Pretty, Stone-Built Country Cottage, Briouze, Orne

Property Description

With no near neighbours, this very pretty detached, stone-built cottage is surrounded by its own gardens of just under an acre which provide a high degree of privacy and seclusion. The property has 3 bedrooms, an open-plan living room/kitchen and 1 bathroom. It is just over an hour from the Caen ferry in the beautiful Suisse Normande.





The property benefits from double glazed windows and has many character features including a granite fireplace with a modern wood-burner, exposed stone walls and beams.





The property is in the Swiss Normandy area about midway between Caen and Le Mans.   The nearest neighbours are about half a kilometre from the property and the village of Briouze with all amenities is 5minute drive.  The major town of Flers is about 15 kms away.   It is conveniently located just over an hour’s drive from Caen Ouistreham. 





The accommodation, measuring 76m² of habitable space, consists of:





On the ground floor –





Open-Plan Sitting/Dining Room/Kitchen:  6.54 x 5.23m   Exposed stone wall and beams.  Fireplace with wood-burner.  


Kitchen Area:  3.26 x 2.42m  Ceramic sink unit. Base units with solid wood worktops.  Tiled splash-backs.  Exposed beams.





Bathroom:  2.36 x 1.81m   Bath with tiled surround and mixer tap/shower fitment.  Pedestal basin. WC. 





On the First Floor –





Landing/Study Area:  Exposed beams.





Bedroom 1:  3.50 x 2.32m (max)  Exposed “A” frame. Built-in wardrobe.  Convector heater.





Bedroom 2:  2.82 x 2.62m  Exposed beams.  Convector heater.





Bedroom 3:  4.14 x 3.48m  Convector heater.  Exposed beams. 





OUTSIDE : 





Stone BBQ.  The garden is mainly lawn with mature trees.  Well.





Detached Barn: 11.83 x 6.93m  Constructed of stone with slate roof, to renovate.





SERVICES :





Mains water and electricity are connected.  Telephone line to the house.  Drainage is to a septic tank.  Heating is provided by a wood-burner which was fitted 5 years ago and electric convectors.





Location: Rural


Bedrooms: 3


Bathrooms: 1


Receptions: 1


Habitable space: 76m² 


Plot size: 3848m² (0.95 acres)


Heating: Wood & Electric


Distance to shops: 0.5 kms


Distance to airport: 82 kms (Caen - 70 minutes)


Taxe Foncière: 1000 € per annum (approx)





(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.