LOCATION Property tye
Colombage chaumière These quintessential Normandy homes feature half-timbering or 'colombage' on the facade, topped by a thatched roof. Picture-postcard pretty, they feature around the Pays de Caux area, including Plus Beaux Village Veules-les-Roses.
Equestrian estates Rural Orne is a favourite with horse- riders so you’ll find equestrian properties – particularly near Le-Pin-au-Haras, home to France’s national stud. A detached property with around 80,000m2 and stables will cost about €895,000.
of land,
Maison de maître Built for wealthy local 'masters', 'maisons de maître' feature pleasing architectural details and spacious, elegant proportions. In Manche, you can currently buy a beautiful example with a B&B business for under €300,000.
Bayeux, famed for its tapestry, is one of
Normandy's top attractions
Châteaux and manors For the price of a semi-detached house in parts of the UK, you can buy your own French château surrounded by land with the potential for extra income through letting guest rooms. Manor houses start at €350,000 and châteaux €500,000.
Villa In France, a ‘villa’ can be anything from a recent construction to a traditional seaside property with original features. For €200,000, you could buy a half- timbered villa in Le Tréport, or for €2.75m a luxury 11-bedroom villa in Deauville.
Farmhouse Farmhouses here are plentiful – from family homes to sprawling properties with outbuildings. A half-timbered example on farmland is €400,000 in Seine-Maritime, while something modest and traditional costs under €70,000 in Manche.
Pavillon This French term generally refers to a modern, single-storey home on a small housing estate, perhaps with bedrooms in the eaves. Oſten detached, prices range from €65,000 to €250,000, depending on location and size.
Longère As you might guess from the name, a 'longère' is a long, stone building, usually single-storey with some attic space. Traditional in character and style, they oſten have original features and are located in the countryside, priced from €40,000 to €200,000 in Normandy.
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