Pays de la Loire, Mayenne, Le Ribay, France

A42961SVM53 - Set in a peaceful hamlet just outside the village, this attractive cottage enjoys open countryside views while remaining within 1km of a bakery, café and bar/restaurant – an appealing combination for either a permanent home or holiday property.

A private gated driveway provides parking for two vehicles and leads to the house and enclosed garden.

The front door opens into a bright and welcoming 28.24m² lounge, with wooden flooring and a wood-burning stove set within a character fireplace. A door and window overlook the garden, providing plenty of natural light and direct access outside.

The 17.54m² kitchen/dining room is generously proportioned, with fitted cabinetry and appliances and windows to both the front and rear.

Also on the ground floor is a useful 6.68m² utility/boot room with sink and laundry facilities, together with a 3.19m² shower room with WC. There is internal access to the 10.70m² outbuilding/tool shed, which houses the hot-water tank and provides practical additional storage.

Upstairs, a bright landing with views over the garden and surrounding countryside leads to two bedrooms, positioned on opposite sides of the landing.

The 13.06m² principal bedroom has a large Velux window, walk-in wardrobe and its own 4.08m² en-suite shower room with WC and basin.

The 11.06m² second bedroom also has a Velux window and benefits from its own 3.84m² en-suite shower room with WC and basin, making the layout particularly convenient for guests.

Outside is where this property really comes into its own. The enclosed garden is mainly laid to lawn, with mature trees and lovely open views across the surrounding countryside. A gravel patio provides space for outdoor dining and relaxing, while the solar-heated saltwater plunge pool is a great addition for the warmer months.

Across the garden is a 14m² cabin with wrap-around decking, electricity and its own pellet burner. More than simply a garden building, it offers a genuinely useful additional space for a home office, creative studio, hobbies or somewhere to relax throughout the year. High-speed internet is available at the property.

The fully fenced garden will also appeal to buyers with dogs or other pets.

A further practical advantage is the compliant fosse system installed in 2023.

Everyday amenities are close by, with a bakery, café and bar/restaurant within 1km. Larger shops and services can be found in Javron (6km), Villaines (9km), Pré-en-Pail (17km) and Mayenne (22km). Lassay-les-Châteaux, Jublains and the spa town of Bagnoles-de-l'Orne are also within easy reach.