Normandy, Calvados, St-Martin-des-Besaces, France

Old Railway House within walking distance of town centre with garden and garages

This detached house requires modernisation but offers 2 bedroom accommodation with a basement and typical features of a Railway House.  Viewing is highly recommended.

The property can be found close to the small town of  Saint Martin de Besaces which is within walking distance.  There are excellent motorway links nearby.  It  is an ideal base for walking, cycling or touring the surrounding area. Just 10km away is the 17th century castle in the Town of Torigny-sur-Vire, and Bayeux with its famous tapestry, cathedral and restaurants is only 20km away. The Landing Beach at Arromanches is about 35km and Caen with its ferry port and airport is about a 30 minute drive.

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THE ACCOMMODATION COMPRISES:

On the ground floor -

Entrance Hall    Glazed door to front elevation.  Tiled floor.  Stairs to first floor.

Cloakroom   Tiled floor.  WC.  Hand basin.

Lounge/Dining Room   6.77 x 3.94m   Window to front and rear elevations.  2 radiators.  Door to stairs to basement.

Kitchen/Breakfast Room   4.34 x 2.94m   Window to south and east elevations.  Radiator.  Tiled floor.  Range of matching base and wall units.  Space for free-standing cooker with extactor over.  Double ceramic sink with mixer tap.  Worktops and tiled splashbacks.

On the First Floor -

Landing   Window to rear elevation.  Wood flooring.

Cloakroom   Wood flooring.  Window to rear elevation.  WC.  Hatch to loft.

Bedroom 1   3.96 x 3.55m   Window to front elevation.  Wood flooring.  Telephone socket.  Radiator.  Ornamental marble fireplace.

Bathroom   2.08 x 1.93m   Window to front elevation.  Wood flooring.  Hand basin.  Bath with mixer tap.

Bedroom 2   3.11 x 2.96m   Window to rear elevation.  Wood flooring.  Radiator.

In the Basement -

Door to rear of the house.  Sink with mixer tap.

Room 1   3.97 x 3.10m (max)   Boiler.  Hot water cylinder.  Cupboard.  Space and plumbing for washing machine and space for tumble dryer.  Opening to:

Room 2   3.97 x 3.22m   (used as a workshop).  Oil storage tank. Wine cellar.

OUTSIDE :

The garden surrounds the house.  2 small paddocks fenced for sheep.  Field shelter.  Gate to access lane to the rear.

Garage 1.   4.94 x 3.05m   Constructed of block under a roof of Fibro-cement.  Metal up-and-over door.  Concrete floor.  Electrics.  Connecting door to:

Garage 2.    4.88 x 2.83m   Double metal doors to front elevation.

SERVICES :

Mains water, electricity and telephone.  Drainage to a septic tank which will need replacing.  Oil fired central heating.  Mainly double glazed windows (2 single glazed).

FINANCIAL DETAILS :

Taxes Foncières : Approx. 400€ per annum

Taxe d’habitation : € per annum

Asking price : 81,000€ including Agency fees of 6,000€. In addition the buyer will pay the Notaire's fee of 7,500€

Please note : All sizes are approximate.  Suzanne in France has made every effort to ensure that the details and photographs of this property are accurate and in no way misleading.  However this information does not form part of a contract and no warranties are given or implied.

Estimated annual energy costs of the dwelling per year are between approximately 3 540€ and 4 830€
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 – 002130