Normandy, Manche, Sourdeval, France

Detached stone house close to the river Sée with basement and loft suitable for conversion

This property really is in a stunning position, ideal for those seeking complete peace and quiet with views over the River Sée.  The house has potential to create additional living space in the loft.  There is a separate annexe/studio in the basement. It was re-wired about 4 years ago.   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   6.41 x 5.24m   Partly glazed door to west, and 2 windows to south elevations.  Wood flooring.  Exposed beams.  Granite fireplace with raised hearth.

Bedroom 1   4.03 x 4.03m   Window to east and partly glazed door to rear elevations.  Wood flooring.

Shower Room   2.33 x 1.20m   Partly tiled walls.  Vanity unit.  Macerator WC.  Bidet.  Shower.

Kitchen   2.74 x 2.38m   Stainless steel sinks with mixer tap.  Window to south elevation.  Range of matching base and wall units.  4-ring electric hob.  Space for free-standing fridge/freezer.

On the First Floor -

Loft Space   (ideal for conversion into 2 bedrooms) 2 windows to front elevation.  Wood flooring.

In the Basement -

Annexe/Studio 6.13 x 5.08m   Partly glazed "stable" doors and window to front elevation.  Stainless steel sinks with mixer tap.  Exposed beams.  Built-in cupboards.

Cellar  6.39 x 4.03m. Pedestrian door to front elevation.  Tap.  WC.  Pedestal basin.  Hot water cylinder.  Power and light.

OUTSIDE :

The drive gives access to the parking area.

Open-fronted Wood Store/Covered Seating Area   6.39 x 3.31m

The garden slopes and is laid to lawn.  Mature trees and shrubs.  A variety of trees, including cherry, fig and  vine.

SERVICES :

Mains water, telephone and electricity are connected. Drainage for the house is to an all water septic tank installed in 2005.  An open fire (currently blocked) provides the only heating. Fibre optic broadband connection believed to be available.

FINANCIAL DETAILS :

Taxes Foncières : 500€ per annum

Taxe d’habitation : Means tested

Asking price : 139,500€ including Agency fees of 9,500€. In addition the purchaser will have to pay the Notaire's fee of 11,600€

Estimated annual energy costs of the dwelling approximately  € to  €  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 - 002057