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Fully Renovated Home and Income Opportunity with 3 Gîtes

This property is an excellent opportunity for a home and income or several families buying together.  The buildings have all been renovated and there is a 4/5 bedroom house with attached 1 bedroom gîte, a 2 bedroom apartment and 3/4 bedroom Owners’ Accommodation.  There is further potential to develop the barn under the apartment, subject to permission.  It is  within walking distance of a popular bar/restaurant and the town of Mortain a little further away.  Viewing is highly recommended.

The property is situated a couple of minutes drive from the town of Mortain 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 5 minutes. Local village with many bars restaurants and shops. Weekly market on a Tuesday in Sourdeval, including Livestock and on a Saturday in Mortain. 20 mins to Bowling, sports centers and the 18 hole golf course and the forest of Saint Sever. Beaches within an hour, river activities/ forests/ spa resort within 45 minutes. The nearest  Ferry Port is at Caen (50 miles) and the nearest train station is at Vire (15 miles) from where you can take a fast train to Paris.

For a comprehensive look at links back to the UK and beyond, please click on our link here

THE ACCOMMODATION IN THE MAIN HOUSE COMPRISES :

On the Ground Floor –

Entrance Hall   4.04 x 2.86m   Tiled floor.  Partly glazed door to south elevation.  Radiator.  Spiral staircase to first floor with cupboard under.  Marble fireplace with woodburner.

Cloakroom   Tiled floor.  WC.  Hand basin.

Lounge/Dining Room   5.96 x 4.98m   Part wood panelled wall.  2 windows to front and window to east elevations.  Marble fireplace with woodburner.  Coving and ceiling rose.  Wood flooring.  Central heating thermostat.

Kitchen   3.82 x 3.22m   Window to south elevation.  Range of matching base unit with worktops and tiled splash-back over.  Space for free-standing cooker.  Sink with mixer tap. Space and plumbing for washing machine and dishwasher. Space for upright fridge/freezer.  Radiator.  Tiled floor.  Built-in cupboard.

On the first Floor –

Landing Stairs to second floor.  Cupboard.  Wood flooring.

Bedroom 1   4.22 x 3.41m   Window to south elevation.  Wood flooring.  Radiator.  Built-in cupboards. Ornamental marble fireplace.  Blocked off connecting door to Gite 1.

Bathroom   3.72 x 3.57m   Window to south elevation.  Bidet.  Vanity basin.  Built-in cupboards to one wall.  Heated towel rail.  Bath with mixer tap/shower fitment and tiled surround. Door to:

Landing   Window to south elevation.  Radiator.  Wood flooring.

Master Bedroom   5.98 x 4.99m (max)  (could be divided into 2 if required)   2 windows to north, east, and south elevations.  Wood flooring.  Radiator.

On the Second Floor – 

Landing  Velux window to rear elevation.  Wood flooring.

Shower Room   3.24 x 3.19m (max)   Shower unit with jets.  Twin vanity unit.  WC.  Wood flooring.  Inset spotlights.  Window to south elevation.

Bedroom 3   5.74 x 5.05m   Window to north, south and east elevations.  Exposed “A” frame.   Wood flooring.  Exposed stone walls.  2 radiators.

Bedroom 4   3.96 x 1.38m   Velux window to south elevation.  Wood flooring.  Radiator.  Sloping ceiling. Small door to:

Study/Bedroom 5   3.96 x 1.38m   Velux window to front elevation.  sloping ceiling.

OUTSIDE :

Enclosed is a paved garden at the front of the property.

THE ACCOMMODATION IN THE ATTACHED GÎTE COMPRISES :

On the Ground Floor –

Lounge/Dining Room/Kitchen   3.69 x 3.46m   Partlly glazed “stable” door and window to front elevation.

Space for free-standing fridge.  Range of matching base and wall units including display unit.  Stainless steel sink with mixer tap.  Worktops and tiled splas-hback.  Space for free-standing cooker.  Cupboard.  Tiled floor.  Vents.  Radiator.  Door to stairs to first floor.

Cloakroom   Tiled floor.  Obscure glazed window to south elevation.  WC.  Hand basin.

On the First Floor –

Bathroom   2.75 x 2.08m   Velux window to south elevation.  Wood flooring.  Sloping ceiling.  Shower. WC.  Vanity basin with mirror and light over.  Baath with mixer tap/shower fitment.  Low door to loft space.  Radiator.  Stairs to second floor.

On the Second Floor – 

Landing   Wood flooring.  Window to south elevation.

Bedroom   3.92 x 3.65m   Window to south elevation.  Radiator.  Wood flooring.  Built-in cupboard. Connecting door to main house.

OUTSIDE :

Attached Boiler Room   4.33 x 2.55m   Window and partly glazed double doors to front elevation.  Hot water cylinder.  Power and light.  Concrete floor.  Door to:

Storage Room  4.33 x 1.20m

Attached Old Stable   4.54 x 3.90m   Double wooden doors to front elevation.  Earth floor.

Enclosed paved garden to the front of the property.

THE ACCOMMODATION IN THE APARTMENT COMPRISES :

External stairs up to decking area.

Lounge/Dining Room   8.12 x 3.77m (max)   Wood flooring.  Partly glazed double doors and side panel to east, glazed door and side panel to “Juliette” balcony to south elevations.  Exposed “A” frame.  2 convector heaters.  Cupboard.

