Normandy, Orne, Domfront en Poiraie, France

Cosy 2 bedroom house with basement and detached barn

This property was completely renovated about 20 years ago, with a new roof, septic tank, rewiring, heating, windows, kitchen and bathroom.  It offers comfortable, well presented living accommodation and has a workshop in the basement and a separate detached barn.  The garden is level and there is a parking area.  Viewing is highly recommended.

The property is found in Orne in the Normandy region of France.  The UNESCO heritage site of Mont St Michel is about 82 km away.  Local shopping facilities are in the village including a bakery, butchers, hairdressers, bar/tabac, post office and an infant school.  There is a school bus which stops near the house and goes to Flers and Domfront.  The house is near a lovely village, between Domfront and Bagnoles De L’Orne. It is located on the edge of La Foret D’Andaines.  More extensive facilities can be found in the medieval town of Domfront (12 km) and in the tourist town of Bagnoles de l’Orne (11 km).  It is 60 km from the department capital, Alençon.  The nearest ferry port is at Caen Ouistreham which is about 1 hour’s drive.

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THE ACCOMMODATION COMPRISES :

On the Ground Floor -

Kitchen/Dining Room   4.27 x 4.26m   4.27 x 4.26m   Partly glazed "stable" door to west, window to north and east elevations.  Cupboard housing electrics.  Tiled floor.  Range of matching base inits.  Sinks with mixer tap.  Space for free-standing cooker with extractor over.  Space for upright fridge/freezer.  Worktops and tiled splashbacks.  Inset spotlights.

Lounge   5.54 x 4.56m   Partly glazed double doors and a window to south, and window to north elevations.  Tiled floor.  Exposed beams and stonework. Granite fireplace with woodburner.  Display recesses.Cupboard.  Stairs to first floor.

Shower Room   2.398 x 2.06m   Tiled floor.  Extractor.  Pedestal basin. Corner shower with jets.  Convector heater.  Understairs cupboard.  Exposed beam.  Tiled walls.

On the First Floor -

Landing   Exposed beams.  Velux window to north elevation.  Laminate flooring.

Cloakroom   Velux window to north elevation.  Tiled floor and walls.  WC.  Hand basin.

Bedroom 1   4.94 x 3.85m   Window and Velux window to south elevations.  Laminate flooring.  Exposed beams.  Built-in cupboards. Convector heater. Sloping ceiling

Half Landing   Velux window to south elevation.  Laminate flooring.  Exposed beams.  Sloping ceiling.

Bedroom 2   3.85 x 3.60m   Window to south and north elevations.  Exposed "A" frame.  Sloping ceiling.  Laminate flooring.  Built-in wardrobe and built-in cupboard with shelving.  Heating vent from fireplace.Several small accesses to eaves and loft storage.

OUTSIDE :

A gravel parking area to the front of the property.

The garden is laid to lawn with mature hedges.  The garden ot the rear is laid to lawn and is partly fenced.

Detached Outbuilding constructed of stone under a Fibro cement roof.  Door and window to north elevation.

Small attached timber barn under a tiled roof.

Decking area accessed from the doors from the lounge.

Attached to the house is a basement   6.07 x 2.54m   Used as a workshop.  Door to south elevation.  Power and light.  Concrete floor.  Tap.  Space and plumbing for washing machine.

SERVICES :

Mains electricity is connected. Mains water is at the gate but the current owners use well water. Drainage is to an all water septic tank installed about 20 years ago.  Internet available (box on telegraph pole outside).  Double glazed windows (except 3).  Heating is provided by a woodburner and electric radiators.

FINANCIAL DETAILS :

Taxes Foncières : Approx. 469€ per annum

Taxe d’habitation : € Means tested

Asking price : 134,500€ including Agency fees of 9,500€. In addition the buyer will pay the Notaire's fee of 11,200€



Estimated annual energy costs of the dwelling between 2 066€ and  2 794€ 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 – 002058