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Substantial Reduction Due to Bereavement.   With 10+ Acres: A Delightful Stone Built Country Residence of Great Charm and Character, Located in a Tranquil Position Amid Gently Rolling Hills: 6 Stables, Fenced Paddocks, Lovely Gardens with Stream and Lake

Location: Near Brecy and St. Hilaire-du-Harcouet, Département of the Manche, Normandy Price Reduced to € 294,000 From €470,000 Status: SOLD STC Reference ID: 344 The above includes Estate Agency Fees. A figure of approximately 6.5% should be added to the price to cover French Tax, Notary and Registration fees. Vire - 28 miles Avranches – 29 miles Caen – 65 miles Paris – 211 miles Caen Ferryport (Ouistreham) 74 miles St Malo – 61 miles Cherbourg – 102 miles Le Havre – 120 miles Calais – 277 miles Dinard Airport – 63 miles This is an unusual opportunity to acquire a charming property which has been maintained in impeccable decorative condition, situated in a rural location with no immediate neighbours, yet within two or three minutes drive of the local village with bakers shop and cafe. Situated in an extremely convenient location, close to the towns of Brecy and St. Hilaire-du-Harcouet, within 23 kilometres of the large town of Avranches and some 44 kilometres of the beautiful and historic Mont. St. Michel. Ideal for the ports of St. Malo and Cherbourg and the Airport at Dinard. The house is set in formal gardens of about 2 acres with a well stocked lake, stream and waterfall, an orchard and small wood containing various specimen trees. Opposite the property is a recently purpose-built stable block containing 6 loose boxes with tack room and feed store, ring fenced paddocks and an old Hay Barn/machinery store. There are numerous features in this delightful property, including the charming galleried Living Room, exceptional master Bedroom suite, Large family Bathroom, two further double Bedrooms, Oil fired central heating, double glazing, superbly fitted Kitchen/Diner, a wealth of exposed beams, oak paneled doors and South facing Sun Lounge. There is first class accommodation for Horses and a restored old Bakery in the grounds which would suit further conversion to form guest accommodation (subject to the necessary consents being obtained). The accommodation is more particularly described as follows: THE HOUSE Ground Floor Oak Front door giving access to: Spacious entrance hall, having radiator, telephone point and power. Cloakroom, part tiled walls with wash basin, radiator and power. Tiled floor. Coat cupboard and door to: Separate WC, tiled floor. Superb Living Room, approx. 19’ x 19’ (5.80 x 5.80) : With magnificent cantilevered granite open fireplace with large raised hearth and wood burning stove. Radiators, tiled floor and ceiling wood-paneled to ridge height with mezzanine sitting area to first floor. Doors to: Sun Lounge - South Facing. approx. 21’ x 10’ (6.30 x 2.90) : With tiled floor. Sliding doors to front garden. From the Entrance Hall there is a door to - Superbly Ftted Kitchen/ Dining Room : approx. 23’ x 20’ (7 x 6) Sink unit, dishwasher, Wall cupboard, Aga gas fired cooker set in charming cantilevered carved granite fireplace. Power points, 2 radiators, tiled floor, beamed ceiling. Doors to front and rear gardens. Door to: Utility Room: ’L’ shaped. approx. 18’ x 12’ (max.) with sink unit, plumbing for washing machine, electric cooker panel, power point store cupboard and door to: Workshop: with workbench and doors to outside and: Boiler Room: with large oil fired boiler, radiator and power point. From the Living Room, there is an imposing granite and oak staircase leading to: First Floor Charming Mezzanine Sitting Room: approx. 14’ x 13’ (4.3 x 4.0) with delightful window, glazed to gable point, radiator, power and telephone point. Doors to Landing and: Separate WC Landing: power and hatch to loft. Principal Suite: comprising Bedroom 1, approx. 19’ x 13’ (5.80 x 4.00) 2 radiators, power, store cupboards. Door to: Dressing Room: approx. 9’ 6" x 6’ (5.80 x 1.85) En-suite, Bathroom: with roll-top claw foot bath, fully tiled shower cubicle, pedestal wash basin and low flush WC Bedroom 2: approx. 12’ x 10’ (3.60 x 3.00) radiator and power, wardrobe cupboards. Bedroom 3: approx. 11’ 6" x 10’ (3.40 x 3.00) radiator and power, wardrobe cupboards. Large Family Bathroom: with corner bath having shower over. Twin vanity basins with cupboards and drawers under. W.C. and power. Note: There is potential for 2 further bedrooms OUTSIDE Covered wood store: Cupboard housing twin oil storage tanks. Rear covered porch. "CAVE" approx. 12’ 6" 6’ (3.80 x 1.80) Ideal for the storage of wine etc. Large Propane Gas storage tank. Integral Single Garage Detached Stone Building: with re-slated roof. Approx. 13’ 6" x 11’ 6" (4.20 x 3.50) Formerly bakehouse for bread etc., but would eminently suit conversion to form small Gite or guest-house. Subject to the necessary consents being obtained. The formal gardens are an undoubted feature of the property and extend to just under 2 acres. Principally laid to lawn with a small forest having various specimen broad leaf trees and an orchard. There is a stream running through the grounds, encompassing a small waterfall, which is the source of the delightful well stocked small lake. Crossing the Lane to the 8½ acres immediately opposite the house, you will find a recently purpose built STABLE BLOCK approx. 52’ x 33’ 6" (16.00 x 10.30) containing 6 loose boxes, each measuring approx. 14’ x 11’ 6", all with electric light and water. Corner feeders. Tack Room, Feed Store Old Detached Stone Building, approx. 28’ x 19’ 6" (8.60 x 6.00) with corrugated iron roof. Suit conversion to form additional stables or possible accommodation, subject to the necessary consents being obtained. Lean to Tractor/Machinery Store: approx. 28’ x 12’ 6" (8.60 x 3.80) Hay Store. THE LAND Ring Fenced pasture of approximately eight and a half acres, comprising different paddocks. The vendor has utilised electric fencing to divide the pastureland, but is not intending to leave the electric tape and isolators. NOTE: We understand the vendor rides out most days and the green lane (chemin vert) commences immediately outside the property giving safe ideal access for country riding. There are veterinary services and horse feed suppliers in both Avranches and Juvigny-le-Tertre. SERVICES Drainage: Fosse Septique. Water: Mains. Gas: Liquid propane. Heating: Oil fired central heating & wood burning stove. TAXES Taxe Fonciere: 901 Euros. Taxe D’ Habitation: 524 Euros. (May vary as this tax is means tested and depends upon personal circumstances) For further information please call the office on 01799 543211 or email to sales@robertcomins.com Back