Brécey, Manche

Property Description

This stone-built, detached country cottage has been fully renovated and is fitted with hardwood-framed double glazing. It sits privately in the middle of its own three-quarter acre grounds in a quiet position in a country hamlet and has 2 bedrooms and 2 bathrooms. There are a number of useful outbuildings.

The house is situated in Southern Normandy, half way between the lively medieval market town of Villedieu-les-Poêles and the historic town of Vire.  The nearest airport is Dinard – 1 hour away and the nearest cross-Channel ferry is at Caen Ouistreham (1 hour).  The nearest  village has 2 bars/bistro, bakery and a small store for essentials and the villages of Saint Pois or Saint Sever Calvados are slightly further away.

The closest town, being some 10 minutes’ drive away, is Brécey.  Here there is a supermarket, 24-hour petrol station, shops, bars and restaurants including a pizzeria as well as bakeries and banks, schools and doctors’ surgery.  The property is 50 km from Mont St Michel and 40 km from the seaside town of Granville from where there are ferry sailings to the Channel islands. The house is also within easy reach of the D-day landing beaches and the Forest of Saint Sever is within a 10 minute drive.

The accommodation, measuring 98m² of habitable space, consists of:

On the ground floor – 

Kitchen/Dining Room:  5.49 x 4.87m  Granite fireplace with wood-burner.  Exposed stone walls.  Range of matching base and wall units.  Built-in electric oven and 4 ring gas hob.  Stairs to first floor. 

Sitting Room:  5.55 x 4.08m  Exposed stone wall and beams.  Stairs to first floor.

On the First Floor –

Bedroom 1  4.97 (max) x 4.69m   Exposed stone walls and beams.   

Mezzanine Storage Area with hot water cylinder.  Hatch to insulated and boarded loft space.  Door to –

En-Suite Shower Room:  Pedestal basin.  Large shower.  WC. Exposed stone.  Electric panel heater.

Bedroom 2:  4.69 x 4.15m  Exposed stone walls.  Door to –
En-Suite Bathroom  Exposed stone wall. Pedestal hand basin.  WC.  Bath with mixer tap/shower fitment and tiled surround.

OUTSIDE :

Attached Old Stable/Shed  2.60 x 2.54m  Power. 

Gravel drive leads to parking and turning area and 

Double Car Port:  6.25 x 5.03m  Constructed of stone and timber.  Concrete floor.

Old Barn:  6.15 x 3.90m  Constructed of stone

Old Stone Bakery:  4.86 x 4.45m  Fireplace.  Concrete floor.  Power point. 

The garden is currently used as a paddock.  Well.

SERVICES :

Mains water and electricity are connected.  Well water is used for the outside tap. Drainage to an all water septic tank.  Double glazed hardwood windows .

Location: Hamlet
Bedrooms: 2
Bathrooms: 2
Habitable space: 98m² 
Plot size: 2861m² (0.71 acres)
Heating: Electric and wood
Distance to shops: 2 kms
Distance to ferry port: 1 hour (Caen)
Taxe Foncière: 438 € per annum

Please note:  All sizes are approximate. La Résidence has made every effort to ensure that the details and photographs of this property are accurate and in no way misleading.  However, this information does not form part of a contract and no warranties are either given or implied.