Hus for Køb i Vire, Normandie

The arrangement of space at this 2-bed inverted stone house is so clever. To make the most of the beautiful rafters and roof space, the sunlight and the views, the living areas are on the first floor, while the bedrooms are at ground level. The garden covers approx 1 acre and the lovely town of Vire is just 3km away. The house is interesting from the moment you step in the front door. The stairs take you up to the kitchen end of the living area where you look straight through the original beams and stone walls to the far end of the property, right at the other gable end. Large picture windows to the south and east let in plenty of light and there is a lovely view from the west facing window in the kitchen. Two wood burning stoves keep the space very cosy. The ground floor is where you find all the practical elements of the house. Having said that, the master bedroom is enormous with doors to the garden, enormous windows and an equally sumptuous ensuite bathroom. There is also an adjoining storage area that is connected to the house that could potentially be converted into additional accommodation. The garden is covers almost 1.25 acres and is very pretty. Surrounded by mature trees and mostly laid to lawn, there is an ornamental pond that is particularly popular with the local wildlife. The house is just 3km from Vire, so an easy bike ride to pick up the morning croissants. Vire is a good sized town with all the amenities you might need. There is a mainline train station with direct trains to the coast at Granville or Paris. Fridays are where the fresh produce market comes to town and if you need a mid-week top up, you've also got the Tuesday market in nearby Sourdeval just 13km away. THe beach at Granville is approx a 50min drive, so perfect for day trips. Other activities in the local area include a riding school, bowling, 18 hole golf course, lake, swimming pool, skate park, gym and of course, schools, supermarkets, hospitals etc etc. At a glance: Bedrooms: 2 Bathrooms: 2 Receptions: 1 Habitable space: 201m2 Plot size: 4731m2 Taxe fonciere: €970 Heating: Electric & wood-burning stoves Drainage: Septic tank Neighbours: Close by Trainline: Close by Distance to shops: 3km Distance to coast 50mins Distance to ferry port: Caen 1hr Distance to train station: 3km Please note: All locations and sizes are approximate. La Residence has made every effort to ensure that the details and photographs of this property are accurate and in no way misleading. However, this information does not form part of a contract and no warranties are either given or implied. * 2-bed inverted stone house * Stunning open plan living space * Interesting character features throughout * Substantial master bedroom suite * 1.25 acre garden with mature trees * Potential to increase accommodation * 3km from shops & services * 50mins from the beach * Good access to train station with direct line to Paris * 1hr from Caen ferry port