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An Impressive Traditional Normandie Stone Longhouse with Planning Permission to Convert the Adjoining Old Cottage and Workshop. Centrally Situated Within 3.5 Acres of Gardens and Paddocks in Open Countryside.

Location: Near Le Beny-Bocage, Département of Calvados, Normandy Price Reduced: €267,000 Status: For Sale Reference ID: 395 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. Although located in the heart of peaceful countryside the property is situated only 1½ miles from a main road and 15 minutes from the autoroute which gives direct access to: Caen Airport – 25 miles Caen (Quistreham) Ferry Terminal – 35 miles Dinan Airport (Ryanair) – 75 miles Cherbourg Ferry Terminal – 90 miles Le Havre Ferry Terminal – 75 miles LOCAL AMENITIES The nearest village (2 miles) has a café/bar restaurant, the nearest market towns which offer all amenities including supermarkets are 6 miles. The larger town of Vire is 15 minutes and city shopping with designer boutiques, street cafes and restaurants and modern shopping complexes are available in Caen. SCHOOLS Local Junior and Senior schools are serviced by school buses. EQUESTRIAN FACILITIES The property has access to a network of very quiet country lanes for hacking out. This area also has many riding centres within half an hour’s drive. There are several Veterinary Practices located in the nearby market towns. Horse feed can also be purchased from the local agricultural merchants premises in these towns. TOURIST FACILITIES The property is situated some 15 minutes drive from the A84 autoroute which gives direct access to the many tourist attractions in this popular area. Bayeux is only some 30 minutes away; the D day Landing Beaches, Mont St Michel, the north and west coasts with miles of sandy beaches and direct summer ferry access to Jersey are all within an hour’s drive. THE MAIN HOUSE The property benefits from full gas central heating and hardwood double glazed windows and doors with wooden shutters and comprises: Ground Floor Kitchen Dining Room 20’ x 16’: Light and airy with tiled floor, fitted kitchen, built-in oven and hob with extractor fan over, integral dishwasher and wine rack. Door leading to: Utility Room 6’ x 6’: Tiled floor, vanity unit, W.C., plumbing for washing machine and housing wall-mounted gas central heating boiler. Lounge 21’ x 20’: This spacious room is full of character with exposed beamed ceiling and large fireplace with built in wood burning stove. Patio doors leading to front garden area and windows overlooking the front and rear of the property. A hardwood staircase from the lounge leads to - First Floor Landing Area 11’ x 5’6”: Exposed timbers and walk-in storage room Master Bedroom 12’ x 12’: Fitted carpet, built in storage cupboards, part pine boarded and ceiling exposed to underside of roof. A pair of double doors leads out onto a spacious balcony area which overlooks the grounds and open countryside beyond. En-suite Bathroom (To Master Bed ) 12’ x 5’: Tiled floor with part tiled and part pine boarded walls, bath, vanity unit and wc. Bedroom 2: 13’ x 10’: Exposed timbers, built-in double wardrobe with mirror door and built-in storage cupboards. Ensuite Shower Room (to Bed 2): 10’ x 8’: Fitted carpet, fully tiled walls, exposed timbers, shower cubicle, vanity unit and wc. ADJOINING BUILDING Planning permission has been granted to convert this attached building into an additional property or alternatively extend the existing house. Part of this building has already had dormer windows fitted and a new concrete first floor installed. Room 1 – Ground Floor 20’ x 17’ First Floor 20’ x 17’ Room 2 - Ground Floor 20’ x 19’ with old granite fireplace First Floor 20’ x 19’ with dormer windows Room 3 - Ground Floor 20’ x 18’6” with mezzanine store over. SERVICES Fosse septique. Mains water connected to property and 2 wells on the land. THE LAND 1.44 Hectares (3.5 acres) comprising flat, well-drained land divided into 3 grass paddocks and with ample space for a manège. Planning Permission has now lapsed, but could be easily resurrected for the construction of a New Building Comprising 3 Stables, Hay Barn, Double Garage and Workshop. TAX FONCIERE & TAX HABITATION Approximately 400 Euros per annum Note: For further details or an appointment to view, please ring our office on 01799 543211. Back