Normandy, Calvados, Bayeux, France

Spacious country house with large barn 10 minutes from the Normandy coast

This property has been in the same family for over 25 years and benefits from spacious family accommodation over 3 floors and a huge barn for storage.  Outside there is nearly an acre of garden including a tennis court. Viewing is highly recommended.

The property enjoys an excellent location in a peaceful village, surrounded by the beautiful countryside of Calvados, yet only around 10 minutes from the historic town of Bayeux and the Normandy coast.  Everyday amenities are within easy reach, with local facilities nearby and a comprehensive selection of shops, supermarkets, restaurants, cafés, schools and medical services available in Bayeux.

The picturesque fishing port of Port-en-Bessin is approximately 10 minutes away, with its attractive harbour, shops and restaurants. The nearest beaches are also around 10 minutes away, whilst the famous Omaha Beach is approximately 15 minutes from the property. Arromanches-les-Bains and its historic D-Day harbour can be reached in around 20 minutes.

Bayeux, renowned for its magnificent cathedral, medieval centre and famous tapestry, is approximately 10 minutes away and has an SNCF railway station with connections towards Caen and Paris.

The property is also particularly convenient for travel to and from the UK. The ferry terminal at Ouistreham (Caen), with services to Portsmouth, is approximately 45–50 minutes away, whilst Cherbourg ferry terminal is around 1 hour 15 minutes away. Dieppe, with ferry services to Newhaven, is approximately 2 hours 30 minutes away.

For those preferring the shortest Channel crossing, both the Calais ferry terminal and the Channel Tunnel terminal at Coquelles can be reached in approximately 3 hours 45 minutes to 4 hours by car.

Caen is approximately 35–40 minutes away, with Caen-Carpiquet Airport around 30 minutes from the property.

This is an excellent location for either a permanent home or holiday property, combining a peaceful rural setting with remarkably easy access to Bayeux, the Normandy coast, the D-Day beaches and excellent transport links to the UK.

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THE ACCOMMODATION COMPRISES :

On the ground floor –

Entrance Hall   3.38 x 3.00m   Window and partly glazed door to south elevation.  Radiator. Convector heater.  Stone and tiled floor.  Exposed stone walls.

Boot Room   3.27 x 2.99m   Partly glazed door to rear elevation.  Stone floor.  Exposed stone walls.  Built-in cupboards.

Cloakroom   Small obscure glazed window to rear elevation.  Tiled floor.  WC.  Handbasin.  Radiator.

Kitchen/Breakfast Room   4.00 x 3.64m   Window and partly glazed door to south, and window to east elevations.  Tiled floor.  Range of matching base and wall units including display units and wine rack.  Space for range-style cooker with extractor hood over.  Exposed stone wall and beam.  Double stainless steel sink with mixer tap.  Space and plumbing for dishwasher.  Built-in fridge.  Worktops and tiled splashbacks.

Utility Room   2.40 x 2.22m   Stainless steel sink with mixer tap.  Space and plumbing for washing machine and tumble dryer.  Boiler.  Cupboard housing electric meter.

Dining Room   Approx. 25m2 Window to front and rear elevations.  Stone floor.  Exposed beams.  Fireplace with raised hearth and woodburner.  Built-in cupboard.  2 radiators. Understairs cupboard.

Inner Hall   Door to south elevation.  Stone floor.  Stairs to first floor.  Exposed stone walls.

Living Room   5.80 x 4.31m   Window to front and 2 windows to rear elevations.  2 radiators.  Exposed stone walls. Tiled floor.

Library/Downstairs Bedroom   5.47 x 4.98m   Stone fireplace with woodburner.  Window to front and rear elevations.  Radiator.  Door to:

Shower Room   1.49 x 4.98m   Tiled walls.  Extractor.  Heated towel rail.  Vanity unit with mirror and light over.  Shower.  Hot water cylinder.  Window to west elevation.

On the First Floor -

Landing   Window to front and rear elevations.  Stairs to second floor.  Radiator.

Bedroom 1   5.72 x 4.61m   Window to front and rear elevations.  Exposed beams.  Stone fireplace.  2 radiators.

Second Landing   Radiator.  Window to rear elevation.

Bedroom 2   4.51 x 4.48m   Window to front elevation.  Radiator.  Exposed beams.

Dressing Area   3.52 x 3.34m   Window to rear elevation.  Built-in wardrobes.  Radiator.  Exposed beams.

Bathroom   3.26 x 2.44m   Window to front elevation.  Corner bath with mixer tap/shower fitment, screen and tiled surround.  WC.  Twin vanity unit.  Heated towel rail.

Music Room/Bedroom 3   5.89 x 3.96m   Window to front and rear elevations.  2 radiators.  Stairs to :

Mezzanine   5.13 x 2.30m   Sloping ceiling.  Exposed "A" frame.  Velux window to rear elevation.

On the Second Floor -

Landing

Bedroom 4   4.57 x 3.23m   Exposed "A" frame.  2 windows to west and Velux window to rear elevations.  Sloping ceiling.  3 radiators.  Exposed stone wall.

Bedroom 5   Approx. 5.62 x 3.23m Velux window to rear and 2 windows to east elevations.  Sloping ceiling.  Built-in wardrobes.  Exposed "A" frame and stone wall.  Door to eaves storage space.

Shower Room   2.20 x 1.09m   Vanity basin.  Shower.  WC.  Radiator.  Sloping ceiling.

OUTSIDE :

Double wooden gates lead to a walled front garden, driveway and parking/turning space.

The garden is laid to lawn with flower and shrub borders and mature trees.  Pond.  Concrete patio and pergola to rear elevation.  Tennis court.

Large 2-storey Detached Barn constructed of stone under  slate roof, divided into:

Open Carport/Log Store   15.28 x 6.06m   Concrete floor.  Power and light.

Attached Old Stables   6.06 x 5.00m   Door to front elevation.  6.06 x 5.94m   Door to front elevation.   6.06 x 3.02m   Door to front elevation.  Opening to:   Storage Room 6.06 x 2.89m   2 doors to south elevation.

Separate detached small stone building with tiled roof.

SERVICES :

Mains water, electricity and telephone are connected.  Fibre optic internet connection.  Heating is provided by gas fired central heating and woodburners.   Drainage is to an all water septic tank installed in about 2010.

FINANCIAL DETAILS :

Taxes Foncières : € per annum

Taxe d’habitation : € per annum

Asking price : 473,500€ including Agency fees of 28,500€. In addition the buyer will pay the Notaire's fee of 34,900€

Estimated annual energy costs of the dwelling approximately  8 770€ to 11 940€  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 )

Property Ref : SIF – 002164