House buy in Belleme Normandie

Ref.4182 : 16th C. PRESBYTERY WiTH GARDEN iN THE HEART OF PERCHE.in the heart of a small town in the Orne region, symbolizing the renowned Perche region and the Regional Nature Park of which it is the emblematic capital, stands this presbytery, steeped in history but now redesigned as a good bourgeois house... a family home.its privileged location gives immediate access to all the many shops and services within 300 meters.The property benefits from a residential environment that exudes calm and serenity, a certain gentleness and art of living typical of rural towns. The country in the city, the city in the country.There's no shortage of tourist, cultural, sporting and community activities (national forest, hunting, fishing, riding center, hiking, exhibitions, markets, music and dance schools, theater, heritage...).Road and rail links are within easy reach, and are perfectly complemented by regional bus services.Out of sight, this property will reveal a most unexpected country living space in the heart of civilization.The presbytery's main building backs onto the street, with a square return delimiting an inner courtyard laid out as a convivial terrace. The stonework is rendered in yellow ochre, in perfect harmony with the soft bluish hue of the openings. The roof is of old flat tiles, topped by several brick chimneys. Protected by a large planted embankment facing it, and encircled by high stone walls, this inner courtyard takes on a protective character by eliminating any vis-a-vis, and alternately absorbs sun or coolness according to the mood of the weather. This outdoor living space calls for rest and serenity, making it easy to forget that we're in the city.With around 300 sqm of living space, the property is distributed as follows:On the ground floor: street-side entrance through a central doorway steeped in history. A small airlock leads to a beautiful vestibule (reconstituted stone) distributing :On the right: a living room with oak parquet flooring and a Godin stove; a modern, fully-equipped kitchen (exposed beams and checkerboard floor tiles); a utility room partly reserved for food storage and technical logistics (boiler and electrical panel).To the left is a beautiful living room with stone fireplace (exposed beams and old floor tiles).The hallway features a toilet with washbasin. A discreet door gives access to a partial vaulted and paved cellar, via a handsome stone spiral staircase. A rare 17th-century icebox remains in the cellar. An elegant oak staircase completes the decor.1st floor: landing with terracotta floor tiles, leading to :On the right, a large bedroom (sea rush floor) adjoining a bathroom/shower/wc; A corridor on the street side, equipped with storage space and leading to a laundry/technical room;Opposite, an office for 2 workstations, on the garden side.To the left, tomette-tiled hallway leading to 3 bedrooms (tomettes/parquet) and an independent shower room/wc.High ceilings of approx. 2.50 m.2nd floor: vast attic converted into dormitory (parquet flooring), with shower room/wc - lots of storage space - insulated area. Adjoining attic for storage.At the bottom of the property is a garage for one vehicle, on the street side.This is followed by a large workshop and storage area on the terrace side.At the top of the terrace, accessible by a stone staircase, remains the "cure's garden" as shown on the 1863 plans. Triangular in shape and laid out in the French style in 6 small islands bordered by boxwood and topiary, they are the playground for Reine de Reinette apple and cherry trees. Fresnes, Prunus and purple beeches complete this dense but perfectly ordered and tamed setting.Finally, in the heart of the garden, a swimming pool was built in 2015, fitting seamlessly into the south-facing garden, sheltered from all but the sun. Piscines et Spas du perche" swimming pool - 9mx4m - Depth 1.50m - Safety shutter - Heat pump heating. Attached garden shed housing machinery.The garden has a footprint of around 1000sqm, with a wide variety of flowers and plants contributing to its undeniable charm.A place conducive to meditation, resting the soul and spirit, less than 2 hours from Paris.Cabinet LE NAiL - Lower-Normandy - Mr Eric DOSSEUR : +33 (0)2.43.98.20.20Eric DOSSEUR, individual company, registered in the Special Register of Commercial Agents, under the number 409 867 512 .We invite you to visit our website Cabinet Le Nail to browse our latest listings or learn more about this property.16th C. PRESBYTERY WiTH GARDEN iN THE HEART OF PERCHE