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Beautifully Restored 3/4 Bedroom Farmhouse at the Top of a Valley With 2.1 Hectares (5.2 Acres) and a Barn.

Location: Near Brécey, Département of Manche, Normandy Price Further Reduced to  €231,000 Status: For Sale Reference ID: 386 The above price includes Estate Agency Fees. A figure of approximately 6.5% should be added to the purchase price to cover Tax, Notary and Registration Fees. Brécey - 4 miles Avranches - 9 miles Caen - 64 miles Dinard - 54 miles Owned by an English couple, this immaculate property has been renovated to a very high standard and is in an area of outstanding natural beauty. The house has a brand new tiled roof, and has been rendered and painted. It has been fitted with new double glazed French windows throughout. Set in 2.1 hectares (5.2 acres) of pasture and woodland the house is approached down a quiet country lane and then by a private drive, surrounded on all sides by its own land. The property is a short bike ride away from a small village where you will find a selection of shops and a pharmacy. NEAREST TOWNS Brécey (8 minutes drive) selection of shops supermarket, doctors, dentists. Avranches (15 minutes drive) all you would expect from a large town including a large public hospital. SCHOOLS Schools and colleges in both Brécey and Avranches, also adult education centres. EQUESTRIAN An equestrian centre approx 5 km away on the way to Avranches and feed merchant in St Hillaire also 5km. Vets in Brécey with facilities for horses. TOURIST INFORMATION Mont St Michel 30 mins, and many sandy beaches too! The famous market town of Granville is 30 mins away. THE HOUSE Ground Floor Large Farmhouse Kitchen: 6.5m x 4.7m. New AGA. Handmade oak kitchen units with black slate tops. Walk in pantry. French doors onto the terrace with outstanding views. South facing aspect. Dining Room: 6.4m x 3.7m. Large oak beams and exposed stonework. Lounge: 6.4m x 4.7m. Oak floor, new wood burner in inglenook fireplace with exposed original stonework. First Floor - Family bathroom: New shower bath, WC, wash hand basin with cupboards and vanity mirror. Tiled floor and walls, exposed beams. Master Bedroom: 6.5m x 4.7m. French doors leading onto oak balcony with beautiful views across the valley. New en-suite with shower, WC, bidet, fitted wash hand basin with cupboards and vanity mirror. Exposed beams, tiled floors and walls. There is a large, insulated loft over the bedroom with electricity. Bedroom 2: 4.5m x 5.6m. Cathedral ceiling with oak beams, oak floor, en-suite toilet and hand basin. Integral wardrobes. Second Floor - Bedroom 3: 4.5m x 4.2m Exposed beams. Airing cupboard. Bedroom 4: 6.5m x 4m. Currently used as a gym/library. This is part of the house, but access is via a separate entrance, this could be easily combined if desired. Downstairs is currently used as a workshop, but has full planning permission to be converted into a self contained unit. Electric central heating . Large tiled barn, plus a stone building, which is currently used to store wood. SERVICES Mains electricity and water. Fosse septique was emptied last year and checked by the authority. THE LAND The land 2.1 hectares ( 5.2 Acres) is varied with a little woodland and a stream that runs along one side, ranging from approximately ½ m – 1 ½ m in width. TAXES Tax Foncieres (land tax) is currently 224 euros and includes TV licence Taxe d’Habitation (house tax) is 451 euros The owner writes: " The house is very private from all sides. There are two neighbours, both French. One is approximately 50m away and the other 150m. The master bedroom and balcony is a new addition to the property. The Aga was brand new purchased in January 2005. All kitchen units are included in the asking price. We will include the washing machine, dish washer and tall fridge/freezer if the purchaser requires them. There is also a “Transtherm” wine storage cabinet, model cottage type “C” with a smoked glass door for purchase if required. There is a drive on tractor bought new locally and has been serviced regularly. This may also be purchased. " Note: For further details or an appointment to view, please ring our office on 01799 543211 Back