Renovated Farmhouse, Mortain, Manche

Property Description

This beautifully renovated 3-bedroom detached house sits at the end of a quiet lane with no close neighbours. With three en-suite bedrooms, generous living space, a stone barn and nearly half an acre of garden, it offers privacy and easy access to Sourdeval.

The property was renovated and extended in 2006-2007, including rewiring, a new roof, windows, doors, flooring, bathrooms and kitchen. The house retains plenty of character, including exposed stone and beams, while offering comfortable modern accommodation.

The accommodation covers 141m2 and is arranged over two floors.

Ground floor:

Entrance hall with exposed stone and beams

Utility/cloakroom – 2.69 x 2.04m

Dining room – 6.36 x 2.35m

Kitchen/breakfast room – 5.84 x 4.22m

Sitting room – 6.43 x 5.82m with granite fireplace and wood-burning stove

First floor:

Landing

Bedroom 1 – 5.70 x 4.34m with fitted wardrobes and en-suite bathroom

Bedroom 2 – 3.32 x 2.46m with en-suite bathroom

Bedroom 3 – 4.24 x 3.28m with small balcony and en-suite shower room

Outside:

Large lawned garden with mature trees

Terrace

Well

Raised stone flower beds

Small stone shed

Detached stone barn/old bread oven with power and light

Driveway with parking and turning area

Additional features:

Double-glazed wooden windows with wooden shutters

Wood-burning stove

Gas central heating (currently not in use)

Mains water and electricity

Septic tank requires upgrade to meet current regulations

Location:

The house is just a few minutes’ drive from Mortain, with its shops, schools, and amenities, the property also enjoys easy access to the wider region. Local highlights include beautiful waterfalls, walking and cycling trails (including the Voie Vert), fishing, and outdoor sports. 

Sourdeval is also nearby for daily amenities and the larger town of Vire is about 20mins from the property should you need any of the larger shops or supplies.  Day trips to Caen, St. Malo, Bayeux, and the Normandy beaches are easily achievable, while Suisse Normande, spa towns, and several golf clubs are within 35 minutes.  The Lac de la Dathée and Saint-Sever Forest are all around a 20 minue drive.

The ferry port at Caen is approximately 50 miles away, and the nearest train station at Vire offers fast connections to Paris.  Calais and the Euro Tunnel are approx a 5 hour drive.

At a glance:

Bedrooms: 3
Bathrooms: 3
Receptions: 3
Habitable space: 141m2
Plot size: 1,873m2 
Taxe foncière: €800 per annum
DPE rating: TBC
Heating: Wood-burning stove & gas-fired central heating
Drainage: Septic tank (non-conforming)
Neighbours:  Discreet
Distance to shops: Sourdeval, 4km
Distance to coast: 40 mins
Distance to ferry port: 75 mins 

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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