Hus for Køb i Mortain, Normandie

This is a property that comes with fantastic opportunities. Two independent stone houses, 5 hectares of land, two lakes and planning permission to install a lakeside cabin. All just 2km from the lovely town of Mortain. The property also has good access to the Voie Vert cycle route network. One of the properties is the original farmhouse, the other is a barn conversion. It would be possible to create separate access points onto the property if required. Video tours are also available but here's the layout of the two houses: House 1: Ground floor: Entrance hall Galley style kitchen with fitted kitchen & plumbing for dishwasher and washing machine Light sitting room with two large windows & fireplace with wood-burning stove Spare room - suitable for use as a ground floor bedroom First floor: Double-aspect master bedroom Large double bedroom Family bathroom House 2: Ground floor: Entrance hall WC Kitchen / diner. Double aspect room with french doors to the front, single door to the rear. (room for washing machine & dining table) Open plan sitting room / dining room - triple aspect with french doors onto the terrace & lovely countryside views. First floor: Master bedroom with ensuite bathroom Large double bedroom with shower room The property sits on a plot of approx 5 hectares which is made up of the gardens terrace, fields and, of course, the lake area. The lakes are on a separate plot to the houses. Each lake is approximately 500m2 and they were originally created by the current owner so that they could have a natural water source. He now has planning permission to build a cabin by the lakes (although this permission should be checked with the local mayor before proceeding to make sure all is in order. The property is just 2km from Mortain - so a bracing walk, or an easy bike ride. Mortain has a good range of amenities, including a very good bakery and restaurant as well as a good selection of shops. There's also plenty of interest for tourist visitors. The Grand Cascade of Mortain, aka 'the biggest waterfall in the west' is particularly popular and there are plenty of walking routes and rock climbing. Talking of biking, the house sits close to the voie Verte cycle route network, so day-trips on two wheels are very easy to arrange. The larger town of Vire is about 20mins from the property should you need any of the larger shops or supplies. Major towns such as Domfront, Avranches, St Lo, Falaise, Bayeux and Honfleur are all within easy reach. Caen / Ouistreham and St Malo ferry ports are equidistant and the beach is just under an hour away. At a glance: Bedrooms: 4 Bathrooms: 3 Receptions: 4 Habitable space: 117m2 Plot size: 50,000m2 Taxe fonciere: €TBC DPE rating: E Drainage: Septic tank Distance to shops: 2km Distance to coast: 60mins Distance to ferry port: 60mins 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. * Two stone houses * 2 small lakes * 5 hectares of land * Planning for lakeside cabin * 2km from Mortain * Good selection of local amenities * 20mins from Vire * Good access to both Caen & St Malo ferry ports * One hour from the beach * Video tour available