2 Bedroom Detached House For Sale

This pretty 2-bed detached house has been carefully restored by the present owners. There is a new septic tank, new wiring and new kitchen and bathrooms. The property also benefits from double glazed windows throughout and wooden shutters. The house is located in a rural hamlet close to the pretty town of Mortain and has approximately 1 acre of land.




The property is situated in the Selune Valley on the boundary of them picturesque 'Parc Naturel Regional Normandie Maine'. The Nearest main facilities are to be found in the pretty town of Mortain with its Abbey, waterfalls, 11th century Chapel and panoramic view of Mont St. Michel (about 10 minutes drive). This delightful town also offers a selection of bars, restaurants and shops together with a large supermarket.




The medieval town of Domfront, with is narrow streets and castle offers the same facilities within a 20 minute drive. There is an excellent weekly market at the nearby town St. Hilaire du Harcouet.




The UNESCO heritage site at Mont St Michel is 46 km away. The Voie Verte, which forms part of the Paris to Mont St Michel cycle-way and provides links into a further network of routes throughout Manche, into Calvados and Bretagne is 1.5 km from the property.




Located at the southern tip of Manche the property is served by the ports of Caen Ouistreham (1hr15) Cherbourg (2hr15)Le Havre (2hrs) and Calais (5hrs). The closest airports are at Rennes (apprx.1hr 15 min.) and Dinard (1 hr 15 min.).




THE ACCOMMODATION IN THE MAIN HOUSE COMPRISES :




On the ground floor -


Living room : 5.30m x 4.89m - ½ glazed "stable" door and window to the front elevation. Tiled floor. Stairs to first floor. Exposed beams. Granite fireplace with raised hearth and woodburner. Telephone socket. Small step down to -


Kitchen/dining room : 5.04m x 3.53m - Glazed French doors to the front elevation. 2 windows to the east elevation. Exposed stone walls, colombage and beams. Inset spotlights. Electric convector heater. Range of fitted base and wall units with worktops and inset 1 1/4 bowl ceramic sink with mixer tap. Space for upright fridge/freezer and cooker. Extractor fan. Door to -


Utility room : 2.54m x 1.81m - 1/2 glazed door to west elevation. Shelving. Tiled floor. Worktop and cupboards over. Space and plumbing for washing machine and tumble dryer. Space for freezer. Door to -


Shower room : 1.81m x 1m - Window to the rear elevation. Tiled floor. Toilet. Corner shower.




On the first floor -


Landing : Velux window to the rear elevation. Wooden floor. Sloping ceiling.


Bedroom 1 : 5m x 2.92m - Window to the front elevation and velux to the rear. Built in wardrobes. Laminate floor. Sloping ceiling. Exposed beams.


Bedroom/study : 2.45m x 2.22m - Sloping ceiling. Hatch to storage area. Velux window.


Bedroom 2 : 3.52m x 2.63m - Window to the front elevation. Electric convector heater. Exposed beams and colombage.


Bathroom : 2.65m x 2.59m - Window to the east elevation. Corner bath with mixer tap. Toilet. Exposed colombage. Electric towel dryer. Fully tiled walls and floor. Vanity unit with mirror and light over. Airing cupboard with hot water cylinder.




OUTSIDE :


Double wooden gates lead to a gravel drive, parking and turning area. The pretty landscaped gardens are mainly laid to lawn with mature trees and shrubs. Wooden garden shed with tiled roof. Vegetable garden. Pond. Black and red cherry trees, together with bramley apple, pear, peach, plum and mirabelle trees. Soft fruits. The remainder of the garden could be used as a small paddock if required and it is laid to lawn.




SERVICES :


Mains water, telephone and electricity are connected. Drainage is to an all water septic tank which was installed in 2002. Heating is provided by the woodburner and electric convector heaters. Broadband internet connection.




FINANCIAL DETAILS :


Taxes Foncières : approx. 250€ per annum