Substantial detached stone house with 5 bedrooms and nearly 1 acre garden

This detached house offers spacious, versatile accommodation with 2 ground floor bedrooms and bathroom.  There is a large utility room between the lounge and the garage, with a room above which could be made into a separate gîte, annexe or studio if required.  The roof and boiler have been replaced within the last 10 years by the previous owner.  The cladding on the end gable walls was done abouot 4 years ago.  Viewing is highly recommended.

The property is situated near in a rural hamlet with easy access to the historic market towns of Mortain, Tinchebray and the major town of Flers. Mortain is a thriving market town where excellent shopping facilities, restaurants and bars are available. It is situated in the southwest of Normandy, near the borders of Manche and Calvados.  The beaches on the west coast are an hour’s drive away and the property  is approximately 80 minutes drive from the port of Caen and an hour and forty minutes from Cherbourg. A little further afield are the D-Day landing beaches and the Mont St Michel.   An 18 hole golf course and the Saint-Sever forest are within 20 minutes drive.

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THE ACCOMMODATION COMPRISES :

On the ground floor –

Kitchen/Breakfast Room 4.33 x 2.69m Partly glazed door and side panel and window to front elevation. Tiled floor. Radiator. Range of matching base and wall units including display wine rack. Built-in oven and grill. 4-ring gas hob with extractor hood over. Sinks with mixer tap. Worktops and tiled splashbacks. Space for free standing fridge/freezer.

Lounge 5.56 x 4.35m Partly glazed door and side panel and window to front elevation. Granite fireplace with raised hearth and woodburner. Radiator. Tiled floor. Door to utility room.

Inner Hall Tiled floor. Built-in cupboard with shelving.

Dining Room/Bedroom 1 3.83 x 2.70m Tiled floor. Window to front elevation. Radiator. Laminate flooring.

Bedroom 2 3.14 x 2.78m Tiled floor. Radiator. Window to west elevation. Built-in wardrobes.

Bathroom 2.82 x 1.81m Window to rear elevation. Radiator. Tiled floor and partly tiled walls. Vent. Pedestal basin. Bidet. Bath with mixer tap/shower fitment and screen.

Cloakroom Tiled floor. Window to rear elevation. Radiator. WC.

Utility Room 5.79 x 3.94m Partly glazed double doors to front elevation. Stairs to loft space over. Boiler. Space and plumbing for washing machine. Sink. Electrics. Door to attached double garage.

On the First Floor –

Landing

Bedroom 3 5.13 x 3.40m Window to front elevation. Laminate flooring. Exposed beams and stone wall. Inset spotlights. Sloping ceiling. Door to:

Room over utility room 5.13 x 4.23m Concrete floor. Velux window to front and rear elevations – this room would lend itself to being a large dressing room with en-suite bathroom, or could be used as a self-contained unit with the utility room.

Bedroom 4 4.70 x 2.62m Window to front elevation. Laminate flooring. Radiator.

Cloakroom Tiled floor. Sloping ceiling. Vanity basin. WC.

Bedroom 5 3.49 x 3.45m Laminate flooring. Window to west elevation. Radiator.

OUTSIDE :

A tarmac drive leads to parking and turning area.

Attached Double Garage 6.89 x 4.5m Concrete floor. Sliding doors to front elevation. Power and light. Oil storage tank.

The garden is laid to lawn with mature hedges. Well. Gravel patio area.  Open fronted lean-to Shed.

SERVICES :

Mains water,  electricity and telephone.  Drainage to a septic tank which will need updating.  Fibre optic internet connection available.   Oil fired central heating (the boiler was replaced about 7 years ago).  Double glazed windows with electric shutters (except 1).

FINANCIAL DETAILS :

Taxes Foncières : 900€ per annum

Taxe d’habitation : Means tested

Asking price : 171,500€ including Agency fees of 11,500€.  In addition the buyer will pay the Notaire’s fee of 13,000€

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 are between € and € per year.
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 )

SIF – 001774