Looking for peace and quite and an easy commute from the UK to Normandy...then take a look here!
For sale Normandy country cottage with out-buildings and large 3500M2 garden with open country views.
All of the 3500m2 is buildable land, subject to planning permissions.
The property is set in its own grounds of 3500m2 in the heart of the Normandy countryside, close to the small village of St.Clement Rancoudray.
It is in a small hamlet which is very peaceful and quite. Entrance into the property is via double wooden gates with a graveled driveway of 45m leading down to the cottage, there is hard standing parking for at least 5 cars.
The cottage is granite fronted with wooden shutters to all ground floor windows and doors, it has 2 double bedrooms, bathroom, lounge, kitchen/diner, utility room and an attached garage. Heating is by very efficient wood burning stove with electric panel heaters as secondary heating, if required.
The towns of Mortain, Sourdeval and Gers are equidistant for day to day shopping, all within 10mins and the larger towns of Vire, Flers and Avaranches within 45mins.
The ferry ports of St.Malo and Caen are at 1.5hrs the port of Dieppe at 3hrs and the Channel tunnel at 5hrs. (all times are approx)
The Normandy landing beaches, with their WWII museums and historic sites can be reached in 1.5hrs.
Entering the cottage through double doors into a modern fully fitted kitchen/diner (5.50m x 2.90m) with a range of oak wall and floor units, butlers sink and wooden worktops. Space for washing machine or dishwasher and room for a 90cm range/cooker, double glazed window over looking rear garden and lovely countryside views.
Small rear entrance hall (1.60m x 1.60m) with double glazed doors with lovely views, leading out onto pathway to rockery and rear garden.
Door into utility area (2.60m x 1.50m) with fitted china sink and a range of hand built cupboards. Space for fridge freezer, double glazed window over looking rear garden.
Entrance from utility area into lounge (4m x 4m) with 2 double glazed windows, granite fireplace with very efficient wood burner (which heats the whole cottage) and staircase to upper floor, with under stairs storage cupboards, one of which houses the electricity fuse board.
Small landing area (1.60m x 1.30m) at top of stairs with under eaves storage, which also houses the hot water tank.
Door from landing into a good sized bathroom (3m x1.75m) with w/c, sink and bath with overhead shower attachment, Velux window and electric panel heater.
Door from landing into small double bedroom (3m x 2.15m) with electric panel heater, double dormer window over looking front garden and small gable window looking out onto open countryside.
Door from landing into master bedroom (4.40m x4.40m) with built-in wardrobes, electric panel heater, velux window looking out onto rear garden and open countryside, double dormer window over looking front gardens.
Attached garage/workshop of (5.20m x 3.60m) with water and electricity, bi-folding doors, small window and door to the rear.
Small granite workshop/barn (3.20m x 2.80m) with electricity fuse board, telephone point and outside water tap, this would make an easy conversion for a childs den or man cave. Attached log store of (2.80m x 1.10m)
Secure wooden stable of (3.90m x 3.70m) used for storing garden equipment.
Small granite building/ruin of (3.50m x 2.80m) with water supply.
N.B. all building and room sizes are approximate and at their widest points.)
Price 115000 euros
Contact: tcr.wright@yahoo.com
The cheapest way to Normandy at the moment