US$730,330.00 PRICE REDUCED - Superb property which has been completely and comfortably modernised and improved by the current owners, formerly a residence of a famous French painter, now offering luxury accommodation with original features combined with the sympathetic renovation. Situated along a country road with other sizeable properties, on the edge of a village with a good selection of amenities, in this popular area of the Orne. Main house: Ground floor: large, bright entrance hall with stairs to the upper floors; sitting room with a feature fireplace and doors leading directly to the terrace with central fountain and glazed doors leading to the double aspect dining hall with wooden fireplace. The kitchen is modern and well equipped with central island, breakfast bar and wine storage area with double aspect views over the courtyard, garden and countryside. A practical utility/laundry room is next to the kitchen with 2nd staircase to the upper floors. An office and cloakroom complete the ground floor. First floor: large mezzanine/upper hall area, master bedroom with en-suite shower room, 4 further bedrooms (1 with en-suite facilities) and a large family bathroom (Jacuzzi bath and hydro massage shower). Second floor: 2 bedrooms, 1 with a recently refurbished en-suite bathroom. This lovely home sits on nearly an acre of mature park with terraces, decked areas and water features. There is a large sun deck with summer house and splash pool overlooking a 2 tier garden pond with waterfall and lawn. Within the grounds is a second house which is currently used as a gym, games room and 2 store rooms (a possible guest lodge if needed). There is also a sizeable garage (4 cars) with ample parking on the large entrance driveway. On the edge of a popular Orne village with school, doctor, church, post office, bakers, general store,...