Normandy Properties For Sale - Property Reference 1002

Beautiful stone 4 bedroom house bordered by the river See
set in the pretty Valley de la See, Brouains, Manche, Normandy

Reference: 1002. Price: €180,000 Euros plus notaire's fees (approx 7%).

The house is located in the beautiful See Valley famous for having one hundred mills (many of which have now fallen into disrepair or have disappeared). The mills were powered by the River See and produced many things from paper to cutlery. There is a museum dedicated to the mills of the See which is located approximately three miles from the house in the museum at the Auberge De La See.

Le Moulin Du Rocher, produced paper in its mill and the house is believed to have been the Mill manager's house. The property is typical of the architecture in this part of Normandy and is believed to have been built circa1740 and in 1984 was renovated to a high degree.

Situated near to the town of Sourdeval this beautiful 4 bedroom stone house is set on a tranquil, rural plot of approx. 3.5 acres.

Garden/Land

Approximately 3.5 acres:
To the rear of the house there is a secluded, south facing garden surrounded in part by a beautiful stone wall. The garden is mainly laid to lawn with flower beds and shrubs. There is a patio which overlooks part of the river and has a built in bbq. At the end of the garden is a pretty wooden chalet.

One side of the property’s boundary is formed by the River See so has its own fishing rights and here, during the fishing season, trout and salmon can be caught without the need for a licence. There are apple trees and a walnut tree on the land and at the front of the house there is a hard surfaced parking area. The majority of the land has stock proof fencing should you wish to keep sheep etc.

House

Living Room. Approximately 30m2:
Open the shutter and enter the house through a glass panelled door into the spacious, beamed living room which has double aspect windows. The floor is tiled and there is a large traditional Normandy fireplace which contains a very efficient log burner. There is a storage cupboard, ample power points, a television aerial point and telephone point.

Kitchen. Approximately 6m2:
From the living room a glass panelled door leads to the kitchen. The fitted kitchen has a gas hob with extractor hood above, plumbing for a dishwasher and space for a fridge/freezer. A glass panelled door leads to the rear garden and patio.

From the living room...
A glass panel door leads from the living room to a small hallway with a shelved storage area. Doors off this hallway lead to a bathroom, a separate w.c. and bedroom one.

Downstairs Bathroom (5m2) & separate Toilet:
The bathroom is fully tiled and has bath, a vanity unit with sink with a light above. The separate w.c. is also fully tiled.

Double Bedroom One. Approximately 21m2:
The beamed bedroom is carpeted and has triple aspect windows which overlook the garden. There is an open working fireplace with a brass surround. There is also a telephone point in this room.

Stairs from the living room....
lead up to the first floor landing where there are 2 double bedrooms, a shower room and separate WC.

Double Bedroom Two. Approximately 19m2:
A large bedroom that is carpeted and has a window overlooking the rear garden. There is a glass panelled door with a shutter that leads to a small patio.

Double Bedroom Three. Approximately 14m2:
A large bedroom that is carpeted and has a window overlooking the rear garden. There is a recessed wardrobe area.

Shower Room (4m2) & separate WC:
The shower is fully tiled and there is a vanity unit with sink, opposite the shower room is the separate WC.

Double Bedroom Four. Approximately 20m2 with en-suite WC:
There is a lower ground floor area which is the fourth double bedroom/guest accommodation with an en-suite w.c./washroom of 2m2. This room has a tiled floor and a large window that overlooks the front of the house. There are steps leading to the washroom with w.c. and wash hand basin. Wide French doors lead from the room to its own secluded sun terrace which has views over the land and down to the river.

Two Cellars Approximately 24m2 & 15m2:
On the same level as bedroom 4 there are two caves (cellars) underneath the main living area which are accessible from doors at the front of the property and these provide large storage areas. One of the caves has plumbing for a washing machine and there is plenty of room should you wish to put in cupboards and a tumble dryer etc

Other:
The property is in very good condition with electric central heating throughout and has been tastefully decorated in a traditional French style. All the beams in the house are produced from the local wood which is walnut and all internal doors are craftsman made.

Our Location
The nearest town to Brouains is Sourdeval, which is just a 5 minute drive from La Rocher. On the edge of the town is a junior school and a children’s play area. It also has many shops, a church, supermarkets, bakers, banks, cafes and restaurants. A traditional market is held there every Tuesday morning.

There is an abundance of history around the area including the beaches of the D-Day Landings and the Battle of Normandy, the American Cemetery at Coleville featured in the film Saving Private Ryan and the ancient town of Bayeux, where you can see the famous Bayeux Tapestry.

The great cathedral of Le Mont St Michel and the beautiful beaches of the west coast are just an hour away.

There are riding stables close by where you can hire horses for just an hour or a whole day and there are many well marked routes through the countryside for walkers and cyclists.

The wonderful Lac du Dathe is close to the larger town of Vire for the more energetic where the track around the lake which is approx 6km is suitable for both walkers, joggers and cyclists. Very close to the lake is an 18 hole golf course which is open to non members.

Driving times: 1 hr drive to Caen ferry port. 1.5 hrs drive to Dinard airport. 1h.30 to Cherbourg ferry port. 4 hrs to Calais.

Contact Details

Telephone: 0044 (0)1233 840307
Mobile: 0044 (0)7713 248654

Email: ref1002@normandypropertiesforsale.com

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