Normandy, Manche, Barenton, France

House and Gite set in over 2 hectares of land with several outbuildings and no neighbours

The main house has been completely renovated and offers comfortable one bedroom accommodation.  The attached gîte has 2 bedrooms and will require a kitchen but is otherwise ready to use.  The solitary position of this property is appealing, as are the outbuildings which are all in good condition and the land which surrounds the property. There is also a small area of woodland.  The gîte has had a new roof and windows in the gîte and two doors have been replaced.  The property was rewired in 2021. Viewing is highly recommended.

The property is located in Manche in the Normandy region of France near the pretty town of Barenton which is nestled between thriving towns such as Mortain, Domfront and Saint-Hilaire-du-Harcouët. There is a local supermarket, florist/gift shop, electrical appliance store, builders merchant, kebab shop, a wonderful boulangerie, bars, a bank, doctors, restaurant, a car dealership and more.  The UNESCO Heritage site of Mont St Michel is 58 km away and the coast at Granville is about 1 1/2 hours’ drive.  It is about 25 minutes to a 9 hole golf course Golf De Bagnoles – Route de Domfront at Bagnoles sur Orne.  The ferry ports are within easy reach – 1 hour to Caen Ouistreham, 4 1/2 hours to Calais, 2 1/2 hours to Le Harvre port or Cherbourg. It is about 2 hours 15 mins to Paris by train.  More extensive facilities can be found in the historic town of Domfront,  and the town of Flers with a swimming pool, bowling, restaurants, shops and schools.

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THE ACCOMMODATION IN THE MAIN HOUSE COMPRISES:

On the Ground Floor -

Open-plan Lounge/Dining Room/Kitchen   6.42 x 5.88m   Partly glazed door and side panel, and 2 windows to south and window to east elevations. 2 windows opening onto the utility room.  Woodburner.  Tiled floor.  Stairs to first floor.  Range of matching base units with built-in fridge, freezer and dishwasher. Solid wood worktops.  Sinks with mixer tap.  Exposed beams.  Radiator.  Built-in double oven and 5-ring gas hob with extractor hood over.

Utility Room   3.23 x 2.84m   Glazed door and window to north elevation.  Tiled floor.  Stainless steel sink with mixer tap.  Base units with solid wood worktop over.  Space for free-standing fridge/freezer.  Larder cupboard.  Upright radiator.

Cloakroom   Tiled floor.  Wndow to north elevation.  WC.  Vanity basin.  Radiator.  Extractor.

Boiler Room/Laundry Room   2.92 x 2.04m   Tiled floor.  Boiler.  Space and plumbing for washing machine and space for a tumble dryer with solid wood worktop over.  Window to north and east elevations.

On the First Floor -

Bedroom 1   6.32 x 3.92m   2 Velux windows to south and Velux window to north elevations.  Exposed "A" frame.  Laminate flooring.  2 radiators.  Sloping ceiling.  Built-in shelving and wardrobe with curtain front.  Door to:

En-Suite Shower Room   Velux window to rear elevation.  Sloping ceiling.  Pedestal basin.  WC.  Heated towel rail.  Corner shower.

THE ACCOMMODATION IN THE GÎTE COMPRISES :

On the Ground Floor - 

Lounge/Dining Room   6.73 x 5.09m   Partly glazed door and 2 windows (one with cupboard under) to south elevation.  Tiled floor.  Exposed beams.  Stairs to first floor with cupboard under.  2 radiators (only one connected).  Fireplace with woodburner (not flued and needs changing).  Solid fue cooker.  Electrics.

Kitchen   4.03 x 2.39m   Glazed door to west and window to north elevations.  Double sink unit with mixer tap.

On the First Floor -

Landing   Window and Velux window to north elevation.  Cupboard with shelving.  Sloping ceiling.

Bedroom 1   3.30 x 2.90m   Skylight to north and window to south elevations.  Wardrobe hanging space and shelving.  Sloping ceiling.

Bedroom 2   3.54 x 2.45m   Skylight to north and window to south elevations.  Sloping ceiling.

Shower Room   2.69 x 1.86m (max)   Velux window to rear elevation.  Tiled floor.  Sloping ceiling.  WC.  Vanity basin.  Corner shower with jets.  Heated towel rail (not connected).  Extractor.

OUTSIDE :

A gravel drive leads to a large parking and turning area.

One large paddock with cherry, plum, apple, pear, kiwi and hazelnut trees.  Vegetable garden.  Stream on boundary.  Well with pump connected to the outside tap.

Large Two Storey Detached Barn constructed of stone, wood and cob under a corrugated iron roof.  Divided into:

Garage   5.70 x 4.28m   Large wooden doors to front elevation.  Power and light.  And:

Store Room   5.70 x 4.28m   Door to front elevation.  Power and light.  And:

Stable   5.70 x 3.68m   Door to front elevation.

Separate Detached Building divided into:

Workshop   5.95 x3.64m   Door to south elevation.  Concrete floor.  Power and light.  And:

Garage   4.74 x 2.84m   Double doors to south elevation.  Well water recuperator tank.

Open-fronted Wood Store   2.53 x 1.97m

Open-fronted Shed   2.48 x 2.25m

Separate Detached Barn   6.62 x 4.38m   Constructed of cob under a steel sectional roof.  Double wooden doors.  Suitable for a camping car.

Attached Open-fronted Barn   7.38 x 3.44m

Old Bread Oven   4.75 x3.39m   Constructed of stone and cob under a slate roof.  Door and window to west and window to south elevations.  Concrete floor. Fireplace.

SERVICES :

Mains water, electricity and 2 telephone lines are connected.  There are two all water septic tanks - one conforming and the other needs to have the filter bed found and checked.  Heating in the main house is provided by oil fired central heating and a woodburner.  There is one radiator in the attached gîte on the same heating system and there is a woodburner.  Broadband internet connection.  Double glazed windows throughout.

FINANCIAL DETAILS :

Taxes Foncières : 556 € per annum

Taxe d’habitation : € (means tested)

Asking price  : 270,000€ including Agency fees of 15,000€.  In addition the buyer will pay the Notaire’s fee of 20,800€



Estimated annual energy costs of the dwelling between 1 130 € and 1 580 € 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 )

Ref : SIF – 002054