Magnificent restored Norman manoir 5km from glorious sandy beaches
€1,378,000
The Basics
Overview
Price fairness
This price sits 13% above recent local sales.
Similar homes in this area have recently sold for less.
How reliable is this comparison?
We found many recent sales of properties similar in type, size and location to this home.
- Same property type (houses)
- Local sample size (34 sales)
- Same commune
What this means
Similar homes nearby sold for less recently. There may be room to negotiate, or something specific about this property that justifies the premium.
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Local market context
What the listing leaves out
What this home offers
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Energy performance
Official DPE energy rating
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Finance
Upfront investment and monthly running costs
Based on: EU buyer · Holiday · 40% down · 25-yrClick any row to see how it's calculated.
Cash needed at purchase
€645,685
Estimated monthly cost
€8,122 / mo
10-year running total (today's rates)
€974,588
Rental income
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Offset with rental income
€1,490 gross · €1,043 net/mo at 30% occupancy
Renovation
Estimated work over the next 10 years
We can't put a real number on renovation costs yet, because it depends on what's already been done to this place.
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Rental potential
Rental potential
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Location
Location
Normandy, Manche (50)
Living here
What daily life looks like in this area
Daily life revolves around the car; while the beach is a short 5km drive, the property sits in a quiet rural pocket where schools and shops are concentrated in nearby villages like Marigny. Elevation is generally flat, but the 2.1 hectare plot implies significant time or cost allocated to grass cutting and hedge maintenance.
Nearby services
Distances measured from the commune centre. Add the exact address for accurate values.
More about the area
Soil & gardening
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Likely topsoil: Silt loam. Topsoil pH ~6.0, organic carbon 54 g/kg.
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Recent agricultural use within ~100 m: Crop code tre (2024).
Soil can vary significantly within 100 m. For vegetable growing, a local soil test (pH, organic matter, NPK, and heavy metals if the site borders a road or former vineyard or orchard) typically costs €50 to €150 at a French agronomy lab such as Auréa, LCA, or SADEF. We recommend one before planting edibles.
Source: SoilGrids v2 (ISRIC) — 0-5 cm topsoil model, ~250 m grid · IGN Géoplateforme — RPG (Registre Parcellaire Graphique)
Good to know
Climate
Typical weather
Based on 30-year climate averages for this location
August
Mild and comfortable. Light layers are enough. Long, sunny days — peak season for the region.
Internet
Coverage shown for the commune. Add the exact address to check the actual building.
Source: ARCEP Ma Connexion Internet (2025-12-31)
Risks
Environmental risks
Risks shown for the commune area. Add the exact address for parcel-level confirmation.
Source: Géorisques, Min. Transition Écologique · View official report
Safety & crime
Interpreted from official police & gendarmerie records
Source: SSMSI 2022 · 2,754 inhabitants · Compared against department averages
Zoning
In a nutshell
Urban zone
Zone U — Uxil
Generally buildable in principle
Renovation constraint
Heritage prescriptions
Some exterior changes may need review
Nearby development
No AU zones nearby
No expansion zone found within ~800m
What this means
Building or extension
Likely possible, subject to local PLU rules
Exterior renovation
Needs attention, visible changes may require approval
Surrounding development
No AU development zone found nearby
Planning layers found
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Applies to parcel
Main zone
Zone U · Uxil · Urban
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Other local planning layer recorded
Zones Humides
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Context
Reserved land
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Other local planning layer recorded
Orientation D'AmÉNagement Et De Programmation Sectorielle
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Other local planning layer recorded
Servitude De MixitÉ Sociale (Sms)
Renovation constraint
Heritage-related planning prescriptions exist in this area. Some exterior modifications may need additional review. Check with the mairie before planning works.
Legal
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Wealth tax kicks in above €1.3M
If your French property (or properties combined) is worth more than €1.3M on 1 January, France charges an annual wealth tax of 0.5% to 1.5% on the amount above that. Foreign owners only count their French property, not assets elsewhere.
impots.gouv.fr, Impôt sur la Fortune Immobilière (IFI)↗
This is general information, not legal advice. Rules change and each property has its own context. Confirm anything that matters with your notaire before you sign.
This report is generated from listing data and regional knowledge. It is not a substitute for a professional survey, legal review, or in-person visit.
Characteristics
Details
- Property Type
- Manor/Mansion/Estate
- Total living m2
- 621 m²
- Plot size m2
- 21,318 m²
- Grounds HA or legal
- Grounds 1-5 HA
Room information
- Bedrooms
- 14
- All bathrooms
- 8
Features
- Original stone floors
- Pierre de Valognes
- Wooden parquet floors
- Yes
- Original fireplaces
- Yes
- Wooden staircase
- Yes
- Double glazing
- High performance
- Kitchen
- Modern fitted
- Bathroom suites
- Revamped
- Home cinema
- Yes
- Outbuildings
- Many, in good condition with conversion potential
Location Details
- Proximity to beaches
- 5 km
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