Normandy, Manche, Mortain, France

Detached farmhouse with a garage and several outbuildings on a 3/4 acre plot

It offers potential for developing the barns, if required.  The house is in a small rural hamlet and has a south facing aspect.  Ideal as a holiday home or full time home with a pretty, established garden. It has had recently fitted electric radiators throughout, a connection to mains water and a recent all weather septic tank. Viewing is recommended.

The property is situated in the Selune Valley on the boundary of the 'Parc Naturel Regional Normandie Maine', amidst rolling countryside in a small rural hamlet.   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 1.5 km 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/dining room : 6.90m x 4.67m - Small pane glazed French doors, side panel and window to the front elevation.  Wooden floor.  Exposed beams.  Fireplace with woodburner.  2 electric radiators.

Kitchen/breakfast room : 4.55m x 3.16m - 1/2 glazed door and window to the front elevation.  Cupboard housing electrics.  Range of matching base and wall units and solid wood worktops.  Inset double ceramic sink and mixer tap.  Tiled splashbacks.   Space for undercounter fridge and range style cooker.  Tiled floor.  Electric radiator. Door to -

Utility/boiler room : 3.43m x 1.80m - Window to the rear elevation.  Space and plumbing for washing machine.  Space for freezer. Well water cylinder (not in use).

Inner hall : 6.17m x 1.57m - Window to the rear elevation.  Wooden floor.  Electric radiator.  Stairs to first floor.

Cloakroom : Window to the rear elevation.  Tiled floor.  Toilet.

On the first floor -

Landing : 4.23m x 1.63m - Window to the rear elevation.  Wooden floor.  Hot water cylinder.  Hatch to loft space.  Electric radiator.

Bedroom 1 : 6.22m x 3.32m - Window and velux to the front elevation.  Wooden floor.  Exposed beams. Electric radiator. Vaulted ceiling.

Bedroom 2 : 4.70m x 3.63m - Window to the front elevation.  Wooden floor.  Electric radiator.

Bedroom 3 : 4.71m x 3.30m - Window to the front elevation.  Electric radiator.  Recess with hanging rail.  Oak floor.  Telephone socket.

Shower room : 2.40m x 1.62m - Window to the rear elevation.  Electric radiator.  1/2 tiled walls.  Toilet.  Corner shower with jets.  Hand basin.

OUTSIDE :

Attached to the property is a garage (6.90m x 6.74m) and lean-to wood store.  Separate detached block, stone and cob barn with a slate roof (6.98m x 6.66m) and pedestrian door and large sliding door to the front elevation.  Attached open-fronted tractor shed (7.58m x 4.49m).

The gardens of this property are a particular feature and extend to approximately 3/4 acre.  The majority is laid to lawn with mature flower and shrub borders.  Vegetable garden.  Soft fruit bushes and fruit trees including cherry, pear, plum and peach.  There is a courtyard area in front of the house with seating and a sealed well.  Access via a track and double gates.

Old bakery to renovate and wooden chicken shed.  Block built workshop with storage over (6.25m x 3.76m).

SERVICES :

Mains  water, telephone and electricity are connected.   Drainage to an all water septic tank installed in 2017.  Single glazed windows with shutters to the front elevation. Electric  heating and woodburner.  Broadband internet connection.  Hot water provided by a hot water cylinder.

FINANCIAL DETAILS :

Taxes Foncières : 758€ per annum

Taxe d’habitation : Means tested

Asking price : 171,500€ including Agency fees of 11,500€.  In addition the buyer will pay the Notaire's fee of 13,800€

Estimated annual energy costs of the dwellings between  € and € 

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 - 002095