Classic Double-Fronted Stone Farmhouse, Chanu, Orne

Property Description

It’s pretty surprising what you can get for your money in NW France, even in this area which is popular with Parisians for weekends. Holiday homes in the region are a great way to enjoy the French experience, without the need to travel by air. Access from the UK is so easy by ferry or Le Tunnel.  





This classic stone farmhouse is situated close to the small village of Chanu, which has a friendly bar, grocer’s shop and restaurant.  If markets are your thing then head for your weekly shop in either Flers (10 minutes by car) or Vire (15 minutes).  Views from all the windows in the house show the gentle rolling countryside around.  You don’t need to be of Tour de France standard to cycle these quiet roads which are at the gentler end of the spectrum.  There is plenty of fine walking, fishing, kayaking and golf at Flers.  Beaches are about an hour away.





A video tour of the property is available if that is of interest.  The accommodation comprises:





GROUND FLOOR





Entrance Hall:  Partly glazed door and side panel to front elevation.  Tiled floor.  Radiator.  





Granite stairs to first floor





Kitchen:  4.31m x 4.25m  (14’1” x 13’9”) Window to front and window to east elevations.  Tiled floor.  Fully fitted with range of matching base and wall units including display unit.  Double sink with mixer tap.  Granite fireplace with extractor.  Space for range style cooker. Built-in dishwasher.  Worktops and tiled splash-backs.  Radiator.  Exposed beams.





Utility Area: 2.50m x 1.40m  (8’2” x 4’6”) Tiled floor.  Window to rear elevation.  Shelving.  Space for American style fridge/freezer.





Cloakroom:  Tiled floor.  Radiator.  WC.  Pedestal basin.  Space and plumbing for washing machine.  Partly tiled walls.





Cave/Wine Cellar/Pantry:  Window to rear elevation.





Sitting Room:  6.11m x 9.7m  (20’ x 31’) Window to front and rear elevations.  2 radiators.  Granite fireplace with raised hearth and wood-burner.  Exposed stone wall and beams.  Tiled floor.





FIRST FLOOR





Landing:  Radiator.  Exposed stone wall.  Bullseye window to rear elevation.





Master Bedroom:  5.87m x 4.19m  (19’2” x 13’7”) Window to front and rear elevations.  2 radiators.  2 built-in wardrobes.  Telephone socket.  Door to:





En-Suite Shower Room:  2.37m x 1.75m  (7’7” x 5’7”) Tiled floor.  Suspended WC.  Vanity basin with mirror and light over.  Large walk-in shower.  Heated towel rail.





Study/Bedroom 2 : 4.17m x 3.30m (13’6” x  10’9”) Window to rear elevation.  Radiator.  Built-in shelves.





Bedroom 3:  4.20m x 2.98m  (13’7” x 9’8”) Window to front elevation.  Built-in wardrobe.  Radiator.  Door to:





En-Suite Shower Room:  Tiled floor. Shower.  Hand basin.  Suspended WC.





TOP FLOOR





Bedroom 4/Hobby Room:  4.00m x 3.09m (13’ x 10’2”)  Sloping ceiling.  Velux window to front elevation.





Insulated Loft currently used for storage:  12.09m x 4.00m  (39’ x 13’) Velux window to front elevation.  Exposed “A” frame.





OUTSIDE :





Double gates lead to a long  drive and attached single car port.


The garden is laid to lawn with mature trees, hedges and shrubs.  Raised stone flower beds.  Vegetable garden.  Outside tap.  Small greenhouse and 2 garden sheds.





Attached Garage: 5.51m x 4.11m (18’ x13’6”) Sliding PVC door.  Concrete floor.  2 windows to east elevation.  Hot water cylinder.  Wall mounted boiler.  Sink.  Door to:





Work Shop:  4.96m x 4.11m  (16’2” x 13’4’) Window and pedestrian door to east elevation.





ADDITIONAL INFORMATION





120m2 Habitable Space





2900m2 Land





Broadband





Taxe fonciere €713p.a (2019)





Mains water, electricity and telephone all connected





Drainage to septic tank (installed 2012)





Heat source pump for central heating + wood burner





Garage





Off-road parking





One hour Caen ferry port








Disclaimer:





Please note: All locations and 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.