Pretty Character Cottage, Tinchebray, Orne

Property Description

This pretty 3-bedroom cottage is in a peaceful and rural position within easy reach of the popular market towns of Sourdeval, Vire and Tinchebray. The cottage has some lovely original features such as the large granite fireplace, exposed granite walls and wooden beams. There’s just under an acre of land, which is surrounded by lovely countryside. 

There’s 86m2 of habitable space and the layout is as follows: 

Ground floor: 

Lounge/Dining Room 5.87 x 5.76m Partly glazed door and window to front and window to west elevations. Laminate flooring. Exposed stone walls. Granite fireplace with wood-burner. Exposed beams. Stairs to first floor. Telephone socket.

Kitchen/Breakfast Room 3.98 x 3.30m Tiled floor. Exposed beams. 2 windows to front elevation. Radiator. Range of matching base and wall units including display shelves. Worktops and tiled splash-back. Sink with mixer tap. Built-in oven and 4 ring electric hob. Space for free-standing fridge/freezer.

Shower Room 2.89 x 1.57m Window to rear elevation. WC. Tiled floor. Shower. Vanity unit with mirror and light over. Radiator.

Conservatory 3.75 x 2.07m Windows to south and east elevations. Seating area. 2 glazed doors to east elevation.

Utility Area 2.87 x 2.47m Hot water cylinder. Window to east elevation. Exposed stone wall. Space and plumbing for washing machine.

First floor: 

Landing Exposed beams. Hatch to loft.

Bedroom 1 4.75 x 4.02m Exposed stone wall and beams. Laminate flooring. Radiator. Sloping ceiling. Velux window to front and rear elevations.

Bedroom 2/Study 3.15 x 2.45m Window to front elevation. Exposed beams. Radiator.
Cloakroom Laminate flooring. Vanity unit. Radiator. WC. Sloping ceiling.

Bedroom 3 4.62 x 2.49m Window to east elevation. Radiator. Sloping ceiling. Clothes hanging rail.

Outside: 

Double wooden gates lead to the garden, which is mainly lawned. Log Storage Area. Metal Shed.

Location:

The property stands in its own grounds approximately 9km from the market town of Sourdeval, with all amenities. The house is accessible from any of the northern ports within 1-2 hours (St Malo, Cherbourg or Caen). It is a four hour journey from Calais if you prefer to come from that direction. The property is situated in a very peaceful rural setting, almost equidistant from Sourdeval, Vire and Tinchebray. Tinchebray is a 10 minute drive away where there are restaurants, bakery’s, a lake and a supermarket. Several great beaches are easily reached within an hour, including Granville.  There are several nearby disused railway tracks that are great for walks or cycling.

Additional info: 

Bedrooms: 3
Bathrooms: 1
Habitable space: 86m2
Plot size: 3610m2
Parking: Yes
Drainage: Septic tank (modern system)
Heating:  Wood-burner with a back-boiler to heat radiators, also electric hot water cylinder. 
Double-glazing: Yes
Internet: Mobile 4G (owners use data roaming for internet) 
Taxes Foncières : 273 € per annum
Distance to shops: 10mins
Distance to ferry port: 1hr (Caen) 

Please note:  Agency fees are included in the advertised price and are payable by the purchaser.   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.