3 to 5-Bed Character Stone Country Residence with Garage & Workshop

Property Description

Summary
Location: Montbray, Manche (50410), Normandy, France
Property Type: Detached/Semi-detached Character Stone Village Residence (Originally 2 combined traditional cottages)
Living Area: ~169 m² (Main House) + ~50 m² (Detached Workshop)
Bedrooms: 3 Existing Bedrooms + 2 Converted Attic Suites (Flexible 5–6 bedroom potential)
Bathrooms: 1 Modern Family Shower Room + Downstairs Cloakroom (WC/basin)

Key Structural Upgrades:
Brand-New Slate Roof (Installed 2016)
Connected to Village Mains Drainage (Tout-à-l'égout) — No septic tank hassle
Outbuildings & Parking:
Large Detached Stone Workshop: 14.0m × 3.6m (~50 m²)
Separate Stone Garage: 5.1m × 3.0m (~15 m²) with slate roof
Private Off-Street Parking & Gated Access
Outside Space: Low-maintenance gravelled courtyard garden (14.0m × 3.9m / ~55 m²)

Location Highlights:
10 mins to market town Villedieu-les-Poêles (train station, shops, weekly markets)
10 mins to A84 Motorway (direct route to Caen/Rennes/Ferry ports)
40 mins to coastal beaches & Granville; 45 mins to Mont Saint-Michel

Location
Prime Location & Local Lifestyle
Situated in the peaceful village of Montbray (50410) in the heart of Normandy's picturesque Bocage countryside:
10 Minutes — Villedieu-les-Poêles: A vibrant medieval market town featuring weekly local markets, major supermarkets, copper artisan shops, restaurants, doctors, schools, and a direct rail line.
12 Minutes — Vire Normandy: Larger regional hub offering cinema, bowling, hospital, hypermarkets, and full amenities.
35–40 Minutes — Beaches & Coast: Easy access to the stunning seaside resort town of Granville (the "Monaco of the North"), sandy beaches, and ferry links to the Chausey Islands.
45 Minutes — Mont Saint-Michel: World-famous UNESCO World Heritage site right on your doorstep.
Nature & Outdoor Activities: Minutes from the beautiful Saint-Sever Forest (Forêt de Saint-Sever) and Roches de Ham for walking, hiking, cycling, and fishing.

Access
Situated in the quiet village of Montbray (50410):
10 minutes to the market town Villedieu-les-Poêles (weekly markets, supermarkets, copper crafts, train station).
10 minutes to the A84 Motorway (direct routes to Caen, Rennes, and ferry terminals).
40 minutes to Normandy's sandy beaches.
Ferry Ports: ~1 hr to Ouistreham (Caen), ~1 hr 30 mins to Cherbourg, ~1 hr 40 mins to Saint-Malo.
Train Station: Direct rail connections from Villedieu-les-Poêles or Vire straight to Paris (Gare Montparnasse in ~2 hours 40 mins).

Interior
Detailed Layout & Room Dimensions
Ground Floor
Family Room: 5.1m × 3.9m (~20 m²) — Bright, comfortable main reception room.
Rear Sitting Room / Dining Room: 4.2m × 3.6m (~15 m²) — Characterful room featuring a grand granite fireplace with wood burner, warm tiled floor, and wood laminate accents.
Modern Kitchen: 4.2m × 3.6m (~15 m²) — Fully fitted with modern units and generous workspace.
Breakfast Room: 5.1m × 3.0m (~15.3 m²) — Open-plan dining space adjacent to the kitchen.
Downstairs Cloakroom: WC and washbasin.
First Floor
Master Bedroom & Drawing Suite: 7.6m × 4.8m (~36.5 m²) — An exceptionally large, versatile room with original oak floorboards and an internal oak staircase leading to Attic Room 1. (Can easily be divided into two large double bedrooms).
Bedroom 2: 4.8m × 3.6m (~17.3 m²) — Features original oak floorboards and a charming wood-panelled ceiling.
Bedroom 3: 3.5m × 3.0m (~10.5 m²) — Original oak floorboards.
Modern Family Bathroom: 2.0m × 2.0m (~4 m²) — Fully updated suite.
Landing & Stairways: Features original oak staircase leading to Attic Room 2.
Converted Loft / Attic Level
Attic Room 1: 7.3m × 5.1m (~37.2 m²) — Converted suite featuring a dormer window, exposed timber beams, electrical sockets, and original oak floorboards.
Attic Room 2: 7.6m × 5.3m (~40.3 m²) — Second converted suite featuring a dormer window, exposed timber beams, electrical sockets, and original oak floorboards.

Exterior
Outbuildings & External Space
Large Stone Garage: 5.1m × 3.0m (~15.3 m²) — Solid stone walls with a slate roof.
Detached Workshop / Outbuilding: 14.0m × 3.6m (~50.4 m²) — Generous stone building offering excellent height and floor space. Ideal for trades, hobbies, or future conversion.
Courtyard Garden: 14.0m × 3.9m (~54.6 m²) — Low-maintenance gravelled courtyard perfect for outdoor dining and entertaining.

Additional Details
Mains Drainage (Tout-à-l'égout): Fully connected to the village municipal drainage system. So no need to worry about costly septic tank (fosse septique) inspections or upgrades.
Mains Water (Eau potable): Connected to the municipal network.
Electricity (Électricité): Standard mains connection, fully operational, with power wired up into the converted attic spaces and workshop.Heating & Energy (Chauffage)
Primary/Secondary Heating: Electric heating combined with the classic granite fireplace / wood-burning stove (poêle à bois) in the living areas, offering traditional rustic warmth and manageable winter energy bills.

Hot Water (Eau chaude): Electric water heater (ballon d'eau chaude).

Fiber Optic (Fibre optique): High-speed fiber broadband is deployed across the Manche department (including Montbray), making it ideal for remote working or streaming.

4G/5G Mobile Coverage: Excellent regional mobile coverage across major French networks (Orange, SFR, Bouygues).

Property Tax (Taxe Foncière): In Montbray, local property taxes are very low compared to larger towns or city suburbs.