Normandy, Manche, Sourdeval, France

Beautiful stone house + gîte in stunning setting for sale in Normandy in the Sée Valley with views over the river.

This property really is in a stunning position, ideal for those seeking complete peace and quiet with views over the River Sée.  The accommodation in the main house is spacious and versatile and there is the added benefit of the Maison d'amis or gîte which offers the possibility of generating a home and income.  There is a recent septic tank to the main house and the wiring was upgraded in 2021. The garden is extremely well maintained and is just over 1.5 acres.  Viewing is highly recommended.

It is situated in the southwest of Normandy, near the borders of Manche and Calvados,  approx. 5 kms from Sourdeval, the nearest town. Only a few minutes drive away, the town offers every amenity including two banks and supermarkets. Market day is held every Tuesday morning, as is the livestock market.  The property is within a 20 minute walk of a well known local restaurant. 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. A little further afield are the D-Day landing beaches, the Mont St Michel.  The Lac de la Dathée, ideal for walking, fishing and boating, and an 18 hole golf course are within 15 minutes drive,  as is the Saint Sever forest.  The nearest Airport is at Dinard (70 miles), Ferry Ports at Caen (50 miles) or a one and a quarter hour drive to Saint Malo, and 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 IN THE MAIN HOUSE COMPRISES :

On the ground floor -

Lounge/dining room : 7.37m x 5.43m - Part glazed door to the east elevation.  2 windows to the front elevation and window to the west elevation. Glazed double doors to the west elevation opening onto decking area. 3 radiators.  Part wood panelled walls.  Exposed beams.  Telephone socket.  Granite fireplace with woodburner.  Cupboard housing electrics.  Stairs to first floor.  Central heating thermostat.

Kitchen/breakfast room : 6.43m x 3.59m - 2 windows to the front elevation, window to the west and north elevations.  Radiator.  Part wood and part tiled floor.  Large built in store cupboard/pantry.  Range of matching base and wall units including plate rack.  Integrated fridge/freezer; 4 ring gas hob with extractor fan over and electric oven.  Ample worksurfaces with inset 1 1/4 bowl sink unit and mixer tap.  Space and plumbing for washing machine or dishwasher.  Part wood panelled walls. Inset spotlights.

Rear hall : Door to stairs to basement. Glazed door to rear elevation. Wood floor. Built in cupboard.

On the first floor -

Landing : Wood panelling.

Bedroom 1 : 4.6m x 4.19m - Window to the west elevation and velux window to the front elevation.  Wood panelled walls.  Radiator.  Exposed stone wall.  Sloping ceiling.

Bathroom : 2.08m x 1.32m - Vanity unit with mirror and light over.  Part tiled walls.  Velux window to the front elevation.  Sloping ceiling. Toilet.  Shower. Bath with mixer tap.  Heated electric towel rail.

Bedroom 2 : 4.72m x 4.6m - Velux window to the front elevation.  Exposed stone wall and beams.  Wood panelling.  Radiator.

In the basement -

Bedroom 3 : 4.6m x 3.59m - Window and glazed double doors to the front elevation patio and garden.  Tiled floor.  Telephone socket.  Stairs to ground floor.  Radiator.   Door to -

En-suite shower room - 2.13m x 1.54m - Shower cubicle. Toilet.  Hand basin.  Heated towel rail.  Extractor fan.  Tiled floor.

Utility room : 3.37m x 2.23m - Window to the front elevation.  Plumbing for washing machine.  Sink unit.  Extractor fan.  Door to -

Cellar/boiler room : 6.72m x 4.41m - Door to front elevation.  Boiler and oil storage tank.

THE ACCOMMODATION IN THE GÎTE COMPRISES :

On the ground floor -

Entrance hall : 2.38m x 1.5m - Window and part glazed door to the rear elevation.  Chinese style spiral stairs to the first floor.  Tiled floor.  Electrics.

Living room : 4.33m x 3.8m - Triple small pane glazed doors to the front elevation leading on to the balcony.  Tiled floor.  Convector heater.  Woodburner.

Shower room : 1.45m x 1.28m - Window to the east elevation.  Hand basin. Toilet.  Heated towel rail.  Shower.

On the first floor -

Bedroom 1 : 4.2m x 2m - Velux windows to the east and west elevations.  Window to the north elevation.  Wood floor.  Sloping ceiling.

In the basement -

Kitchen/dining room : 2.37m x 2.7m - Glazed door to the west elevation and glazed double doors to the south elevation opening out on to the decking area. Small window to the east elevation. Range of fitted units with 4 ring ceramic hob and electric oven.  Single stainless steel sink with mixer tap.  Extractor fan.  Electrics.  Worktops with tiled splashbacks.  Tiled floor.  Please note this room has a separate access to the rest of the gîte.

OUTSIDE :

A driveway leads to a gravel drive and parking space.  The garden is mainly laid to lawn with various seating areas, magnificent well established trees and shrubs and a part walled paddock. Large stone patio area.  Large decking area which has stairs up from the patio.  Shed.

SERVICES :

Mains water, telephone and electricity are connected. Drainage for the house is to an all water septic tank. Separate drainage for the gîte.  Oil fired central heating in the main house and electric heating in the gîte. Fibre optic broadband connection.

FINANCIAL DETAILS :

Taxes Foncières : 1,283€ per annum

Taxe d’habitation : Means tested

Asking price : 277,500€ including Agency fees of 17,500€. In addition the buyer will need to pay the Notaire's fee of 21,200€

Estimated annual energy costs of the dwelling approximately  3 420€ to  4 680€  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 - 002046