Kitchen   4.94 x 1.93m   Velux window to west elevation.  Wood flooring.  Convector heater.  Range of matching base and wall units including display unit.  Space for free-standing cooker and fridge/freezer. Stainless steel sink with mixer tap.  Worktops and tiled splashback.  Space and plumbing for washing machine and dishwasher.  Exposed “A” frame.

Inner Hall   Wood flooring.

Shower Room   2.82 x 1.93m   Laminate flooring.  Velux window to west elevation.  Large shower.  WC. Vanity unit mist-free mirror over.

Bedroom 1   4.88 x 1.91m   Wood flooring. Sloping ceiling.  Exposed “A” frame.  Velux window to west elevation.  Convector heater.

Bedroom 2   3.97 x 3.76m   Window to north and east elevations.  Wood flooring.  Exposed “A” frame. Convector heater.

Barn on ground floor underneath   13.02 x 6.0m   Hot water cylinder.  Concrete floor.  Power and light.  2 windows to east and west and sliding wooden doors to north elevations. (Ideal to convert into a games room).

THE ACCOMMODATION IN THE OWNERS’ ACCOMMODATION COMPRISES :

On the Ground Floor –

Attached Workshop   7.29 x 3.19m   Concrete floor.  Power and light.  Stairs to loft over.  Connecting internal door to main house.

External stairs to the Ground Floor

Entrance Hall   Tiled floor.  Partly glazed “stable” door to south elevation.  Stairs to first floor with cupboard under.  Electrics.

Bedroom 1   5.60 x 4.96m (max)   Recess for built-in wardrobe.

Cloakroom   WC.  Hand basin.  Cupboard housing hot water cylinder.  Recess for a shower.  Walk-in wardrobe 5.60 x 1.76m

Shower Room   3.62 x 1.73m   Tiled floor and partly tiled walls.  Vanity basin with mixer tap, mirror, light and shelves over.  Shower.  Convector heater.  WC.  Window to north elevation.  Space for tumble dryer.

Bedroom 2   3.69 x 2.44m   Tiled floor.  Window to north elevation.

Study/Bedroom 3   561 x 2.79m   Tiled floor.  Glazed double doors and side panels to decking area.  Window to north and south elevations.

On the First Floor –

Kitchen/Breakfast Room   6.76 x 5.60m   Glazed door to “Juliette” balcony to west, 2 windows to north and 2 windows to south elevations.  Wood flooring.  2 convertor heaters. Inset spotlights.  Range of matching base and wall units including display unit.  Built-in double oven and 5-ring induction hob with extractor hood over.  Built-in dishwasher.  Space for upright fridge/freezer.  Worktops and tiled splash-backs. Breakfast bar.

Lounge/Dining Room   7.17 x 5.47m   Glazed double doors and side panel to north, window over to east and window to north elevations.  Wood flooring.  Convector heater. Woodburner.  Exposed “A” frame.

On the Second Floor –

Mezzanine   3.19 x 2.87m   Wood flooring.  Window to east elevation.  Convector heater.  Sloping ceiling.

Bedroom 4   3.19 x 2.84m   Velux window to north elevation.  Wood flooring.  Sloping ceiling.  Door to:

Cloakroom   Wood flooring.  WC.  Vanity basin with mirror and light over.  Space for a shower.

OUTSIDE :

Enclosed garden mainly laid to lawn.  Patio area.

Double metal gates lead to a gravel drive, parking and turning area.

The remaining garden is on two levels and is laid to lawn.

SERVICES :

Mains water, electricity and telephone are connected. Fibre optic broadband available. There is gas fired central heating in the main house and attached gîte.  There is electric heating in the apartment.  In the Owners’ Accommodation heating is provided by electric radiators and a woodburner. The majority of the windows are double glazed. Drainage is to an all water septic tank  (which will not conform to current regulations).

FINANCIAL DETAILS :

Taxes Foncières : Approx. 1,000€ per annum

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

Asking price :  320,000€ including Agency fees of 20,000€. In addition the purchaser will pay the Notaire’s fee of 24,100€

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 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 – 001970


Latest Listings

Superb detached property currently run as a B&B with private owners’ accommodation

This substantial detached house offers an excellent home and income possibility with the benefit of an established business which is open all year round with 4 letting rooms and an apartment over the garage which sleeps 4.  The room rate varies from 70€ – 80€ per night with additional income generated from the offer of an evening meal and drinks (Category III license) and there are many repeat bookings. Viewing is highly recommended.

It is in a convenient position near Vassy (9km) in the Calvados department (Normandy region) in the north of France  65 km from Caen, the department capital. Vassy is 292 km from Paris (mainline train station at Vire – 7.5km away) and 378 km from the port at Calais.   Many activities are available around Vassy with lots of glorious countryside to be explored making this ideal for hiking, horse riding and cycling. There are public tennis courts nearby in the area as well as several golf courses including one a Clécy, which is 18 kilometers from Vassy and the 18 hole Golf de Vire.

For a comprehensive look at links back to the UK and beyond, please click on our link here

THE ACCOMMODATION IN THE GUEST PART OF THE HOUSE COMPRISES :

On the First Floor – 

Landing   Hatch to loft.  Built-in linen cupboard.

Mezzanine/Library   4.34 x 2.93m   Velux window to south elevation.  Sloping ceiling.

