Ref 4271: Property for sale in the Orne French department.

On the outskirts of the legendary Orne town of Bellême, a symbol of the renowned Perche region and of the Regional Nature Park of which it is the emblematic capital, stands this charming presbytery, steeped in history but now redesigned as a good middle-class house... a family home.
Its privileged location provides easy access to all the shops and services just a five-minute drive away. The property benefits from a residential environment that exudes calm and serenity, a certain gentleness and a certain art of living typical of rural towns. The countryside in the city ... the city in the countryside.
There is no shortage of tourist, cultural, sporting and community activities (national forest, hunting, fishing, riding centre, walks, exhibitions, markets, music, dance and theatre schools, etc.), all of which make the Perche such a sought-after destination. Road and rail links are fast and perfectly complemented by regional coach services.
Sheltered from prying eyes and with nature as its only view, this property will reveal a most unexpected rural living space on the outskirts of civilisation.

This authentic presbytery has preserved its main 16th-century structure, was remodelled around 1750 and is now perfected in the 21st century.
The main building features an extremely classic facade, built over an exceptional vaulted cellar, 3 stories high, and topped with a tiled roof. The ashlar and rubble stone walls are covered with lime rendering. A square tower houses the spiral staircase and harmonises the junction of the buildings.
In 2010, a secondary building of around 100 sqm was added to the presbytery, considerably improving comfort and rationalising the daily living space. Paved terrace. Another south-facing terrace overlooks a terraced garden with vast meadows as far as the eye can see....
The property offers 400 sqm of living space as follows:

CELLAR: Exceptional partial vaulted cellar, comprising 2 areas (wine cellar and storeroom);outside access.

GROUND FLOOR: several possible entrances, one of which is in the gable (tower) leading to the reception rooms on the left, namely:
-South-facing lounge/library with terracotta floor tiles, exposed beams and monumental stone fireplace.
- Access to a small area with a mezzanine for children, providing sleeping accommodation. Access to the terrace.
- Large adjoining south-facing dining room / terracotta floor tiles / exposed beams / fireplace with wood burner / period panelling and large storage cupboards. Access to terrace.
- Old kitchen could be converted into bedroom or study. Old hexagonal floor tiles.
- Angled hallway giving access to the "annexe". Spiral staircase leading to the upper floors. Cellar access.
- Utility rooms (boiler room, laundry, hot water tanks) - WC with washbasin.
- Access to the annex, a vast space divided between a modern kitchen and a luminous cathedral-shaped dining room. Tiled floor / wood-burning stove. External access to the west gable.
- First floor accessed by a wooden staircase, comprising 2 attic spaces, used as bedrooms and study.

1st FLOOR: Access, via a beautiful period spiral staircase adorned with brackets, to a landing with parquet flooring leading to 4 bedrooms, one of which has a wash-hand basin / Bathroom and separate WC. One of the bedrooms has retained all its authenticity (terracotta floor tiles / wood panelling / fireplace with overmantel). The other bedrooms have oak parquet flooring. Good ceiling heights of around 2.85 m. Access to the 2nd floor via the spiral staircase.

FLOOR 2: Vast "cathedral" shaped living area laid out over the entire level, divided into various areas (summer lounge / study / bedroom / additional mezzanine), with a shower room-wc and dressing room at either end. Exposed roof timbers. The high ceilings provide plenty of natural light thanks to the numerous windows.

The outbuildings:
-Stone rendered outbuilding with tiled roof, in need of restoration. Ground surface area of 37 sqm + one level. Water and electricity nearby. Attractive oak roof frame.
- Small awning adjoining the outbuilding, used as a wood shed.

NB: the absence of a garage does not prevent 3 cars from being parked close to the entrance gates. It is possible to rent an enclosed garage 300 m away.

The presbytery backs onto the church to the north and is surrounded by stone walls (in good condition) on its 3 other sides. The "parish priest's garden" is a convivial space, sheltered from view, with a green lawn and a wealth of plants, flowers, shrubs and fruit trees in a well-thought-out disorder... and therefore conducive to meditation. There are Ginkgo, Magnolia, Japanese cherry trees and, further back, a whole range of fruit trees (apple, walnut, quince, cherry, apricot, peach, raspberry, mirabelle and apricot).
Two very beautiful "poivrières" located below the south-facing terrace are a reminder of the seven centuries of history of this exceptional property.
In order to preserve the integrity of the landscape, the distant view and the rural interest of these grounds, the owners seized the opportunity to acquire around 14 acres of meadows in one piece, intersected only by the presbytery, a charming wash-house and the discreet road serving a few neighbouring dwellings. A small area has been set aside for children, with a tree house and a lovely swing. Parents can't fail to keep an eye on this play area....

The presence of a spring will undoubtedly give animal lovers the privilege of sharing the good behaviour and good health of their companions from their living room.

Cabinet LE NAIL - Lower-Normandy - Mr Eric DOSSEUR : +33 (0)2.43.98.20.20
Eric 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.

Information on the risks to which this property is exposed is available at: www.georisques.gouv.fr