Normandy, Manche, Mortain, France

Lovely detached stone house with just under an acre of garden and garages

The property was completely renovated in 1991 to a high standard and ongoing maintenance and improvements have been carried out since, which includes a recent en-suite shower room and bathroom and complete re-decoration and a recently intalled woodburner.  The electrical installation has been completely overhauled.  The pvc windows and electric shutters were installed in 2006, as was the electric gate and garage door. More recently the owners have installed a new all water septic tank, the office has been renovated and the detached barn has been closed with wood doors to the front elevation.  Viewing is highly recommended.

This property is situated near Mortain where you will find shops, schools, doctors' surgeries, supermarkets, etc. and local walking, and fishing. Extensive recreational facilities can be found nearby including local waterfalls and walking clubs, canoeing and outdoor sports. Major towns such as Caen, St Malo, St Lo, Falaise, Bayeux, Honfleur and Northern Brittany available for day trips. Normandy landing beaches are easily accessible. Suisse Normande and Spa towns 35 minutes drive. Choices of Golf Clubs with open availability for non members. Large French Mobile home site within 50 minutes for all resort facilities… pedaloes, canoe, football, fishing, pools with slides, snooker, entertainment. Sports centre with pool and slides, Go Karting and board park less than 20 minutes. Local village with many bars restaurants and shops. Weekly market on a Tuesday in Sourdeval, including Livestock. 20 mins to Bowling, sports centers and 18 hole golf course and the forest of Saint Sever. Beaches within an hour, river activities/ forests/ spa resort within 45 minutes. The nearest Ferry Port is at Caen (50 miles) and the nearest train station is at Vire (15 miles) from where you can take a fast train to Paris.

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THE ACCOMMODATION COMPRISES :

On the ground floor -

Covered canopy porch -

Entrance hall : 4.81m x 1.93m - Stairs to first floor.  Exposed stone walls.  Ceramic radiator.  Laminate floor.  Built in cupboard.

Cloakroom : Obscure glazed window to the rear elevation. Laminate floor. 1/2 tiled walls.  Toilet.  Ventilation.  Vanity unit.

Utility room : 3.2m x 1.73m - Obscure glazed window to the rear elevation.  Tiled floor.  Space and plumbing for washing machine.  Vente for tumble dryer.  Door to garage.

Study/games room : 4.31m x 3.28m - Accessed via the garage or the east gable via glazed double doors.  Large window to the east elevation.  Concrete floor.  Electrics. (Please note this room could be used to create a gîte with access to the first floor over the garage, if required and subject to obtaining the relevant planning permission).

Kitchen/breakfast room : 3.84m x 3.14m - Glazed double doors to the front elevation.  Range of fitted base and wall units including display cabinets.  Built in, recently fitted, Bosch electric oven and microwave.  Granite work surfaces with inset double sink and mixer tap and tiled splashbacks.  4 ring hob with 3 gas and one electric ring and extractor fan over.  Laminate floor.  Built in fridge.  New Siemens built-in dishwasher.

Lounge/dining room : 6.29m x 5.3m - Glazed double doors and 2 windows to the front elevatoin.  Window to the west elevation. Laminate floor.  Painted beams.  Granite fireplace with woodburner.  Exposed stone wall.  Display niches.

On the first floor -

Landing : 2 windows to the rear elevation.  Laminate floor.

Bedroom 1 : 4.25m x 3.28m - Window to the front elevation.  Built in wardrobes with sliding doors.  Ceramic radiator.  Door to -

En-suite shower room : Tiled floor and part tiled walls.  Corner shower.  Vanity unit.  Toilet.  Inset spotlights.  Wall mounted electric heater/towel rail.  Ventilation.

Bathroom : Obscure glazed window to the rear elevation.  Heated towel rail.  Tiled floor and walls.  Vanity unit with mirror.  Ventilaton.  Bath with mixer/shower tap adjustment and shower screen.  Toilet. Inset spotlights.

Bedroom 2 : 4.25m x 3.77m - 2 windows to the front elevation.  Laminate floor.

Bedroom 3 : 5.55m x 2.74m - Window to the west elevation.  Feature granite fireplace which has been blocked in.  Laminate floor. Hatch to loft space.

OUTSIDE :

Sliding electric gates lead to a gravel drive, parking and turning area and the attached garage (6.07m x 4.89m) with electric up and over door,  plumbing for washing machine, pedestrian door to the east elevation.  Electrics. Door to utility room.  Storage room over.

There is a slightly raised area of lawn to the front of the property with dwarf stone walls and borders.  Mature trees and shrubs.  There is a large, part covered terrace to the front of the house.  Attractive renovated pig sty used as a garden shed (3.27m x 3.14m) built in "colombage" style with a slate roof.  To the east gable of the property is a car port and concrete hardstanding area and a corrugated iron barn (Approx. 35m²) with concrete floor, power and light.  Stone and brick barbecue.  Small, fenced paddock.

SERVICES :

Mains water, telephone and electricity are connected. Electric heating and  woodburner. Broadband internet connection. Double glazed windows with electric pvc shutters. Drainage is to a recently installed all water septic tank.

FINANCIAL DETAILS :

Taxes Foncières : 767€ per annum

Taxe d’habitation : Means tested

Asking price : 230,000€ including Agency fees of 15,000€. In addition the buyer will pay the Notaire's fee of 17,900€



Estimated annual energy costs of the dwelling approximately  1 636€ to  2 214€  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 - 002066