This substantial village house has been totally renovated and is ready to move into.  It is close to the centre of the village of Lignieres Orgeres in Basse Normandie. There is a bakery, grocers, post office and hairdresser within 2 minutes walk and a hypermarket and M Bricolage etc within 20 minutes drive.

TOTAL RENOVATION - The house has been re-roofed, re-plumbed, re-wired and the walls insulated. It benefits from zoned electric heating (each room individually adjustable) and (with the exception of the French doors to the 1st floor balcony) all the windows are double glazed. The kitchen is fully equipped with oven, hob, dishwasher and double built-under fridges. Floors to the ground floor are tiled and the original wooden floors have been retained for the first and second floors.

GROUND FLOOR Front door into large dining kitchen (6m x 3.8m) with further double doors to garden. Cosy family room, shower room/WC, laundry/utility area and double bedroom (currently used as games room) with further door to garden.

FIRST FLOOR Staircase 1 to delightful “grenier” bedroom – a large (6m x 3.6m) double bedroom with original beams and vaulted ceiling. Staircase 2 to main lounge area (6m x 3.8m) with TV/satellite receiver and double French doors to balcony.  Master bedroom with en-suite bathroom.

SECOND FLOOR – 2 large twin bedrooms, shower room/WC and large landing area.

OUTSIDE - imposing iron railings and double gateway to garden laid mainly to lawn. Off street parking for two cars.

FURNISHINGS - The property has been tastefully decorated and comprehensively furnished - all the furniture and fittings are included in the purchase price.  It is a delightful property in a peaceful village. The renovation has been undertaken by french craftsmen for the British owners - who will be retaining their own holiday home in the village.

LOCATION - The village is peaceful, yet is very well located for motorways (including the new A28 motorway) and local attractions: • Caen and the D Day beaches are 1 hour to the north; Le Mans is 1 hour to the South • Mont St Michel is 1 hour to the west • The Suisse Normande is 20 minutes to the north • The Alpes Mancelles are 20 minutes to the south.

AMENITIES - The village is in the centre of the regional park and 5 minutes from the imposing Chateau de Carrouges. Walking, cycling, golf and fishing are all available nearby.  There is a swimming pool 10 mins away and La Ferte Mace (15 mins) has a delightful swimming lake complete with sand beach, pedalos and cafe.

This is a substantial but easily maintained property – ideal whether you are looking for a permanent French home or a holiday home that is ready to move into and convenient for long or short breaks.  English speaking support is available locally for those who like their grass cut and their heating turned on before they arrive for winter vists.

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