Description
Superb contemporary Farmhouse in Normandy with just under an acre of garden and a double garage.
This delightful property benefits from under floor heating on the ground floor and the addition of a conservatory. The property was rewired about 10 years ago and is fitted with double glazed wood framed windows. The open plan living space is light and airy and the attached garage could be converted into additional living space or a self-contained gîte, subject to planning, if required. Viewing is highly recommended.
The property is located in Manche in the Normandy region of France. The closest airport is Rennes Airport (71 km) also within reach are Dinard Airport (76 km), Angers Airport (119 km), or Deauville Airport (129 km). The UNESCO heritage site of Mont St Michel is 36km away from the property and the Parliament of Brittany (Parlement de Bretagne) 64km away. The property is situated 7 kms from the town of Saint Hilaire du Harcouët which has one of the biggest markets in the area on a Wednesday morning which takes over most of the town centre. The town has all amenities including some great restaurants, bars, and cafes. It also has a park with two adjoining lakes and a childrens' playground. There is an indoor pool with a spa and a water slide. Crazy golf is available with clubs and balls for hire from a nearby bar. Fishing and horse-riding are within easy reach. The town of Mortain (7km away) offers a great outdoor pool, stunning scenery and beautiful waterfalls, and all amenities. It is just a few minutes away from the Normandy/Brittany border and is set in the countryside. It is within easy access of the main ferry ports, Cherbourg, Ouistreham (Caen), and St Malo (at most 1.5 hours drive) and Le Havre (about 2.5 hours). The nearest mainline train station is at Vire or Avranches (30 minutes away) with regular trains to Paris taking about 2 hours and 35 minutes.
THE ACCOMMODATION COMPRISES :
On the ground floor -
Open Plan Kitchen/Dining Room/Lounge :
Kitchen Area : 6.1m x 2.3m - Glazed double doors to rear elevation. Door to garage. Exposed beams. Range of matching base units and matching island unit. Stainless steel sinks with mixer tap. Built-in dishwasher. Space for free standing cooker with extractor over. Space for under counter fridge. Worktops.
Dining Area : 6.6m x 6.1m - Window to rear elevation. Window and double doors to front elevation. Stairs to first floor with cupboard under housing hot water cylinder and electrics. Exposed beams. Central heating thermostat. Opening to -
Lounge Area : 6.1m x 5.8m - 2 windows to rear elevation. Window and double doors to front and conservatory. Exposed beams. Granite fireplace with raised hearth and 12 Kw woodburner.
Conservatory : 7.8m x 2.4m - Sliding patio doors to 3 sides. Exposed stone wall. Tiled floor.
On the First Floor -
Landing/Study Area : 3.2m x 3m - Velux window. Oak flooring.
Bedroom 1 : 5.8m x 5.6m - Window to front and Velux window to rear elevations. Oak flooring. Exposed “A” frame. Skylight. Telephone socket. Walk-in wardrobe.
En-Suite Shower Room Corner shower. Extractor. Velux window to rear elevation. Vanity basin. WC. Oak flooring.
Bedroom 2 : 3.8m x 3m - Velux window to front elevation. Oak flooring. Sloping ceiling. Skylight.
Bedroom 3 : 5m x 2.9m - Exposed “A” frame. Oak flooring. Window to front elevation.
Family Bathroom : 3.9m x 3m - Vanity unit. Velux window to rear elevation. WC. Exposed “A” frame. Extractor. Large walk-in fully tiled shower. Claw foot bath with mixer tap/shower fitment.
OUTSIDE :
Large attached Garage and Workshop : 8.8m x 6.7m - Constructed of block. 2 windows to rear elevation. 2 windows to west gable. Exposed stone wall. Concrete floor. Sink unit. Space and plumbing for washing machine. Sliding wooden door.
Double wooden gates lead to gravel drive and continues to front of the house and garage. The garden is laid to lawn with mature shrub borders, surrounded by post and rail fencing with mesh fencing for dogs. There is a well, fruit trees and soft fruit bushes.
Detached Stone Bakery (8m x 5m) - with slate roof. Fireplace. 2 doors to front elevation.
SERVICES :
Mains water, electricity and telephone are connected. Drainage is to an all water septic tank. Electric heating (underfloor on the ground floor).
FINANCIAL DETAILS :
Taxes Foncières : 839€ per annum
Taxe d’habitation : € per annum
Asking price : 255,000€ including Agency fees + Notaire's fee - 18,400€
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 - 00791