£323,676
4 bed villa for sale
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£323,676
€374,990 (€205/sq. ft)
4 bed villa for sale
Carentan-Les-Marais, Manche, Normandie4 beds
2 baths
3 receptions
1,830 sq. ft
Local area information
Property location
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Nearby amenities
Features and description
- 0-2 km to amenities
- Mains Drains
- Coastal
- Mains
- Town property
- 50 km or less to ferry
- 50 km or less to airport
- Private parking
- Excellent condition
- Character property
- Close to golf course
- No heating
- Business potential
A Rare Opportunity in the Heart of Historic Carentan. Property with storied history
These two homes are full of ancient history and modern potential. Located on Place de la Republique in the middle of the town center of Carentan they offer the potential to live inside the historic part of the original Castle of Carentan. The property was later used by German officers as headquarters and by the Americans as a prison for captured officers there after. The interior is renovated in a traditional manner, they have an historical spiral stone staircase, fireplaces and large windows with plenty of natural light. There are original 17th century paintings and art plus a Napoleonic mirror. Large high doors and marble fireplaces. What needs to be done inside the home is just making it your own. The flooring downstairs is to be your taste, however the upstairs wood flooring gives the classic feeling. Bathrooms, pick your own tiles and color schemes and lastly finish the kitchens. This could be an ideal 2 airbnb property or live in one and airbnb the second one to generate income whilst living in the heart of Carentan. The property has new water lines, drains, electrics, support beams, rebuilt fireplace to the authentic size, all new wall plaster, spaces for washing machines and all kitchen hookups. The vendor can recommend a great artisan that can finish the work in bathrooms, restrooms and kitchens.
Set within the former grounds and indeed part of the ancient Carentan castle, this extraordinary pair of townhouses offers a unique blend of architectural heritage, generous living space and exceptional creative potential. Once part of the medieval fortress, its stones witness to centuries of Norman history. Used a both a billet and prison for German soldiers in wwii the property now forms a peaceful, private courtyard residence that invites your imagination for refined living.
House 1 celebrates the estate’s heritage through beautifully preserved architectural features. The ground floor unfolds across three characterful rooms, each with authentic charm and flexible use. Above, five further rooms offer ample space for bedrooms, studies or relaxation areas, all naturally illuminated. A convertible loft crowns the house, providing an inspiring opportunity for additional accommodation or a dramatic studio. At the heart of the home stands a magnificent medieval stone staircase, an original feature that links the floors with sculptural beauty and historic gravitas.
House 2 offers a spectacular sense of volume with an impressive open-plan area boasting soaring ceilings-ideal for creating a generous living, dining and kitchen environment. Dominating the room is an enormous original stone fireplace, a breathtaking centrepiece that instantly anchors the space in the property’s rich past. Thoughtfully arranged areas allow for a bathroom and WC, while a beautifully crafted wooden staircase rises to two first-floor rooms and further loft access, offering multiple layout possibilities.
Both houses benefit from extensive renovation works including new electrics, plumbing and plastering. The essential structure and utilities are in place, making the homes perfectly poised for a new owner to complete and personalise to their own taste and standard.
With 110 m2 in the first house, 70 m2 in the second, and 20 m2 of additional courtyard storage, the property offers abundant opportunities. Whether envisioned as a spacious family residence, a pair of gîtes, an income-producing rental project, or a distinctive historic retreat, this ensemble stands as a rare offering-where heritage, potential and location combine.
Behind its quiet courtyard walls, the soul of the old castle remains, ready to welcome its next chapter.
These two homes are full of ancient history and modern potential. Located on Place de la Republique in the middle of the town center of Carentan they offer the potential to live inside the historic part of the original Castle of Carentan. The property was later used by German officers as headquarters and by the Americans as a prison for captured officers there after. The interior is renovated in a traditional manner, they have an historical spiral stone staircase, fireplaces and large windows with plenty of natural light. There are original 17th century paintings and art plus a Napoleonic mirror. Large high doors and marble fireplaces. What needs to be done inside the home is just making it your own. The flooring downstairs is to be your taste, however the upstairs wood flooring gives the classic feeling. Bathrooms, pick your own tiles and color schemes and lastly finish the kitchens. This could be an ideal 2 airbnb property or live in one and airbnb the second one to generate income whilst living in the heart of Carentan. The property has new water lines, drains, electrics, support beams, rebuilt fireplace to the authentic size, all new wall plaster, spaces for washing machines and all kitchen hookups. The vendor can recommend a great artisan that can finish the work in bathrooms, restrooms and kitchens.
Set within the former grounds and indeed part of the ancient Carentan castle, this extraordinary pair of townhouses offers a unique blend of architectural heritage, generous living space and exceptional creative potential. Once part of the medieval fortress, its stones witness to centuries of Norman history. Used a both a billet and prison for German soldiers in wwii the property now forms a peaceful, private courtyard residence that invites your imagination for refined living.
House 1 celebrates the estate’s heritage through beautifully preserved architectural features. The ground floor unfolds across three characterful rooms, each with authentic charm and flexible use. Above, five further rooms offer ample space for bedrooms, studies or relaxation areas, all naturally illuminated. A convertible loft crowns the house, providing an inspiring opportunity for additional accommodation or a dramatic studio. At the heart of the home stands a magnificent medieval stone staircase, an original feature that links the floors with sculptural beauty and historic gravitas.
House 2 offers a spectacular sense of volume with an impressive open-plan area boasting soaring ceilings-ideal for creating a generous living, dining and kitchen environment. Dominating the room is an enormous original stone fireplace, a breathtaking centrepiece that instantly anchors the space in the property’s rich past. Thoughtfully arranged areas allow for a bathroom and WC, while a beautifully crafted wooden staircase rises to two first-floor rooms and further loft access, offering multiple layout possibilities.
Both houses benefit from extensive renovation works including new electrics, plumbing and plastering. The essential structure and utilities are in place, making the homes perfectly poised for a new owner to complete and personalise to their own taste and standard.
With 110 m2 in the first house, 70 m2 in the second, and 20 m2 of additional courtyard storage, the property offers abundant opportunities. Whether envisioned as a spacious family residence, a pair of gîtes, an income-producing rental project, or a distinctive historic retreat, this ensemble stands as a rare offering-where heritage, potential and location combine.
Behind its quiet courtyard walls, the soul of the old castle remains, ready to welcome its next chapter.
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