Kitchen/Dining Room   6.48 x 6.44m   2 windows to south and 1 window to north elevations.  Tiled floor.  Exposed stone wall.  Kitchen area: Sink unit with mixer tap..  Range of matching base units.   Space for free-standing cooker.  Space and plumbing for dishwasher.  Space for upright fridge/freezer. Electrics.  2 hot water cylinders.  Central heating thermostat.  Spiral staircase to:

Reading Room   2.87 x 2.54m   Sloping ceiling.  Tiled floor.

Bedroom 1   9.29 x 1.92m   Sloping ceiling.  Built-in cupboard with shelving.  Window to east elevation.  Velux window and obscure glazed door to “Julette” balcony to the north elevation.  Door to:

En-Suite Shower Room   1.98 x 1.63m   Large shower.  Vanity basin with mirror and light over.

Cloakroom   WC.

Bedroom 2   4.76 x 3.44m   Velux window to south elevation.  Sloping ceiling.  Sliding door to:

En-Suite Shower Room   Large Shower.  Wall heater.  Vanity basin with mirror and light over.

Cloakroom   Tiled floor. WC.

Bedroom 3   5.15 x 3.27m   Window to west elevation.  Sloping ceiling.  Sliding door to::

En-Suite Shower Room   Large shower.  Vanity basin with mirror and light over.

Cloakroom   WC.

Bedoom 4   5.13 x 3.99m   Window to west elevation.  Sloping ceiling.  Sliding door to:

En-Suite Shower Room   Large shower.  Vanity basin with mirror and light over.

Cloakroom   WC.

On the Ground Floor –

Entrance Hall  2.92 x 2.03m   Partly glazed door to south elevation.  Tiled floor.  Electric radiator.  Built-in cupboard.  Door to garage and Gite.

Utility Room   4.32 x 2.99m   Geothermal boiler.  Space and plumbing for washing machine.  Electrics.  Winido to north elevation.  Sink unit.  Hot water cylinder.  Wine cellar.  Space for tumble dryer.

Study/Reception Area   4.96 x 2.93m   Partly glazed door and side panel to south elevation.  Cupboard housing centralized vacuum cleaner.  Tiled floor. Built-in cupboards to one wall.  Door to stairs to guest accommodation.

Storage Area   Laminate flooring.  Access to garage and Gite.

Utility Area   Hot water cylinder.Space and plumbing for stacking washing machine and tumble dryer.

Store Room   3.02 x 2.94m   Electric radiator.   Stairs to Gite.

On the First Floor –

FAMILY SUITE (over 2 floors.  It could be made self-contained)   Originally previous owners’ accommodation.

Bedroom/Sitting Room   6.10 x 5.99m   2 electric radiators.  Velux window to south and window to north elevations.  Laminate flooring.  Stairs to the first floor.

Shower Room   2.29 x 1.45 m   Shower.  Vanity unit.  Heated towel rail.

Cloakroom   WC.

On the Second Floor –

Mezzanine Bedroom   3.26 x 1.14m   Sloping ceiling. Veluxx window to rear elevation.  Door to:

Bedroom 2   3.62 x 1.14m   Sloping ceiling.  Vellux window to rear elevation.

PRIVATE OWNERS ACCOMMODATION:

On the Ground Floor –

Entrance   Cupboard housing electrics and another housing hot water cylinder.

Kitchen   4.63 x 3.63m   Glazed door and window to south elevation.  Tiled floor.  Range of matching base units.  Built-in dishwasher.  Space for free-standing fridge/freezer.  Built-in oven and microwave.  3-ring electric hob with extractor hood over.  Sink with mixer tap.

Lounge/Dining Room   9.82 x 5.36m   Tiled floor.  2 sets of sliding patio doors to south elevation and terrace.  Glazed door to west elevation.

Bedroom 1   5.16 x 3.96m   Window to west elevation.  Tiled floor.  Built-in wardrobes.  Door to:

“Jack & Jill” Bathroom   3.99 x 3.02m (max)   Tiled floor and partly tiled walls.  Window to north elevation.  Bath with mixer tap/shower fitment. Tin vanity unit with mirror-fronted cupboards and light over.  Heated towel rail.  Large shower.

Cloakroom  Suspended WC.  Obscure glazed window to north elevation.  Tiled floor.  Vanity basin.

Bedroom 2   4.12 x 2.78m   Window to north elevation.  Tiled floor.

OUTSIDE :

Double PVC gates lead to a gravel and concrete parking and turning area.  Electricity has been put in place to motorise the gates and put an electric car charging point.  The garden is laid to lawn with mature trees and shrubs to the front and rear of the property. There is a large south-facing terrace.

Workshop/Garage   6.21 X 3.85m   (small car only – used for storage).  Concrete floor.  Electric door.  Power and light.

SERVICES :

Mains water, electricity and telephone.  Drainage is to 2 all water septic tanks.  Geothermal under floor central heating in the main house and electric heating in the Family Suite.  Fibre optic internet connection.  Double glazed windows mostly with electric shutters.  Hot water is supplied via several hot water cylinders.  Security alarm.  The current owners have a transferable contract for Solar Panels which has 5 years to run and produces electricity to the grid generating an income of about 2,500€ per year.

FINANCIAL DETAILS :

Taxes Foncières : Approx. 2,700€ per annum

Taxe d’habitation : Means tested

Asking price : 550,000€ including Agency fees of 25,000€. In addition the buyer will pay the Notaire’s fees of 40,800€

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.

