Bailleul, Basse-Normandie, 61160, France

Character stone property dating from 1775, full of charm offering potential to create further living space via an attached second house. The property has been reduced in price for a quick sale due to a previous sale falling through as the buyers were unable to secure a loan. So please understand cash buyers only and no offers.

The property is situated in the picturesque old part of the village of Bailleul in the the Orne which provides an heaven of peace in the Normandy countryside yet only a few minutes drive from the pretty market town of Argentan where you will find all the services and commodities you need for everyday life. A gated garden of just under 1000m2 is totally private and enclosed by fir trees.

The garden has a vegetable and aromatic herb plot of around 25m2 and there is a small pond.

There are 2 attached houses on the property, both have been insulated.

The main house has been renovated and is in the process of applying the finishing touches which will be completed prior to sale.

The house is accessed from the rear via a veranda which overlooks the garden and which in turn leads into the kitchen.

To the left of the kitchen is an office area which in turn opens into the lounge with original built-in stone fireplace. Exposed beams and stone are evident throughout.

To the rear of the kitchen there is a separate WC with a utility room and bathroom opposite which in turn leads to a former garage which now provides a third bedroom . Stairs from the utility room provide access to another room on the mezzanine. .

Stairs from the office lead to large light filled bedroom on the first floor with an additional bedroom in the eaves which is in the process of being finished off.

The attached house which has also been insulated is stone built with a tiled floor. The house is in a good state of repair and is ripe for renovation.

A large room downstairs with corridor leading out to the garden, has a fully insulated floor. Stairs lead to the first floor

Outside there are 2 steel box garages both with insulated floors and a storage room.

There is also a chicken coop which sits on a concrete slab and a wall mounted hay rack.

Both houses are connected to mains water and electric. The main house has a gas boiler which feeds the radiators which whilst adequately functioning, an estimate is being obtained to replace with a pellet burning stove.

This is a pretty character property with huge potential which has appeared on the market due to the necessity to re-locate to further child education. Hence this is a rare opportunity to seize a property which would not normally come to the market.

HF Ref: 650242

Property Type: Stone House

Condition: Ready to move in

Property Setting: Village

Bedrooms: 3