Normandy, Calvados, St-Sever-Calvados, France

Spacious detached family house with versatile accommodation including gym and gîte and 3 acres

The property has had multiple improvements over the last 12 years including a new roof on the house and garage, a new driveway, the conversion of stables into the gîte, a new porch, double glazed windows, redecoration and upgrades to the bathrooms.  The gas-fired boiler is 5 years old.   Viewing is highly recommended.

The property is situated near a village with a bar/restaurant and shop. It is close to Saint-Sever will all every day amenities and a 15 minute drive to the market town of Vire with all amenities including mainline train station to Granville and Paris (approximately 2 hours 40 minutes), Supermarkets, Schools, Bowling, 18 hole Golf Course, Lake, Swimming Pool, Skate Park, Gym, Riding School, Hospitals, shops, etc. Market day is Friday. The beach at Granville is approximately 50 minutes away. The ferry ports of Caen (1 hour), Cherbourg, St Malo and Le Havre are within easy driving distances and Calais for the Tunnel is about 4 hours away.

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THE ACCOMMODATION COMPRISES :

On the ground floor –

Entrance Porch   3.49 x 1.55m   Partly glazed door to south, and windows to north and west elevations.  Tiled floor.  Exposed stone walls.  Glazed doouble doors to:

Kitchen/Dining Room   7.05 x 4.40m   Range of matching base and wall units including display unit.  Built-in double oven and 5-ring induction hob with extractor over.  Worktops and tiled splashbacks.  Tiled floor.  Exposed beams.  Woodburner.  Window to west and 2 small windows to east elevations.  Space and plumbing for dishwasher.  Space for under-counter fridge.  Sinks with mixer tap.  2 radiators.  Glazed door to the summer lounge/dining room.

Inner Hall   Window to west elevation.  Tiled floor.  Stairs to first floor.  Electric meter.  Raditor.

Cloakroom   Pedestal basin.  WC.  Tiled floor.  Cupboard housing the boiler.

Utility Room   6.08 x 4.04m   Tiled floor.  Widow to west elevation.  Space and plumbing for washinig machine.  Space for tumble dryer.  Fuseboard.

On the First Floor  - (via stairs from the inner hall)

Landing   Wood flooring.  Built-in cupboard with shelving.

Lounge   6.87 x 5.30m Original arched front door to north, and window to east and west elevations.  Wood flooring.  Door to stairs to the studio.  2 radiators. Granite fireplace with raised hearth and woodburner.  Exposed beams.

Shower Room   2.52 x 2.14m   Window to west elevation.  Tiled floor.  Vanity basin with mirror and light over.  WC.  Large walk-in shower.  Heated towel rail.

Bedroom 1   4.46 x 2.69m (min)   Window to east elevation.  Tiled floor.  Radiator.  Exposed beam.

Bedroom 2   4.47 x 3.72m (min)   Tiled floor.  Window to west elevation.  Radiator.

On the Second Floor -

Studio/Bedroom 3 6.21 x 3.71m Window to the north elevation.  2 velux windows to the east and west elevations.  Wood floor.  Exposed A frame.  Split level.  Sloping ceilings.  Access to loft space of similar size.

On the Ground Floor - (access from Kitchen/Dining Room)

Summer Lounge/Dining Room   7.36 x 7.27m (max)   Tiled floor.  Inset spotlights.  2 electric radiators.  2 pairs of sliding patio doors to south opening onto the terrace, and glazed double doors and 2 windows to west elevations.  Exposed beams.  Stairs to first floor.

Storage Room   3.72 x 3.13m   Tiled floor.  Cupboard housing the boiler.  Door to:Gym  7.02 x 3.91m (min)   Door to north and glazed double doors to south elevations.  Radiastor.  Sink.  Well water cylinder.  Door to the Gite.

On the First Floor - (via stairs from the summer lounge/dining room)

Landing

Bedroom 4   4.91 x 3.15m Built-in wardrobes to one wall.  Sloping ceiling.  Window to west and south elevations.  Electric radiator.  Door to:

En-Suite Shower Room   2.19 x 1.66m   Large shower.  WC.  Vanity basin with mirror and light over.  Tiled floor.  Extractor.

Mezzanine   3.66 x 2.15m (min)   Sloping ceiling.  Wood flooring.

On the Ground Floor -(access from Storage Room)

Gymnasium   7.02 x 3.91m (min)   Door to north and glazed double doors to south elevations.  Radiator.  Sink.  Well water cylinder.  Door to the Gite.

THE ACCOMMODATION IN THE ATTACHED GÎTE COMPRISES :

On the Ground Floor - (access via the Gym or External entrance)

Hallway   Tiled floor.  Stairs to first floor.

Open Plan Lounge/Dining Room/Kitchen   7.20 x 4.53m   2 windows and glazed door to east, and window to south elevations.  Tiled floor.  Range of matching base and wall display units.  Space and plumbing for washing machine.  Space for upright fridge/freezer.   Ceramic sink with mixer tap.  Oven and 4-ring gas hob with extractor over.  Electric radiator.  Woodburner.

On the First Floor -

Landing   Wood flooring.

Galleried Bedroom 5  4.66 x 3.32m   Window to east elevation.  Wood flooring.  Sloping ceiling.  Exposed beam. Electric radiator.

Shower Room   2.29 x 2.28m (max)   Tiled floor.  WC.  Vanity unit with mirror and light over.  Extractor.

OUTSIDE :

A wooden farm gate leads to a gravel drive, parking and turning area.  Paddock with sheep fencing and open-fronted stone barn.

Pond.  Orchard.  Duck enclosure and chicken coop.

The garden is laid to lawn with various seating areas.  Pergola.  Well.  Tarrace.

Barn/Garage/Open fronted carport   4.76 x 3.38m   Concrete floor.  Power and light.  Attached carport   5.92 x 3.34m. Old Bread Oven   5.16 x 4.46m Wood-fired cooker.  2 small store rooms   3.46 x 2.22m   Power and light.  Doors to east elevation.

Former bread over used as an outside Office  3.41 x 2.29m   Glazed door to west and window to south elevations.  Tiled floor.

SERVICES :

Mains electricity and telephone are connected.  Well water with UV filtration system for drinking water. Heating is provided by two woodburners and gas fired central heating in the main part of the house and electric heating in the extension.  Drainage is to an all water septic tank which does not comply to current regulations.  Double glazed windows. Fibre optic internet connection.  Hot water is supplied by 2 wall mounted boilers.

FINANCIAL DETAILS :

Taxes Foncières : Approx. 1,318€ per annum

Taxe d’habitation : Means tested

Asking price : 380,000€ including Agency fees of 20,000€. In addition the buyer will pay the Notaire's fee of 28,600€

Estimated annual energy costs of the dwelling approximately  3 640€ to  5 010€  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 - 002094