Estimated annual energy costs of the dwelling are between 2 140€ and 2 930€ 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 )

Property Ref : SIF – 002073


Latest Listings

Superb detached property currently run as a B&B with private owners’ accommodation

This substantial detached house offers an excellent home and income possibility with the benefit of an established business which is open all year round with 4 letting rooms and an apartment over the garage which sleeps 4.  The room rate varies from 70€ – 80€ per night with additional income generated from the offer of an evening meal and drinks (Category III license) and there are many repeat bookings. Viewing is highly recommended.

It is in a convenient position near Vassy (9km) in the Calvados department (Normandy region) in the north of France  65 km from Caen, the department capital. Vassy is 292 km from Paris (mainline train station at Vire – 7.5km away) and 378 km from the port at Calais.   Many activities are available around Vassy with lots of glorious countryside to be explored making this ideal for hiking, horse riding and cycling. There are public tennis courts nearby in the area as well as several golf courses including one a Clécy, which is 18 kilometers from Vassy and the 18 hole Golf de Vire.

For a comprehensive look at links back to the UK and beyond, please click on our link here

THE ACCOMMODATION IN THE GUEST PART OF THE HOUSE COMPRISES :

On the First Floor – 

Landing   Hatch to loft.  Built-in linen cupboard.

Mezzanine/Library   4.34 x 2.93m   Velux window to south elevation.  Sloping ceiling.

Kitchen/Dining Room   6.48 x 6.44m   2 windows to south and 1 window to north elevations.  Tiled floor.  Exposed stone wall.  Kitchen area: Sink unit with mixer tap..  Range of matching base units.   Space for free-standing cooker.  Space and plumbing for dishwasher.  Space for upright fridge/freezer. Electrics.  2 hot water cylinders.  Central heating thermostat.  Spiral staircase to:

Reading Room   2.87 x 2.54m   Sloping ceiling.  Tiled floor.

Bedroom 1   9.29 x 1.92m   Sloping ceiling.  Built-in cupboard with shelving.  Window to east elevation.  Velux window and obscure glazed door to “Julette” balcony to the north elevation.  Door to:

En-Suite Shower Room   1.98 x 1.63m   Large shower.  Vanity basin with mirror and light over.

Cloakroom   WC.

Bedroom 2   4.76 x 3.44m   Velux window to south elevation.  Sloping ceiling.  Sliding door to:

En-Suite Shower Room   Large Shower.  Wall heater.  Vanity basin with mirror and light over.

Cloakroom   Tiled floor. WC.

Bedroom 3   5.15 x 3.27m   Window to west elevation.  Sloping ceiling.  Sliding door to::

En-Suite Shower Room   Large shower.  Vanity basin with mirror and light over.

Cloakroom   WC.

Bedoom 4   5.13 x 3.99m   Window to west elevation.  Sloping ceiling.  Sliding door to:

En-Suite Shower Room   Large shower.  Vanity basin with mirror and light over.

Cloakroom   WC.

On the Ground Floor –

Entrance Hall  2.92 x 2.03m   Partly glazed door to south elevation.  Tiled floor.  Electric radiator.  Built-in cupboard.  Door to garage and Gite.

Utility Room   4.32 x 2.99m   Geothermal boiler.  Space and plumbing for washing machine.  Electrics.  Winido to north elevation.  Sink unit.  Hot water cylinder.  Wine cellar.  Space for tumble dryer.

Study/Reception Area   4.96 x 2.93m   Partly glazed door and side panel to south elevation.  Cupboard housing centralized vacuum cleaner.  Tiled floor. Built-in cupboards to one wall.  Door to stairs to guest accommodation.

Storage Area   Laminate flooring.  Access to garage and Gite.

Utility Area   Hot water cylinder.Space and plumbing for stacking washing machine and tumble dryer.

Store Room   3.02 x 2.94m   Electric radiator.   Stairs to Gite.

On the First Floor –

FAMILY SUITE (over 2 floors.  It could be made self-contained)   Originally previous owners’ accommodation.

Bedroom/Sitting Room   6.10 x 5.99m   2 electric radiators.  Velux window to south and window to north elevations.  Laminate flooring.  Stairs to the first floor.

Shower Room   2.29 x 1.45 m   Shower.  Vanity unit.  Heated towel rail.

Cloakroom   WC.

On the Second Floor –

Mezzanine Bedroom   3.26 x 1.14m   Sloping ceiling. Veluxx window to rear elevation.  Door to:

Bedroom 2   3.62 x 1.14m   Sloping ceiling.  Vellux window to rear elevation.

PRIVATE OWNERS ACCOMMODATION:

On the Ground Floor –

Entrance   Cupboard housing electrics and another housing hot water cylinder.

Kitchen   4.63 x 3.63m   Glazed door and window to south elevation.  Tiled floor.  Range of matching base units.  Built-in dishwasher.  Space for free-standing fridge/freezer.  Built-in oven and microwave.  3-ring electric hob with extractor hood over.  Sink with mixer tap.

Lounge/Dining Room   9.82 x 5.36m   Tiled floor.  2 sets of sliding patio doors to south elevation and terrace.  Glazed door to west elevation.

Bedroom 1   5.16 x 3.96m   Window to west elevation.  Tiled floor.  Built-in wardrobes.  Door to:

“Jack & Jill” Bathroom   3.99 x 3.02m (max)   Tiled floor and partly tiled walls.  Window to north elevation.  Bath with mixer tap/shower fitment. Tin vanity unit with mirror-fronted cupboards and light over.  Heated towel rail.  Large shower.

Cloakroom  Suspended WC.  Obscure glazed window to north elevation.  Tiled floor.  Vanity basin.

