Wonderful Manor House for sale on the edge of Falaise in Lower Normandy, France

Located in Falaise, Calvados:

Only five minutes walk from the centre of Falaise. Two minutes drive from the start of the motorway network, and forty-five minutes from the Channel port of Caen-Ouistreham. Central Paris is some 3.5 hours away (less via motorway).

The House:

The Manoir de la Butte lies on the edge of the birthplace of William the Conqueror, nestling beneath the town wall in the valley of the River Ante. With approximately 8 acres including gardens, a large meadow bordering some 400 yards of trout fishing (subject to normal licence) in the River Ante, a small lake, two ponds, a cascade and stream and a copse in which thousands of snowdrops and wild daffodils and orchids put on an annual show. There are extensive outbuildings, comprising five stables and garaging for at least six cars. There is extensive cellarage, including a large wine cellar.

PRICE: 840,000 Euros to include all fees.  (£699,000 approx.)