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Normandy, Manche, France

£295,989
€342,105
Leggett Immobilier, France
PROPERTY TYPE

House

BEDROOMS

4

BATHROOMS

3

SIZE

1,959 sq ft

182 sq m

Key features

  • Water source
  • 0-2 km to amenities
  • Terrace
  • Oil fuelled heating
  • Mains
  • Covered parking
  • Linky
  • Hamlet property
  • Garage
  • Woodburner(s)

Description

A45110AA50 - Amber Ashby and Leggett Immobilier International are proud to present this beautifully restored Character village home built in 1759, with Gîtes, Barns & Development Potential in the heart of the Rural Normandy countryside

Situated in the lively village of Bion, within walking distance of the local bar and convenience store, this substantial character property dating back to 1759 offers a blend of period charm, practical family living and exciting business or development potential in the Normandy countryside.

Lovingly restored over the past three years, the current owners have undertaken extensive renovation works with care and attention to detail, preserving the character of the property while improving comfort and functionality for modern living. A particular feature of the house is the custom-made artisanal oak staircase, designed as a central focal point and providing an elegant flow through the upper floors of the property.

The main house offers spacious accommodation arranged over three floors.

Entering through the front entrance, you are welcomed into a large and tastefully renovated lounge/salon featuring a historic fireplace at the heart of the home. The reception space flows naturally through to the fully equipped kitchen, installed within the last three years, offering generous storage, quality fittings and attractive floor tiles imported from Spain.

The first floor comprises two double bedrooms, one benefiting from an en-suite bathroom, together with a study and a separate family bathroom. The rooms throughout the property have been carefully renovated while retaining the original character of the house.

On the second floor are two further spacious bedrooms, including one with a dressing room, along with an additional family bathroom, making the property suitable for larger families, visiting guests or tourism accommodation.

Outside, the property continues to impress with a range of useful outbuildings and development opportunities.

An external utility room adjoins an atelier/workshop with potential for further development above, subject to the necessary planning permissions. Surrounding the enclosed courtyard are several additional outbuildings, including two potential gîtes, one where renovation works have already commenced, and another requiring more extensive restoration to create comfortable habitable accommodation.

A further large barn full of character is currently used for storage but offers significant potential for conversion into additional gîtes, a Brocante, workshop space, games room, entertaining area, indoor swimming pool or other tourism-related projects, subject to the relevant planning consents.

The gardens beautifully complement the property, featuring a charming cottage-style front garden, while the rear garden is mainly laid to lawn with a terraced patio area, creating an ideal space for outdoor dining and relaxation. The generous grounds provide ample room for family activities, entertaining guests, or simply enjoying the tranquillity of the Normandy countryside.

Bion is a welcoming and active rural community with a friendly atmosphere throughout the year. The village benefits from a local bar, convenience store and an active salle des fêtes hosting regular community gatherings, seasonal events and celebrations, including the annual music festival which attracts visitors from the surrounding area.

The property is well positioned for access to nearby towns and amenities:

Mortain-Bocage – approximately 10 minutes
Saint-Hilaire-du-Harcouët – approximately 20 minutes
Domfront – approximately 25 minutes
Avranches and the gateway to Mont-Saint-Michel – approximately 40 minutes
Vire – approximately 35 minutes
The beaches of the Normandy coast – around 1 hour

Nearby amenities include supermarkets, schools, pharmacies, doctors, restaurants and weekly markets in the surrounding towns. The area is well known for walking, cycling and outdoor pursuits, with nearby forests, greenways and the famous Mortain waterfalls offering opportunities to enjoy the Normandy countryside.

Tourist attractions within easy reach include:

Mont-Saint-Michel
The Normandy landing beaches
The spa town of Bagnoles-de-l’Orne
Medieval Domfront
The Suisse Normande region
Numerous local markets, brocantes and village festivals throughout the year

Travel connections:

Caen Ferry Port – approximately 1 hour 30 minutes
Cherbourg Ferry Port – approximately 2 hours
Saint-Malo Ferry Port – approximately 1 hour 30 minutes
Rennes Airport – approximately 1 hour 20 minutes
Caen Airport – approximately 1 hour 15 minutes
Dinard Airport – approximately 1 hour 30 minutes

This is a versatile property offering the opportunity for a spacious family home, multigenerational living, tourism activity or further development in a sought-after part of rural Normandy where village life and countryside surroundings combine with practical access to local services and transport links.

This property is priced to sell, and early viewing is recommended to avoid disappointment

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Normandy, Manche, France

Approximate location

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Distances are straight line measurements
  • Caen (Carpiquet)(International)
    44.4 miles
  • Dinard (Pleurtuit)(International)
    52.6 miles
  • Rennes (St-Jacques)(International)
    52.6 miles
  • Cherbourg (Maupertus)(International)
    75.9 miles
  • Le Havre (Octeville)(International)
    78.8 miles

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About Leggett Immobilier, France

La Maison du Chapitre, 24340 La Rochebeaucourt, France

Leggett Immobilier is a family business that was started 20 years ago and founded on the genuine belief that French estate agency could be done better – today this still holds true. Indeed, this belief was validated last year when we were crowned "Best Estate Agency in France" at a prestigious awards ceremony in London.

All of our agents live and work in France and have excellent local knowledge, covering both their area and local property prices. Clients are given a single point of contact who is dedicated to helping them make the right decision and to be by their side throughout the purchase process. Our in-house contracts team are experienced in dealing with local notaires and have overseen the purchase of over €1bn of French property - they will ensure that the sale progresses smoothly and our fully bilingual team will guide you through all legal documentation.

With over 600 agents spread across the country we like to think that we are now the leading international estate agency in France, last year around one in ten of all UK buyers of French property trusted us to help them. However, the company’s size and success has not altered the fact that we are a family business who pride ourselves on professionalism and friendliness.

Local knowledge is invaluable when buying in a foreign country. Leggett provides this knowledge - nearly all of our agents have lived through a move themselves and have been trained to deal with any issue or question that might arise. This training includes a three day, residential, course, further "advanced" training and access to our head office team who keep abreast of all changes in French property law and legislation.

It is this, unique, “hand-holding” approach that has helped build the foundations of our company. No other agency in France takes such care of a client before, during and after a property is purchased.

The system for buying a property in France can be complex but is regarded as being one of the safest in the world – the French like "red tape" but not much surprises us now.

With over 20 years of experience, we have the knowledge to aid with legal matters, help with finance, and even ensure that you have all the essential services connected when you make the move to your new home.

Leggett Immobilier - local knowledge you can trust.

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