This detached stone house has been carefully and tastefully restored by the present owners to offer comfortable 2 bedroom accommodation with a large barn, hangar and second stone house.

The property benefits from double glazing, hardwood floors, an all water septic tank and economical heating via a back boiler on the woodburner. It is situated in a quiet rural hamlet.

It  is situated within easy reach of the town of Barenton with all its amenities including  supermarket, bakeries, pharmacy, hairdresser, English grocer, post office, tabac and cafés in Barenton. Further shopping can be found at Mortain and Domfront (10km) and St Hilaire du Harcouët (15 km). The ferry port of Caen-Ouistreham is 1 1/4 hours away, St Malo is 1 1/2 hours away and Cherbourg is 2 hours.  Calais and the Euro Tunnel are approximately a 5 hour drive. Airports within 2 hrs are Rennes, Deauville (Ryanair from Stansted), Dinard (Ryanair flights from Bristol, Birmingham, London Stansted and East Midlands) and Cherbourg (Flybe from Southampton).

THE ACCOMMODATION COMPRISES :

On the ground floor –

Entrance : 4m² – PVC door and side panel to the front elevation.  Wooden floor.  1/2 glazed door to –

Living room : 34m² – Double aspect with window and window seat to the front elevation and window to the west.  Wooden floor.  Exposed beams. Fireplace with woodburner and back boiler.  2 radiators.  Stairs to first floor with understairs storage cupboard.

Kitchen : 13m² – Glazed double Frenchdoors to the east elevation and window to the north elevation.  Wooden floor.  Space for range style cooker. Double ceramic sink with mixer tap and shelving under.  Freestanding units with drawers and wine rack.  Solid wood worktops.  Plumbing and space for washing machine.  Cupboard housing electrics.  Space for upright fridge/freezer.  Opening to –

Dining room : 12m² – Window to the south elevation.  Radiator.  Wooden floor.

On the first floor –

Landing : 2m² – Wooden floor.  Hatch to loft space.

Bedroom 1 : 10m² – Window to the south elevation.  Wooden floor.  Radiator.

Bedroom 2 : 12m² – Window to the south elevation.  Wooden floor.  Radiator.

Bathroom : Window to the west elevation.  Slipper bath with mixer/shower tap.  Toilet.  Pedestal hand basin.  Wooden floor.  1/2 wood panelled walls.  Radiator.

OUTSIDE :

A gravel drive leads to a large parking and turning area.  There is a small area of lawned garden to the west of the property.  Small barn built of cob under tiles with lean-to shed.  Large stone barn with rare oak crook frame with corrugated iron roof and attached wooden open-fronted garage/workshop.  Separate garage and storage area with power and light.  There is a small shed attached to the house.  Open fronted modern barn/tractor shed.  Old stone house with slate and synthetic roof to renovate.

SERVICES :

Mains water, telephone and electricity are connected.  Drainage to an all water septic tank.  Solid fuel heating via back boiler on woodburner.

FINANCIAL DETAILS :

Taxes Foncières : € per annum

Taxe d’habitation : Means tested

Asking price : 118,500€ including Agency fees + Notaire’s fee – 9,500€

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 – 00324