Hus for Køb i Mortain, Normandie

Detached village house with garden and barn in elevated position within walking distance of a bakery, schools and a childrens' playground. The property is light and airy with attractive features including a granite fireplace. There is a small garden to the front of the property, laid to lawn with mature shrubs and borders. Potential to create additional bedrooms in the loft space, subject to planning. There is a useful attached building which was an old forge and could be used as a workshop and storage. The Voie Verte cycle path runs right through the village - ideal for walking and cycling enthusiasts. Ideal first time buy, retirement home or holiday home. The house is conveniently situated in a village with less than a minute's walk to the boulangerie, cafe and hairdresser. There are free French lessons across the road at the Mairie's office. It is within easy walking distance of the woods and the well know walks around the Cascades in Mortain. Further amenities are to be found at nearby Mortain where you will find a market every Saturday, shops, schools, doctors' surgeries, supermarkets, etc. and local walking, and fishing. Extensive recreational facilities can be found nearby including local waterfalls and walking clubs, canoeing and outdoor sports. Major towns such as Caen, St Malo, St Lo, Falaise, Bayeux, Honfleur and Northern Britanny available for day trips. Normandy landing beaches are easily accessible. Suisse Normande and Spa towns 35 minutes drive. Choices of Golf Clubs with open availability for non members. Large French Mobile home site within 50 minutes for all resort facilities: pedaloes, canoe, football, fishing, pools with slides, snooker , entertainment. Sports centre with pool and slides, Go Karting and board park less than 15 minutes. Local village with many bars restaurants and shops. Weekly market on a Tuesday in Sourdeval, including Livestock. 30 mins to Bowling, sports centers and 18 hole golf course and the forest of Saint Sever. Beaches within 45 minutes, river activities/ forests/ spa resort within 45 minutes. The UNESCO heritage site of Mont St Michel is 41 km away. Ferry Ports are at Caen (50 miles), St Malo is 1 1/2 hours away and Cherbourg is 2 hours. Calais and the Euro Tunnel are approximately a 5 hour drive and the nearest train station is at Vire (15 miles) from where you can take a fast train to Paris. THE ACCOMMODATION COMRPRISES : On the ground floor - Entrance Hall Partly glazed door to front elevation. Tiled floor. Stairs to first floor with cupboard under. Lounge 4.78 x 4.01m Wood flooring. 2 radiators. Window to front and rear elevations. Granite fireplace (needs a flue). 2 built-in cupboards. Kitchen 4.82 x 2.31m Radiator. Tiled floor. Window to rear elevation. Base and wall units. Worktops. Space and plumbing for dishwasher and washing machine. Sink with mixer tap. Rear Lobby Partly glazed door to rear elevation. Tiled floor. Shower Room Vanity unit. Built-in cupboard housing hot water cylinder. Shower. Door to: Boiler Room Window to front elevation. Electrics. Boiler and oil storage tank. Cloakroom Tiled floor. Window to rear elevation. WC. Radiator. Study 3.90 x 2.50m Window to front elevation. Radiator. On the First Floor - Landing Window to rear elevation. Door to stairs to loft. Bedroom 1 5.02 x 5.01m Window to front and rear elevations. Wood flooring. Ornamental fireplace. 2 radiators. Study Area/Bedroom 2 4.00 x 2.19m Window to front elevation. Wood flooring. Radiator. Bedroom 3 4.00 x 2.90m Window to front elevation. Radiator. Ornamental fireplace. "Jack and Jill" Shower Room 4.00 x 1.81m Window to rear elevation. Radiator. Corner shower. Hot water cylinder. Twin vanity unit. On the Second Floor - Attic Window and skylight to rear and skylight to front elevation. Sloping ceiling. Exposed "A" frame. Wood flooring. OUTSIDE : Small enclosed garden to the front of the property. Well (not in use). Attached to the house is a Old Forge and Store Room 7.97 x 4.91m Window to rear and pedestrian door to east elevations. Constructed of stone and cob under a roof of Fibro cement. Parking for 3 cars. ADDITIONAL INFORMATION : Mains drainage, telephone, water and electricity. Oil fired central heating. Fibre optic internet connection. Partial double glazing. FINANCIAL DETAILS : Taxes Foncieres : Approx. 500€ per annum Summary Property type: Town house Bedrooms: 3 Price: €124,500 Key Information