Villedieu-les-Poeles, Manche, France

This 3 bedroom detached house has fabulous panoramic views over the valley. The living spaces are open-plan, modern, light and spacious. The garden is very pretty and there’s a lovely decked area as well as a first floor balcony, perfect for admiring the views. The bustling market towns of Vire and Villedieu are within easy reach and the ferry port at Caen is 1hr away.

Recent renovations include a new roof, new bathroom, new electric heating, double-glazing and a new wood-burner. There’s also high-speed broadband.

There’s 131m2 of habitable space and the layout is as follows: 

Ground floor: 

Entrance Lobby: 1.54m x 1.49m – Glazed French doors and window to the front elevation. Exposed stone wall. Built in cupboard. Glazed French doors to:-

Open plan Lounge/Dining Room/Kitchen :

Lounge/Dining Room 8.43m x 4.75m – Recently carpeted.  Exposed stone wall. Granite fireplace with wood burner. Display mantel. Two windows to the front elevation. Beams. Built in shelving.  Stairs to first floor.

Kitchen: 4.46m x 3.91m – Fitted kitchen with tiled floor. Two windows to the front elevation overlooking the landscaped garden and beyond. Range of matching base and wall units. Inset spotlights. Space for a range style cooker. Extractor hood over. Fitted worktops and tiled splash backs. Double sink with mixer tap.  Space and plumbing for dishwasher.  Electric radiator.

Utility: 3.92m x 1.77m – Tiled floor. Cupboard with electrics and fuse box. Space and plumbing for washing machine. Window and glazed door to the rear elevation.

Cloakroom: Window to the rear elevation. Pedestal basin and toilet. Karndean tiled floor.

First floor: 

Landing: 2.34m x 5.05m – Recently carpeted. Exposed beams. Electric heater. Exposed stone wall. Velux window to the rear elevation.

Bedroom 1: 3 x 2.58m – Window and skylight to the rear elevation. Hatch to loft with drop down ladder. Laminate floor. Electric radiator.

Bedroom 2: 3.26m x 5.40m – Window to the front elevation. Exposed stone wall. Electric radiator. Laminate floor. Telephone point.

Bathroom: 2.38m x 2.78m – Recently re-fitted with new Villeroy & Boch bath, new textured Karndean tiled floor, new wall tiles and partial wallpaper.  Heated towel rail.   Window to the front elevation.  Vanity unity and toilet.  Cupboard with hot water cylinder.

Master Bedroom: 3.80m x 5.84m – Recently carpeted. Walk in wardrobe. Beams. Window and glazed French doors to front elevation and balcony.  Door to:-

En-Suite Shower Room: 1.39m x 1.96m – Window to the front elevation. Heated towel rail. ½ tiled walls. Extractor fan. Vanity unit with mirror and light over.  Suspended toilet. Large shower.  Tiled floor.

Outside: 

Beautifully landscaped gardens with large decking and terrace area, including a covered area to the front of the property. Gravel drive with space for parking and turning several vehicles.  Gardens laid to lawn with flower and shrub borders.  Garden shed.   Attached double garage: 5.95m x 4.32m with new, fully side-retracting remotely operated electronic door with inset pedestrian door.  Concrete floor.

Location: 

The property is situated on the Manche/Calvados border and is only 1 hour away from the ferry port at Caen Ouistreham and 3 hours from Paris. Calais is about 4 hours away.  The beach at Granville is approximately 30 minutes drive, as is the UNESCO heritage site of the Mont Saint Michel.  The nearest main town is Villedieu-les-Poêles about 15 minutes drive away and Vire is approximately 20 minutes.  

Additional info: 

Bedrooms: 3
Bathrooms: 2
Receptions: 2
Habitable space: 131m2
Plot size: 1892m2
Drainage: Septic tank (installed in 2005) 
DPE rating: E
Taxe fonciere: 450€ per annum
Broadband: Fibre optic 
Heating: Electric + wood-burner 
Distance to shops: 18km
Distance to coast: 30mins 
Distance to ferry port: 60mins 

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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