Detached village house with garden and double garage

The property is ready to move into and benefits from manageable, level garden and is on the edge of village with wonderful views overlooking open countryside. The village has a bar/tabac/shop, hairdresser, petrol pumps, car mechanic, post office, function hall, and schools (Maternelle & Elementaire).  The accommodation is well-presented and offers potential to create a B&B, comfortable family house or holiday home. Viewing is highly recommended.

The property is in a quiet, convenient position near the villages of Bény-Bocage and Monthchamp on the Vire/Aunay sur Odon road in the Calvados district of Normandy. The area largely consists of small villages dotted among rolling hills, pasture and woodland. It is a short drive from the D-Day beaches in the north, Falaise to the south-east and Mont St. Michel to the south-west.  The lovely old town of Bayeux with its famous tapestry is 50 minutes drive away and Omaha beach is approximately 1 hour 15 minutes drive. The nearest beaches are in the direction of Caen (Ouistreham), Deauville or Granville approximately 45 minutes to 1 1/4 hours drive.  To the South and just 10 minutes drive away is the lovely area of Suisse Normande, with it’s gorges, rivers and forests.  The nearest airport and ferry port are near Caen (25 miles).  A mainline train service to Paris and all other amenities can be found at Vire which is a 10 minute drive from the property.

THE ACCOMMODATION COMPRISES :

On the ground floor –

Entrance Hall 4.57 x 1.34m Entrance door to front elevation. Radiator. Tiled floor. Central heating thermostat. Built-in cupboards to one wall.

Lounge 6.54 x 3.45m Window to front and rear elevations. 2 radiators. Laminate flooring. Coving and ceiling rose. Glazed door to covered patio area and garden (west).

Cloakroom Window to rear elevation. Tiled floor. WC. Hand basin.

Kitchen/Dining Room 4.23 x 3.69m Window to front elevation. Radiator. Tiled floor. Range of matching base and wall units. Recess for microwave. Space for free standing cooker. Vent. Display shelves. Door to stairs to first floor. Door to:

Utility Area 2.71 x 2.27m Double ceramic sink. Tiled floor. Window to rear elevation. Space and plumbing for washing machine and dishwasher. Boiler. Hot water cylinder.

On the First Floor –

Landing Radiator. Stairs to second floor.

Study 2.85 x .260m Window to rear elevation. Radiator. Part wood panelled walls. Telephone socket. This room has been used as a single bedroom or could be converted to provide an en-suite bathroom for the bedroom in front.

Bedroom 1 3.57 x 3.32m Window to front elevation. Radiator. Laminate flooring.

Bathroom 2.70 x 1.99m Obscure glazed window to front elevation. Pedestal basin. WC. Bath with mixer tap/shower fitment. Fully tiled walls. Radiator.

Bedroom 2 4.31 x 2.88m Window to front elevation. Radiator.

Nursery/occasional bedroom 3.55 x 2.14m Window to rear elevation. Radiator. This room has been used a single bedroom or could be converted to provide an en-suite bathroom for the bedroom in front.

On the Second Floor –

Landing

Bedroom 3 4.79 x 4.08m Window to front elevation. 2 radiators.  Sloping ceiling. Built-in eaves storage. Hatch to loft with drop down ladder.

Bedroom 4 4.60 x 4.30m 2 windows to front elevation. Radiator. Built-in eaves storage cupboards. Door to:

En-Suite Bathroom Velux window to rear elevation. Sloping ceiling. Bath with mixer tap/shower/fitment. Vanity unit.

Cloakroom Velux window to rear elevation. Sloping ceiling. WC.

OUTSIDE :

A stone path leads to the front garden which is enclosed by hedges and fencing.  Fully enclosed dog proof area with access from the door to the Lounge. Water feature. Flower and shrub beds and borders.

To the rear of the property double wooden gates lead to gravel parking and turning area.

Rendered block Double Garage 6.39 x 5.62m Concrete floor. Power and light connected. 2 sliding timber doors to front elevation. Inspection pit. Pedestrian door and 2 windows. Oil storage tank.

SERVICES :

Mains drainage,  water, electricity and telephone.  Oil fired central heating. VDSL 50mb broadband connection.

Please note : Whilst the Energy Report has been carried out on this property there is no Energy Rating.

FINANCIAL DETAILS :

Taxes Foncières : 824€ per annum

Taxe d’habitation :€ per annum

Asking price : 149,500€ including Agency fees of 9,500€. In addition the purchaser will have to pay the Notaire’s fee 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.

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