€224,500

Restored 16th century 4-bed Normandy stone house with great character. Renovated throughout with gardens, former bread oven building and barn. Peaceful village setting with countryside walking trails and lovely views, yet excellent access to village bar, shop

Originally dating from 1577 there is no shortage of history and atmosphere here. Period stone fireplaces, exposed beams, and wooden paneling and granite walls marry well with the modernisation work that has been going on since 2004, gradually installing modern create comforts.

There is a total 181m2 habitable space. The floor plans demonstrate the arrangement of the rooms, but here's the layout:

Ground floor:
Entrance hall
Kitchen / dining room with granite fireplace and wood burner - 6.20m x 5.77m
Snug - 5.49m x 2.79m
Inner hallway
Shower room with WC
Large sitting room with granite fireplace, wood burner and exposed stone walls - 6.02m x 5.76m

First floor:
Landing
Bedroom - 3.60m x 2.98m
Bedroom - 5.01m x 3.63m
'Jack and Jill' bathroom
Bedroom - 3.60m x 3.16m
Principal bedroom - 6.56m x 5.89m with en-suite shower room

Additional information
The property was extensively renovated from 2004, including:
New roof
New windows
Updated wiring and plumbing
New kitchen and bathrooms
All water septic tank
Heating via electric radiators and two wood burners.
Double glazed wooden windows.

Outside
The property is approached via double wooden gates leading to a gravel driveway with parking
and turning space.

The gardens are mainly laid to lawn with mature hedges and shrubs.

There is also:
Detached former bread oven building with potential for further accommodation or workshop use
(subject to permissions)
Attached open-fronted barn suitable for a camping car or caravan
Wood store
Well

Location
The property is situated in the Manche department of Normandy, close to the towns of Sourdeval, Mortain and Ger for shops and everyday amenities.

The surrounding area is known for its strong local community, rolling countryside, walking routes and traditional Norman villages. Nearby market towns include Mortain-Bocage, Saint-Hilaire-du Harcouët, all of which have excellent independent shops, restaurants, cafes, bars and, of course, their weekly markets.

Mont Saint-Michel is approximately 50km away, while the ferry port at Caen can be reached in around 90 minutes.

The region offers easy access to both the Normandy coastline and historic sites including Bayeux Tapestry and Coutances Cathedral.

At a glance:

Bedrooms: 4
Bathrooms: 3
Receptions: 3
Habitable space: 181m2
Plot size: 2,375m2
Taxe fonciere: €1,158
DPE rating: C
Broadband: Fibre broadband in the area
Heating: Electric radiators & wood-burning stoves
Drainage: Septic tank
Neighbours: Discrete
Distance to shops: 5 mins
Distance to coast: 1hr
Distance to ferry port: Saint Malo, 1hr 30 mins / Ouistreham, 1hr 20mins

Please note: Agency fees are included in the advertised price and are payable by the purchaser. All locations and sizes are approximate. La Residence 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.

Information on the risks to which this property is exposed is available on the Georisks website: www.georisks.gouv.fr

* 4-bed Normandy stone farmhouse
* Countryside location
* Walking distance to village bar / shop / snack-bar
* Good access to local amenities and market towns
* Renovated but original character features
* Walking trails in the area
* 1hr from the beach
* Manageable garden with useful outbduildings
* Good energy efficiency rating
* 1hr 20mins from ferry port