Substantial detached family house with 5 en-suite bedrooms and separate 2 bedroom gîte with attractive gardens and swimming pool.

The main house and gîte benefit from hardwood framed double glazed windows, rewiring, new kitchens and bathrooms – having been completely renovated over the last 8 years by the present owners.  The current owners live in the “gîte” and let the light and airy main house for large groups. The property offers excellent income potential or would suit an extended family.  Viewing highly recommended to appreciate the quality and potential of this house and gîte.

The sandy beaches on the west coast of Normandy and the scenic coastal footpaths around the Baie du Mont St Michel are all under an hour’s drive away. The coastal towns and beaches of Northern Brittany are also within easy reach and well worth a day trip.  The Golf course near Vire is about 20 minutes drive.  The house is about 1 hour 20 minutes drive from Caen and around 2 hours from both Cherbourg and Le Havre, around 3 hours from Dieppe and around 5 hours from Calais. The nearest airport is at Dinard.  The village of Juvigny le Tertre is about 5 minutes away for everyday shopping.  More extensive facilities can be found at  Mortain or  St Hilaire du Harcouët (both about 20 minutes drive).  One of the largest regional markets in Normandy is held in St Hilaire each Wednesday morning.

THE ACCOMMODATION IN THE MAIN HOUSE COMPRISES :

On the ground floor –

Entrance Hall   3.93 x 1.60m  Glazed double doors to rear elevation.  Skylight.  Tiled floor.

Bedroom 1  3.36 x 2.80m  Tiled floor.  2 windows to rear elevation.  Built-in wardrobe housing hot water cylinder.  Door to

Wet Room  2.07 x 1.75m  Fully tiled.  WC.  Vanity unit.  Inset spotlights.

Kitchen  4.32 x 2.18m  Window to rear elevation.  Tiled floor.  Range of matching base and wall units.  Space for free standing American style fridge/freezer.  Built-in Expresso machine and microwave.  Shelving.  Single stainless steel sink with mixer tap.  Space and plumbing for dishwasher.  Built-in electric double oven.  5 ring gas hob with extractor over.  Solid wood worktops.  Inset spotlights.  Telephone socket.  Door to –

Utility Room  2.88 x 2.36m  Window to rear and east elevations.  Base and wall units.  Space and plumbing for washing machine and space for tumble dryer.  Inset spotlights.  Tiled floor.

Lounge/Dining Room   6.07 x 5.84m  Window and partly glazed door to front elevation.  Tiled floor.  Granite fireplace with raised hearth and woodburner.   Exposed beams.  Inset spotlights.  Shelves.

Inner Hall  Tiled floor.  Stairs to first floor with storage cupboard under.  Window to front elevation.

Bedroom 2  5.64 x 3.35m  Tiled floor.  Window to front elevation.  Exposed beam.

Dressing Room  Tiled floor.  Hanging space and shelving.

En-Suite Shower Room  Vanity unit.  Fully tiled walls and floor.  WC.  Heated towel rail.  Corner shower.

On the First Floor –

Landing  Wood flooring.  Window to front elevation.

Bedroom 3  4.00 x 3.47m  Window to east elevation.  Wood flooring.  Built-in wardrobe.  Door to –

En-Suite Shower Room  2.68 x 1.70m  Corner shower.  WC.  Vanity unit.  Tiled floor.  Half tiled walls.

Bedroom 4  3.67 x 2.66m  Velux window to rear elevation.  Wood flooring.

En-Suite Shower Room  2.1q3 x 1.55m  Corner shower.  WC.  Tiled floor.  Half tiled walls.  Vanity unit.  Inset spotlights.

Bedroom 5  3.66 x 3.61m  Wood flooring.  Window to front elevation.  Wardrobe housing hot water cylinder.

En-Suite Bathroom  2.52 x 2.08m  Bath with tiled surround, mixer tap/shower fitment.  Tiled floor.  Inset spotlights.  WC.  Velux window to rear elevation.  Vanity unit.

THE ACCOMMODATION IN THE GÎTE COMPRISES :

On the ground floor –

Open Plan Living Room/Dining Room/Kitchen  6.27 x 5.31m  Glazed double doors to east elevation.  2 window to south elevation.  Tiled floor.  Woodburner.  Stairs to first floor.  Inset spotlights.  Convector heater.

Kitchen Area fitted with range of base and wall units.  Single stainless steel sink with mixer tap.  Space for under counter fridge.  Electric double oven.  4 ring gas hob with extractor over.    Marble effect worktop with tiled splashbacks.  Space and plumbing for dishwasher.  Large built-in cupboards.

On the First Floor –

Landing  Wood flooring.  Convector heater.  Cupboard housing hot water cylinder.

Bathroom  2.61 x 2.13m  Velux window to rear elevation.  Tiled floor.  WC.  Corner shower with jets.  Vanity unit.  Extractor.  Heated towel rail.  Bath with mixer tap/shower attachment.

Bedroom 1  4.29 x 2.65m  Built-in cupboards and dressing table.  Wood flooring.  Built-in wardrobe with sliding doors.  Convector heater.  Glazed double doors to east elevation and Juliette balcony.  Inset spotlights.

Bedroom 2  3.22 x 2.68m  Wood flooring. Velux window to front elevation.  Built-in wardrobe.

OUTSIDE :

Large Stone Barn/Garage  14.96 x 6.14m   Slate roof.  Concrete floor.  Power and electric light.  Double wooden doors to front elevation.  Mezzanine storage over part.

The garden is fully enclosed and laid to lawn with flower and shrub borders.  Decking terrace area.  Partially in-ground swimming pool with decking area.

SERVICES : Mains water, telephone and electricity are connected. Drainage to a 6,000l all water septic tank. Electric heating and woodburner.

Please note : There is no Energy Rating for this property because the Vendors do not have the last 3 years’ Energy Bills.

FINANCIAL DETAILS :

Taxes Foncières : 602€ per annum

Taxe d’habitation : 215€ per annum

Asking price : 192,500€ including Agency fees + Notaire’s fee – 14,300€

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 – 00729