Lassay-Les-Chateaux

Location The property is located in the Pays de la Loire, Mayenne being the nearest large town and Lassay les Chateaux just five minutes drive away with a Supermarket, Fire Station, Medical Centre, Shops, Garden Centres and the usual Bars Restaurants, etc. Within a few minutes drive is the Spa Town of Bagnoles de L'Orne with a Casino, excellent hotels and restaurants, one a Michelin star premises, and many quality shops and various sporting facilities including Golf. All this in the beautiful Mayenne countryside, an oasis of calm. Access Dinard airport and the ports at Caen (1 1/2 hours) and St Malo provide easy access. The port of Calais and the tunnel are about five hours drive away for those who prefer a longer drive on the splendid French roads to admire the countryside. The Mont St Michel and Festyland amusement park at Caen are well within a comfortable driving range.

Accommodation The main house, a Longere, has been completely restored throughout to a high standard with large garage, workshop and hay barn attached. In addition this property has a four bedroom Gite with up and downstairs shower/bathrooms The main building is comprised of, porch, entrance hall with office off, a large lounge with wood burning stove and French doors giving access to the rear garden, a fully fitted kitchen with large utility room and WC off. There is a spacious dining/morning room off the kitchen and electric underfloor heating throughout. An oak staircase provides access to a large mezzanine landing with three double bedrooms and a bathroom with shower. The main bedroom is very large with an en suite and dressing room. The whole is light and spacious and great attention has been paid to efficient and comprehensive insulation throughout.

The Gite comprises an 'L' shaped lounge/dining room with wood burner stove and a kitchen. An inner hall gives access to a good sized bathroom with shower. A double staircase leads to a galleried landing with four bedrooms, one single and three double plus a toilet and shower room. There is a private garden area accessed from the kitchen via a conservatory but visitors have complete access to the whole of the outside area. The fitted wood burner stove is fan assisted and provides ducted air to parts of the house. Additional Details Both houses are fully double glazed and the Fosse Septiques are fully modernized. The Gite is advertised on line and enjoys popular support.

Telephone and internet connections are available and both properties have undergone extensive interior refurbishment over some years at a cost in excess of 100,000 euros.

The property is in 1 ¾ hectares of grassland with an orchard plus a large walnut tree and vegetable garden. Additionally the original well still provides unlimited free clean water for use for livestock, swimming pool maintenance or simply watering the garden. There is hard standing for four or more vehicles. The Gite is offered fully furnished from cutlery and crockery to English satellite TV needing only the provision of linen for immediate occupation.

A rare chance to acquire a fully modernized and spacious property with good supplementary income potential.