Normandy, Manche, Villedieu-les-Poêles, France

Pretty detached house in quiet rural position with 3/4 acre garden and large barn

This charming renovated period property is in an enviable position, at the end of a no-through road, in a quiet rural hamlet with views over open fields. It has many character features and offers a calm environment. There is potential to create further living accommodation in the attached barn or gîtes, subject to planning permission. Viewing is highly recommended.

It is situated in a quiet rural position yet is only 10 minutes from the A84 motorway in Rouffigny commune, 1 hour from the ferry port at Ouistreham, 5 minutes from Villedieu-les-Poeles with its large open weekly market, bell foundry and all amenities and 25 minutes from the coast with a range of beaches, miles of sand, small bays, old fishing ports and a coastal path. There is also a ferry to the Channel Islands in summer months.  It is also within easy reach of major tourist attractions – Le Mont St Michel just 40 minutes away, the Normandy beaches, the restored Abbeys of Lessay, La Lucerne d’Outremer and Lonlay. Cherbourg, Caen, St Lô, Rennes are major city shopping centers all about 1 hour away.  From Villedieu-les-Poêles the fast train takes you directly into Paris in under 3 hours.  The village itself has a bar/restaurant/shop.

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THE ACCOMMODATION COMPRISES :

On the ground floor -

Kitchen/Dining Room   6.22 x 3.89m   Partly glazed door and window to south, and window to north elevations.  Tiled floor.  Space and plumbing for washing machine.  Sinks with mixer tap.  Range of matching base units with worktops over.  Space for free-standing cooker and under-counter fridge.  Space for upright fridge/freezer.  Hot water cylinder.  Stairs to first floor.

Lounge   6.23 x 3.72m   Partly glazed double doors and window to south, and window to north elevations.  Exposed stone wall and beams.  Tiled floor.

On the First Floor -

"L" shaped Sitting Room   3.71 x 3.50 & 2.88 x 2.13m   Partly glazed door to west and external stairs, and window to west and south elevations.  Wood flooring.  Granite fireplace with raised open hearth.  Electric meter.

Bathroom   2.63 x 2.03m   Window to north elevation.  WC.  Pedestal basin.  Bath with mixer tap/shower fitment and hand rail.

Stairs up to:

Half Landing   Wood flooring.  Stairs to master bedroom.

Bedroom 1   3.22 x 2.81m (max)   Sloping ceiling.  Large Velux window to south elevation.  Wood flooring.  Exposed beams.

Bedroom 2   3.93 x 2.41m (max)   Window and Velux window to north elevation.  Sloping ceiling.  Wood flooring.  Exposed beams.  Under-stairs cupboard.

Master Bedroom   4.10 x 2.55m   Large Velux window to the south elevation and window to east elevation.  Wood flooring.  Sloping ceiling.

OUTSIDE :

Double metal gates lead to a gravel drive.  Attached Barn    12.14 x 6.36m   2/3 Storeys.  Constructed of stone under part slate and part corrugated iron roof.  Double doors and pedestrian door to south, and 2 windows and 5 small windows to rear elevations.  Ideal to extend accommodation (block dividing wall from lounge).

The garden is laid to lawn with mature trees.  There is a gravel seating area in front of the house.

SERVICES :

Mains water and electricity are connected. Drainage is to a septic tank.  4G broadband used in the house.  Open fire in Winter Lounge. Mainly single glazed windows.

FINANCIAL DETAILS :

Taxes Foncières :   590€ per annum

Taxe d'habitation : Means tested

Asking price : 208,500€ including Agency fees of 13,500€. In addition the buyer will pay the Notaire's fee of 16,400€

Estimated annual energy costs of the dwelling between € and € per year

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): 20/02/2025 )

 SIF - 002146