Immaculate detached country cottage with over half an acre garden

This beautiful, light and airy, character property has been completely renovated and benefits from electric heating, double glazed windows and a new Spanish slate roof (2007). The property is conveniently situated 3 kms from Mortain and near a footpath which leads to St Clement Rancoudray with a shop and hairdresser.  There is easy access to the old railway line which is open to cyclists, walkers and for horse riding.

This detached house is situated between Sourdeval and Ger where you will find shops, schools, doctors’ surgeries, supermarkets, etc. and local walking, and fishing. 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 COMPRISES :

On the ground floor –

Lounge  5.29 x 4.12m  Half glazed door and side panel and window to east elevation.  Laminate flooring.  Stairs to first floor.  2 radiators.  Granite fireplace with wood-burner.

Kitchen/Dining Room  6.13 x 3.64m  Tiled floor.  Convector heater.  Window to rear and glazed double doors to terrace and south elevations.  Vent.  Range of matching base units.  Built-in electric oven and 4 ring gas hob.  Worktops and tiled splash-backs.  Built-in dishwasher.  Space and plumbing for washing machine.  Built-in fridge.  Stainless steel sinks with mixer tap.  Built-in cupboard housing electrics and hot water cylinder.

Shower Room  2.34 x 2.00m  Window to south elevation.  Corner shower with jets.  Heated towel rail.

On the First Floor –

Landing and Study Area  Wood flooring.  Window to rear elevation.

Bathroom  Velux window to east elevation.  Bath with mixer tap/shower fitment.  Vanity unit.  WC.  Wall mounted heater.  Partly tiled walls.

Bedroom 1  3.40 x 2.80m  Laminate flooring.  Convector heater.  Velux window to front and rear elevations.  Sloping ceiling.

Bedroom 2  4.00 (max)  x 2.28m  Velux window to east elevation.  Wood flooring.  Convector heater.  Chimney breast.   Large display recess.  Exposed beams.

OUTSIDE :

Double wooden gates lead to gravel drive with turning circle and parking area.  The garden is laid to lawn with flower and shrub borders and hedges.  Gravel terrace to the east of the property.  Terrace to the south with pergola and shrub borders overlooking surrounding fields.

Attached block Workshop with gates to lane and gravel drive.

Second area of garden to the west of the property laid to lawn.

SERVICES :

Mains water, telephone and electricity are available.  Drainage to an all water septic tank (installed in 1996).  Broadband internet connection.

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

FINANCIAL DETAILS :

Taxes Foncières :  Approx. 400€ per annum

Taxe d’habitation : Means tested

Asking price  : 108,000€ including Agency fees of 8,000€. Notaire’s fee 8,800€

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 – 001385