£501,934

(€84/sq. ft)

€580,000

14 bed château for sale
Gouffern En Auge, Orne, Normandie

    • 14 beds

    • 6 baths

    • 3 receptions

    • 6,943 sq. ft

Added on 20/10/2024

About this property

  • 0-2 km to amenities

  • Hamlet property

  • Covered parking

  • Electricity on site

  • Barns - outbuildings

  • Aerothermal

  • Garage

  • 50 km or less to airport

  • Character property

  • Detached

  • Habitable

  • Wood fuelled heating

  • Close to golf course

  • Guest house - Gite

  • Individual

  • Open fireplace

  • Swimming Pool

  • Double glazing

  • Barns-outbuildings

  • Village property

  • Underfloor heating

  • Water on site

16th-century manor estate – exceptional property near argentan

28 rooms – 645 sqm of living space – 9,850 sqm parkland – Outbuildings – Event potential
Just 2 hours from Paris, in a peaceful and bucolic setting in the heart of the Normandy countryside, this remarkable 16th-century estate offers a rare and prestigious property complex, located at the entrance of a village with town hall and school within a 10-minute walk.

Prime location:
3 minutes from shops
12 minutes from Argentan (train station nearby)
4 km from the A88 motorway
Close to the 18-hole Golf du Bief in Tournai
13 km from Haras du Pin
22 km from Falaise Castle
Set on a 9,850 sqm plot with orchard and vegetable garden, this limestone property with exposed beams and half-timbering combines historical charm with strong commercial potential (weddings, seminars, holiday rentals).

The manor house – 410 sqm : The elegant main residence features generous volumes:

Two large reception rooms of 37 sqm and 51 sqm, both with fireplaces (including a monumental 16th-century fireplace)
Dining room of 29 sqm
Fitted kitchen with fireplace
Back kitchen
9 bedrooms ranging from 10 to 45 sqm
Independent 48 sqm studio with kitchenette
2 shower rooms and 1 bathroom
Three hallways, laundry room
Landing of 22 sqm
Large 66 sqm garage
Attics and two cellars

Original terracotta floor tiles, wooden flooring, and preserved period features.
Refurbishment work to be expected in some areas (painting and electrical updates).

3-star guest house – 120 sqm (fully renovated)
Accommodation capacity: 8 guests
4 bedrooms
2 shower rooms
Separate WC
Bright 39 sqm open-plan living room with kitchen
Heated by a recent heat pump.
Additional buildings & facilities

110 sqm reception hall (roof structure in excellent condition)
Two outbuildings to renovate:
142 sqm (4 rooms)
183 sqm (6 rooms)
Additional buildings with strong potential for conversion into guest accommodation
Swimming pool to renovate
Features & comfort

Three recently installed heat pumps
Fiber optic internet
Partially renovated windows (PVC double glazing)

Energy rating: C
A versatile estate

Prestigious family residence, equestrian estate, holiday rental business, wedding or seminar venue - the layout, volumes, and setting allow for ambitious projects.
A structured and historic property, rare on the market, offering character, space, and immediate development potential.

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