Hus for Køb i Mortain, Normandie

There's nothing shy and retiring about this property and the interiors are fabulously vibrant. Originally built in 1870, the stone house still has a great feeling of stature. With 4 bedrooms, lovely light living areas and a good-sized south-facing garden, this is a perfect permanent home, or family bolt hole for extended holidays in this lovely area of France. There is a total of 161m2 habitable space and a lovely winding staircase that links the ground fand first floor. Here's the layout: Ground floor: Entrance hall: 18m2 Sitting room: 24.5m2 Dining room: 9.4m2 Kitchen with wood-burner: 18m2 Laundry room Music room / Office WC First floor: 4 bedrooms Family bathroom with bath and separate shower Attic area: Large space with beautiful beams - could be converted into additional accommodation (subject to planning permission) Basement area: Garage Wine cellar Boiler room Wood store Outside: There is a workshop adjacent to the house and a lovely lawned/gravelled garden covering 870m2. The garden is south-facing and a real sun trap for alfresco dining in the summer. Location: The house is situated 7km from Mortain Bocage, a lovely little traditional town with all the amenities you might need for day to day requirements including restaurants, a large supermarket and the local schools. The area is somewhat renowned for the waterfalls in the forests surrounding the town. The house is in a good position to set off for a day out at the beach as it's just a 40min drive to the coast and it's a 90min drive to the ferry port at Caen. At a glance: Bedrooms: 4 Bathrooms: 1 (& separate WC) Receptions: 2 Habitable space: 161m2 Plot size: 879m2 Year of construction: 1870 General aspect: In good condition Taxe fonciere: €460 DPE rating: G Orientation: South/North Heating: Oil-fired radiators Drainage: Septic tank Neighbours: Close by Distance to shops: 7km Distance to coast: Mont St Michel - 42km Distance to ferry port: Caen - 111km 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. * Renovated 4-bed stone-built presbytery * Originally built in 1870, in good condition * Manageable south-facing garden * Parking area & garage * Attic with conversion potential * Adjacent workshop * 7km from local shops, amenities & school * 40mins from the beach * 90mins from Caen ferry port