Bedroom 2   4.12 x 2.78m   Window to north elevation.  Tiled floor.

OUTSIDE :

Double PVC gates lead to a gravel and concrete parking and turning area.  Electricity has been put in place to motorise the gates and put an electric car charging point.  The garden is laid to lawn with mature trees and shrubs to the front and rear of the property. There is a large south-facing terrace.

Workshop/Garage   6.21 X 3.85m   (small car only – used for storage).  Concrete floor.  Electric door.  Power and light.

SERVICES :

Mains water, electricity and telephone.  Drainage is to 2 all water septic tanks.  Geothermal under floor central heating in the main house and electric heating in the Family Suite.  Fibre optic internet connection.  Double glazed windows mostly with electric shutters.  Hot water is supplied via several hot water cylinders.  Security alarm.  The current owners have a transferable contract for Solar Panels which has 5 years to run and produces electricity to the grid generating an income of about 2,500€ per year.

FINANCIAL DETAILS :

Taxes Foncières : Approx. 2,700€ per annum

Taxe d’habitation : Means tested

Asking price : 550,000€ including Agency fees of 25,000€. In addition the buyer will pay the Notaire’s fees of 40,800€

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.

Estimated annual energy costs of the dwelling are between 2 140€ and 2 930€ 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 )

Property Ref : SIF – 002073


Latest Listings

Superb detached property currently run as a B&B with private owners’ accommodation

This substantial detached house offers an excellent home and income possibility with the benefit of an established business which is open all year round with 4 letting rooms and an apartment over the garage which sleeps 4.  The room rate varies from 70€ – 80€ per night with additional income generated from the offer of an evening meal and drinks (Category III license) and there are many repeat bookings. Viewing is highly recommended.

It is in a convenient position near Vassy (9km) in the Calvados department (Normandy region) in the north of France  65 km from Caen, the department capital. Vassy is 292 km from Paris (mainline train station at Vire – 7.5km away) and 378 km from the port at Calais.   Many activities are available around Vassy with lots of glorious countryside to be explored making this ideal for hiking, horse riding and cycling. There are public tennis courts nearby in the area as well as several golf courses including one a Clécy, which is 18 kilometers from Vassy and the 18 hole Golf de Vire.

For a comprehensive look at links back to the UK and beyond, please click on our link here

THE ACCOMMODATION IN THE GUEST PART OF THE HOUSE COMPRISES :

On the First Floor – 

Landing   Hatch to loft.  Built-in linen cupboard.

Mezzanine/Library   4.34 x 2.93m   Velux window to south elevation.  Sloping ceiling.

Kitchen/Dining Room   6.48 x 6.44m   2 windows to south and 1 window to north elevations.  Tiled floor.  Exposed stone wall.  Kitchen area: Sink unit with mixer tap..  Range of matching base units.   Space for free-standing cooker.  Space and plumbing for dishwasher.  Space for upright fridge/freezer. Electrics.  2 hot water cylinders.  Central heating thermostat.  Spiral staircase to:

Reading Room   2.87 x 2.54m   Sloping ceiling.  Tiled floor.

Bedroom 1   9.29 x 1.92m   Sloping ceiling.  Built-in cupboard with shelving.  Window to east elevation.  Velux window and obscure glazed door to “Julette” balcony to the north elevation.  Door to:

En-Suite Shower Room   1.98 x 1.63m   Large shower.  Vanity basin with mirror and light over.

Cloakroom   WC.

Bedroom 2   4.76 x 3.44m   Velux window to south elevation.  Sloping ceiling.  Sliding door to:

En-Suite Shower Room   Large Shower.  Wall heater.  Vanity basin with mirror and light over.

Cloakroom   Tiled floor. WC.

Bedroom 3   5.15 x 3.27m   Window to west elevation.  Sloping ceiling.  Sliding door to::

En-Suite Shower Room   Large shower.  Vanity basin with mirror and light over.

Cloakroom   WC.

Bedoom 4   5.13 x 3.99m   Window to west elevation.  Sloping ceiling.  Sliding door to:

En-Suite Shower Room   Large shower.  Vanity basin with mirror and light over.

Cloakroom   WC.

On the Ground Floor –

Entrance Hall  2.92 x 2.03m   Partly glazed door to south elevation.  Tiled floor.  Electric radiator.  Built-in cupboard.  Door to garage and Gite.

Utility Room   4.32 x 2.99m   Geothermal boiler.  Space and plumbing for washing machine.  Electrics.  Winido to north elevation.  Sink unit.  Hot water cylinder.  Wine cellar.  Space for tumble dryer.

Study/Reception Area   4.96 x 2.93m   Partly glazed door and side panel to south elevation.  Cupboard housing centralized vacuum cleaner.  Tiled floor. Built-in cupboards to one wall.  Door to stairs to guest accommodation.

Storage Area   Laminate flooring.  Access to garage and Gite.

Utility Area   Hot water cylinder.Space and plumbing for stacking washing machine and tumble dryer.

Store Room   3.02 x 2.94m   Electric radiator.   Stairs to Gite.

On the First Floor –

FAMILY SUITE (over 2 floors.  It could be made self-contained)   Originally previous owners’ accommodation.

Bedroom/Sitting Room   6.10 x 5.99m   2 electric radiators.  Velux window to south and window to north elevations.  Laminate flooring.  Stairs to the first floor.

Shower Room   2.29 x 1.45 m   Shower.  Vanity unit.  Heated towel rail.

Cloakroom   WC.

