15th Century Normandy Manor House with Large Private Pool, Eure

15th Century Normandy Manor House with Large Private Pool, Eure, France


This Norman Manor comprises 5 bedrooms, a study, large pool and landscaped garden. It has been a family home for 3 generations and has original features dating back to the 15th century when it was built. Despite its age it has light and airy interiors, and It enjoys a peaceful setting in a very private location in the Broglie forest. The house has been restored to a high standard some 20 years ago, and boasts modern interior fittings, in harmony with the original timber beams, and traditional brick and flint construction.

The fittings are in the French country house style with fabrics on the bedroom and living room walls chosen by the owners, who are interior decoration specialists. The mature gardens are carefully landscaped, and the fine extensive lawns stretch to the edge of the forest. A particular feature is the large 13x 5.5m pool, set away from the house, behind hedges surrounded by flowerbeds. Next to it is the pool house with a thatched roof and half timbered construction.There are flowering climbers on the walls, and inside a leisure / games room with a bar and a separate bathroom.

All 5 bedrooms are located on 1st and 2nd floors, and have a private bathroom with wc, bath or shower. They are airy and light, but have good traditional shutters on the windows as well ! The main bedroom has a unique bathroom, and a private study with a single bed. The internet Wifi facilities are located here.

The ample living room has a large traditional fireplace, and comfortable armchairs and sofas. There is a drinks cabinet, and fine furnishings. A door leads directly onto the garden where the owners often lunch or dine in the summer months.

Right next to the living room is the dining room which seats 10. It has a large table, comfortable dining chairs, bookcases and a TV. There is also an unused fireplace backing on to the one in the living room

Next to the dining room is the kitchen. It has all the usual modern amenities, and benefits from a breakfast room separated by a work surface with cupboards below for glasses and cutlery. The pantry is where cleaning materials and crockery are stored. It also has a washing machine with a separate dryer. The back door from the pantry leads to the small herb garden and the large parking area.

The extensive gardens are a delight with attractive vistas and well maintained lawns. Some distance from the house is the large swimming pool and next to it a a pool house with a thatched roof. It has a leisure area, bar and bathroom with a shower and WC.

This is altogether a unique and exotic property ... which will enchant children and adults alike