Normandy, Manche, France

A44071EMM50 - This restored stone property in Normandy has been enjoyed as a holiday home by the current owners for approximately 30 years and reflects a style of living often sought in the region, combining traditional features with a practical layout.

Arranged over three floors, the accommodation is centred around an open-plan kitchen and dining area on the ground floor, providing a sociable and functional space for everyday use. A spiral staircase leads to the first-floor lounge of over 25m², offering a separate living area with good proportions. From here, a second staircase continues to the upper floor, where the bedroom and en-suite shower room are located. Positioned at the top of the house, this space benefits from exposed wooden beams, a feature commonly associated with period Norman properties.

In addition to the main house, the property includes an annex which has been adapted to provide further independent space. On the ground floor, this area incorporates its own kitchen and bathroom, having been previously arranged within the sunroom to accommodate visiting elderly parents. Above, two additional rooms offer flexibility for a range of uses, including guest accommodation, a craft or hobby space, or a home office.

The external areas have been arranged to support both day-to-day living and time spent outdoors. A terrace and pergola create a sequence of usable spaces, allowing for outdoor dining and sheltered seating throughout the seasons. The surrounding setting is rural, with open views across the Normandy countryside.

The property is situated within the Manche department of Normandy. The historic site of Mont-Saint-Michel is approximately 30 minutes (around 30 km) away, along with access to the Normandy coastline. The market town of Saint-Hilaire-du-Harcouët is within a 20-minute drive (approximately 15 km), offering shops, supermarkets, schools and weekly markets.

Further regional centres include Avranches (approx. 35 minutes / 30 km), with additional services and access to the coast, and Rennes (approx. 1 hour / 75 km), providing a larger city environment and TGV rail connections to Paris.

Transport links are accessible, with the A84 motorway within reach, connecting to Caen (approx. 1 hour 30 minutes / 130 km). Ferry ports serving the UK, including Saint-Malo Ferry Port (approx. 1 hour 15 minutes / 70 km) and Caen Ferry Port (approx. 1 hour 30 minutes), provide regular crossings. Regional airports include Rennes Airport (approx. 1 hour) and Caen-Carpiquet Airport (approx. 1 hour 30 minutes), with additional international connections available from Nantes (approx. 2 hours).

Rail connections are available from nearby stations such as Pontorson (approx. 25 minutes), with services linking to Paris via Rennes or Dol-de-Bretagne.

The surrounding area offers a range of local attractions including coastal walks, beaches, historic towns and countryside routes, making the property well placed for both regular use and extended stays.

This property offers a combination of traditional construction, defined living spaces and access to both local amenities and key destinations within Normandy, making it suitable for a range of uses including a main residence, second home or seasonal base.