaces, cornices, ceiling roses and herringbone pattern parquet flooring. A vast, terrace balcony, which can be accessed from two of the bedrooms, dominates the Normandy countryside. Its latticework railings are made of wrought iron.
Second floor
All of these rooms, laid out under the rafters, are illuminated via roof dormers. One of these four bedrooms features spectacular Art Nouveau style decor. Large, interwoven plant motifs adorn the perimeters of the windows and the corner cupboards. A garland of bunches of grapes is harmoniously mixed with musical instruments on the cornice.
Group of buildings
These large farm buildings could accommodate several horses. An adjoining hay barn is surrounded by pastures.
Guest house
This stone house has been divided into three flats, each comprising two bedrooms and a shower room. A vast living room and a kitchen complete these areas. The attic space is illuminated via roof dormers. Two wood-burning stoves provide heat and well-being. A spacious, traditional, long farmhouse, composed of brick with a hip, slate roof, adjoins the priest’s garden. A wide wooden terrace looks out over the countryside behind the house.