On the Second Floor –

Mezzanine Bedroom   3.26 x 1.14m   Sloping ceiling. Veluxx window to rear elevation.  Door to:

Bedroom 2   3.62 x 1.14m   Sloping ceiling.  Vellux window to rear elevation.

PRIVATE OWNERS ACCOMMODATION:

On the Ground Floor –

Entrance   Cupboard housing electrics and another housing hot water cylinder.

Kitchen   4.63 x 3.63m   Glazed door and window to south elevation.  Tiled floor.  Range of matching base units.  Built-in dishwasher.  Space for free-standing fridge/freezer.  Built-in oven and microwave.  3-ring electric hob with extractor hood over.  Sink with mixer tap.

Lounge/Dining Room   9.82 x 5.36m   Tiled floor.  2 sets of sliding patio doors to south elevation and terrace.  Glazed door to west elevation.

Bedroom 1   5.16 x 3.96m   Window to west elevation.  Tiled floor.  Built-in wardrobes.  Door to:

“Jack & Jill” Bathroom   3.99 x 3.02m (max)   Tiled floor and partly tiled walls.  Window to north elevation.  Bath with mixer tap/shower fitment. Tin vanity unit with mirror-fronted cupboards and light over.  Heated towel rail.  Large shower.

Cloakroom  Suspended WC.  Obscure glazed window to north elevation.  Tiled floor.  Vanity basin.

Bedroom 2   4.12 x 2.78m   Window to north elevation.  Tiled floor.

OUTSIDE :

Double PVC gates lead to a gravel and concrete parking and turning area.  Electricity has been put in place to motorise the gates and put an electric car charging point.  The garden is laid to lawn with mature trees and shrubs to the front and rear of the property. There is a large south-facing terrace.

Workshop/Garage   6.21 X 3.85m   (small car only – used for storage).  Concrete floor.  Electric door.  Power and light.

SERVICES :

Mains water, electricity and telephone.  Drainage is to 2 all water septic tanks.  Geothermal under floor central heating in the main house and electric heating in the Family Suite.  Fibre optic internet connection.  Double glazed windows mostly with electric shutters.  Hot water is supplied via several hot water cylinders.  Security alarm.  The current owners have a transferable contract for Solar Panels which has 5 years to run and produces electricity to the grid generating an income of about 2,500€ per year.

FINANCIAL DETAILS :

Taxes Foncières : Approx. 2,700€ per annum

Taxe d’habitation : Means tested

Asking price : 550,000€ including Agency fees of 25,000€. In addition the buyer will pay the Notaire’s fees of 40,800€

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.

Estimated annual energy costs of the dwelling are between 2 140€ and 2 930€ 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 )

Property Ref : SIF – 002073


Latest Listings

Superb detached property currently run as a B&B with private owners’ accommodation

This substantial detached house offers an excellent home and income possibility with the benefit of an established business which is open all year round with 4 letting rooms and an apartment over the garage which sleeps 4.  The room rate varies from 70€ – 80€ per night with additional income generated from the offer of an evening meal and drinks (Category III license) and there are many repeat bookings. Viewing is highly recommended.

It is in a convenient position near Vassy (9km) in the Calvados department (Normandy region) in the north of France  65 km from Caen, the department capital. Vassy is 292 km from Paris (mainline train station at Vire – 7.5km away) and 378 km from the port at Calais.   Many activities are available around Vassy with lots of glorious countryside to be explored making this ideal for hiking, horse riding and cycling. There are public tennis courts nearby in the area as well as several golf courses including one a Clécy, which is 18 kilometers from Vassy and the 18 hole Golf de Vire.

For a comprehensive look at links back to the UK and beyond, please click on our link here

THE ACCOMMODATION IN THE GUEST PART OF THE HOUSE COMPRISES :

On the First Floor – 

Landing   Hatch to loft.  Built-in linen cupboard.

Mezzanine/Library   4.34 x 2.93m   Velux window to south elevation.  Sloping ceiling.

Kitchen/Dining Room   6.48 x 6.44m   2 windows to south and 1 window to north elevations.  Tiled floor.  Exposed stone wall.  Kitchen area: Sink unit with mixer tap..  Range of matching base units.   Space for free-standing cooker.  Space and plumbing for dishwasher.  Space for upright fridge/freezer. Electrics.  2 hot water cylinders.  Central heating thermostat.  Spiral staircase to:

Reading Room   2.87 x 2.54m   Sloping ceiling.  Tiled floor.

Bedroom 1   9.29 x 1.92m   Sloping ceiling.  Built-in cupboard with shelving.  Window to east elevation.  Velux window and obscure glazed door to “Julette” balcony to the north elevation.  Door to:

En-Suite Shower Room   1.98 x 1.63m   Large shower.  Vanity basin with mirror and light over.

Cloakroom   WC.

Bedroom 2   4.76 x 3.44m   Velux window to south elevation.  Sloping ceiling.  Sliding door to:

En-Suite Shower Room   Large Shower.  Wall heater.  Vanity basin with mirror and light over.

Cloakroom   Tiled floor. WC.

Bedroom 3   5.15 x 3.27m   Window to west elevation.  Sloping ceiling.  Sliding door to::

En-Suite Shower Room   Large shower.  Vanity basin with mirror and light over.

Cloakroom   WC.

Bedoom 4   5.13 x 3.99m   Window to west elevation.  Sloping ceiling.  Sliding door to:

En-Suite Shower Room   Large shower.  Vanity basin with mirror and light over.

