Normandy, Calvados, St-Martin-des-Besaces, France

House and gîte with yurt and 3 safari tents set in 3.6 acres of land with pond, play area and snack bar

This property has been completely renovated inside and out by the present owners and now offers a rare opportunity to purchase an established business, in its 4th season.  The safari tents are approximately 37m2 each with 2 bedrooms.  The yurt sleeps 4 people.  The gîte is about 75m2 and there is a detached house used as owners' accommodation.  The arrangement of the accommodation sleeps between 25 and 29 people in total.  The current owners offer Breakfast, lunch and an evening meal if required and hold a License III to serve alcohol up to 18° or a license to sell all alcohol if customers are enjoying a meal at the Snack Bar. The price includes the website, yurt and 3 Safari tents and all of the other structures for this turn-key business. Viewing is highly recommended.

The property enjoys great views over the woods nearby and enjoys its own private garden, large, fenced pond and an orchard. Although located in a rural area, all facilities can be found close by. Just 10km away is the 17th century castle of Torigny-sur-Vire, and Bayeux with its famous tapestry, cathedral and restaurants is only 20km away. Shop, café/bar and restaurant 3km. The property is located in a rural area but all facilities can be found close by in Saint Martin de Besaces.   There are excellent motorway links nearby.  It  is an ideal base for walking, cycling or touring the surrounding area.  There are many places to visit within an hour.  Within 15 minutes you have an amusement Centre called Bungimagine offering Bungee jumping, Tyrolean traverse, sledging, swings and food caterers.  Ample parking.  There are at least 9 zoos within an hour, including the Park Zoologique de Jurques, also within  within 15 minutes.  Landing Beach at Arromanches is about 35km and Caen with its ferry port and airport is about a 30 minute drive.

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THE ACCOMMODATION IN THE GÎTE COMPRISES :

On the ground floor -

Open plan Living Room/Dining Room/Kitchen 5.71 x 5.14 Window to west elevation. 2 pairs of glazed double doors to the north elevation. Tiled floor.  Fireplace with inset woodburner. Range of matching base units, built-in electric oven and hob with extractor over. Double stainless steel sink with mixer tap. Space for upright fridge/freezer.  Space and plumbing for washing machine and tumble dryer. Cupboard housing electrics. Convector heater.

Inner hall  Tiled floor.  Built in cupboard with sliding glass doors.

Bathroom 2.79 x 1.92 Bath with tiled surround, mixer tap and shower fitment. Adjustable shower screen. Vanity unit.  Toilet. Window to north elevation. Electric towel rail.  Extractor.

Bedroom 1 2.87 x 2.53 Large skylight, tiled floor, convector heater.

Bedroom 2 3.74 x 2.85 Window to the south elevation overlooking the woods.  Tiled floor, convector heater.

Bedroom 3 3.72 x 2.74 Window to the north elevation.  Tiled floor, convector heater.

THE ACCOMMODATION IN THE MAIN HOUSE COMPRISES :

On the ground floor -

Lounge/Dining Room 5.81 x 5.78m Part glazed double doors and side panel and window to the south elevation.  Laminate floor.  Convector heater.  Spiral stairs to first floor.  Woodburner.  Extractor fan.

Kitchen 5.17 x 1.71 Range of base and wall units. Space under worktop for American style fridge/freezer. Built-in electric oven and 4 ring electric hob with extractor fan over.  Worktops. 2 windows to west elevation. Convector heater.  Sink with mixer tap. Tiled floor.

Utility Room 3.47 x 1.69  Convector heater. Space and plumbing for washing machine and dryer. Cupboard housing hot water cylinder. Door to rear elevation.  Worktop with cupboards over.

Shower Room 2.34 x 1.54 2 windows to west elevation. Tiled walls.  Large shower.  Suspended toilet.  Vanity unit with mirror and light over.  Extractor fan.

Conservatory (used for Guest Reception/Breakfasts) 4.86 x 3.37m Access via lounge.  1/2 glazed pedestrian door to the west elevation.  Laminate floor.  Convector heater.

On the First Floor -

Study/Bedroom 1 2.96 x 2.32m Window to the north elevation.  Laminate floor.

Master bedroom 4.58 x 3.33m Window to front elevation with Juliette balcony. Glazed double doors to the south opening onto balcony.  Laminate flooring.  Convector heater. Walk in wardrobe.

Cloakroom Window to the north elevation.  Toilet.  Vanity basin with mirror/light over.

OUTSIDE :

Gravel drive leading to the gîte house and parking area.  The garden is laid to lawn with mature trees, orchard, and stream fed pond.  Woodland. Various seating areas and 2 shower blocks.  Outside sink. Childrens play area.  2 large storage areas.  Shed.  Gravel terrace with stone built barbecue. Chalet with Hot Tub.

SERVICES :

Mains water, telephone and electricity are connected. 2 all water septic tanks were installed in 2017.  The main house and gîte have a woodburner and electric heating.  Fibre optic internet connection is available on all the site.

FINANCIAL DETAILS :

Taxes Foncières : Approx. 746€ per annum

Taxe d’habitation : Means tested

Asking price : 374,000€ including Agency fees of 24,000€. In addition the buyer will pay the Notaire's fees of 27,800€ 

Estimated annual energy costs of the dwellings between  House - 2 050€ and  2 774€ per year, Gite - 1 684€ and 2 278€ 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 - 002037