Very Pretty 4-Bed Farmhouse, Saint Martin Des Besaces, Calvados

Property Description

This 4-bedroom detached farmhouse has been fully renovated and is in immaculate condition. There is a pretty garden, converted outbuilding and a garage. The property has lovely countryside views and is around 5km from basic shops.





Over the past 12 years the current owners have carried out extensive renovation work that includes the following: 





Re-pointing of external walls


Re-wiring


Garage fully renovated


New shutters


New roof over the kitchen


Renovation of outbuilding


New bathroom


New oak and slate flooring 





There’s a 121m2 of habitable space and the layout is as follows: 





Ground floor: 





Dining Room 5.71 x 2.84m Polished stone floor. Glazed double doors to front and window to rear elevations. Ornamental stone fireplace. French oak cupboard housing electrics. Radiator. Recess under stairs. Exposed beams.





Kitchen/Breakfast Room 6.07 x 3.34m Glazed double doors to front and half glazed door to rear, window to east elevations. Slate floor. Range of matching base and wall units including display unit. Tiled worktops and splash-backs. Ceramic sinks with mixer tap. Space and plumbing for dishwasher and washing machine. Wall mounted gas boiler. Built-in wine rack. Built-in oven and grill. 5 ring gas hob with extractor over. Built-in freezer. Space for fridge. Radiator.





Lounge 5.65 x 4.35m Glazed double doors and window to front elevation. Glazed door to rear onto terrace. Radiator. Built-in shelving. Exposed beams. Granite fireplace with Godin wood-burner. Stairs to first floor. Central heating thermostat.





First Floor: 





Landing Oak flooring. Stairs to second floor. Window to rear elevation.





Master Bedroom 4.00 x 3.00m Window to front elevation. Radiator. Oak flooring Large built-in wardrobe. Arch to:





En-Suite Shower Room 2.06 x 1.67m Vanity unit. Tiled floor. Heated towel rail. Suspended WC. Shower directly heated from the boiler to ensure plenty of instant hot water. Window to rear elevation. Built-in shelves. Inset spotlights.





Bedroom 2 3.98 x 3.27m Window to front elevation. Oak flooring. Built-in wardrobe. Radiator. Ornamental fireplace.





Family Bathroom 2.45 x 1.65m Obscure glazed window to rear elevation. Slipper bath with mixer tap/shower fitment and tiled surround. WC. Radiator. Pedestal basin. Inset spotlights.





Second Floor: 





Study/Bedroom 3 3.81 x 3.80m Sloping ceiling. Oak flooring. Exposed beams. Eaves storage cupboards.





Bedroom 4 3.80 x 3.50m Eaves storage cupboards. Oak flooring. Velux window to front and 2 small windows to east elevations.  Exposed “A” frame.





Outside: 





A gravel drive leads to:





Attached Garage 6.79 x 3.52m Double wooden doors to front elevation. Power and light connected. Concrete floor.


The garden is mainly lawned with mature hedging. Large terrace and decking area to the rear of the property.  Arch to secret garden. Outside tap.  Pergola to the front of the house with very prolific, verdant grape vine creating a shaded seating area in the Summer.





Detached Barn 7.72 x 3.97m Constructed of repointed stone under a slate roof. Separate access if required. (Ideal for conversion into a gîte)


Stone walls from former buildings offering potential to re-build or use as outside seating area.





Location:





The property is located in a rural position, in amongst the beautiful countryside of Calvados. The village of St Martin de Besaces is 3km away and here you’ll find basic shops, including an excellent boulangerie, a butcher and a bar/restaurant. The larger towns of Vire and St Lo are both within easy reach, as is the ferry port at Caen. 





Additional info:





Heating: Gas central heating


Drainage: Septic tank (modern ‘all water’ system)


Broadband: Yes


Bedrooms: 4


Bathrooms: 2


Plot size: 2771m2


Habitable space: 121m2


Taxes Foncières : 315€ per annum


Taxe d’habitation : 342 per annum


Distance to shops: 5km


Distance to ferry port: 40mins





Message From The Seller


“This has been a truly lovely escape to the French countryside over the past 12 years : breathtakingly beautiful in the summer and the epitome of wood burner-powered coziness in the winter . Beaches , countryside, ports and of course the autoroutes are all very easily accessible. The memorable trips we have enjoyed to Cognac , St Emilion, nearby Bayeux and the French Alps from this amazing base all spring to mind. As do happy dinner parties and barbecues with friends at this lovely house into which incredible light streams in spring and summer simultaneously from front and back . We cannot ever forget the plethora of butterflies annually in the secret garden drawn there by the buddleia and landing on us where we sat  , nor the culinary delight of home- made apple crumble warm from the oven made with the Calvados -infused  apples freshly picked by us .”








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.