Alencon                                15 Miles

Le Mans                               38 Miles

Caen                                    85 Miles

Rennes                                 92 Miles

Tours                                    98 Miles

Paris                                   133 Miles

The property is situated in the most beautiful countryside, set in the 'Alps Mancelles' region of the Sarthe.  It has the most superb setting, being south facing and totally surrounded by its own land of almost 26 acres.  Although secluded, it is not isolated. The land has many natural hedgerows and borders, and numerous mature trees including 2 acres (approx) of woodland which provide a regular supply of logs for the woodburners.  There are fantastic views from all parts of the property, especially over the valley towards the Forest of Sille.

The gardens surrounding the house are lawned and have numerous and varied mature and young fruit trees along with various shrubs. There are also 2 wells on the property, both within 50 yards of the house.

Local Facilities

The property sits between two local villages.  These are both approximately 2kms away and offer the following facilities -  lake with camping ground, tabac / coffee shop, primary school, doctor, dentist, main dealer garage and restaurant.  Feed suppliers, farrier, vets (English-speaking) are all available locally.

 The nearest small town is approximately 10kms, where supermarket, schools, builders merchant and all other services can be found.  The large city of Le Mans to the south and Alençon to the north both have a wide variety of sights to see and larger town services such as cinemas etc..

Tourist Facilities

Tourist facilities in the near vicinity range from the beautiful villages of St Ceneri le Gérei  (n the top 10 prettiest villages in France) and St Leonard de Bois, to the large inland lake resort at Sille le Guillaume, canoeing on the Sarthe river, action park, walking and cycling trails and bungee jumping as well as the numerous "flea markets".

Equestrian Facilities

Horse riding in the area is also well served with a multitude of marked tracks and trails in all directions from the property. There is a local randonnée club.

Main House

The house and gite were built in the 1850's  and have been completely renovated in the last 3 years. They retain an abundance of character and original features including stone walls and beams in most rooms.

All electrics, plumbing and drainage have been newly installed.  All the windows in the main house are top quality UPVC with tilt facilities and the kitchen stable door is also UPVC.  Radiators are heated by an oil-fired boiler and hot water for both house and gite are heated by separate immersion heaters.

Kitchen:  5.6 m  x 4.4 m  Large 'living' kitchen.  Oak units on 3 sides, with Baumatic 5 burner hob, Indesit eye level double oven, large fireplace with wood burning stove and bread oven to the rear. Tiled floor Sky tv point. 1 radiator.

Decked Terrace:  Direct access from the kitchen.   9.8 m x 3.2 m, of which 5.9 m is covered.

Dining Room:  5.6 m x 3.6.m   Tiled floor, 2 radiators and oak stairs to first floor. Telephone point.  Door leading onto terrace.

Lounge:  6.65 m x 5.6 m Tiled floor, large inglenook style fireplace with wood burning stove. 2 windows to south aspect and 1 window to the north. 2 radiators. Sky tv point.

Conservatory:  4.2 m x 3.8 m  Leading off kitchen, overlooking the rear garden. Tiled floor, windows and door on all three aspects. Plumbing for washing m/c and dishwasher.  WC.

Landing:  5.2 m x 2.8 m.  With doors leading to bedrooms and family bathroom. Wooden floor. 1 radiator, Telephone point (broadband)

 Master Bedroom:  4.2 m x 4 m.  Wood floor and vaulted ceiling, cooling fan, dormer window and radiator, sky tv point, Walk-in wardrobe 1.50 m x 1.50 m  with radiator.

 En-Suite:  2.45 m x 1.65 m   With shower, toilet and vanity unit, heated towel rail, velux window.

Bedroom 2:  4.25 m x 3 m.  Wooden floor, radiator, dormer window.

Bedroom 3:  3.6 m x 3 m. Wood floor, radiator, velux window, door leading into either study or further bedroom.  3 m x 1.65 m.

Family Bathroom:  3 m x 2.8 m.  Wood floor, radiator, velux window. Double size shower unit, toilet, bath and vanity unit.

 The Gite 

The gite so far has only been offered by the vendors as a summer time holiday let (June - September).  2007 let 11 weeks and 2008 14 weeks, 2009 let 15 weeks.

Lounge/Kitchen Diner:  8 m x 5.6 m.  Tiled floor, plumbing for washing machine, UPVC patio doors leading onto large wooden terrace ( 6 m x 4 m ) sky tv point.

Landing:  Wood floor,  velux window, doors off to bedroom 1, 2 & Bathroom.

Bedroom 1:  5.6 m x 3.5 m.  Wood floor, velux windows.

Bedroom 2:  3.5 m x 4 m. Wood floor.

Bathroom:  2.5 m x 2 m.  Wood floor, double shower, WC and hand basin.

Barn

13.3 m x 6.8 m x 6 m high.    Stone walls and timber construction, all electrics.

Tractor Shed

5.7 m x 6 m.  Open-fronted.

Stores

2 m x 2.5 m;   x 3 units.

2 Stables

5 m x 3.9 m.    Timber-built, electricity.

Workshop

5.6 m x 2.8 m.  Stone-built, in between house and gite.

Swimming Pool

10 m x 5 m.  Above ground, 1.2 m deep, with large decking area on 1 side built to the level of the pool, the pool is set in its own lawned enclosure, and is very private.

The Land

Approximately 24 acres of grazing and 2 acres of woodland, nearly all enclosed by mature hedgerows.  Lake stocked with fish. Water supply to some fields. There are no rights of way over the land.

Lake now stocked with fish.

Nearest neighbours approx 90 metres.

Services

Mains Electricity, water and 2 wells.  Fosse septique up to current standards.  Oil-fired central heating.

Taxes

Taxe Fonciere                     €300.00

Taxe D’Habitation                €680.00