Normandy, Manche, Mortain, France

Detached character village house with numerous stone outbuildings set around a courtyard

This property is believed to have been built in 1759 by a local family and was a farm.  It has been renovated over the last 5 years including the installation of a new all water septic tank in 2021, new kitchen, bathrooms, flooring, wiring, etc.  Viewing is highly recommended.

The property is situated in a small Normandy village, enjoying a peaceful rural setting whilst having the considerable advantage of a local shop, bread depot and bar just a short stroll away.

The historic town of Mortain, with supermarkets, shops, restaurants and everyday services, is only a few minutes' drive. Sourdeval is around 15–20 minutes away, Vire approximately 30 minutes and Avranches around 40–45 minutes.

The Normandy coast and beaches at Jullouville, Carolles and Granville are approximately an hour away, with Mont-Saint-Michel around 50–55 minutes by car.

The property is also well placed for travel to and from the UK, with Saint-Malo ferry port approximately 1½ hours away, Caen-Ouistreham around 1½ hours, Cherbourg approximately 2 hours and Le Havre around 2¼ hours. Calais and the Channel Tunnel are approximately 4½–5 hours away.

For rail travel, Vire station is approximately 25–30 minutes away, with connections towards Paris and Granville.

A great location for those looking for peaceful Normandy village life without being isolated, with everyday amenities close at hand and excellent access to the coast and cross-Channel transport links.

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THE ACCOMMODATION COMPRISES:

On the Ground Floor -

Kitchen/Breakfast Room   7.90 x 4.09m Partly glazed double doors to south, window to east, and partly glazed door and window to north elevations.  Tiled floor. Exposed stone walls. Radiator. Range of matching base and wall units.  Double ceramic butler sink with mixer tap.  Built-in dishwasher.  Display cabinet.  Solid wood worktops with tiled splashbacks.  Inset spotlights.  Extractor.  Space for range-style cooker.  Ornamental fireplace.  Space for American-style fridge/freezer.

Cloakroom   Window to front elevation.  Radiator.  Vanity basin. WC.  Fuseboard.  Tiled floor.

Lounge/Dining Room   7.85 x 4.92m   Window and partly glazed double doors to south, window and partly glazed double doors to rear elevations.  2 radiators. Fireplace with woodburner.  Laminate flooring.  Exposed stone walls and beams.  Stairs to first floor.

On the First Floor -

Landing   Window to rear elevation.  Radiator.  Laminate flooring.  Exposed beams.  Stairs to second floor.

Bathroom   3.60 x 1.92m   Window to east elevation.  Vanity unit.  WC.  Large shower.  Radiator/towel rail.  Bath with mixer tap/shower fitment.  Tiled floor and partly tiled walls.

Bedroom 1   6.02 x 4.12m   Window to south elevation.  Laminate flooring.  Exposed beam.  Upright radiator.  Recess with hanging rail.  Ornamental fireplace. Exposed stone wall.  Door to:

En-Suite Shower Room   Window to east elevation.  Tiled floor.  WC.  Hand basin.  Shower.  Heated towel rail.  Extractor.

Bedroom 2   4.88 x 4.59m   Window to south elevation.  Laminate flooring.  Upright radiator.  Ornamental fireplace.  Exposed stone.

Bedroom 3   3.57 x 2.96m (max)   Window to north elevation.  Laminate flooring.  Radiator.

On the Second Floor -

Bedroom 4   5.72 x 4.80m   Laminate flooring.  Exposed stone wall and "A" frame.  2 radiators.  Sloping ceiling.  2 Velux windows to south and 2 Velux windows to north elevations.  Eaves storage.

Bathroom   2.71 x 2.03m   Velux window to rear elevation.  Sloping ceiling.  Vanity basin.  Tiled floor.  Exposed "A" frame.  WC.  Oval bath with mixer tap/shower fitment.  Large walk-in shower.  Radiator/heated towel rail.  Inset spotlights.

Bedroom 5   3.63 x 3.46m   Sloping ceiling.  2 Velux windows to south elevation.  Exposed stone and beams.  Laminate flooring.  Radiator.  Wood panelled wall. Walk-in wardrobe   3.46 x 1.36m    Window to east elevation.

OUTSIDE :

Double wooden gates give access to a gravel courtyard.

Barn 1.   Constructed of stone under a slate roof and divided into:

Utility Room   3.7 x 2.78m   Window and pedestrian door to front elevation.  Space and plumbing for washing machine and tumble dryer.  Stainless steel sink with mixer tap. Tiled floor.  Boiler.  Oil storage tank.

Workshop   10.11 x 7.40m   Pedestrian door and sliding wooden double doors to south elevation.  Concrete floor.  Power and light.  2 windows to rear elevation. Steps up to loft over.

Wine store.

Garage   7.37 x 3.55m   Sliding double wooden doors to south,  2 windows to east and window to north elevations.  Concrete floor.

Old Detached 2-storey House constructed of stone under a slate roof   6.06 x 5.13m   Double wooden doors to west and window to south elevations.  Electric meter.  Attached Garage   6.83 x 3.27m   Double wooden doors to west and window to east elevations.  Concrete floor.

Barn 2.   2-storey and constructed of stone under a slate roof 24.00 x 8.18m   Concrete floor.  4 sliding doors and 4 windows to west, and 4 sliding doors and 4 windows to east elevations.

2-Storey Barn   6.19 x 4.46m   2 doors to front and window to rear elevations.  Constructed of stone under a slate roof.  Attached 2-storey block-built  "Gite" to finish renovating:

Ground floor   5.84 x 4.56m   Door and window to front, and glazed double doors and window to rear elevations.  Concrete floor.  Stairs to first floor.

First floor - loft space ready to create a bedroom with en-suite bathroom.

Enclosed garden to the front of the house and laid to lawn, fenced for dogs.  Gravel patio and seating area, partly walled.  Enclosed garden to the north of the house laid to lawn with flower borders and dwarf wall with railings. Well which has water but will need a new pump.

SERVICES :

Mains water and electricity. Fibre optic broadband connection available, but the owners use Starlink.  Oil fired central heating and a woodburner. Electric hot water cylinder. Double glazed windows (except one door).

FINANCIAL DETAILS :

Taxes Foncières : Approx. 3,000 € per annum

Taxe d’habitation : Means tested

Asking price : 340,000€ including Agency fees of 15,000€. In addition the buyer will pay the Notaire's fees - 26,000€ 



Estimated annual energy costs of the dwelling between 3 444€ and 4 660€ 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): 30/01/2023

SIF – 0021666