Normandy, Manche, Sourdeval, France

Delightful house with river frontage in the Sée Valley

Set within the historic Moulin du Rocher estate in the beautiful Vallée de la Sée, the property forms part of a site whose industrial history can be traced back at least to the early nineteenth century. Moulin du Rocher was one of the valley's former paper-making establishments and appears on the Napoleonic cadastre of Brouains of 1829. During the nineteenth century it belonged to the Gardie family of paper manufacturers. In 1889 the Moulin du Rocher estate, together with the neighbouring Moulin du Jaunet, was acquired by Augustin Véron, a well-known potter from nearby Ger. Véron's pottery works were established on neighbouring land, where his historic kiln still survives.  It is now a comfortable home with character features and beautiful views over the river and valley.  There are 3 bedrooms, one of which is on the Ground Floor and a studio/library/additional bedroom in the basement.  It benefits from a recently installed septic tank, recent kitchen, woodburner and flue. Viewing is highly recommended.

It is situated in the southwest of Normandy, near the borders of Manche and Calvados,  approx. 5 kms from Sourdeval, the nearest town. Only a few minutes drive away, the town offers every amenity including two banks and supermarkets. Market day is held every Tuesday morning, as is the livestock market.   The beaches on the west coast are an hour’s drive away and Sourdeval is approximately 80 minutes drive from the port of Caen and an hour and forty minutes from Cherbourg. A little further afield are the D-Day landing beaches, the Mont St Michel.  The Lac de la Dathée, ideal for walking, fishing and boating, and an 18 hole golf course are within 15 minutes drive,  as is the Saint Sever forest.  The nearest Ferry Ports are at Caen (50 miles) or a one and a quarter hour drive to Saint Malo, and the nearest train station is at Vire (8 miles) from where you can take a fast train to Paris.

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THE ACCOMMODATION COMPRISES :

On the Ground Floor -

Lounge/Dining   5.93 x 5.77m (max)   Window and partly glazed door to west, and 2 windows to east elevations.  Tiled floor.  Exposed beams.  Shelving.  Granite fireplace with woodburner.  Stairs to first floor.  Cupboard housing electrics.  Built-in cupboard.

Kitchen   2.91 x 2.56m   Tiled floor.  Partly glazed door to east elevation and 3 steps down to the terrace.  Range of matching base and wall units.  Double ceramic butler sink with mixer tap and integrated draining board.  Solid wood worktops.  Space for range-style cooker with extractor hood over.  Shelving.  Space for upright fridge/freezer.  Exposed beams.

Inner Hall   Tiled floor.

Cloakroom   Tiled floor.  WC.

Bathroom   2.17 x 2.15m   Window to west elevation.  Extractor.  Bath with mixer tap/shower fitment and tiled surround.  Vanity basin.  Heated towel rail.

Master Bedroom   6.08 x 3.28m   Window to west, 2 windows to north and a window to east elevations.  Ornamental fireplace. Exposed beams.  2 convector heaters.

On the First Floor -

Landing   Exposed beam.  Hatch to loft.  Convector heater.

Bedroom 2   4.57 x 3.48m   Window to east and glazed door to patio area to south elevations.  Sloping ceiling.  Electric radiator.

Cloakroom   Velux window to west elevation.  Tiled floor.  WC.  Extractor.

Bedroom 3   3.50 x 3.09m   Window to east elevation.  Convector heater.  Sloping ceiling.

Shower Room   2.38 x 1.02m   Large shower.  Convector heater.  Sloping ceiling.  Velux window to east elevation.  Vanity unit.  Tiled floor and walls.  Extractor.

In the Basement -

Library/Studio/Bedroom   6.08 x 2.55m   Small pane glazed doors and side panel to north, and window to east and west elevations.  Tiled floor.  Electric radiator.

Cloakroom   Tiled floor and walls.  Window to west elevation.  WC.  Pedestal basin.  Convector heater.

Utility Room   3.59 x 2.58m (max)   Stainless steel sink unit with mixer tap.  Space and plumbing for washing machine.  Hot water cylinder.  Electrics.  Pedestrian door to west elevation.

Workshop   7.26 x 5.95m   Concrete floor.  Pedestrian door to west and 2 small windows to east elevations.  Power and light.

OUTSIDE :

Tarmac parking and turning area.  Covered storage area.

The garden to the east of the property has stone walling and is laid to lawn with mature shrubs.  Terrace overlooking the river and valley.  Stone terrace with steps down from the kitchen.  Covered log store.  2 wooden sheds.

Natural area.

SERVICES :

Mains water and electricity are connected. Drainage to an all water septic tank installed in about 2023. Heating is supplied by electric convector heaters or radiators and a woodburner.  Wood framed double glazed windows.

FINANCIAL DETAILS :

Taxes Foncières : 850 € per annum

Taxes d’habitation : € per annum

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 environmental risks to which this property is exposed is available with us or on the Géorisques website: 

SIF – 002169