Ref:IC355 - A very extensive property consisting of a 10 bedroom Maison de Maitre, 3 other houses converted into 8 self-contained apartments and 4 large outbuilding including extensive stabling. The buildings are set on three sides of a large courtyard and the whole ensemble is surrounded by a moat. Beyond this is a large vegetable garden and a further 10 hectares of park and woodland. The property has until recently be run by an elderly lady who just kept the business side of it ticking over. There is enormous scope to develop a whole range of leisure related activities particularly those pertaining to equestrianism. All the buildings are in an excellent state of repair including the roofs which have been recently renewed. The property is situated on the edge of a small hamlet but is only 2 kms from the thriving market town of L’Aigle. Paris is 140kms to the East and just 1hour ten minutes by direct train. The coast at Deauville is just 80 kms away. The accommodation in the various buildings consists of; The Maison de Maitre; This has recently provided B&B accommodation as well as being the private residence of the owner. It has obvious scope for development to increase the B&B revenue or to create a small exclusive hotel. On the ground floor are a large living room with beautiful original floor to ceiling wood panelling, a salon, office, dining room, kitchen, hall with cloakroom, large utility room with w/c. On the first floor; 6 bedrooms, 5 of which have basins and vanity units and all of which have original fireplaces, bathroom and separate w/c. On the second floor; 4 further bedrooms and vast games room. The whole house is fitted with oil-fired central heating supplied from a powerful boiler which also heats the other two houses. Maison de Gardes. This consists of three, one bedroom apartments one on each floor. Each one has a fitted kitchen, large living/dining room, bedroom and bathroom. They are of 62, 73 and 51m2 respectively and rent for between 390 and 420 € per month for long term rentals. For summer rentals a weekly charge similar to the long term monthly figure could be charged. Maison de Douves. A studio apartment on the ground floor consisting of a bed/sitting room, separate kitchen area, shower room, and hallway, there is also a original bread oven just off the main room.. 32m2 in total and renting for 320€ per month. On the first floor is a 2 bedroom apartment which has recently been completely renovated. It has a large living room fitted kitchen and bathroom. It is of 62m2 in total and rents for 440€ per month. In the loft space is another 2 bedroom apartment of 58m2 also with kitchen, living room and bathroom renting for 400€ per month. Orangerie. This is another detatched house linked to the main house by a covered passageway. On the ground floor is a large exhibition area or meeting room of 72m2. It has an attractive covered terrace at the front and a small private garden leading down to the moat to the rear. On the first floor is a newly converted two-bedroom apartment with an open-plan kitchen/living area, bathroom and separate w/c. It is of 70m2 in total and rents out at 540€ per month. This apartment is fitted with electric heating. Bergerie. This houses a one bedroom apartment of 52m2 which rents for 320m2 per month. It is equipped with gas central heating and is located at the end of the workshop block The Outbuildings; The Stables; These consist of 6 boxes, 4 stalls, two large foaling stables a workshop, office and feed store. The total area on this level is 328m2. On the first floor is a vast hay loft of 366m2. The Workshops. Another vast building of 376m2 on each of two levels. On the ground floor are a joinery workshop and a mechanics workshop. The first floor is one vast open area with a solid concrete floor capable of supporting significant loads. Pigeon loft. A fantastic property ideally situated with easy access to Paris, the coast and to ferry ports with enormous potential for any number of residential and commercial uses.