Description
Detached stone house with nearly 2.5 acres and outbuildings - potential kennels and cattery
This detached stone house is situated at the end of a no-through road with lovely open views over surrounding farm land and forest. It is situated less than 10 minutes drive from Vire with all amenities and within approx. 3kms of a small village with shop, chemist and primary School. The present owners have established a kennels and cattery with a substantial client list which makes this an ideal Home and Income purchase. Alternatively the barns could be converted into further accommodation or stables, etc. subject to planning. There is also a separate detached stone cottage with outline planning consent to restore into a habitable property.
This property is situated in the south of the department of Calvados 5km from Vire. The 18 hole golf course is within a few minutes drive. The property is a 5 minute drive from the town of Vire, with all facilities including a train service to Paris (2 hours 45 minutes) and about an hour’s drive south from the port of Ouistreham, Caen , the landing beaches and an hour inland from the breathtaking bay of the Mont St Michel to the west. The nearest beach is at Granville which is about a 45 minute drive. It is about 36km from the town of Avranches and the nearest airport is at Dinard (90km from the property).
THE ACCOMMODATION COMPRISES :
On the ground floor -
Open plan kitchen/dining room : 7.11 m x 5.69m. Double aspect with fireplace and woodburner and french doors providing views over the garden. Understairs storage cupboard. Cupboard housing electrics. Telephone socket. Stairs to first floor. 2 radiators. Range of matching base units with space and plumbing for dishwasher and space for free-standing fridge/freezer. Single stainless steel sink with mixer tap. Worktops with tiled splashbacks.
Rear hall: 0.84m x 2.34m - Leading to south facing courtyard garden.
Laundry room : 4.84m x 2.26m Space and plumbing for washing machine and dryer. Worktop and shelving.
Bathroom : 2.47m x 2.09m - With white bath, shower, pedestal hand basin and WC. Window to the front leevation. Radiator. Tiled floor.
Lounge : 5.47m x 5.81m - Double aspect with 2 windows to the front elevation. Wood floor. Radiator. Part wood panelled walls.
On the first floor -
Landing : Hatch to loft space. Radiator. Velux window to the front elevation. Inset spotlights.
Bathroom : 2.13m x 1.25m - White bath with mixer/shower tap adjustment, hand basin and WC. Velux window. Sloping ceilings. Inset spotlights.
Master bedroom : 4.11m x 5.36m Window to the front elevation and Velux to the rear. Sloping ceilings. Radiator.
Bedroom 2 : 4.71m x 2.67m Window to the rear elevation. Radiator. Sloping ceilings.
Bedroom 3 : 2.99m x 5.5m Velux window to the rear elevation. Sloping ceilings. Radiator.
OUTSIDE :
Nearly 2.5 acres of gently sloping land leading to 2 large ponds. There is a second house in the grounds which could be renovated (subject to planning). Attached to the main house is a block garage. Adjacent 2 car car port built of wood with corrugated iron. A small double wooden gate leads to the barn housing 9 kennels - permission has been granted for up to 9 dogs. The cattery is in a separate block built building and houses up to 16 cats (minimum 2.5m x 1.70m, maximum 3.5m x 1.5m).
SERVICES :
Mains water, telephone and electricity are connected. Drainage is to an all water septic tank. Broadband internet connection. Oil fired central heating.
FINANCIAL DETAILS :
Taxes Foncières : Approx. 1,000€ per annum
Taxe d'habitation : Means tested
Asking price : 182,000€ including Agency fees of 12,000€ . In addition the buyer will pay the Notaire's fees of 13,700€
Ref : SIF - 001441