Detached house on the outskirts of a village, 20 minutes drive from the coast

This house has formerly been used as a gîte and was renovated by the current owner’s family.  It offers attractive, light accommodation within walking distance of a pretty village with a bakery, butchers, pharmacy, bar, etc.  There is a small enclosed courtyard garden and would be ideal as a “lock and leave” holiday home with its proximity to the beautiful Normandy coastline.  Viewing is highly recommended.

The property is situated near the towns of Hambye and Coutances and is just under 30 minutes drive from Villedieu-les-Poêles, where you can catch a train to Paris.  It is less than 90 minutes from the ferry ports of Cherbourg and Caen Ouistreham. Dieppe is about a 3 3/4 hour drive and Calais is about 4 1/2 hours drive.  The nearest airports are at Caen Carpiquet and Dinard.  The nearest beaches are 20 minutes to the west and Mont St. Michel, Bayeux and Avranches are all within an hour’s drive.  The smaller town of Hambye has a selection of bars, bakery, schools and supermarket.  It also has some beautiful hiking trails. The other major town of Coutances is just 15 minutes drive away, with its bars, shops, and restaurants. You also have easy access to the vast coastline and can explore at your leisure. You may wish to visit the seaside resort of Hauteville-sur-Mer or Agon Coutainville where you can take a guided day trip out to taste and search for oysters. This region is well known for its exceptional oysters.

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THE ACCOMODATION COMPRISES :

On the Ground Floor –

Kitchen/Dining Room   6.17 x 2.95m   Partly glazed door to front, 2 windows to west and window to south elevations.  Tiled floor.    decorative chimney.  Wooden worktops with drawers under.  Space and plumbing for dishwasher and washing machine.  Stainless steel sink.  Built-in electric cooker.  Electric radiator.  Room for small dining table.

Lounge   4.09 x 2.98m   Tiled floor.  Window to west and 4 small windows to north elevations.  Electric radiator.  Staircase to first floor.   2 steps and door to:

Study   2.61 x 2.49m   Tiled floor.  Small window to north and fully glazed door to rear elevations.   Door to:

Cloakroom    WC.  Handbasin.  Cupboard housing electric water heater.

On the First Floor –

Bedroom 1   3.84 x 3.12m   Window to south and west elevations.  Exposed beams (painted).  Part wood panelled walls.  Electric radiator.

Bedroom 2   4.45 x 3.17m   Window to west and north elevations.  Built-in storage cupboard.  Part wood panelled walls.  Exposed beams.  Hatch to loft.  Door to:

Bedroom 3   3.69 x 2.73m Window to North and south elevations.  Part wood panelled walls.  Exposed beams. Hatch to loft.

Bathroom   2.41 x 2.20m   Window to south elevation.  Bath.  Shower.  Tiled floor.  WC.  Vanity unit.

Attic   Accessed via folding wooden staircase.  Insulated.  2 skylights to north elevation.

OUTSIDE :

South-facing, private gravelled courtyard with mature hedges and wall.  Parking in lane to side of property.

SERVICES :

Mains water, drainage, electricity and telephone are connected.  Broadband is available. Heating is provided by individual electric convector heaters. Electric hot water cylinder.  Some double glazed windows.

FINANCIAL DETAILS :

Taxes Foncières :   € per annum

Taxe d’habitation : € per annum (means tested)

Asking price : 134,500€ including Agency fees of 9,500€. In addition the purchaser will have to pay the Notaire’s fee of 10,600€

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.

Estimated annual energy costs of the dwelling 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 environmental risks to which this property is exposed is available with us or on the Géorisques website: www.georisques.gouv.fr 

SIF – 001833