Basse Normandie - House For Sale

Rural stone house to finish renovating, 96m2. 50150 Sourdeval, land 477m2. Part of a tiny hamlet, nestling on the valley bottom in the riverside meadow. Salmon and trout fishing available, with unrestricted access to 50 acres of privately maintained woodland and river meadows. The property is situated in a beautiful river valley untouched by the modern world for over 200 years, in the heart of the Normandy bocage. It is 75 minutes from the ferry port at Ouistreham, and 20 minutes from the fast rail link to Paris at Vire, making day trips to the capital a reality. All modern conveniences are to be found in Vire, including several major supermarkets, shops and good quality restaurants. The world famous Mont-Saint-Michel is 45 minutes away, as are the beautiful sandy Atlantic beaches between the Mont and Granville to the north. The river, which is famous for its salmon fishing, runs close by, and the nearest access point to the long distance footpath, bridleway and cycle track linking Vire to the Mont-Saint-Michel is a 5 minute drive away. An 18-hole golf course is 15 minutes away, alongside Lake Dathee, with its nature reserve, footpaths and water sports centre. Fibre optic cables will deliver a super-fast internet connection from September 2015. The house is approached from a single track lane which zigzags its way down the valley side. It is set in its own small garden, just thirty metres from the river bank, and has one of the ancient man-made mill races running immediately behind it. The house has already undergone substantial renovation by the current owners, to the highest standards, using locally grown oak. The work already completed shows just what can be achieved when the quality of build is right. This is an unusual and exciting opportunity to create your new home. The hamlet in which the house is located consists of just 9 properties, 3 of which have already been restored. No new development will be allowed once the existing buildings have been renovated. The surrounding countryside will continue to be managed unobtrusively for the enjoyment of the residents, and with complete respect for this outstanding natural environment.