Maison de Maître in the heart of Basse-Normandie

Situated in a quiet enclave by the church of St Martin de Montbray, Maison Ruth is set beside a country lane and has private gardens and orchards. The gardens and orchards are tended without the use of any chemicals as encouraging biodiversity is a priority.

Maison Ruth has been sympathetically restored, using traditional methods and materials to evoke the period when it was built but incorporates modern comforts.

Downstairs there is the fully-equipped kitchen with dishwasher, washing machine, fridge freezer and the usual kitchen accoutrements, the dining room leads off the kitchen.

The twin reception room is triple aspect, light, airy and comfortable.

Double doors from each end of the hallway that bisects the ground floor give direct access to the gardens.

Upstairs are the three bedrooms, bathroom and shower - the furniture is original - antique and vintage - and has been restored by us.

Each bedroom has a period 150cm original upholstered bed with sprung sommier and mattress.

The patinated original 18th Century copper Saracen bath was originally in a chateau in the Loire and, for those who prefer, there is a separate shower room that features a roll-out bidet!