A residence undergoing renovation, in an approximately 5-hectare estate, in the south of the Manche area, not far from the centre of the Mortainais se
A residence undergoing renovation, in an approximately 5-hectare estate, in the south of the Manche area, not far from the centre of the Mortainais sector.
This property is located in Normandy, in the Manche area, in a peaceful hamlet belonging to the rural municipality of Teilleul. It is surrounded by the undulating wooded countryside of the Mortainais sector, punctuated with hedges, woods and meadows through which flow streams. The municipality came into being following a merger of several villages. It brings together convenience stores as well as essential everyday services and boasts a thriving agricultural fabric. Mortain and Saint-Hilaire-du-Harcouët are 15 minutes away, Mon Saint Michel can be reached in 1 hour, as can the station in Laval, from where trains put Paris within 1 hour 30 minutes' reach. Caen, Rennes and both their airports are also 1 hour 30 minutes away.
This approximately 5-hectare estate can be reached by a small lane that branches off a country road. It assumes the appearance of a well-structured rural property, surrounded by lush, undulating countryside overlooking a small valley through which a stream runs. The estate includes several buildings spread around a courtyard. The main, southwest facing residence, in the process of being renovated, is a vast, two-storey long house with a gabled roof made of recently installed slate tiles. The façade combines exposed stonework and light-coloured rendering, punctuated with rectangular windows, some of which have been recently created. It boasts a number of remarkable architectural elements and part of it probably dates from the 17th-century, according to the date of 1665 engraved on a lintel. To the south of the courtyard, there is a vast brick, stone and half-timbered farm outbuilding, topped with a gabled slate roof. In the centre of a courtyard, a well with a hipped roof stands next to an old tower with a press in it. To the west of the courtyard, there is a recently built farm building, hidden by a mound and a tall lime tree.
The residence's roofs are recent and in excellent condition, underlined by roof decking. The materials used display a desire to preserve the place's authentic character. Due to a halt in the renovation work in progress, only the masonry, roof frame and roofing have been completed so far. There are no floorboards, concrete bases, joinery or sanitation system as of yet. All the plans were drawn up by a professional.
The residenceThe renovation work is in need of completion. The building has two storeys, plus an attic level. The masonry is of good quality and the edifice possesses two tall fireplaces boasting imposing corbels as well as a hood underlined by a cornice. A number of built-in wall cupboards typical of traditional architecture are still visible, as well as a blocked opening with window seating. Several massive beams are still in place, awaiting the installation of joists.The outbuildingIt stands opposite the residence to the south of the courtyard and has a regular, symmetrical façade. A vast barn door with a slightly arched lintel in brick is framed by two small doors with identical lintels, topped by an opening that leads into the loft space. At its eastern end, there is an extension to the barn made of stone on the ground floor and half-timbering on the upper floor, next to which there is also a lean-to. The building is of fine construction quality but requires restoration work. Inside, there are still structures intended for accommodating cattle.The farm buildingThis two-level, breeze block-built construction boasts a surface of approximately 300 m². It was built recently, is in a good condition and is clean. It has been used as a byre and ...
