Just 20 minutes from Caen, in a peaceful, protected environment, you'll discover this elegant 18th-century property on the edge of the village. Its remarkable garden, with its rare species, is entirely enclosed by high walls. The stone fountain and the designed pathways let you enjoy the gentle sound of water and birds in this magical setting. The body of the house, built in 1750, appears unreal, highlighting its fine architectural features and pilasters with Ionic pediments. A stone terrace runs the full length of the building under the sinuous design of the wisteria. The dovecote On the left, after the electrified access gate, an awning for parking cars, supported by the former dovecote, forms the first part of the house. The interior structure of this first part of the house is made up of several rooms used for storage and workshops. In the extension, the main dwelling: Through a double doorway, illuminated by two charming stable lanterns, you enter the main building. The entrance, with its attractive Burgundy stone floor, reveals a staircase surrounded by a wrought-iron banister. The underside of the staircase serves as a machine room. - To the left is the living room (32sqm approx.), entirely renovated by an architecture enthusiast, with Versailles-style parquet flooring and a Louis XV fireplace in Caen stone. Two windows opening onto the garden and a French window opening onto the back garden create a light-filled room. - To the right is the dining room (approx. 22sqm), adorned with superb panoramic papers of Rouen and Caen, and lit by two windows. - Adjoining is a high-quality fitted kitchen (22sqm approx.), with a Burgundy stone floor and Zimbabwe granite worktop that doubles as a bar table, a hood above the cooking area, and two windows and a door to the garden. - Behind this is a scullery (approx. 12sqm) with sink, freezer and boiler. A corridor between the kitchen and the entrance hall boasts attractive cupboards and a toilet. Ascending to the second floor, a parquet landing illuminated by 4 windows leads to the upstairs rooms. After a number of attractive storage cupboards, you'll find: - dressing room (approx. 8sqm) - Bedroom 1 (approx. 15 sqm) on the west garden side, with parquet flooring and two windows. - A shower room adorned with schist slabs and a Bali stone washbasin. The shower is in granite and the room is completed by a wall-hung toilet. - Bedroom 2: 16 sqm, lit by two windows. - A shower room with glass-paste tiles and electric radiator. - Bedroom 3 with two windows, approx. 25 sqm in size, and parquet flooring. - A glass-paved shower room with toilet and slate floor. - A large bedroom 4, approx. 36 sqm, with a superb Versailles-style parquet floor and Louis XV fireplace. - A shower room with toilet featuring wood panelling and black tiles. On the second floor, a landing with spruce parquet flooring gives way to : - Toilets - A study (approx. 12 sqm), half of which is behind a glass door. The room is lit by a charming seated dog. - A large loft bedroom 5 (30 sqm floor space) with its stained wood floor, also lit by a seated dog. - A shower room and toilet with painted parquet floor. - The large "artists'" bedroom (approx. 30sqm), lit by two seated dogs facing each other and clever walk-in closets, and its washbasin. - At the far end, a vast billiard room with fir-wood floor (53sqm floor space). The room is lit by 4 seated dogs and a velux window. Following on from the dwelling, an independent living space: - Another kitchenette for an independent dwelling that can communicate with the main house. - On a nicely designed tiled floor, you'll discover this beautiful room (approx. 29 sqm) with small wood panelling at mid-height, opened on the opposite side by a large bay window and its other terrace. - The mezzanine offers space for a bed or office, and below is a bathroom and toilet. - There's also a dressing room under the stairs. The small 30 sqm gîte at the end of the garden; Behind a superb box hedge, you'll discover this delightful, completely renovated building. Renovated in 2019 and roofed in 2013, this small house with its seated doghouse is made of exposed stone joined by rendering. The downstairs bedroom is accessed by a long outside staircase leading to a small independent terrace, invisible from the rest of the property. Behind the staircase, a living room with cathedral ceiling and charming 18th-century fireplace. At the far end, a black and wood fitted kitchen after the interior staircase. Downstairs, a bedroom with wood parquet flooring and French doors onto the teak terrace. A shower room and toilet complete this small dwelling. The 4400 sqm grounds are complemented by a 2540 sqm meadow. At the rear, the garden is bisected by a long box hedge, leaving an orchard on one side and a superb lawn on the right. Admire the recent greenhouse designed on a period model for the winter preparations of this precious garden. The topiary-trimmed shrubs and terrace face the unobstructed view beyond the park. Outside the walls, a 2540 sqm meadow complements and protects its surroundings. Technical features The entire house has been renovated since 2012 - The frame of the left wing was redone in 2012; - The house is connected to the mains sewage system via a pump. - The boiler in the large house runs on oil, and the small gîte is heated by recent electric radiators. - The windows are double-glazed PVC for good insulation. - The attics in the large house are insulated with rockwool, and a large part is fitted with VMC (mechanical ventilation). - The windows are fitted with standard railings. - The large house has 3 cumulus heaters of 150l, 150l and 100l. Selling price : 938 000 euros Fees at vendor's expense Energy class : C Climate class : A Estimated annual energy costs for standard use: between 3460 euros and 4740 euros per year. Prices indexed to January 1, 2021. Information on the risks to which this property is exposed is available on the Géorisques website: www.georisques.gouv.fr