2 Bedroom Detached House For Sale

This traditional 2-bed detached cottage is just a few miles from the delightful market town of Thury-Harcourt and only 30mins from the ferry port at Caen. The property has lovely views, a pretty garden and adjoining barn. The property also has an excellent letting track record.




The cottage is said to be over 300 years old but has been fully renovated. It's well insulated and all the windows are double-glazed. The accommodation is set out over 3 floors and the layout is as follows:




Ground floor:




Kitchen/Diner (5.4m x 4.5m) - fully fitted kitchen with wood-burner




First floor:




Bedroom (4.7 x 3.75m) - with built in cupboards, double-glazing and wonderful views southwards down the valley




Shower Room (with WC)




Second floor:




Bedroom 2 (5.4m x 3.75m) - with south-facing velux window and views (the current owners use this room as a sitting-room)




Outside:




The kitchen leads out onto the terrace, which is very sheltered and is perfect for al-fresco dining.




There is a pretty garden of about ¼ of an acre and an adjoining barn, which could be converted into further accommodation. The barn is the size of a double-carport and measures 6.15m x 5.8m.




Location:




The cottage is a on a sheltered and south-facing slope, located in a peaceful hamlet of 3 other houses, in amongst beautiful countryside. The delightful riverside town of Thury-Harcout is 4km away. The town has an excellent weekly market, supermarket and a good selection of shops and restaurants. The area is also a hub for outdoor activities, including canoeing, which you can do on the river Orne, which runs through the town.




The Suisse Normande is known for its relaxed pace of life, gastronomy and un-spoilt countryside. There are wild gorges, beautiful rivers and ancient woodland all waiting to be explored and all within a short drive of the ferry port.




Normandy has some beautiful coastline and beaches. The medieval harbour town of Honfleur is within easy reach, as are the fashionable beach towns of Deauville and Trouville.




At a glance info:


Bedrooms: 2


Bathrooms: 1


Plot size: 850m2


Distance to shops: 4km


Distance to ferry port: 43km


Distance to Paris: 250km (2.5hrs drive)


Broadband: Yes (and Satellite TV)


Drainage: Septic tank


Location: Rural hamlet




The property has a good letting track record and rents for £400 per week, during the summer months.




Town: Thury-Harcourt


Postcode: 14220




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