Built to exacting standards in about 1972 this beautiful detached Townhouse is in a quiet position and enjoys far-reaching views over the surrounding countryside and a pretty landscaped garden of just under 1 acre.

The property benefits from partial double glazing, wooden shutters, recently fitted kitchen and bathrooms and the electrics were reviewed in 2010. Viewing is recommended to appreciate the elegant, light and versatile accommodation on offer in this property.  The current owners have registered as a low key B&B establishment with the Tourism Office – this supplies a useful secondary income if required.

This beautiful detached house is situated in  Mortain where you will find shops, schools, doctors’ surgeries, supermarkets, etc. and local walking, and fishing. Extensive recreational facilities can be found nearby including local waterfalls and walking clubs, canoeing and outdoor sports. Major towns such as Caen, St Malo, St Lo, Falaise, Bayeux, Honfleur and Northern Brittany available for day trips. Normandy landing beaches are easily accessible. Suisse Normande and Spa towns 35 minutes drive. Choices of Golf Clubs with open availability for non members. Large French Mobile home site within 50 minutes for all resort facilities… pedaloes, canoe, football, fishing, pools with slides, snooker , entertainment. Sports centre with pool and slides, Go Karting and board park less than 15 minutes. Local village with many bars restaurants and shops. Weekly market on a Tuesday in Sourdeval, including Livestock.  20 mins to Bowling, sports centers and 18 hole golf course and the forest of Saint Sever.   Beaches within an hour, river activities/ forests/ spa resort within 45 minutes.  The nearest Airport is at Dinard  (70 miles), Ferry Port at Caen (50 miles) and the nearest train station is at Vire (15 miles) from where you can take a fast train to Paris.

THE ACCOMMODATION COMPRISES :

On the ground floor –

Entrance Hall: 4.74m x 1.64m & 0.89m x 4.48m – Marble tiled floor. Wrought iron glazed door. Built-in cupboards. Door to basement. Radiator.

Kitchen/Breakfast room: 3.51m x 3.80m – Range of recently fitted built in base and wall units incorporating  dishwasher and range style cooker with gas hob with wok ring and electric oven. Extractor fan over. Vent. Single stainless steel sink with mixer taps.  Granite worktops with tiled splash backs. Radiator. Tiled floor. Windows to the north and east elevations. Glazed French doors to the north elevation. Space for fridge/freezer.

Lounge: 6.49m x 5.50m – Tiled floor. Open fire.  French windows to the south west elevation leading on to the terrace. Stairs to first floor. 2 radiators. Telephone point.

Dining room/Bedroom 3: 3.08m x 3.44 – Glazed French doors to the south west elevation leading on to the terrace. Radiator. Wooden floor.

Separate WC : Window to the north east elevation. Part tiled walls and tiled floor. Toilet. Radiator.

Shower room: 1.90m x 2.51m – 2  windows on the north east elevation. Radiator. Part tiled walls and floor. Vanity unit. Large walk-in shower.

Bedroom 1: 3.60m x 2.93m – Window to the north east elevation. Radiator. Tiled floor. Built-in wardrobe.

Bedroom 2: 3.12m x 3.48m – Glazed French doors to the south elevation. Wooden floor. Radiator.

On the first floor –

Landing: Radiator.

Bedroom 4: 2.93m x 4.20m – Built-in cupboards. Window to the south west elevation. Radiator.

Walk-in dressing room: 2.35m x 2.14m – Could easily be made into another bathroom if required.

Bathroom : 2.29m & 2.20m – Sloping ceiling. Tiled floor. Heated towel rail. Corner bath with mixer taps. Part tiled walls. Toilet. Shelving. Vanity unit. Radiator. Large walk-in shower. Feature window to the north east elevation.

Master Bedroom: 4.10m x 3.80m – Sloping ceiling. Window to the south west elevation. Radiator. Window to the north east elevation. Walk-in wardrobe (1.48 x 2.88m).

In the basement –

Garage ( 4.06m x 5.67m) with concrete floor, electric and sliding wooden door.

Utility area – stairs to entrance hall. Sink unit with stainless steel sink. Plumbing for washing machine. Hot water cylinder. Oil tank. Boiler. Crawl space with pipe work.

OUTSIDE :

The property is accessed via double wrought iron gates which lead to the tarmac drive with parking and turning area and to the basement garage.  There is a large patio with outside lighting, flower borders and box hedging.  Vegetable garden with 2  raised beds. Soft fruits, raspberries, blackcurrants, gooseberries and cherries.  Open fronted corrugated iron car port  (4.73m x 9.18m + overhang with slate roof  and room for 4 cars.   Chicken coop and end run. Orchard  with apple, plum and Mirabelle trees.  The remainder of the pretty, landscaped gardens are laid to lawn with mature trees and shrubs.

SERVICES :

Mains water, electricity and telephone are connected.  Broadband internet connection.  Oil fired central heating.  Drainage is to an all water septic tank which was installed in 2010.

FINANCIAL DETAILS :

Taxes Foncières :  900€ per annum

Taxe d’habitation : Means tested

Asking price  : 253,000€ including Agency fees + Notaire’s fee 18,300€

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 – 00461