Normandy, Manche, St-James, France

2 bedroom house within walking distance of amenities

This property is believed to have been built in 1907 and is near a historical monument so additional permission may be required for any external alterations to the property.  Most of the renovation work has been completed but there is a bedroom and some finishing work to do.  It is an ideal "lock and leave" holiday home or first time buy. There is a park to the rear of the property which offers a picnic table and outside space without the maintenance! Viewing is recommended.

The property is a short walk from the centre of the town of St-James with its local amenities.  There are 2 restaurants, a tabac and small Carrefour mini-market.  Perfect for visiting Mont Saint-Michel, historic towns and coastal areas. There are several regional airports in the Manche region, most notably Rennes airport, which has links to Paris.  Driving from this airports it will take about 1 hour to reach St James.  The nearest main arterial road to St James is the A84, which spans between Caen and Rennes.  The ferry ports of Cherbourg, Caen and St Malo are the most convenient for travel to St James, although Calais being larger may provide cheaper fares.  Driving from Calais to St James is 465km and takes about 4 hours.  Caen to St James is 120km and takes a little over 1 hour.  St Malo to St James is about 60km and will take just under 1 hour.

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THE ACCOMMODATION COMPRISES:

On the Ground Floor -

Open-Plan Lounge/Kitchen/Dining Room   Partly glazed double doors to front elevation.  Stairs to first floor with cupboard under.

Lounge Area   5.97 x 5.00m   Wood flooring.  Window to front and rear elevations.  2 convector heaters.  Fireplace with woodburner.

Kitchen/Dining Area   3.76 x 3.33m   Laminate flooring.  Partly glazed double doors to rear and window to front elevations.  Sink with mixer tap.  Worktops.  Built-in oven and 4-ring gas hob with extractor over.  Space for free-standing fridge/freezer.  Exposed beam.

On the First Floor -

Landing   Wood flooring.  Convector heater.  Window to rear elevation.

Bedroom 1   5.38 x 2.86m   Window to front elevation.  Ornamental fireplace.  Convector heater.  Wood flooring.

Bathroom   2.13 x 1.89m   Laminate flooring.  Fully tiled walls.  vanity basin.  Bath with shower over and screen.  WC.

Bedroom 2   3.88 x 3.32m   (to finish)   Window to front and rear elevations.  Wood flooring.  Access to insulated loft space.

In the Basement -  5.23 x 2.84m   Partly glazed double doors to rear elevation.  Hot water cylinder.  Plumbing and electrics for washing machine. Wood Store   3.75 x 3.28m   Pedestrian door to rear elevation.

OUTSIDE :

A small area of lawn to the rear of the property, giving access to the basement and  Attached Open-Fronted Store   3.95 x 2.36m   Constructed of block under a roof of Fibro-cement.

SERVICES :

Mains water, mains drainage and electricity are connected. Broadband connection. Heating is provided by a woodburner and electric convector heaters.

FINANCIAL DETAILS :

Taxes Foncières : 360€ per annum (since the last Taxes Foncières bill a declaration has been made to the Mairie so this may increase).

Taxe d’habitation : Means tested

Asking price : 65,000€ including Agency fees of 5,000€. In addition the purchaser will need to pay the Notaire’s fees of 6,100€ 

Estimated annual energy costs of the dwelling between  1 097 € and 1 485€ per year
Average energy prices indexed to 01/01/2021 (including subscriptions)

The costs are estimated according to the characteristics of your home and for a standard use on 5 uses (heating, domestic hot water, air conditioning, lighting, auxiliaries)

Information on the risks to which this property is exposed is available on the Géorisques website:  (Date of establishment State of Risks and Pollution (ERP): 30/01/2023 )

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