Dompierre-sur-Authie, Somme, France

There is something very nostalgic about this very pretty 2-bed timber-framed riverside cottage in Dompierre-sur-Authie, it just makes me think of the Wind in the Willows. The house is cosy and full of character.  The garden leads down to the river - ideal for keen paddle-boarders or kayakers.   It’s the perfect bolt-hole to get away and enjoy everything French village life has to offer. 

There is a total 70m2 habitable space, arranged over two levels.  Here’s the layout:  

Ground floor:

Dining room with wood-burning fireplace
Sitting room with French doors opening onto the garden
Fitted kitchen with dining area
Shower room with WC

First floor:

Landing area with sleeping space
Two attic bedrooms

Outside

Terrace overlooking the garden
Low-maintenance garden with access towards the river
Chalet style summer house

The river runs by at the end of the garden and the setting is ideal for fishing, kayaking and enjoying the surrounding countryside.

Location

The property is situated in Dompierre-sur-Authie, a picturesque village in the Authie Valley known for its peaceful riverside setting and natural surroundings.  There are plenty of walking and cycling routes in the area and the nearby coastline offers long sandy beaches, walking trails and nature reserves, while the medieval town of Saint-Valery-sur-Somme and the Baie de Somme are within easy reach. 

The area is particularly popular for outdoor activities including cycling, kayaking, birdwatching and fishing.

There are lots of lovely towns and villages in the area that have a good range of shops, restaurants and amenities.  Amiens, Arras and Abbeville are all within easy reach as main shopping centres while Le Touquet, Montreuil, Berck, Boulogne-sur-Mer and Le Crotoy are all great destinations for day trips.  The ferry port at Calais is 1hr 20 mins away.

At a glance:

Bedrooms: 2
Bathrooms: 1
Receptions: 2
Habitable space: 70m2
Plot size: 244m2 
Taxe foncière: €TBC
DPE rating: G
Heating: Electric heating & wood-burning stove
Neighbours:  Nearby
Distance to amenities:  Cycling distance to local restaurants
Distance to coast: 30 mins
Distance to ferry port:  Calais, 1hr 20 mins

Please note: Agency fees are included in the advertised price and are payable by the purchaser.   All locations and sizes are approximate. La Résidence 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 either given or implied.

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