Detached 4 bedroom house with 2.5 acres and outbuildings

The property stands in a quiet hamlet with only one neighbour and the end of a no through lane.  It requires some modernisation and renovation works including attention to the roof and wiring.  It is a substantial family home with the added benefit of a large games room with bar.  There are several useful outbuildings. Viewing is highly recommended.

The closest town is Le Teilleul (6 km) – it has 2 banks, 2 boulangeries, butcher, supermarket, restaurants and bars, and a good, although small, weekly market. The property is situated in the Selune Valley on the boundary of the ‘Parc Naturel Regional Normandie Maine’, amidst rolling countryside in a small rural hamlet, with one other property at the end of a “no through road”.   Nearest main facilities are to be found in the pretty town of Mortain with its Abbey, waterfalls, 11th century Chapel and panoramic view of Mont St. Michel (about 10 minutes drive). This delightful town also offers a selection of Bars and Restaurants to suit all tastes and a wide range of shops together with a large supermarket. The medieval town of Domfront, with is narrow streets and ruined castle, also offers the same facilities within a 20 minute drive.  Also St. Hilaire du Harcouet is only 12kms with a big weekly market.  The UNESCO heritage site at Mont St Michel is 46 km away.  The Voie Verte which forms part of the Paris to Mont St Michel cycleway and provides links into a further network of routes throughout Manche, into Calvados and Bretagne is 1.5 km from the property.  Located at the southern tip of Manche the property is served by the ports of Caen Ouistreham ( 1 hr 15 min.), Cherbourg (2 hr 15 min.), Le Havre (2 hrs) and Calais (5 hrs).

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THE ACCOMMODATION COMPRISES :

On the ground floor –

Lounge/Dining Room  4.65 x 3.95m  Window and partly glazed door to front elevation.  Tiled floor.  Vent.  Brick fireplace with wood-burner.  Telephone socket.  Convector heater.  Opening to:

Dining Area  3.54 x 2.66m  Window to rear elevation.  Convector heater.  Tiled floor.

Kitchen/Breakfast Room  4.87 x 3.92m  Window and partly glazed “stable” door to rear elevation.  Electric panel radiator.  Tiled floor.  Range of pine base units.  Space for free standing cooker.  Sinks with mixer tap.  Space and plumbing for dishwasher.  Door to utility room.

Hall   4.05 (max) x 2.00m  Window to front elevation.  Stairs to first floor.  Convector heater.  Tiled floor.  Electrics.

Cloakroom  Tiled floor.  WC.  Hand basin.

Inner Hall  2.72 x 2.30m  Door to front elevation.  Built-in cupboard.

Utility Room  3.95 x 2.94m  Window to rear elevation.  Range of base units.  Worktops and tiled splashbacks.  Stainless steel sink.  Tiled floor.  Space and plumbing for washing machine.  Exposed beam.

Games Room/Bar  7.97 x 4.08m   2 pairs of glazed double doors.  Tiled floor.  Exposed beams.

Darts Area  6.72 x 1.95m  2 windows to rear elevation.  Wood-burner.  Sink.  Built-in cupboard.

On the First Floor –

Landing  Sloping ceiling.  Hatch to loft.

Bedroom 1  5.46 x 4.92m (max)  2 Velux windows to rear elevation.  Exposed beams.  Vent.  Door to:

En-Suite Bathroom  2.98 x 1.76m  Velux window to front elevation.  Pedestal basin.  Tiled floor.  WC.  Bath with mixer tap, tiled surround and screen.  Extractor.

Bedroom 2  4.18 x 2.58m  Window to north elevation.  Exposed beams.

Shower Room  2.61 x 1.72m  Exposed stone wall and beams.  Sloping ceiling.  Pedestal basin.  Shower.  WC.  Extractor.

Bedroom 3  2.90 x 2.20m (max)  Window to north elevation.  Exposed beams.  Convector heater.

Bedroom 4  3.25 x 2.80m  Velux window to south elevation.  Airing cupboard with hot water cylinder.  Sloping ceiling.

Loft Space/Study/Bedroom 5  5.46 x 5.38m  (to finish)  2 Velux windows to south and skylight to north elevations.  Exposed beams.  Wood flooring.

OUTSIDE :

Double wooden gates open on the parking space.  Open fronted wood store.  Decking area.

Attached Barn constructed of corrugated iron and wood to east.

Attached Garage to west.  Double wooden doors to front elevation.

Old bakery with chimney, constructed of brick under a slate roof.  Window to south and door to east elevations.

Open fronted wood and corrugated iron field shelter.

Paddocks.

Double wooden gates lead to 2 block barns (ideal for stables) with open end lean-to on one.

Block Barn with corrugated iron roof 10 x 7.89m

Block Barn with synthetic slate roof  11 x 6.92m

SERVICES :

Mains water, electricity  are connected.   Telephone will need a wire replacing outside. Drainage to a septic tank.  Broadband internet connection available.  Electric heating with a woodburner.

Please note : Whilst the Energy Report has been carried out there is no Energy Rating for this property because the owner does not have the last 3 years’ Energy Bills for full time occupation.

FINANCIAL DETAILS :

Taxes Foncières :  294€ per annum

Taxe d’habitation : 326€ per annum (including TV license)

Asking price  : 150,000€ including Agency fees of 10,000€. In addition the purchaser will need to pay the Notaire’s fees of 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 – 001476