Please note that we only exchange with properties of similar size.
Our charming manor house (550 m²) is 400 years old and a listed property with amazing old features. We have a big guest house in the converted barn (400 m2) and a smaller one (100m2) which is an annex to the manor. Our listed estate is situated on 12.3 acres of land with a very small river. Our valley is in the middle of a tiny village in the Deep Condroz, the most beautiful region in Belgium in the Province of Namur.
The whole property has undergone a complete eco-renovation to a very high standard (100 % natural materials with clay and reed for insulation of the inner walls, natural paint, solar panels). New kitchen with Boretti stove, granite countertops, dining room with fireplace and upright piano, living room with 2 fireplaces, LED TV, library and a restored grand piano from 1831,
2nd floor master-bedroom with dressing and bathroom, 1 kid's bedroom, a guestroom with bathroom, office,
3rd floor 3 huge teenager rooms, 1 big bathroom with bath and shower, a play area for children with books, toys, television/DVD and Kinect.
There is plenty of space inside and outside and a heated saltwater pool outside. We have 4 dogs (Australian shepherd, Belgian Malinois and 2 husky mix) and 1 cat who prefers to live in the barn across the courtyard.
A car and 7 bikes could be at your disposal.
We have an in ground trampoline and ping pong table.
Our village is 30 min from beautiful Namur and its citadel, old town and boat tours, 50 min from Brussels, the heart of Europe, 15 min from Dinant (Adolphe Sax - inventer of the Saxophone, museum and many festivals) and 2 hours from the Belgian coast. There are a lot of castles, the most beautiful villages in Wallonia Crupet and Falaën, fruit and vegetable markets, festivals, old farms, scenic landscape, hiking, Modave Castle, Durby and Dinant Adventures, Caves of Han (Grottes de Han.be), Durbuy (the smallest and quaintest town in the world), kayaking on the Lesse river, free entrance (with our car) to Domaine de Chevetogne nature&water fun (the biggest Nature playground in Belgium), and Maastricht (Netherlands), Cologne (Germany) 1 to 2 hours drive not far away.
We have 5 very nice horses. If you are interested in riding and are an experienced rider, we can arrange something during your stay but need to organise it beforehand.
The space
New kitchen with Boretti stove, granite countertops, dining room with fireplace and upright piano, living room with 2 fireplaces, LED TV, library and a restored grand piano from 1831,
2nd floor master-bedroom with dressing and bathroom, 1 kid's bedroom, a guestroom with bathroom, office,
3rd floor 3 huge teenager rooms, 1 big bathroom with jaccuzi bath and shower, a play area for children with books, toys, television/DVD and Kinect.
Guest access
You can have access to the manor house for an exchange and/or in one of our guest houses. The converted barn with amazing old features, infrared sauna and billiard table is 400 m2 and really big. It has living room with a bar, huge tables in the entrance halls, 6 bedrooms and 5 bathrooms, sleeps 15 persons in beds.
The smaller guesthouse (100 m2) in the annex of the manor is 100m2 and can sleep 8.
Notes
We have 4 dogs (Australian shepherd, Belgian Malinois and 2 husky mix) and 1 cats who prefers to live in the barn across the courtyard.
Features
Washer
Dishwasher
Clothes dryer
Oven
Microwave
Coffee machine
Fridge
Iron
Hair dryer
Heating
Air conditioning
TV
WiFi
High Speed Internet
Bathtub
First aid kit
Wheelchair accessible
Smoke alarms
Fire extinguisher
Bed sheets
Towels
Workspace
Fireplace
Home cinema
Toys
Gym
Sauna
BBQ
Pool
Hot tub
Balcony
Garden / yard
Deck / patio / courtyard / terrace
Covered porch / verandah
Kosher home
Meat-free kitchen
Gated community
EV Home Charger
Bikes
Camping gear
Kayak
Tennis court
Standup paddleboard
House rules
Suitable for infants under 2
Suitable for children ages 2-12
Pets not allowed
No smoking
Allergens
Smoke free
Fragrance free
Low allergen
Dates of Availability
Availability calendar
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Neighbourhood
Our village is 30 min from beautiful Namur and its citadel, old town and boat tours, 50 min from Brussels, the heart of Europe, 15 min from Dinant (Adolphe Sax - inventer of the Saxophone, museum and many festivals) and 2 hours from the Belgian coast. There are a lot of castles, the most beautiful villages in Wallonia Crupet and Falaën, fruit and vegetable markets, festivals, old farms, scenic landscape, hiking, Modave Castle, Durby and Dinant Adventures, Caves of Han (Grottes de Han.be), Durbuy (the smallest and quaintest town in the world), kayaking on the Lesse river, free entrance (with our car) to Domaine de Chevetogne nature&water fun (the biggest Nature playground in Belgium), and Maastricht (Netherlands), Cologne (Germany) 1 to 2 hours drive not far away.
Getting around
Supermarkets are to be found in Ohey which is the same entity. There is an organic supermarket in Maffe with a great choice. Very good ice cream place as well from a local producer.
Map of Approximate Location
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