Normandy, Manche, Mortain, France

Detached house with former cattery and over 2 acres of land with outbuildings

The house was renovated about 15 years ago  including a new septic tank, professionally fitted woodburner, new windows and doors, rewiring, new bathrooms and kitchen, and improvements have been continually made since. It was run until recently as a licensed cattery registered for 15 cats in 11 boxes.  The original house is now used as an outbuilding but would make a lovely house when renovated.  The property is in a quiet position with superb views and is fully fenced with sheep fencing (except the garden).  There is a pretty apple orchard which could be used for a paddock.  Viewing is highly recommended.

The house is conveniently situated between Mortain and Barenton. Nearest main facilities are to be found in the pretty town of Mortain with its Abbey, waterfalls, 11th century Chapel and panoramic view of Mont St. Michel (about 10 minutes drive).  This delightful town also offers a selection of Bars and Restaurants to suit all tastes and a wide range of shops together with a large supermarket. The medieval town of Domfront, with is narrow streets and ruined castle, also offers the same facilities within a 20 minute drive.  Also St. Hilaire du Harcouet is only 12kms with a big weekly market.  The UNESCO heritage site at Mont St Michel is 46 km away.  The Voie Verte which forms part of the Paris to Mont St Michel cycleway and provides links into a further network of routes throughout Manche, into Calvados and Bretagne is about  700m from the property. Located at the southern tip of Manche the property is served by the ports of Caen Ouistreham ( 1 hr 15 min.), Cherbourg (2 hr 15 min.), Le Havre (2 hrs) and Calais (5 hrs).

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THE ACCOMMODATION COMPRISES :

On the ground floor -

Lounge  5.36 x 5.04m  Glazed door to rear elevation.   Glazed door and window to front elevation and gravel patio area.  Stairs to first floor.  Tiled floor.  Fireplace with Godin wood-burner.

Cloakroom  Window to rear elevation.  1  1/4 sink unit .  WC.

Open Plan Kitchen/Dining Room:

Dining Area  3.44 x 3.33m  Window to front elevation.  Tiled flooring.  Electric radiator.  Space for American style fridge/freezer.

Kitchen Area  5.69 x 3.39m  Window to rear elevation.  Sliding patio doors to front elevation with electric shutter.  Electric radiator.  Range of matching base and wall units.1 1/4 stainless steel sink with mixer tap.  Space and plumbing for slimline dishwasher.  Space for free standing range style cooker with extractor over. Tiled floor.Door to barn (Cattery).

Utility Room  2.18 x 1.77m  Window to rear elevation.  Stainless steel sink with mixer tap.  Worktop.  Tiled floor.  Space and plumbing for washing machine.  Hot water cylinder.

Cattery  6.33 x 5.65m  Glazed double doors and 2 windows to the front elevation.  2 windows to the rear elevation. 1 1/4 bowl sink unit mith mixer tap.  Electrics.  Part exposed stone walls.  Divided into 7 boxes for 1 or 2 cats.

On the First Floor -

Landing  Window to rear elevation.  Hatch to loft.  Wood and laminate floor.  Built in cupboard with shelving.  Heated towel rail.

Master Bedroom  5.37 x 3.79m  Window to front elevation.  Wood flooring. Hatch to boarded attic with drop down ladder.  Recess for wardrobe.  Door to:

En-Suite Bathroom  2.72 x 2.03m  Obscure glazed window to rear elevation.  Partly tiled walls and tiled floor.  WC.  Bath with mixer tap/shower fitment.  Twin Vanity basin with mirror and light over.

Bedroom 2  2.98 x 2.22m  Window to front elevation.  Electric radiator. Laminate floor.

Bathroom  Velux window to rear elevation.  Vanity unit.  WC.  Shower with tiled surround.

Attic Space   10.56 x 6.12m   (above the Cattery).  Insulated roof.  Concrete floor.  Skylight to the north and south elevations.  Window to the south elevation.  Sloping ceilings.

OUTSIDE :

The garden is laid to lawn with mature trees and shrubs.  Rockery.  Orchard and paddock.

Detached open fronted wooden barn  8.86 x 5.30m  Corrugated iron roof.  Attached Stable (currently used for sheep).

Detached block building for Cattery 5.19 x 4.65m  Tiled roof.  Concrete floor.  Power and light.  Glazed door to east elevation. Window rear. Divided into 4 boxes.  Raised bath.

Old Detached stone and cob house with slate roof.

Room 1.  7.54 x 6.86m  Window and door to front elevation.  Old bread oven.  Opening to loft space over.

Room 2.  7.27 x 6.49m  Door to front elevation.  Door to lean-to at the rear with cemented iron roof and old cider press.  Attached open fronted lean-to.

Old Lavoir (pond).

Open fronted barn/car port   8.09 x 5.52m  Constructed of timber under a tiled roof.

SERVICES :

Mains water and electricity are connected.  Double glazed pvc windows.  Heating is provided by electric panel heaters and a woodburner.  There is a heat source pump which heats the Cattery.   Broadband internet connection available.  Drainage is to an all water septic tank installed in 2015.  The current owners have solar photovoltaic panels which pays for their own electricity consumption and the rest is sold back to the grid.  This contract is available to be transferred on to any new buyer.

FINANCIAL DETAILS :

Taxes Foncières : 1 080€ per annum

Taxe d’habitation : Means tested

Asking price : 215,000€ including Agency fees of 14,000€. In addition the purchaser will have to pay the Notaire's fees of 16,800€

Estimated annual energy costs of the dwellings between  1 635€ and 2 213€ per year

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 - 002078