Normandy, Manche, Sourdeval, France

Characterful detached house with surrounding landscaped gardens

This lovely house has been lovingly renovated over the last 36 years by the present owners.  It is nestled in the countryside in a small rural hamlet in the beautiful Sée Valley.  The accommodation is full of character with exposed stone walls and beams, accommodation on different levels and a quirky layout.  Outside the well established gardens are landscaped and on several levels.  Viewing is highly recommended.

It is situated a 5 minute drive from the bustling market town of Sourdeval with bars, restaurants and shops. Extensive recreational facilities can be found nearby including local waterfalls and walking clubs, canoeing and outdoor sports. The beaches on the west coast are an hour’s drive away and it is approximately 80 minutes drive from the port of Caen and an hour and forty minutes from Cherbourg. Normandy landing beaches are easily accessible. Suisse Normande and Spa towns 35 minutes drive. Choices of Golf Clubs with open availability for non members. Sports centre with pool and slides, Go Karting and board park less than 15 minutes.   The nearest train station is at Vire (8 miles) from where you can take a fast train to Paris.

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THE ACCOMMODATION COMPRISES :

On the Ground Floor :

Entrance Porch   1.89 x 1.16m   Glazed door and side panel, and window to rear, and window to east and west elevations.

Entrance Hall    Clay tiled floor.  Built-in cupboard.  Radiator.

Cloakroom   Window to west elevation.  Clay tiled floor.  WC.

Kitchen/Breakfast Room   4.32 x 3.78m   Built-in cupboards.  Radiator.  Clay tiled floor.  Glazed double doors to south and a window to east elevations.  Sinks with mixer tap.  Range of base units with tiled worktops and splashback over.  Space for free-standing cooker. and upright fridge/freezer.  Space and plumbing for dishwasher.  Exposed stone wall and beams.

Lounge   6.05 x 4.98m   Glazed double doors to south, window with cupboard under and partly glazed door and side panel to north elevations.  Clay tiled floor.  Granite fireplace with raised hearth.  Exposed beams and stone wall.  2 radiators.  Telephone socket.

Study Area   3.59 x 2.00m   Window to north elevation.  Clay tiled floor.  Stairs to first floor.

Bedroom 1/Snug   4.09 x 3.62m   Window to west and south elevations.  Radiator.  Clay tiled floor.   Exposed beams.

On the First Floor :

Landing   Window to north elevation.  Radiator.  Laminate flooring. Hatch to loft space.

Master Bedroom   3.85 x 3.73m   Velux window to south elevation, and partly glazed door to "Juliette" balcony.  Laminate flooring.  Wardrobes to one wall.

Radiator.  Sloping ceiling.

Family Bathroom   3.40 x 1.92m   Velux window to south elevation.  Sloping ceiling.  WC.  Tiled floor.  Vanity unit with mirror and light over.  Bath with mixer tap/shower fitment.  Shower.  Radiator.

Bedroom 3   2.32 x 2.07m   Window to south elevation.  Laminate flooring.  Radiator.  Sloping ceiling.  Exposed beam.

Bedroom 4   3.85 x 3.57m   Small window to east and Velux window to south elevations.  Sloping ceiling.  Radiator.  Laminate flooring.

Loft Space   Insulated under roof and floor.  The part in the middle of the house could be converted if required

Basement   6.02 x 3.69m   Space and plumbing for washing machine. Power and light.  Sink with mixer tap.  Wall-mounted Bosch gas fire boiler.  Electrics

OUTSIDE :

A gravel drive surrounds the property and leads to:

Double Carport   6.00 x 4.54m   Constructed of block and timber under a corrugated iron roof.

Attached Workshop   4.58 x 2.94m   Window to north and east, and partly glazed door to east elevations.  Concrete floor.  Power and light.

The garden is on several levels and is mainly laid to lawn with mature trees, shrubs and flower borders.

Open-fronted Shed   4.41 x 3.03m  Constructed of wood under a tiled roof.  Used as wood store.

SERVICES :

Mains water, electricity and telephone are connected.  Fibre optic internet.    Double glazed hardwood windows with some electically operated shutters and some manual.  Gas fired central heating. Drainage is to an all water septic tank, which will need the manhole covers to be found and raised.

FINANCIAL DETAILS :

Taxes Foncières : 1,168€ annum

Taxe d’habitation : € per annum

Asking price : 203,500€ including Agency fees of 13,500€. In addition the buyer will pay the Notaire's fee of 15,000€

Estimated annual energy costs of the dwelling approximately  2 120€ to 2 910€  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 )

Property Ref : SIF - 002015