Delightful country house with stunning views in Normandy

The property has been completely renovated by the current owners from a typical Normandy barn over the last 13 years and benefits from double glazed windows, re-wiring, a new kitchen and bathrooms.  The house has been arranged with the main living accommodation on the first floor to take advantage of the balcony and far-reaching views over the surrounding countryside. It lies at the end of a tree lined private drive with double entry gates.  Viewing is highly recommended.

This superb property is situated near between Sourdeval, with shops, schools, doctors’ surgeries, supermarkets, etc. and local walking, and fishing, Ger and Mortain.. 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 IN THE MAIN HOUSE COMPRISES :

On the ground floor –

Entrance Hall  Tiled floor.  2 convector heaters.  Exposed stone wall and beams.  Under stairs cupboard.  Glazed French doors to  front elevation.  Door to outside and parking.

Cloakroom  Tiled floor.  WC.  Exposed beams.  Vanity unit.  Spotlights.

Bedroom 1  4.66 (max) x 3.80m  Tiled floor.  4 poster carved wooden bed.  Window to rear elevation.  Glazed French doors to front elevation and covered terrace.  Convector heater.  Telephone socket.  Spotlights.

En-Suite Bathroom/Dressing Room  4.46 x 1.93m  Fully tiled.  Built-in wardrobes.  WC.  Vanity unit.  Spot lights.  Bath with mixer tap/shower fitment.  Dressing table.  Extractor.  Heated towel  rail.

Bedroom 2  3.70 x 3.09m  Window and glazed French doors to front elevation.  Tiled floor.  Exposed stone wall and beams.  Wood panelling.  Door to:

En-Suite Shower Room  2.96 x 1.96m  Fully tiled.  Large walk-in shower.  Spot lights.  Exposed beams.  Small window to east elevation.  Vanity unit with mirror and light and shaver socket over.  WC.  Heated towel rail.

Inner Hall  Tiled floor.  Spot lights.

Bedroom 3  2.57 x 2.17m  Tiled floor.  Exposed beams.  Wood panelling.  Door to:

En-Suite Shower Room  2.63 x 1.28m  Window to rear elevation.  Tiled floor.  Shower.  WC.  Vanity unit.  Spot lights.

On the First Floor –

Galleried Landing  3.87 x 3.72m  Window to front and Velux window to rear elevations.   Wood flooring.  Exposed beams.  Sloping ceiling.  Airing cupboard with shelving.  Hot water cylinder.

Lounge/Dining Room  5.30 x 4.67m  Window to front and rear elevations.  Glazed French doors to balcony.  Sloping ceiling.  Exposed beams.  Inset spotlights.  Wood flooring.  Fireplace with wood-burner on raised hearth.  Display recesses.

Balcony  3.67 x 3.25m  Wood with railings.  Seating area.

Kitchen/Breakfast Room  4.76 x 4.67m   Range of white base and display wall units.  Plate rack.  Space for under counter fridge and freezer.  Pace and plumbing for dishwasher.  Winder rack.  2 convector heaters.  Window and Velux wind to rear elevation.  Ceramic sinks with mixer tap.  Pelmet lighting.  Central island unit.  Space for cooker with extractor over.  Worktops and tiled splash-backs.  Walk-in larder.  Exposed beams.  Spotlights.  Glazed French doors to front elevation and balcony.

OUTSIDE :

Gravel drive with raised flower beds to the side.  Lawn.  Garden to the rear is laid to lawn with mature shrubs, trees and borders.  Several flower beds including a rockery.  Vegetable garden.

Outside lighting.  Gravel patio area with wind-out sun shade.  Outside tap.  Wooden shed.

Utility  Room  2.87 x 2.25m  Window to front and  half glazed door to west elevations.  Space and plumbing for washing machine.  Sink unit.  Worktop and tiled splash-backs.  Wall units.  Tiled floor.

Attached to the house is covered seating area to the master bedroom.

Also attached to the house is a Timber Workshop  4.75 x 3.32m  Concrete floor.  Power and light.  Door to rear and window to front elevations.

SERVICES :

Mains water, telephone and electricity.   Satellite internet access.  Drainage to an all water septic tank.  Electric  heating.

FINANCIAL DETAILS :

Taxes Foncières :  Approx. 750€ per annum

Taxe d’habitation : € per annum

Asking price : 150,000€ including Agency fees of 10,000€. Notaire’s fees -11,600€ 

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.

Ref : SIF – 001209