Normandy, Orne, Mortagne-au-Perche, France

Full of character and charm and beautifully presented, this bright and spacious 6 bedroom manor house is located right in the historic centre of Mortagne au Perche, which has a vibrant Saturday market and a good share of cafes, restaurants and excellent bakeries and delicatessens. There are also a number of antique shops and small boutiques.

The property, although centrally located, has a lovely private walled garden.

The current owners have brought this charming historic building back to life enhancing the original features such as the superb staircase, floor tiles - a simply sumptuous home to receive and entertain friends and family.

Ground floor: entrance hall leading to the right to 3 reception rooms which are the study, dining room and kitchen/diner which leads onto the garden. From the entrance hall straight ahead leads to the inner hall with superb staircase and the large formal salon with original floor, leading in turn to a second salon. There is a useful laundry room and WC off the inner hall.

First floor: hallway leading to a master bedroom with a bathroom, 3 further bedrooms each with an en-suite bathroom.

Second floor: 2 bedrooms and a shower room.

Further loft spaces undeveloped.

The property is connected to town gas and mains drainage.

The impressive vaulted cellars are part of the underground network that were very important to Mortagne.

A private walled garden with a workshop/outbuilding complete the picture.

The property is located in the old town of Mortagne au Perche in the National Park region of Normandy - a designated Area of Outstanding Natural beauty and closest green belt to Paris - less than 2 hours. Access to UK, Europe and rest of France equally good with the Normandy coast just 130km north.

REFERENCE: 246599