House buy in Sainte-Marie-du-Bois Normandie

Renovated detached house with old house and barn attached and an enclosed garden The house has been renovated by the present owners over the last 20 years and offers comfortable family accommodation, with exposed stone walls, beams and a granite fireplace, with the potential to create further living space or a gite if required. There is a pretty, manageable sized garden. The property is located in Manche in the Normandy region of France. The closest airport is Rennes Airport (71 km) also within reach are Dinard Airport (76 km), Angers Airport (119 km), or Deauville Airport (129 km). The UNESCO heritage site of Mont St Michel is 36km away from the property and the Parliament of Brittany (Parlement de Bretagne) 64km away. The property is situated about 7 kms from the town of Saint Hilaire du Harcouët which has one of the biggest markets in the area on a Wednesday morning which takes over most of the town centre. The town has all amenities including some great restaurants, bars, and cafes. It also has a park with two adjoining lakes and a childrens' playground. There is an indoor pool with a spa and a water slide. Crazy golf is available with clubs and balls for hire from a nearby bar. Fishing and horse-riding are within easy reach. The town of Mortain 20 minutes away offers a great outdoor pool, stunning scenery and beautiful waterfalls. It is 3 minutes away from the Normandy/Brittany border and is set in the countryside. It is within easy access of the main ferry ports, Cherbourg, Ouistreham (Caen), and St Malo (at most 1.5 hours drive) and Le Havre (about 2.5 hours). The nearest mainline train station is at Vire or Avranches (30 minutes away) with regular trains to Paris taking about 2 hours and 35 minutes. THE ACCOMMODATION COMPRISES : On the ground floor - Lounge 5.83 x 5.42m Glazed door and window to front elevation. Tiled floor. Granite fireplace with wood-burner. Exposed stone walls and beams. Display recesses. Under stairs storage cupboard. Bar with base and wall units. Tiled worktop and splash-backs. Stainless steel sink with mixer tap. Pelmet lighting. Electrics. Dining Room 3.62 x 3.53m Window to front elevation. Exposed beams. Built in wall safe. Shower Room WC. Hand basin. Extractor fan. Heated electric towel rail. Shower. Tiled walls and floor. Inner Hall Tiled floor. Stairs to first floor. Kitchen/Breakfast Room 4.67 x 3.06m Window and "stable" door to rear and window to front elevations. Exposed stone wall and beams. Cupboard housing hot water cylinder. Range of matching base and wall units including display unit. Ceramic sink with double drainer and mixer tap. Space for under counter fridge. Space for free standing cooker. Worktops and tiled splash-backs. Utility Room 4.94 x 3.16m "stable" door to front and double wooden doors to rear elevations. Worktop with space under for fridge and freezer. Concrete floor. Power and light. Velux window to front elevation on mezzanine. Space and plumbing for washing machine. Sink. On the First Floor - Landing Exposed beams. Wood flooring. Velux window to rear elevation. Hatch to loft with drop down ladder. Main Bedroom 6.19 x 2.89m Velux window to front and rear elevations. Exposed stone wall and chimney breast. Wood flooring. Exposed beams. Bedroom 2 3.34 x 3.32m Exposed stone wall. Velux window to front elevation. Wood flooring. Exposed beams. Bedroom 3 3.39 x 2.91m Velux window to front elevation. Wood flooring. Exposed stone wall and beam. Bathroom 2.30 x 1.88m Exposed stone wall. WC. Bath with mixer tap/shower fitment. Extractor fan. Wood flooring. Vanity unit. Velux window to rear elevation Study/Bedroom 4 3.11 x 2.50m (to finish) Exposed beam. Wood flooring. Velux window to front elevation. Sloping ceiling. Exposed stone wall. OUTSIDE : Attached Old Stone House 6.00 x 5.85m Arched stone door to front and window, door to the rear elevation. Stairs to first floor. Fireplace. Exposed beams. (Could be linked via an old doorway to dining room). Attached 2 Storey Barn 6.10 x 4.98m 2 doors to front and door to rear elevations. Attached to the utility room is an open car port. Enclosed garden with mature trees and hedges. Double metal gates. Decking area. Variety of trees including greengage, cherries, walnuts, apple, hazelnut, etc. Stone terrace area. Herb/flower bed. ADDITIONAL INFORMATION : Mains water and electricity are connected. Drainage is to an all water septic tank installed in 2015. Broadband internet connection is available. Taxes Foncieres : 462€ per annum Summary Property type: Countryside house Bedrooms: 3 Bathrooms: 1 Price: €134,500 Key Information