Normandy Properties For Sale - Property Reference 1001

Normandy stone four bedroom house deep in the Bocage

Reference: 1001. Price: €277,000 Euros plus notaire's fees (approx 7%).

This four bedroom house (sleeps 8), with a delightful garden, lies at the edge of a small community some 40 minutes south west of Caen where there is a ferry to Portsmouth. The house incorporates old and new aspects with one half oozing exposed beams and great charm and the other having been recently renovated from what was a clog maker’s workshop cum barn to a very high standard.

There are two staircases, each serving half the house. The division allows for guests to enjoy privacy in the old section with the use of their own kitchen whilst hosts also have their half with its large modern kitchen diner and spiral staircase. There is a connecting door between the two halves on the ground floor. The arrangement does allow for half the house to be used as a gite or simply used by its owners as a whole united house.

Garden

1727 sq.mtrs. See plans here for shape etc. Generous car parking area.
Mainly set to lawn with some flower beds, fruit trees and soft fruit. Three raised vegetable beds and two large wooden sheds in good condition – one with power. House faces south east and is festooned with wisteria, climbing roses and grape vines. Superb and very large patio. Completely new drainage installed in 2007 fully in accordance with French legislation.

House

Utility Room 3.3 x 3.5 metres:
With solid oak work top and stainless steel sink. Concealed recesses for washing machine and drier. Numerous power points. Toilet and wash basin. Under floor heating. Tiled floor. Short passage way through to:

Large kitchen/diner 5.340 x 7.360 metres:
Light and airy modern, largely hand made kitchen, with plenty of units incorporating solid oak work tops. An island with a work top of a single massive piece of solid wenge wood in which is set a double butler’s sink. Concealed dishwasher. Range with cooker hood. TV Point. Large dining area with views to garden through triple folding oak framed glass doors opening on to the patio. Under floor heating. Tiled flooring throughout and a modern style wood burner. Spiral staircase.

Upstairs in this half of the house:

Landing with solid oak doors to the main bedroom, bathroom and study /bedroom. Solid oak plank floors throughout the upstairs. Electric radiators throughout. Hatch to boarded attic.

Main Double Bedroom 5.3 x 4.0 metres:
With views to the garden and surrounding countryside.

Study/bedroom 3.4 x 4 metres:
Tall dormer window – currently used as a study plus a single bed but could take a double bed if used exclusively as a bedroom.

Bathroom 3.4 metres x 3.3.metres:
Free standing Victorian style bath and power shower.

Downstairs through small passage and half glazed double oak doors to:

Lounge 4.970 x 7.0 (average) metres:
A very spacious room. Quarry tiled floor. Wood burner (very efficient) and electric wall radiator heating. Oak beams. Large oak fitted book case. Television point. Old oak staircase. This is the type of room one dreams of for celebrating a family Christmas!

Second Kitchen/diner 2.330 x 6.0 metres:
Stainless steel sink. Dishwasher and washing machine. Electric cooker. Electric radiator. Beamed ceiling.

Upstairs the second side of the house:

Landing with doors off to Bathroom, double bedroom and dressing room leading to further large bedroom. Multiple exposed beams.

Double bedroom 3.1(max) x 2.7 metres:
Light and airy with views to garden and surrounding countryside. Exposed beam.

Bathroom 2.8 x 1.9 (average) metres:
Exposed beam, bath, toilet, wash basin and sauna. Hatch to loft.

Dressing Room 4.6 x 2 (average) metres:
Currently has a single bed. Exposed beam and view to garden. Fireplace (closed up). Leads to:

Large Double bedroom 6 x 2.6 metres:
Lovely room with two exposed beams, exposed stonework and fireplace (closed up). Double aspect to garden and the village.

Other
This is an electric powered house. In France this has advantages due to the French reliance upon nuclear power. The government in France has made it plain that green taxes will not apply to domestic electricity as the production of electricity is carbon free.

The house stands at one end of an avenue of beech and oak trees that leads to a small chateau at the other end. The local small town is some two miles distant and has all the shops for necessities with a market on Saturday mornings. Traveling back to UK is simple with many different options available.

Local Shopping
St Martin Des Besaces - 2 miles. Has all basic shops plus a bank and post office Le Beny Bocage – 3 miles. Very picturesque with shops and post office Vire – 12 miles. All the major supermarkets and stores.

This house with its practical layout can be adapted for many differing requirements with the minimum of expense as the main restoration has been all finished.

Contact Details

Telephone: 0033 (0)231 678568

Email: ref1001@normandypropertiesforsale.com

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