Normandy, Manche, Sourdeval, France

Detached stone house with plenty of character features and large garden

The house is situated in a quiet rural hamlet with manageable sized gardens surrounding the property.  It has a large art studio/bedroom 4 on the first floor.  There are open views to the front of the property. The gardens are well planted with various seating areas.  Viewing is highly recommended.

The property is situated near a village with a  bar/shop and bakery.  10 minutes drive to the market town of Sourdeval and 15 minutes drive to Vire.  The Lac de la Dathée, ideal for walking, fishing and boating, and an 18 hole golf course are within 10 minutes drive as is the Saint Sever forest.  It is situated in the southwest of Normandy, near the borders of Manche and Calvados,  10 minutes from Sourdeval or Saint Pois the nearest towns.  The beaches on the west coast are an hour’s drive away and Sourdeval is approximately 80 minutes drive from the port of Caen and an hour and forty minutes from Cherbourg.

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THE ACCOMMODATION COMPRISES :

On the ground floor -

Entrance Hall   3.79 x 3.47m   Partly glazed "stable" door and window to east elevation.  Laminate flooring.  Electrics.  Exposed beams.  Stairs to first floor.

Laundry  Area   Hot water cylinder.  Space and plumbing for washing machine.

Cloakroom   Laminate flooring.  WC.  Hand basin.  Half-tiled walls.

Bedroom 1   3.44 x 3.07m   Glazed double doors to east and window to north elevations.  Laminate flooring.  Exposed beam.  Walk-in wardrobe.  Bi-fold door to:

En-Suite Shower Room   1.98 x 1.39m   Fully tiled.  Extractor.  Shower.  WC.  Hand basin.  Heated towel rail.

Open-Plan Lounge/Dining Room/Kitchen   5.22 x 5.01m   Window to east, and window and glazed double doors to east elevations.  Wood flooring.  Granite fireplace with raised hearth and woodburner.  Ceramic sink with mixer tap.  Worktop with curtain-fronted base units under.  Space for under under-counter. Space for free-standing cooker. fridge.

On the First Floor -

Split Landing   Laminate flooring.  Exposed beams.  Velux window to rear elevation.

Master Bedroom   3.53 x 3.51m   Window to north and east elevations.  Lainate flooring.  Exposed beams.  Door to:

En-Suite Shower Room   2.28 x 1.33m   Tiled floor.  Velux window to west elevation.  Hand basin.  WC.  Shower.  Heated towel rail.

Bedroom 3   4.46 x 2.81m   Velux window to east elevation.  Lainate flooring.  Exposed beams.

Bedroom 4   5.74 x 5.25m (max)   Wood flooring.  2 Velux windows and skylight to west, and 2 windows to east elevations.  Exposed "A" frame and stone wall.  Ceramic basin with mixer tap.  Woodburner.

OUTSIDE :

2 pairs of wooden double gates lead to a gravel drive, parking and turning area.  The garden is laid to lawn with mature trees, shrubs and flower borders.  BBQ.  Well.  Terrace on the south side.  Old stone bakery with corrugated iron roof and attached log store.

SERVICES :

Mains water and electricity are connected.  Drainage to an all water septic tank.   Heating is provided by a woodburner.

FINANCIAL DETAILS :

Taxes Foncières : 619€ per annum

Taxe d’habitation : Means tested

Asking price : 139,500€ including Agency fees of 9,500€. In addition the buyer will pay the Notaire’s fees of 11,600€

Estimated annual energy costs of the dwelling approximately  2 236€ to  3 026€  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 - 002045