At the end of a majestic avenue lined with triple rows of lime trees, you'll find this elegant Louis XV chateau in its vast main courtyard, after passing through a delightful ?saut-de-loup' with its moat and finely chiselled wrought-iron gate. Situated 15 minutes from Bayeux and 25 km from the D-Day landing beaches, this prestigious residence surrounded by 60 hectares of parkland has all the hallmarks of an 18th-century aristocratic estate. Without ostentation, its tasteful luxury remains in a controlled space and its environment respected. In addition, there is an orchard with tennis court and old swimming pool, the gardener's house, large outbuildings with fourteen boxes, the steward's house, ponds and woods in a privileged panoramic view. The 6.4 ha ISMH parklands are surrounded by grasslands and woods that protect and embellish this remarkable property of around 60 hectares. DESCRIPTION OF THE CHATEAU: Greeted by a double spiral staircase encircled by a wrought iron banister, access is gained via the raised ground floor to the chateau's luminous vestibule. - The vestibule (approximately 42 sqm): lit by four arched windows and two French windows, with its black and white cabochon floor, it has remarkable through-light. It leads to prestigious reception rooms on either side. - The small lounge (approximately 40 sqm): also, with through-lighting from four windows facing each other, this cozy fireside lounge faces its superb Louis XVI marble fireplace, topped with a mirrored overmantel. The floor is a ?petit Versailles' parquet. - The large lounge (approximately 85 sqm): vast and elegant, it has all the attributes of a room for entertaining in the image of the property. Its marble fireplace, quality wood paneling and herringbone parquet flooring give this reception room its grandeur. - One of the double doors leads through to a room awaiting restoration (approximately 35 sqm). On the other side of the hallway, on the right, there is access to: - The dining room (approximately 40 sqm): its water-green Louis XV paneling and red marble fireplace invite you to enjoy a refined dinner. - The cozy study/library with its marble fireplace. - The property's main staircase. Enhanced by its high windows, it reveals its allure with its wrought-iron banister encircling its Caen stone steps. - The original kitchens on the garden level are complemented by a small vintage-style kitchen and dining room. - A door leads from the staircase to the 19th-century wing. - A wooden service staircase. - Three bedrooms (approximately 20 sqm) are laid out in the same way, with pine parquet flooring and a small 19th-century marble fireplace. - Toilets. FIRST FLOOR: Toilets are located halfway up. The well-proportioned steps of the main staircase lead to the luminous gallery that leads to the master bedrooms on the first floor. There are five prestigious master bedrooms. Each boasts elegant features such as wood paneling, alcoves, fireplaces and parquet flooring .... Each of them has a large bathroom (three) or dressing room (two). Toilets to the left of the main staircase. The service staircase. Then, as on the raised ground floor, there are three bedrooms with fireplaces. THE SECOND FLOOR: With a slight sloping ceiling, but fitted out for numerous other bedrooms, we discover a floor full of charm. Most of the nine ?maid's rooms' have small, early 19th-century fireplaces. Some are in need of renovation. There are also toilets and a bathroom. This slightly attic floor has great potential for conversion. GARDEN LEVEL: The main staircase leads down to the chateau's superb former kitchens. A long hood overhangs the stoves, and there are two large windows above, creating a room full of charm. The cooking hob in the fireplace conceals the bread oven. The large, shiny, patinated flagstone floor reveals the use to which these lively rooms were put. While the first-floor kitchen provides practical everyday living, these large kitchens also offer the charm of fine dining. A scullery or wet room for sinks and water pipes. An open-plan pantry. A large linen room. A boiler room with a boiler, cellar and laundry room. An exit to the farm side. THE PARK: In front of the house, an avenue planted with a triple avenue of lime trees provides a prestigious welcome to the property. 6.5 hectares of romantic, verdant English-style parkland are listed on the Supplementary Inventory of Historic Monuments to ensure that the environment is preserved. To the rear, the park extends over a wide lawn bordered by century-old trees, which frame this protected space like a masterpiece. At the far end, a lake closes off the park, giving way to 60 hectares of woodland and open grassland. A driveway provides access by car, making maintenance easier. TO THE LEFT OF THE MAIN COURTYARD, THE ORCHARD: In a walled and gated area planted with fruit trees, a tennis court in good condition (the ground is being treated) and a swimming pool in need of renovation. At the back, the stone gardener's pavilion with its slate roof has been renovated. The interior awaits renovation. TO THE RIGHT, THE OUTBUILDINGS: A long row of buildings in good condition closes off the courtyard of honor on the right. The rear courtyard is entered via the porch in the centre of the stables. There are eight boxes, including three broodmares, at the ends of the building. Five large garages or workshops. Above the building, the jockey's flat in need of renovation. The communal flat, also in need of renovation, with very spacious rooms. Outside, six additional boxes. The renovated manager's house comprises a living room with kitchen and three bedrooms. The property is accessed via a separate gate. POSSIBLE ACQUISITION: 150 ha of Groupement Foncier Agricole - GFA (crops and grassland) leased on long-term, well-maintained leases surround this magnificent property. There is also a dwelling, stable and vast hangars. The purchase of these properties is still possible, subject to any pre-emptive rights. TECHNICAL DETAILS: - Property tax: €12,800. - The entrance gate, porch handrail and orchard gate were recently redone by a craftsman. - The roof was redone in 2003, except for the four ?pointed caps'. - Oil-fired condensing boiler and 15,000-litre tank. - Accessible fibre at the end of the driveway. - Septic tanks to be brought up to standard. - Electricity to be checked. - Hot water tank: three 200-litre tanks and 1 30-litre tank. - Roof of the large common areas restored. - Roofs of the two pavilions renovated. - The steward's house has been completely renovated, with double-glazed windows and electric heating. Sale price including fees: 2,730,000 euros Fees payable by the purchaser Fees: 5% inc. VAT of the price excluding fees Sale price excluding fees: 2,600,000 euros Energy class: N/A Climate class: N/A Estimated annual energy consumption for standard use: not applicable Information on the risks to which this property is exposed is available on the Géorisques website: www.georisques.gouv.fr