Village House with Walled Garden
Advert Reference: LBVImmo1477
For Sale By Agent
Agency: LBV Immo SARL View Agency Find more properties from this Agent€89,000 is approximately: | |
British Pounds: | £77,430 |
US Dollars: | $94,340 |
Canadian Dollars: | C$129,940 |
Australian Dollars: | A$147,740 |
Key Info
- Type: Residential (Cottage, Village House, House), Detached
- Bedrooms: 5
- Habitable Size: 185 m²
- Land Size: 710 m²
Highlights
- Imposing village house
- Habitable, however requiring internal renovation.
- Delightful walled garden
- Old cottage requiring complete renovation
- Period features
Features
- Garden(s)
- Off-Street Parking
- Outbuilding(s)
Property Description
An imposing, attached 5 bedroom house in the centre of this traditional rural village, opposite the church. Spacious rooms with many period features, this magnificent property requires modernisation and decoration to be brought back to its former glory. Enclosed garden 710m² and cottage to renovate.
This traditional, imposing village house is situated in the centre of a small rural village in an elevated position with far-reaching views over the surrounding countryside. The property is located in the centre of this traditional village, opposite the impressive church, and only 3km from another rural village which provides a bar, cafe, restaurant, small grocery store, bakery and post office. 6km away is the small market town of Andouillé with all commerce. The medieval towns of Mayenne and Laval are 16 and 18km respectively, with their large castles, historic old towns and modern town centres with many boutiques and restaurants. The nearest train station is at Laval (20km) with links to Rennes, Le Mans and Paris. This line is currently being updated to TGV status and will provide access to Paris in only 1h10. Laval also provides a good 18 hole golf course with gastronomic restaurant. The nearest airports are Rennes (93km) and Dinard (129km) with flights by Easy jet. The closest beaches are around 95km (1h20). The property is situated in the centre of the village and is of stone construction, with a slate roof. The old cottage is of the same construction though the roof is in a poor condition. The courtyard and garden are to the rear of the property and are fully enclosed. The property provides an entrance hall, kitchen, living room, shower room, WC, utility room 5 bedrooms and an attic to convert, with cellar and old cottage and garage. This delightful house is in a habitable condition, requiring some modernisation and redecoration. Broadband internet is available and all mains services connected.
Ground Floor
Entrance Hall
1.90m x 2.30m (6' 3" x 7' 7") The original oak entrance door leads into the hall, with tiled floor, exposed oak beams and staircase to the first floor and window to the rear, overlooking the garden. The entrance hall leads to the kitchen and living room.
Kitchen
4.10m x 5.30m (13' 5" x 17' 5") This large, bright kitchen offers a window to the front and door to the rear, leading into the walled garden. The room has painted exposed beams, an old fireplace, a wood burning cooker, fitted floor units (needing upgrading) and original floorboards.
Living Room
5.20m x 5.50m (17' 1" x 18' 1") One step up from the entrance hall we find the spacious living room, with window to the front, and door leading into the garden. This room is full of character with exposed beams and a traditional feature fireplace with wood burning stove. There are two radiators linked to the old solid fuel central heating system. A door with stained glass window leads to the hall, and the wine cellar is accessed via steps leading down from the living room.
Hallway
1.00m x 3.90m (3' 3" x 12' 10") Leading from the living room, the hallway, with tiled floor provides access to the rear staircase and also the shower room, WC and utility room.
Shower Room
1.30m x 3.00m (4' 3" x 9' 10") This newly fitted shower room provides a shower, wash hand basin, WC, tiled floor and south-facing window. There is also a separate WC with wash hand basin, tiled floor and window.
Utility Room
3.30m x 3.50m (10' 10" x 11' 6") A step down from the hallway leads into the utility room with old pammet flooring and entrance door leading onto the lane. There is an old solid fuel boiler which runs the central heating system, an electric immersion heater, exposed painted beams and a blocked up fireplace.
Wine Cellar
3.10m x 3.70m (10' 2" x 12' 2") Steps lead down from the living room into the vaulted cellar with exposed stone walls and earth floor.
First Floor
Bedroom 1
5.20m x 4.20m (17' 1" x 13' 9") The main staircase opens onto the landing, itself leading to the light and spacious master bedroom, which benefits from windows to the front, rear and side, with far-reaching views over the local countryside. Fitted carpets.
Bedroom 2
1.90m x 1.80m (6' 3" x 5' 11") Also accessed from the landing, this small room with window to the front, currently used as a bedroom, would make an ideal bathroom if required.
Bedroom 3
6.50m x 5.60m (21' 4" x 18' 4") Accessed from the landing, this bedroom currently doubles as a games room, and offers pammet flooring, two windows to the side and one window to the front. Exposed painted beams and a fireplace with wood burning stove, and a radiator.
Bedroom 4
3.70m x 3.00m (12' 2" x 9' 10") Two steps lead down from bedroom 3 into bedroom 4, although this bedroom is also accessed from the landing at the top of the rear staircase. Bedroom 4 provides a window to the lane, original oak floorboards and a feature oak partition wall to bedroom 5.
Bedroom 5
5.90m x 3.00m (19' 4" x 9' 10") This bedroom is also accessed from the landing at the top of the back staircase, and offers a window to the lane, period floorboards and a blocked up fireplace.
Attics
Attic
The main staircase continues up to the attic, which is boarded. This attic is connected to the second attic which is served by the rear staircase. Ripe for conversion into habitable space if required.
Outbuildings and Garden
Garage
2.60m x 4.80m (8' 6" x 15' 9") The garage is located between the main house and the old cottage and has a vehicular door to the lane, and a pedestrian access to the garden and old cottage.
Old Cottage
4.00m x 10.20m (13' 1" x 33' 6") This traditional cottage is in a poor condition, requiring a new roof and total renovation.
Garden
The delightful walled garden is enclosed by the house and old cottage on two sides, and boasts far-reaching views over the rolling countryside surrounding the village. The garden also offers a well and is mainly laid to lawn.
Agency Fees of 8.5% Included. According to Art. R134 of the Code de la Construction et de l’ Habitation, arrêté du 24 décembre 2012, the energy efficiency report (DPE) for this property is without classification.
€89,000 is approximately: | |
British Pounds: | £77,430 |
US Dollars: | $94,340 |
Canadian Dollars: | C$129,940 |
Australian Dollars: | A$147,740 |
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