Listed 13th C chateau in Normandy

Elegant historic ISMH listed 13th C château near Saint-Lô, offering 500 m² of refined living space, tower apartment, restored chapel, outbuildings and a 1.5 ha park overlooking the Vire River. Ideal for tourism or a prestigious private residence. Near Saint-Lô and close to the D-Day beaches and World War II heritage sites.

Caen is 30 minutes away,
Granville 1 hour
Paris 2.5 hours.

On the outskirts of Saint-Lô, this magnificent château reveals itself at the end of a long paved driveway bordered by mature chestnut trees, framed by an impressive wrought-iron gate set between two solid schist pillars. A beautifully restored chapel and a 50 m² stone outbuilding—currently used as a garage—stand nearby, leading on to a remarkable 100 m² square tower. The ensemble, built in traditional schist rubble stone and topped with slate roofing, forms a harmonious architectural whole overlooking the tranquil Vire Valley. The château itself offers around 500 m² of living space, surrounded by a charming 1.5-hectare wooded park.

Ground Floor
A double wooden door opens into a stone-paved entrance hall with small-paned windows and wooden interior shutters. The generous reception room features a stone fireplace and leads into a circular office set within the round tower. Expansive windows frame magnificent, uninterrupted views over the Vire River and the valley. A superb stone spiral staircase rises to the upper floors.

This level also includes:
- A bedroom with en-suite bathroom
- A character-filled kitchen with a monumental granite fireplace and curved carved lintel
- Triple-aspect living room with a stove

Flooring throughout blends stone slabs, wide-plank parquet, old terracotta tiles in the kitchen, and contemporary tiling.

First Floor
The spiral staircase leads to:
- vast 59 m² bedroom with en-suite bathroom, high ceilings, and charming small-paned windows with shutters.
- A corridor accesses
- four additional generously sized bedrooms (27–38 m²), each with its own bathroom. Straight-plank oak flooring predominates, complemented by terracotta tiles in some spaces.

Second Floor
The attic level offers:
- three bedrooms (11–25 m²), each with parquet flooring, en-suite bathroom, and dramatic cathedral ceilings.

Cellars
A straight stone staircase descends from the kitchen to the vaulted cellars, where several rooms have been fitted out as a laundry, boiler room, wine cellar, and WC facilities.


Energy rating: E
Climate rating: C

Estimated annual energy costs for standard use: between €1,650 and €2,240 per year. Average energy prices indexed for 2021, 2022, and 2023.

Tower & Outbuildings
The square tower spans three levels, including an attic, with a slate four-sided roof. A spiral staircase connects three bedrooms (18–30 m²), and a fourth, ground-level bedroom has been adapted for guests with reduced mobility.

A second schist outbuilding with slate roofing serves as a garage, with an attached storage extension.

The Chapel
Fully restored in 2000, the chapel now serves as a concert and exhibition venue. Its slate roof features a bell tower, while inside, a fresco adorns the walls. Both the altar and white altarpiece have been meticulously renovated.

Grounds
The 1.5-hectare park includes:
- Old tennis court
- Orchard
- Woodland areas extending along the valley

The setting offers peace, privacy, and easy access to Saint-Lô and the major historical attractions of Normandy.

Additional Information
- Cadastral area: 1.52 hectares
- Main building: 500 m²
- Outbuildings: 150 m² (approx. 100 m² already converted)
- Bedrooms: 10
- Listed in the ISMH (Supplementary Inventory of Historic Monuments)

A rare opportunity to acquire an extraordinary historic property with strong potential for a boutique hotel or bed and breakfast—just minutes from Saint-Lô and close to the D-Day beaches and World War II heritage sites.