Argentan, La Basse Normandie 61200

An 18th-century chateau and orangery, in a 10-hectare estate, in Normandy, near to the Le Pin national stud farm. A wrought-iron gate, framed by pillars from which extend a low wall, opens into the partially lawned main courtyard, on either side of which are the orangery and outbuildings. 5 hectares of parkland made up of coppices, undergrowth meadows and a landscaped garden spread out around the buildings, while 5 hectares of crops can be found opposite the chateau. The residence possesses living space of approximately 560 m². It was built with rendered rubble stone in the 18th century and its central section boasts a classical architectural style. The quoins as well as window and door surrounds are made of ashlar. The three-storey edifice above a basement has a raised ground floor, a first floor and a converted attic level, beneath its mansard style slate roof punctuated with stone bullseye windows as well as dormers and dotted with several brick chimney stacks. The facades are marked by tall, small-paned windows fitted with shutters. The rear elevation is fitted with an awning and possesses two wide protruding sections framing a rounded patio. Opposite the chateau, a water jet fountain stands in the middle of a rectangular pond.