Cloakroom   WC.

On the Ground Floor –

Entrance Hall  2.92 x 2.03m   Partly glazed door to south elevation.  Tiled floor.  Electric radiator.  Built-in cupboard.  Door to garage and Gite.

Utility Room   4.32 x 2.99m   Geothermal boiler.  Space and plumbing for washing machine.  Electrics.  Winido to north elevation.  Sink unit.  Hot water cylinder.  Wine cellar.  Space for tumble dryer.

Study/Reception Area   4.96 x 2.93m   Partly glazed door and side panel to south elevation.  Cupboard housing centralized vacuum cleaner.  Tiled floor. Built-in cupboards to one wall.  Door to stairs to guest accommodation.

Storage Area   Laminate flooring.  Access to garage and Gite.

Utility Area   Hot water cylinder.Space and plumbing for stacking washing machine and tumble dryer.

Store Room   3.02 x 2.94m   Electric radiator.   Stairs to Gite.

On the First Floor –

FAMILY SUITE (over 2 floors.  It could be made self-contained)   Originally previous owners’ accommodation.

Bedroom/Sitting Room   6.10 x 5.99m   2 electric radiators.  Velux window to south and window to north elevations.  Laminate flooring.  Stairs to the first floor.

Shower Room   2.29 x 1.45 m   Shower.  Vanity unit.  Heated towel rail.

Cloakroom   WC.

On the Second Floor –

Mezzanine Bedroom   3.26 x 1.14m   Sloping ceiling. Veluxx window to rear elevation.  Door to:

Bedroom 2   3.62 x 1.14m   Sloping ceiling.  Vellux window to rear elevation.

PRIVATE OWNERS ACCOMMODATION:

On the Ground Floor –

Entrance   Cupboard housing electrics and another housing hot water cylinder.

Kitchen   4.63 x 3.63m   Glazed door and window to south elevation.  Tiled floor.  Range of matching base units.  Built-in dishwasher.  Space for free-standing fridge/freezer.  Built-in oven and microwave.  3-ring electric hob with extractor hood over.  Sink with mixer tap.

Lounge/Dining Room   9.82 x 5.36m   Tiled floor.  2 sets of sliding patio doors to south elevation and terrace.  Glazed door to west elevation.

Bedroom 1   5.16 x 3.96m   Window to west elevation.  Tiled floor.  Built-in wardrobes.  Door to:

“Jack & Jill” Bathroom   3.99 x 3.02m (max)   Tiled floor and partly tiled walls.  Window to north elevation.  Bath with mixer tap/shower fitment. Tin vanity unit with mirror-fronted cupboards and light over.  Heated towel rail.  Large shower.

Cloakroom  Suspended WC.  Obscure glazed window to north elevation.  Tiled floor.  Vanity basin.

Bedroom 2   4.12 x 2.78m   Window to north elevation.  Tiled floor.

OUTSIDE :

Double PVC gates lead to a gravel and concrete parking and turning area.  Electricity has been put in place to motorise the gates and put an electric car charging point.  The garden is laid to lawn with mature trees and shrubs to the front and rear of the property. There is a large south-facing terrace.

Workshop/Garage   6.21 X 3.85m   (small car only – used for storage).  Concrete floor.  Electric door.  Power and light.

SERVICES :

Mains water, electricity and telephone.  Drainage is to 2 all water septic tanks.  Geothermal under floor central heating in the main house and electric heating in the Family Suite.  Fibre optic internet connection.  Double glazed windows mostly with electric shutters.  Hot water is supplied via several hot water cylinders.  Security alarm.  The current owners have a transferable contract for Solar Panels which has 5 years to run and produces electricity to the grid generating an income of about 2,500€ per year.

FINANCIAL DETAILS :

Taxes Foncières : Approx. 2,700€ per annum

Taxe d’habitation : Means tested

Asking price : 550,000€ including Agency fees of 25,000€. In addition the buyer will pay the Notaire’s fees of 40,800€

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.

Estimated annual energy costs of the dwelling are between 2 140€ and 2 930€ 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 )

Property Ref : SIF – 002073


Latest Listings

Superb detached property currently run as a B&B with private owners’ accommodation

This substantial detached house offers an excellent home and income possibility with the benefit of an established business which is open all year round with 4 letting rooms and an apartment over the garage which sleeps 4.  The room rate varies from 70€ – 80€ per night with additional income generated from the offer of an evening meal and drinks (Category III license) and there are many repeat bookings. Viewing is highly recommended.

It is in a convenient position near Vassy (9km) in the Calvados department (Normandy region) in the north of France  65 km from Caen, the department capital. Vassy is 292 km from Paris (mainline train station at Vire – 7.5km away) and 378 km from the port at Calais.   Many activities are available around Vassy with lots of glorious countryside to be explored making this ideal for hiking, horse riding and cycling. There are public tennis courts nearby in the area as well as several golf courses including one a Clécy, which is 18 kilometers from Vassy and the 18 hole Golf de Vire.

For a comprehensive look at links back to the UK and beyond, please click on our link here

THE ACCOMMODATION IN THE GUEST PART OF THE HOUSE COMPRISES :

On the First Floor – 

Landing   Hatch to loft.  Built-in linen cupboard.

Mezzanine/Library   4.34 x 2.93m   Velux window to south elevation.  Sloping ceiling.

