Detached stone house with character features in quiet position with nearly 3/4 acre

The house stands in a quiet rural position at the end of a long drive. It has been renovated over the last 22 years by the present owners to offer light accommodation, with high ceilings and a versatile layout.  It has been rewired, had new bathrooms and kitchen, flooring, windows and stonework. Viewing is highly recommended.

The house is situated in Southern Normandy, half way between the lively medieval market town of Villedieu-les-Poêles, famous for its copper production and the the village of Saint-Pois. The nearest ferry is at Caen Ouistreham (1 hour) and the channel tunnel is at Calais which is about 4 hours away.  The village has a bar/restaurant and small store for essentials and Saint Pois is slightly further away.  The closest town, being some 10 minute drive away, is Brécey.  Here you will find the local supermarket – Super U which also offers Petrol/Diesel facilities 24 hours a day. The town also has other shops, bars and restaurants including a pizzeria, bakeries & banks schools and doctors’ surgery.  It is 50 km from mystical Mont St Michel and its bay and 40 km from Granville, with boats to the Channel islands. The house is also within easy reach of the D-day landing beaches.  The forest of Saint Sever is within a 10 minute drive.

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THE ACCOMMODATION COMPRISES :

On the ground floor –

Entrance Hall   6.47 x 3.72m   Partly glazed door and window to south, and small window to north elevations.  Laminate flooring.  Stairs to galleried landing. Exposed stone walls and beams.  Cupboard housing electrics and hot water cylinder.

Bathroom   2.97 x 2.06m   Small window to rear elevation.  Electric radiator.  Bath with partly tiled surround.  Large shower.  Vanity basin.

Kitchen/Breakfast Room   4.10 x 2.96m   Range of matching base and wall units including display unit.  Partly glazed door to front and window to west elevations.  Tiled floor.  Double sink with mixer tap.  Worktops and tiled splashbacks.  Space and plumbing for washing machine.  Shelving.  Wine rack. Exposed beams.  Space for upright fridge/freezer.

Lounge   6.47 x 4.37m   2 windows with Granite window seats under to front, and small window to rear elevations.  Laminate flooring.  Exposed beams. Granite fireplace with raised hearth and woodburner.  Granite stairs to first floor.  Arch to entrance hall.

On the First Floor (via stairs from the lounge) –

Master Bedroom   4.65 x 4.37m   2 windows and Velux window to front, and Velux window to rear elevations.  Exposed beams.  Hatch to loft.  Door to:

En-Suite Shower Room   2.86 x 1.63m   Large shower.  Wall-mounted electric heater.  WC.  Pedestal basin. Window and Velux window to rear elevation.

On the First Floor (via stairs from the entrance hall) –

Galleried Landing   Exposed beams.  2 Velux windows to rear, and Velux window to front elevation.

Bedroom 2   3.11 x 2.33m   Window to front elevation.  Exposed stone wall.  Electric radiator.

Bedroom 3   3.20 x 1.84m   Window to rear elevation.  Electric radiator.  Hatch to loft.

OUTSIDE :

Wooden gate leads to a long private drive.  The garden is laid to lawn with mature trees.

Attached to the house is a Garage   6.47 x 5.00m   Double doors to front elevation.  Attached corrugated barn used as a log store.

Separate detached stone building with a corrugated iron roof, divided into 2 small stables.

SERVICES :

Mains water and electricity are connected.   Heating is provided by a woodburner and some electric radiators.  Double glazed wood effect pvc windows.  Drainage is to an all water septic tank installed in about 2008/2010.

FINANCIAL DETAILS :

Taxes Foncières : € per annum

Taxe d’habitation : Means tested

Asking price : 155,500€ including Agency fees of 10,500€. In addition the purchaser will need to pay the Notaire’s fees of 12,700€ 

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.

Estimated annual energy costs of the dwelling between 1 479€ and 2 001€
Average energy prices indexed to 01/01/2021 (including subscriptions)

The costs are estimated according to the characteristics of your home and for a standard use on 5 uses (heating, domestic hot water, air conditioning, lighting, auxiliaries)

Information on the risks to which this property is exposed is available on the Géorisques website: www.georisques.gouv.fr (Date of establishment State of Risks and Pollution (ERP): 30/01/2023 )

Property Ref : SIF – 002143