6 bedroom detached house for sale

Ref number - DOM1319

Location –

Normandy – Manche– Near Valognes (50700)

About 20km from Cherbourg and the same from sandy beaches
1km from the shops

Land area – 7190 m2 (1.8 acres)

Summary property description-

DOM1319 – Elegant detached house built in 1973 in very good condition. Set in 7190m2 (1.8acres) of landscaped gardens. Delightful views.5/6 bedrooms. Double garage. 1km to town centre.

Condition – Very good

Accommodation – habitable space 236m2 – 6 bedrooms - 10 rooms

6 bedrooms plus 1 (converted attic)
2 bathrooms (1 on ground floor, 1 on first floor)
Note: 2 bedrooms have wash basins.
2 WCs (1 on ground floor, 1 on first floor)
Kitchen plus storage room/laundry room adjacent to the kitchen)
Salon - 2 large connecting rooms (lounge plus dining room)
Study

Attic – has been split. Part converted
Cave – yes

Double garage

Outside – 2 sheds at the rear of the garden plus 1 small ‘tea house’.



Vendor’s property description

Elegant architect designed house built in 1973 set in 7190m2 (1.8 acres) of delightful landscaped gardens. It is located on the outskirts of the quaint little town in the heart of the Cotentin peninsula, only 20 min from Cherbourg.

Next to a quiet road and mostly surrounded by fields, it is hard to believe that the lively town centre is less than 1km away. This is a fantastic opportunity for those looking for a large property with all mod cons in the tranquillity of the French countryside.

The main house has 10 rooms and a total habitable space of close to 236m2:

6 bedrooms including 1 master bedroom with en-suite bathroom (ground floor) and 5 bedrooms are on the first floor. Most bedrooms include built-in cupboards and attractive views over the garden.

2 large connecting reception rooms: dining room and living room featuring a fire place and a beautiful view over the back garden.

Depending on the occasion, the rooms can be kept separate or made into one large room thanks to sliding door built into the wall.

Fitted kitchen plus adjacent storage room/laundry room
Study
Large hall featuring a bright design staircase
2 bathrooms (including 1 en-suite featuring bath, separate shower, and 2 wash basins
2 WCs
1 walk-in cloakroom
1 convertible attic
1 large cellar consisting of 3 separate rooms in the basement
1 large south-facing terrace with direct access from the kitchen


The property also includes a number of dependencies outside the main house:

Double garage located right next to the main entrance of the house.
Shed for storing gardening tools. Built on a concrete base, this shed is nicely hidden at the back of the garden behind landscaped flowerbeds and trees
Wooden cabin about half way in the back garden. This cabin featuring a small porch will prove an attractive playground for children. It could also be used as a storage space.

Small wooden “tea house” with integrated table and bench with delightful views on the main house and the back garden

Location

The property is located in the outskirts of a pretty town that prides itself on its historical and cultural heritage. The town once known as the Versailles of Normandy for the many noble families who lived there in luxurious aristocratic mansions, has kept its quaint atmosphere. It is now a lively place featuring a weekly market full of local produce and regular cultural events such as exhibitions, music, dance and theatre productions.

The property is 1km from the shops and town centre in the department of Manche, Lower Normandy with sandy beaches and beautiful coastal landscapes available to the west, north and east, all reachable within 20 to 30 min. It is a perfect base for exploring the region and the opportunity for outdoor activities including hiking, cycling and sailing is outstanding.

The town is well connected and easily accessible from the UK with ferry crossings to Cherbourg (20km and a mere 20 min drive from the ferry terminal) and Caen/Ouistreham (120km, 1h20).

Additionally, there are low cost flights to Cherbourg-Maupertus and Caen-Carpiquet airports.The town is also on the main train line between Cherbourg, Caen and Paris.