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With About 15 Acres: A Beautifully Restored Country House and Small Cottage OVERLOOKING a Beautiful Large Lake and 18 Hole Golf Course: An Exceptional Location only 45 Minutes Drive from the West Normandy Coast |
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Location: Near Vire, Departement of Calvados, Normandy Price: €505,000 Status: For Sale ID: 452 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. Paris 187 miles (Two and half hours by train) Caen 44 miles Vire 6 miles Coast at Granville 30 miles Calais and The Tunnel 257 miles (4 hours 40 mins) Le Havre 100 miles (2 hours 20 mins) Ouistrehamn Ferry Port 52 miles (1 hour 15 mins) Cherbourg 80 miles (1 hour 50 mins) St Malo 70 miles (1 hour 40 mins) Airports Dinard (Brittany) 72 miles (1 hour 30 mins) Rennes 82 miles (1 hour 40 mins) The property comprises a beautifully-maintained and spacious 4 bedroom house plus a self-contained cottage standing in approximately 15 acres of land, part parkland and part meadowland. This is an exceptionally beautiful location near a large lake around which there are plenty of tracks and paths for walking and horseriding. Just 5 minutes away is a superb 18 hole golf course. Many of the greens lying on the other side of the lake can be seen from the garden of the property; very convenient for a keen golfer. The nearest town is Vire which is a traditional market town and has every usual activity and amenity including churches, restaurants, theatre, shops, supermarkets, schools and a theatre. Vire also has very good indoor tennis courts, several sports grounds, and a superb indoor and outdoor aquatic facility. The schools are excellent. Vire also has excellent medical facilities and many of the staff speak good English. The local village has a village shop, bar/restaurant and primary school. Proximity of Large Public Lake The house faces due south with 180 degree panoramic views over a large lake with public access for walking, fishing and sailing as well as having a bird sanctuary at one end. Across the lake, the views also include a high quality eighteen golf course and a beautiful wooded valley. Equestrian Facilities and Outriding The area around Vire has a thriving race horse industry which is supported by good equestrian and veterinary facilities. There is a large equestrian centre on the way to St. Sever (La Renarderie). The meadowland is fertile and well drained and so ideal for keeping horses. There is access through a gate on the proeperty to the track which encircles the lake. This track is ideal for outriding. Only a short ride away is the Forest of St Sever which has many public access tracks providing superb outriding. The land surrounding the house extends to about 6 hectares. Some of the land is used as extensive lawned parkland, but the remainder of the land is meadowland with newly installed ranch-style fencing, currently used for grazing sheep and would also be very suitable for keeping horses. Clearly the lawned parkland could also be used for grazing horses. There is an outbuilding well hidden in the grounds, currently used for storage, which would be suitable for conversion into stables. The House The house is set in the middle of landscaped ground and is approached by a long drive and electronic, remotely controlled gates ensuring complete privacy and security. The house has been restored and enlarged using all original stone and granite. It has mains water, gas central heating and a large septic tank, fully conforming to current regulations. It is now a modern, light and spacious family home having four double bedrooms, two sitting rooms, kitchen/breakfast room, dining room and entrance hall. The ground floor is open-plan and has large picture windows on the east, south and west which get the sun all day long. The entrance hall is spacious, the kitchen/breakfast room is fully equipped including a range cooker, the summer sitting room overlooks the garden and front patio, the dining room overlooks the heated swimming pool: There is a large west facing patio. The winter sitting room has a traditional granite fireplace for an open fire. There is a large utility room with loads of storage as well as a smaller room for freezer. wine storage etc. Behind the kitchen there is a small lobby leading to a downstairs cloakroom. Off the entrance hall, there is a double bedroom with an excellent large en suite bathroom. The floors are all tiled with creamy white ceramic tiles which also adds to the feeling of light and space. A marble half-circle staircase leads to the first floor which has wooden floors. There are three double bedrooms, a large shower room and a separate dressing room which can double as a small bedroom for children but which could be turned into a further bathroom if required. The whole house is plumbed, centrally heated and double-glazed to a very high standard and all the windows have electronic shutters for easy close-down and complete security. The grounds of the house are park-like and easy to maintain. Due to a planned plantation programme, there are over two hundred trees and selected shrubs at carefully chosen locations all around the grounds. They reflect a wide and interesting variety and are completely safe for children and animals. About three years ago, a 10m x 5m heated swimming pool 1.2m depth was installed meeting all modern French security requirements including electrically operated pool cover. It is surrounded by pale non-slip tiles for a really fabulous pool sitting/eating area and pool house. There is practically unlimited parking by the house and a central island for easy in and out access. There is a good sized garage with a tiled floor and a storage loft, plus an attached carport. At the back of the house, there is a huge stock of cut logs, enough to last a lifetime, for use in the open fire. In addition, in the grounds, a small stone building has been recently refurbished as a compact cottage which acts as overspill to help accommodate extra visitors or family. This cottage is completely self-contained and has its own kitchen, shower and toilet as well as sleeping room upstairs. There is a local infrastructure of helpers in place to support its maintenance, including people to cut the grass, look after the pool, do the housework and fix any problem that may arise. They would all be willing to continue this for a new owner if required and this can be arranged. The house has never been used for letting purposes but local advice is that a reasonable rent would be around 1,500 per week during the high season. All the land owned is within a designated area of outstanding natural beauty which means that this whole area is protected from development. The property is near an excellent 18 hole golf course, currently one of the best in Normandy. It is usually un-crowded and is not expensive to play and has a good clubhouse. The nearby lake can be accessed from the grounds for walks, sailing or fishing. There is a sailing club nearby which hires small boats but it is relatively under-used and so does not affect the peace and quiet of this location. The accommodation comprises:- Ground Floor Hall 5.76m x 3.5m (89 x 116) Very Large Living Room/Kitchen Living Room Area: 6.5m x 5.67m (23 x 186) A fine large Living/Sitting Area which is open plan with Kitchen Area. Open fireplace with granite chimney breast. Kitchen Area: 5m x 4.5m 163 x 149 The Living Room Area is open plan with:- Dining Room 6.5m x 4m (213 x 13) Door to terrace. This room has opening to:- Summer Sitting Room 7.93m x 3.5m (26 x 116) Double doors to Hall. French doors to garden. From Kitchen Area is door to:- Inner Lobby leading to Cloakroom/W.C. Utility Room 6.23m x 2.3m (203 x 76) Door to outside. Master Bedroom Suite Bedroom 1: 4.7m x 4.3m (143 x 14) En Suite Bathroom: 4m x 2.4m (13 x 79) On the First Floor Three Double Bedrooms Large Shower Room Separate Dressing Room - this room can double up as a Bedroom for Children it also has potential for converting into a further bathroom/ shower room. Services Mains water and electricity. Septic tank drainage. Taxe Fonciere 1600 Euros Taxe dHabitation 800 Euros Note: For further details or an appointment to view, please ring our office on 01799 543211 All material Copyright ©Robert Comins Equestrian Property France 2009 |