Montsecret, Orne

Property Description

This pretty, stone-built, detached village house has 4 bedrooms and 2 bathrooms and is fully renovated. It comes with a quarter acre garden which is accessed through wrought iron gates. There are shops in the nearby village and the Caen ferry can be reached in just over an hour.

The property has been renovated by the present owners.  It is built of stone under a synthetic slate roof.  The accommodation is light and airy and overlooks the garden.  The property was rewired in 2014/5 and dry lining and insulation has been done. Both bedrooms on the first floor have en-suite bathrooms and the 2 additional bedrooms on the top floor are currently being used as a studio and study.   

The nearby village of Montsecret is only 2 km, and has a bakery, village shop and post office.  The property is midway between Vire and Flers (both a 20 minute drive) which offer all major facilities, including daily trains to Paris. Tinchebray and Vassy are about  5 minutes’ drive away.  The ferry port at Caen Ouistreham is just over an hour’s drive and Cherbourg is a little further. 

Many activities are available in the area with lots of glorious countryside to be explored making this ideal for hiking, riding and cycling. There are public tennis courts nearby as well as several golf courses including one at Clécy, which is 20 km from Vassy and another at Vire. 

The accommodation, measuring 101m² of habitable space, consists of:

On the ground floor –

Sitting/Dining Room:  5.06 x 5.06m   Fireplace with wood-burner.  Spiral staircase to first floor.  Electric radiator.  Painted beams.

Kitchen:  2.99 x 2.73m   Solid wood worktops.  Space for free standing range cooker.

Utility Area:  1.60 x 1.57m   Double stainless steel sink unit with mixer tap.  Space and plumbing for washing machine.

Cloakroom:  WC

On the First Floor –

Landing:  Stairs to second floor.

Bedroom 1:  3.53 x 3.46m   Electric radiator.  Opening to:

En-Suite Bathroom  2.33 x 1.72m   Bath with mixer tap/shower fitment.  WC.  Vanity basin.

Bedroom 2:  3.55 x 2.67m   Electric radiator.  Open to:

En-Suite Shower Room:  2.67 x 1.70m  Walk-in shower.  WC.  Vanity unit. 

On the Second Floor –

Landing 

Bedroom 3/Studio:  4.36 x 2.00m   Exposed beams.  Sloping ceilings.

Bedroom 4/Study:  3.25 x 2.00m  Sloping ceiling.  Exposed stone walls. 

OUTSIDE :

Double wrought iron gates lead to gravel drive and parking area.  The garden is mainly lawn with flower beds and mature trees and is surrounded by mature hedges.

SERVICES :

Mains water, electricity and telephone are connected.  Broadband internet connection.  All water septic tank installed.   Electric heating and wood-burner.


Location: Village
Bedrooms: 4
Bathrooms: 2
Receptions: 1
Habitable space: 101m² 
Plot size: 1150m² (0.28 acres)
Heating: Electric and wood-burner
Distance to shops: 2 kms
Distance to ferry port: 80 kms (Caen - 68 minutes)
Taxe Foncière: 320 € 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.