Traditional 5-Bed Farmhouse, Champ du Boult, Calvados

Property Description

In the Normandy countryside near Champ-du-Boult, this spacious character stone house has lovely large living areas, flexible accommodation, a very good energy efficiency rating, useful outbuildings, mature gardens and land suitable for animals.  It would work equally well as a large family home or a holiday property with income generating potential.

The house has been updated with modern comforts including double glazing, fibre internet and two recent heat pumps, while retaining plenty of original character.

There is currently 240m2 habitable space and the accommodation is arranged as follows:

Ground floor

Fitted kitchen with dining area (24m²)

Dining room (24m²)

Sitting room (37m²) with wood-burning stove

Second kitchen with dining area and separate entrance

Utility room

Bathroom

WC


First floor

Principal bedroom suite with dressing room and bathroom

Mezzanine sitting area

Bedroom 2

Bedroom 3

Bathroom with WC

Second floor

Bedroom 4 with en-suite bathroom and WC

Landing

Attic room (22m²)

The layout lends itself well to hosting guests, with separate living areas and independent access to part of the house.

Outside

The property includes a range of useful outbuildings including a barn, workshop, carport, wooden shelter and a separate detached outbuilding of approximately 23m².

The gardens are landscaped and include a vegetable garden, with additional land suitable for keeping animals.

The surrounding countryside is criss-crossed with walking trails, making this an excellent location for those who enjoy outdoor pursuits.

Location

The property is located near Champ-du-Boult, a small rural community in the Calvados department of Normandy. This is a peaceful area of rolling countryside, characterised by wooded valleys, rivers, hedgerows and traditional stone farmhouses.

The nearby town of Vire, around 15 minutes away, provides all everyday amenities including supermarkets, restaurants, cafés, schools, healthcare facilities and a popular weekly market. The town also has a railway station with connections to Paris.

This area is particularly attractive for buyers seeking a quieter pace of life while remaining within easy reach of some of Normandy's best-known destinations. The spectacular abbey of Mont-Saint-Michel can be reached in around 1 hour 15 minutes, while the ferry port at Ouistreham is approximately one hour away.

The nearby Suisse Normande region offers excellent walking, cycling, canoeing and horse-riding opportunities, with dramatic river valleys and some of the most beautiful inland scenery in Normandy.

For those looking for a character property with space, flexibility and easy access to both countryside and coast, this is a particularly appealing part of France.

At a glance:

Bedrooms: 5
Bathrooms: 4
Receptions: 3
Habitable space: 244m2
Plot size: 8,511m2 
Taxe foncière: €TBC
DPE rating: C
Heating: Air source heat pump
Drainage: Septic tank
Neighbours:  Discreet
Broadband:  Fibre optic
Distance to shops: 10 mins
Distance to coast: 1hr
Distance to ferry port:  Caen, 1hr / Mont-Saint-Michel, 1hr 15 mins

Location & Setting:?Set in the countryside near Champ-du-Boult, around 13km from Vire, this property enjoys a peaceful rural setting surrounded by farmland and walking trails. Despite its tranquillity, everyday amenities are within easy reach and both the Normandy coast and Mont-Saint-Michel are accessible for day trips.Character & Authenticity:?A traditional stone house with plenty of character, offering generous room sizes, exposed features and an unusual layout that reflects its history. The property combines period charm with modern improvements including recent heat pumps and fibre internet.Lifestyle:?With land suitable for animals, the property would suit family life, multi-generational living or anyone looking for a quieter countryside lifestyle with space for hobbies and outdoor pursuits.  Just 30 mins from the coast, there are lots of outdoor activities to enjoy.Income Potential:?The flexible accommodation, separate access to part of the house and additional outbuildings make the property well suited to chambres d’hôtes, guest accommodation or other tourism-related activities, subject to any necessary permissions.Outdoor Space:?The grounds include landscaped gardens, a vegetable garden, land suitable for keeping animals and a range of useful outbuildings including a barn, workshop, carport and independent annex. The surrounding countryside offers excellent opportunities for walking and nature lovers.Accessibility & Connections:?Vire is around 15 minutes away and provides shops, supermarkets, schools and rail connections. Caen and the ferry port at Ouistreham can be reached in about an hour, while Mont-Saint-Michel is approximately 1 hour 15 minutes away. Fibre broadband is available for those needing reliable internet connectivity.
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.

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