Kitchen/Dining Room   6.48 x 6.44m   2 windows to south and 1 window to north elevations.  Tiled floor.  Exposed stone wall.  Kitchen area: Sink unit with mixer tap..  Range of matching base units.   Space for free-standing cooker.  Space and plumbing for dishwasher.  Space for upright fridge/freezer. Electrics.  2 hot water cylinders.  Central heating thermostat.  Spiral staircase to:

Reading Room   2.87 x 2.54m   Sloping ceiling.  Tiled floor.

Bedroom 1   9.29 x 1.92m   Sloping ceiling.  Built-in cupboard with shelving.  Window to east elevation.  Velux window and obscure glazed door to “Julette” balcony to the north elevation.  Door to:

En-Suite Shower Room   1.98 x 1.63m   Large shower.  Vanity basin with mirror and light over.

Cloakroom   WC.

Bedroom 2   4.76 x 3.44m   Velux window to south elevation.  Sloping ceiling.  Sliding door to:

En-Suite Shower Room   Large Shower.  Wall heater.  Vanity basin with mirror and light over.

Cloakroom   Tiled floor. WC.

Bedroom 3   5.15 x 3.27m   Window to west elevation.  Sloping ceiling.  Sliding door to::

En-Suite Shower Room   Large shower.  Vanity basin with mirror and light over.

Cloakroom   WC.

Bedoom 4   5.13 x 3.99m   Window to west elevation.  Sloping ceiling.  Sliding door to:

En-Suite Shower Room   Large shower.  Vanity basin with mirror and light over.

Cloakroom   WC.

On the Ground Floor –

Entrance Hall  2.92 x 2.03m   Partly glazed door to south elevation.  Tiled floor.  Electric radiator.  Built-in cupboard.  Door to garage and Gite.

Utility Room   4.32 x 2.99m   Geothermal boiler.  Space and plumbing for washing machine.  Electrics.  Winido to north elevation.  Sink unit.  Hot water cylinder.  Wine cellar.  Space for tumble dryer.

Study/Reception Area   4.96 x 2.93m   Partly glazed door and side panel to south elevation.  Cupboard housing centralized vacuum cleaner.  Tiled floor. Built-in cupboards to one wall.  Door to stairs to guest accommodation.

Storage Area   Laminate flooring.  Access to garage and Gite.

Utility Area   Hot water cylinder.Space and plumbing for stacking washing machine and tumble dryer.

Store Room   3.02 x 2.94m   Electric radiator.   Stairs to Gite.

On the First Floor –

FAMILY SUITE (over 2 floors.  It could be made self-contained)   Originally previous owners’ accommodation.

Bedroom/Sitting Room   6.10 x 5.99m   2 electric radiators.  Velux window to south and window to north elevations.  Laminate flooring.  Stairs to the first floor.

Shower Room   2.29 x 1.45 m   Shower.  Vanity unit.  Heated towel rail.

Cloakroom   WC.

On the Second Floor –

Mezzanine Bedroom   3.26 x 1.14m   Sloping ceiling. Veluxx window to rear elevation.  Door to:

Bedroom 2   3.62 x 1.14m   Sloping ceiling.  Vellux window to rear elevation.

PRIVATE OWNERS ACCOMMODATION:

On the Ground Floor –

Entrance   Cupboard housing electrics and another housing hot water cylinder.

Kitchen   4.63 x 3.63m   Glazed door and window to south elevation.  Tiled floor.  Range of matching base units.  Built-in dishwasher.  Space for free-standing fridge/freezer.  Built-in oven and microwave.  3-ring electric hob with extractor hood over.  Sink with mixer tap.

Lounge/Dining Room   9.82 x 5.36m   Tiled floor.  2 sets of sliding patio doors to south elevation and terrace.  Glazed door to west elevation.

Bedroom 1   5.16 x 3.96m   Window to west elevation.  Tiled floor.  Built-in wardrobes.  Door to:

“Jack & Jill” Bathroom   3.99 x 3.02m (max)   Tiled floor and partly tiled walls.  Window to north elevation.  Bath with mixer tap/shower fitment. Tin vanity unit with mirror-fronted cupboards and light over.  Heated towel rail.  Large shower.

Cloakroom  Suspended WC.  Obscure glazed window to north elevation.  Tiled floor.  Vanity basin.

Bedroom 2   4.12 x 2.78m   Window to north elevation.  Tiled floor.

OUTSIDE :

Double PVC gates lead to a gravel and concrete parking and turning area.  Electricity has been put in place to motorise the gates and put an electric car charging point.  The garden is laid to lawn with mature trees and shrubs to the front and rear of the property. There is a large south-facing terrace.

Workshop/Garage   6.21 X 3.85m   (small car only – used for storage).  Concrete floor.  Electric door.  Power and light.

SERVICES :

Mains water, electricity and telephone.  Drainage is to 2 all water septic tanks.  Geothermal under floor central heating in the main house and electric heating in the Family Suite.  Fibre optic internet connection.  Double glazed windows mostly with electric shutters.  Hot water is supplied via several hot water cylinders.  Security alarm.  The current owners have a transferable contract for Solar Panels which has 5 years to run and produces electricity to the grid generating an income of about 2,500€ per year.

FINANCIAL DETAILS :

Taxes Foncières : Approx. 2,700€ per annum

Taxe d’habitation : Means tested

Asking price : 550,000€ including Agency fees of 25,000€. In addition the buyer will pay the Notaire’s fees of 40,800€

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.

Estimated annual energy costs of the dwelling are between 2 140€ and 2 930€ 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 )

Property Ref : SIF – 002073

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