Normandy, Orne, Lonlay-l`Abbaye, France

Superb family home with a paddock within walking distance of the village amenities

This lovely house stands in a prominent position overlooking fields and the village, which is about a 1km walk.  It is light with high ceilings and south facing aspect.  The garden has a wooded area of  mature trees.  Viewing is highly recommended.

The property is situated in the countryside just outside the pretty village of Lonlay-l’Abbaye, which has local shops and amenities and is renowned for its historic Abbey. There are 2 doctors, a dentist,  and a physiotherapist in the village.  The medieval town of Domfront is about 10–15 minutes away and offers a good range of shops, supermarkets, restaurants and services. The larger town of Flers, with further amenities, hospital and railway station, is approximately 20 minutes away.

The area is ideal for walking and cycling, with beautiful rolling countryside, forests and traditional cider and pear orchards. The spa town of Bagnoles-de-l’Orne is approximately 30 minutes away, whilst Mont-Saint-Michel and the west coast are within about 1 hour 20 minutes.

Ferry ports are within easy reach, with Caen Ouistreham and Saint-Malo approximately 1½ hours away and Cherbourg around 2 hours. The Channel Tunnel at Calais is approximately 5 hours away.

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THE ACCOMMODATION COMPRISES:

On the Ground Floor -

Entrance Hall   2.55 x 2.08m   Partly glazed door and side panel to south elevation.  Radiator.  Built-in cupboard.  Laminate flooring.

Cloakroom   Laminate flooring.  WC.  Vanity basin.  Radiator.

Lounge/Dining Room   5.68 x 5.23m   Window and partly glazed double doors to south elevation.  Laminate flooring.  Cupboard housing electrics.  Exposed beams.  2 radiators.  Stairs to first floor.  Door to utility room.

Kitchen/Breakfast Room   4.84 x 4.82m (max)   Window to front and rear elevations.  Laminate flooring.  2 radiators.  Range of matching base units.  Solid wood worktops.  Space and plumbing for dishwasher.  Electric hob with splashback and extractor hood.  Built-in double oven.  Inset spotlights.  Space for free-standing fridge/freezer.

On the First Floor -

Landing   Window to front elevation.  Wood flooring.  Exposed beams.  Stairs to second floor.

Bedroom 1   4.60 x 3.02m   Window to south and east elevations.  Radiator.  Wood flooring.  Door to:

En-Suite Bathroom   3.68 x 2.36m   Window to rear elevation.  Bath with mixer tap.  Inset spotlights.  Shower.  WC. Heated towel rail.  Vanity unit with mirror and light over.  Tiled floor.

Bedroom 2   3.86 x 3.55m   2 windows to south elevation.  Wood flooring.  Radiator.  Exposed beams.  Ornamental Granite fireplace.

Shower Room   3.61 x 1.64m   Tiled floor.  Obscure glazed window to west elevation.  WC.  Vanity basin with mirror and light over.  Shower.  Inset spotlights. Exposed beam.  Heated towel rail.

On the Second Floor -

Landing   Window to front elevation.

Bedroom 3   5.74 x 1.55m   2 windows to south and window to east elevations.  Exposed "A" frame.  Wood flooring.  Radiator.

Bedroom 4   4.69 x 2.35m   Window to front and Velux window to rear elevations.  Exposed "A" frame.  Radiator.  Pedestal basin.

OUTSIDE :

Attached Utility Room   4.89 x 4.46m   (connecting door to the lounge)   Partly glazed door and window to east and window to west elevations.  Tiled floor. Space and plumbing for washing machine and space for tumble dryer.  Boiler.  Hot water cylinder.  Pedestrian door to:

Attached Garage   4.79 x 4.42m   Concrete floor.  Window and electric up-and-over door to east, and window to north elevations.  Oil storage tank.  Power and light.

Double wooden gates lead to a gravel drive, parking and turning area and the garage.  The garden is laid to lawn with mature trees and shrubs.  Concrete patio to the front of the house.

Paddock with barbed wire fencing.  Open-fronted shelter and stable.

SERVICES :

Mains electricity and telephone are connected. Mains water is available but not connected.  Well water is used in the house. Drainage is to an all water septic tank. Oil fired central heating.  Double glazed windows and doors.  Fiber optic internet connection.

FINANCIAL DETAILS :

Taxes Foncières : 1 390€ per annum

Taxe d’habitation : 984€ per annum

Asking price : 214,000€ including Agency fees of 14,000€. In addition the purchaser will have to pay the Notaire's fees of 16,700€

Estimated annual energy costs of the dwelling between 2 986€ and 4 040€ 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 - 002175