Passais-la-Conception, Orne

Property Description

With just under 2 acres of land and no near neighbours, this substantial, detached family house is the perfect get-away for stress-free living. It has 4 bedrooms, 3 bathrooms, a large reception room and superb kitchen. The house has been expertly renovated and has several well-maintained stone outbuildings.The property has been completely renovated whilst retaining the original character features and has a superb farmhouse kitchen.  It stands in a private position surrounded by its own land with several well-maintained stone outbuildings.  It benefits from double glazed windows throughout, oil-fired central heating, a recently fitted kitchen with granite worktops, the stone work has been repointed and doors and windows in the outbuildings have also been replaced.The property is situated in the south of the Orne department, 6km away from the bustling village of Passais with bakery,  small supermarket, two banks, tabac, pharmacy, butchers, bar/restaurant, hardware shop, bookshop, post office, art gallery, hairdressers and electrical shop.  It is 19km from the medieval town of Domfront, 9.5km north of the major town of Gorron and 13km from Ambrières-les-Vallées. The ferry port of Caen Ouistreham is about a 90 minute drive, as is the Saint Malo ferry. The nearest airports are at Rennes (1 hour) or Dinard (1.5 hours).The accommodation, measuring 235m² of habitable space, consists of: On the ground floor –Entrance Hall:  4.62 x 3.75m  Exposed beams.  Radiator.  Exposed stone walls.Bathroom:  3.60 x 2.13m  Bath with mixer tap/shower fitment and tiled surround.  Vanity unit.  Shower.  WC. Utility/Boiler Room: 2.86 x 2.43m Space and plumbing for washing machine.  Tumble dryer.  Boiler.  Exposed stone walls.  Matching base and wall units. L-shaped Sitting Room:  6.37 x 3.98m and 3.48 x 2.60m   Exposed beams and stone wall.  Gas fired “wood-burner”. Kitchen/Dining Room:   8.88 x 6.75m  Handmade oak kitchen (3 years old) with granite worktops. Exposed stone wall and beams.  Double ceramic sink with mixer tap.On the First Floor –Landing:  Hatch to loft with drop down ladder.Gallery Landing:  Exposed stone wall and beams.Master Bedroom:  6.72 x 6.18m  Wood flooring.  Exposed “A” frame.  Exposed stone wall.  Archway to:Dressing Area:  2.39 x 2.02m Built-in wardrobes.  Wood flooring.  Mezzanine Storage over.En-Suite Shower Room:  3.72 x 2.27m .  Large shower. Twin vanity unit with mirror and light over. WCBedroom 2:  3.48 x 3.22m   Exposed stone wall and beams.Bedroom 3:  4.14 x 3.14m  Exposed stone wall and beams. Shower Room:  3.06 x 2.30m  Shower. WC.  Pedestal basin. Bedroom 4:  3.47 x 3.40m   Exposed stone wall. Built-in cupboard.OUTSIDE :Double wooden gates open on to a gravelled courtyard.  Lawn.  Mature trees including walnut tree.  Fresh water pond.  Decking area.  Orchard/Small Paddock including over 350 assorted trees including 2 fig, cherry, apricot, peach, plum, and apple.  Soft fruit including blackcurrants and sloe. To the rear of the house is a covered decking area. Outside lights.  Gravel courtyard.  Post and rail fencing with grillage (dog proof).Studio:  6.85 x 4.95m   Concrete floor.   Water and electricity connected.Detached Timber and Cob Garage:  9.68 x 6.55m  Power and light.Stone Barn:  7.07 x 4.69m  New windows and doors and repointed.    Tiled roof.  Concrete floor.  Power and light.  First floor storage area over.  Attached shed to the rear.Attached to the end of the house is timber chicken shed and old stable  4.68 x 3.92m.  Attached Pig Sty to the side.  Shed with oil storage tank.Kennels:  6.11 x 5.22m  Divided into 4 kennels.  Tiled floor and partly tiled walls.  Exposed beams.SERVICES :The property has mains water, electricity and telephone.   Remote controlled, oil-fired central heating and 2 wood-burners.  Drainage is to an all water septic tank.  Broadband internet connection. Security alarm.Location: CountryBedrooms: 4Bathrooms: 3Receptions: 1Habitable space: 235m² Plot size: 7629m² (1.89 acres)Heating: Oil-fired and wood-burnersDistance to shops: 6 kmsDistance to ferry port: 90 minutes (Caen & St Malo)Taxe Foncière: 1200 € per annum(Location shown on property portals is approximate.)Please note:  All sizes and locations 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.