Beautiful Farmhouse on the edge of a village with 3/4 acre garden and no near neighbours

This lovely property benefits from superb gardens and comfortable living accommodation with character features of exposed stone walls, a granite staircase and fireplace and exposed beams.   Viewing is highly recommended.

The property is located in Orne in the Normandy region of France. The closest airport  is Deauville Airport (99 km) also within reach are Dinard Airport (100 km), Rennes Airport (101 km), or Angers Airport (128 km). The UNESCO Heritage site of Mont St Michel is 58 km away and the coast at Granville is about 1 1/2 hours’ drive.  It is about 25 minutes to a 9 hole golf course Golf De Bagnoles – Route de Domfront at Bagnoles sur Orne.  The ferry ports are within easy reach – 1 hour to Caen Ouistreham, 4 1/2 hours to Calais, 2 1/2 hours to Le Havre port or Cherbourg. It is about 2 hours 15 mins to Paris by train.  The pretty village of Chanu is about 4 km away.  More extensive facilities can be found in the town of Tinchebray (8km), which is a 15 minute drive and the town of Flers (10km) with a swimming pool, bowling, restaurants, shops and schools  or Vire (15 minutes drive).

THE ACCOMMODATION  COMPRISES :

On the ground floor –

Entrance Hall  Partly glazed door and side panel to front elevation.  Tiled floor.  Radiator.  Granite stairs to first floor.

Kitchen  4.31 x 4.25m  Window to front and window to east elevations.  Tiled floor.  Fully fitted with range of matching base and wall units including display unit.  Double sink with mixer tap.  Granite fireplace with inset extractor.  Space for range style cooker.  Built-in dishwasher.  Worktops and tiled splash-backs.  Radiator.  Exposed beams.

Utility Area  2.50 x 1.40m  Tiled floor.  Window to rear elevation.  Shelving.  Space for American style fridge/freezer.

Cloakroom  Tiled floor.  Radiator.  WC.  Pedestal basin.  Space and plumbing for washing machine.  Partly tiled walls.

Cave/Wine Cellar/Pantry  Window to rear elevation.

Lounge  6.11 x .97m  Window to front and rear elevations.  2 radiators.  Granite fireplace with raised hearth and wood-burner.  Exposed stone wall and beams.  Tiled floor.

On the First Floor –

Landing  Radiator.  Exposed stone wall.  Bullseye window to rear elevation.

Master Bedroom  5.87 x 4.19m  Window to front and rear elevations.  2 radiators.  2 built-in wardrobes.  Telephone socket.  Door to:

En-Suite Shower Room  2.37 x 1.75m  Tiled floor.  Suspended WC.  Vanity basin with mirror and light over.  Large walk-in shower.  Heated towel rail.

Study/Bedroom 2  4.17 x 3.30m  Window to rear elevation.  Radiator.  Built-in shelves.

Bedroom 3  4.20 x 2.98m  Window to front elevation.  Built-in wardrobe.  Radiator.  Door to –

En-Suite Shower Room  Tiled floor. M Shower.  Hand basin.  Suspended WC.

On the Second Floor –

Bedroom 4/Hobby Room  4.00 x 3.09m  Sloping ceiling.  Velux window to front elevation.

Insulated Loft currently used for storage  12.09 x 4.00m  Velux window to front elevation.  Exposed “A” frame.

OUTSIDE :

Double gates lead to a long  drive and attached Single Car Port.

The garden is laid to lawn with mature trees, hedges and shrubs.  Raised stone flower beds.  Vegetable garden.  Outside tap.  Small Greenhouse and 2 garden sheds.

Attached Garage  5.51 x 4.11m  Sliding PVC door.  Concrete floor.  2 windows to east elevation.  Hot waster cylinder.  Wall mounted boiler.  Sink.  Door to:

Work Shop  4.96 x 4.11m  Window and pedestrian door to east elevation.

SERVICES :

Mains water, telephone and electricity are connected.  Drainage is to an all water septic tank installed in 2012.  Central heating is supplied via a heat source pump and woodburner.

Please note : There is no Energy Report for this property because the owner does not have the last 3 years’ energy bills.

FINANCIAL DETAILS :

Taxes Foncières : 713€ per annum (2019)

Taxe d’habitation : Means tested

Asking price :  161,000€ including Agency fees of 11,000€.  Notaire’s fee – 12,300€

Please note : All room sizes are approximate.  Suzanne in France has made every effort to ensure that the details and photographs of this property are accurate and in no way misleading.  However this information does not form part of a contract and no warranties are given or implied.

Property Ref : SIF – 001378