Normandy, Manche, St-Pois, France

Delightful hamlet comprising 2 houses, an apartment, workshop, outbuildings and a landscaped garden

The properties have been completely renovated over the last 25 years with particular attention to the outside landscaping.  There are no neighbours and the properties are surrounded by fields.   Viewing is highly recommended.

Situated in the peaceful countryside close to the village of Saint-Pois in the southern Manche, the properies enjoy an attractive rural setting surrounded by the rolling countryside for which this part of Normandy is renowned.  Saint-Pois offers useful everyday amenities including local shops, bakery, butcher, pharmacy, medical services and a weekly Thursday morning market. Brécey is around 10–15 minutes away, whilst the larger towns of Vire and Avranches are approximately 20–30 minutes away and offer a wider range of shops, supermarkets, restaurants and services.  The properties are also conveniently placed for exploring the region, with Granville and the west coast approximately 40–45 minutes away and the world-famous Mont-Saint-Michel around 45–50 minutes away. Excellent road links via the A84 provide straightforward access to Caen and Rennes.

UK travel connections are particularly convenient: Saint-Malo ferry port is approximately 1 hour 20 minutes away, Caen-Ouistreham around 1 hour 30 minutes and Cherbourg approximately 1 hour 45 minutes. The Channel Tunnel at Calais can be reached in approximately 4 hours 15–30 minutes.

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THE ACCOMMODATION IN THE FIRST HOUSE COMPRISES :

On the Ground Floor -

Lounge   5.60 x 5.36m   Partly glazed door and side panel, and window with window seat to south elevation.  Slate flooring.  Granite fireplace with woodburner. Stairs to first floor with cupboard under.  Part wood panelled walls.  Double small pane doors to:

Kitchen/Dining Room   5.39 x 3.37m   Glazed double doors to front elevation.  Slate flooring.  Range of matching base and wall units.  Built-in oven and 4-ring gas hob with extractor over.  Stainless steel sinks with mixer tap.  Space for upright fridge/freezer.  Worktops and tiled splashbacks.  Central heating thermostat. Under-floor heating.

Inner Lobby   Slate flooring.

Bedroom 1   4.90 x 3.24m   Window to south elevation.  Slate flooring.  Built-in wardrobe.  Under-floor heating.

Bathroom   2.57 x 1.66m   Window to rear elevation.  Heated towel rail.  Vanity basin.  Bath with tiled surround, mixer tap/shower fitment and screen.  WC. Cupboard housing hot water cylinder.

On the First Floor -

Landing   Wood flooring.  Exposed "A" frame.  Velux window to rear elevation.

Bedroom 2   3.85 x 3.72m   Wood flooring.  Window to south elevation.  Exposed stone walls and "A" frame.  Inset spotlights.  Glazed double doors to balcony. Sloping ceiling.

Bedroom 3   4.16 x 1.82m   Wood flooring.  Velux window to front elevation.  Sloping ceiling.  Radiator.  Exposed stone wall and "A" frame.

Bedroom 4   4.07 x 3.25m   Window to south and 2 windows to west elevations.  Radiator.  Wood flooring  Sloping ceiling.  Hatch to loft

Shower Room   2.52 x 1.02m   Velux window to rear elevation.  Sloping ceiling.  Under-floor heating.  Shower.  Pedestal basin.  Heated towel rail.  Extractor.

THE ACCOMMODATION IN THE SECOND HOUSE COMPRISES :

On the Ground Floor -

Open-plan Lounge/Dining Room/Kitchen   9.72 x 4.85m   Partly glazed double doors, glazed double doors and 2 windows to south elevation.  Granite fireplace with woodburner.  Telephone socket.  Radiator.  Stairs to first floor with cupboard under.  In the kitchen area:  Range of matching base and wall units.  Built-in oven and 4-ring gas hob with extractor over.  Stainless steel sink with mixer tap.  Worktops and tiled splashbacks.  Tiled floor.  Space for upright fridge/freezer. Space and plumbing for dishwasher.

Inner Lobby   Tiled floor.  Space and plumbing for washing machine.

Bedroom 1   3.91 x 3.44m   Window to south elevation.  Tiled floor.  Radiator.  Vent.

Bathroom   2.85 x 1.73m   Tiled floor.  Obscure glazed window to rear elevation.  Heated towel rail.  WC.  Pedestal basin.  Bath with mixer tap/shower fitment, tiled surround and screen.  Extractor.

On the First Floor -

Landing   Wood flooring.  Hatch to loft.

Bedroom 2   4.98 x 3.09m   Window to front elevation.  Sloping ceiling.  Exposed stone wall. Radiator.  Telephone socket.

Shower Room  1.86 x 1,10m   Velux window to front  elevation.  Sloping ceiling.  Heated towel rail.  WC.  Hand basin.  Shower.  Extractor.

Bedroom 3   3.62 x 3.09m (max)   Window to front elevation.  Sloping ceiling.  Exposed stone wall.  Radiator.  Wood flooring.

THE ACCOMMODATION IN THE APARTMENT COMPRISES :

On the Ground Floor -

Entrance lobby with stairs to apartment and access to workshop and garage.

On the First Floor -

Landing   Wood flooring.  Built-in cupboard.

Lounge/Dining Room/Kitchen   6.21 x 3.00m   2 Velux windows to east, and Velux window to north elevations.  Wood flooring.  Sloping ceilings.  Fireplace with woodburner.  Exposed stone wall.  Range of matching base units.  Stainless steel sinks with mixer tap.  Built-in oven and 4-ring gas hob with extractor over. Built-in fridge.  Wood worktops with tiled splashbacks.  Eaves storage cupboard.

Bedroom   6.33 x 3.09m   Velux window to west and circular window to south elevations.  Wood flooring.  Eaves storage cupboards.  2 radiators.  Shower.   Built-in cupboard.

Cloakroom   WC.  Vanity unit.  Half tiled walls.  Velux window to east elevation.  Tiled floor.  Extractor.

OUTSIDE :

Wooden gates lead to a parking and turning area and gravel drive leading behind the two houses.  The gardens are mainly laid to lawn with mature trees and shrubs.  Each of the three properties have their own private area of garden which is beautifully landscaped with terraces, flower borders and a wider area of garden to enjoy.  There is a boat with a cabin which can be used for a den or occasional accommodation.  Children's play area and fort/folly (see video).  A bamboo walk and sunken stone seating area.  Wood store.  Old bakery used for storage.

On the ground floor of the building with the apartment is a Workshop   6.30 x 6.17m   Internal door from the entrance.  Double doors to south elevation and Garage   6.30 x 5.99m   2 pairs of  wooden double doors to east elevation.  Concrete floor.  Power and light.  Space and plumbing for washing machine and tumble dryer.  Fuse board.

SERVICES :

Mains water and electricity are connected (2 supplies). Drainage is to 2 septic tanks which whilst working, will not conform to current regulations. Heating is supplied by woodburners and electric radiators.  Wood framed double glazed windows.  Fibre-optic internet connection.

FINANCIAL DETAILS :

Taxes Foncières : Approx. 1,200 € per annum

Taxes d’habitation : € per annum

Asking price : 575,000€ including Agency fees of 30,000€. In addition the buyer will pay the Notaire's fee of 42,300€



Estimated annual energy costs of the dwelling between   1 830€ and  2 540€ per year for house 2
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 – 002171