265 001 Euros UPWARD in NORMANDY

For Sale : Averton Mayenne

265,000 Euros (approx. £228,064)

Detached stone and slate renovated farmhouse property(110 sqm), lies in the countryside in a peaceful and isolated setting, with no neighbours, in the area of Meslay-du-Maine, with a land area of 9.88 acres(40 000 sqm) and a terrace and a small pond. Heating : electric(also used to heat the water). Workshop. Various farm buildings.

Ground floor : living room/dining room with tiled flooring and a staircase, kitchen, shower room with a sink, toilet.

First floor : landing, 3 bedrooms with laminate flooring and sloping ceilings.

For Sale : LE TANU Manche

266,000 Euros (approx. £228,925)

Detached stone and slate property(south facing;284 sqm), built in 1910, situated in a village not too far from the shops, in the area of Granville, with a garden area of 491 sqm. No heating just a fireplace. Connected to the mains drainage. Single glazing. Cellar. Works needed : new kitchen and bathrooms, modernisation and decoration.

Partly renovated

Basement : cellar.

Ground floor : entrance hall with tiled flooring and a staircase, dining room with a fireplace and tiled flooring, lounge, kitchen, toilet.

First floor : landing, 4 bedrooms, bathroom with a sink and a toilet.

Second floor : landing, 4 bedrooms, shower room with a sink and a toilet.

For Sale : VENGEONS Manche

267,000 Euros (approx. £229,786)

Detached stone and slate "former seminary" property(348 sqm) with a farm attached, from the 18th century, lies in the countryside in a peaceful setting, in the area of Brecey, with a land area of 2.40 acres(9 749 sqm). 18th Century Seminary in Normandy : ideal for B & B or large family house. The theological Seminary was built in the early 1700's and had a farm attached. The farm is now under separate ownership. The property itself has been partially renovated (200 sqm) and the attached West Wing of 148 sqm requires renovation, but would make an ideal B&B or self-contained gîte. The property sits in an elevated position with over 2 1/4 acres of garden and paddock. The windows have all been replaced in the renovated part of the house with PVC and aluminium double glazed windows with roller shutters. The roof was overhauled in 2001 and the central heating system was installed about 10 years ago. There are 2 magnificent granite staircases (only one is currently in use) and a huge granite fireplace and the ceilings are over 3m high. There is also a basement which is believed to have a secret tunnel. Mains water, electricity and telephone are connected. Drainage is to an all water septic tank and a septic tank. Wood chip/wood pellet fired central heating installed about 10 years ago. Gravel drive leads to parking and turning area. Garden laid to lawn and is partly walled. Well. Vegetable garden. Soft fruit bushes. Greenhouse. Orchard to the rear. BBQ. Car Port attached to house for one car. Stone Outbuilding with corrugated iron roof (used at present as workshop). Attached Garage with metal doors. Utility Room. Sink unit. Electrics. Door to rear elevation. Stone Building used as chicken house. Second detached stone building with corrugated iron roof.

Main accommodation :

BASEMENT :

Room with pump and cylinder for well water. Well water and mains can be used.

Former tunnel. Wine Cellar. Storage area.

Large Store Room.

Boiler Room with hot water cylinder. Store room for wood chips.

GROUND FLOOR :

Entrance Hall/Dining Hall(6.05 x 4.00m) : Double doors and 2 windows to front elevation. Granite fireplace with open hearth. Exposed beams and stone walls. 2 radiators. Double doors to lounge and inner hall. Door to attached utility room.

Lounge(6.18 x 5.65m) : 2 windows to front elevation. 2 radiators. Fireplace. Part wood panelled walls. Telephone socket.

Kitchen/Breakfast Room(6.56 x 3.12m) : 2 windows to rear elevation. 2 radiators. Exposed beams and stone wall. Range of matching base and wall units. Worktops with tiled splash-backs. Double ceramic sink with mixer tap. Space and plumbing for dishwasher. Recess for microwave. Built-in electric double oven. 4 ring hob (2 gas and 2 electric) with extractor over. Double original doors to :

Inner Hall : Built-in cupboard (originally second staircase). Granite stairs to first floor. Radiator. Exposed beams. Door to stairs to basement and back door. Door to outside (east) and utility room.

Cloakroom : WC.

FIRST FLOOR :

Landing : Window to rear elevation. Granite stairs to second landing. Radiator.

Bathroom(3.61 x 1.82m) : Window to rear elevation. Bath with mixer tap/shower fitment and tiled surround. Pedestal basin. Partly tiled walls. Radiator. Electric heater. (Where second staircase would have come up).

Second Landing : Double doors to granite stairs to second floor. Door to West Wing to renovate (via cloakroom).

Cloakroom(2.29x 2.,14m) : Window to east elevation. Cupboard (former second staircase to second floor). Bidet. Hand basin. Radiator.

Bedroom 1(3.98 x 3.77m) : 2 windows to front elevation. Radiator. Ornamental fireplace. Wood flooring (40 years old).

Bedroom 2(3.73 2.26m) : Window to front elevation. Radiator. Wood flooring (40 years old).

Bedroom 3(6.18 x 3.61m) : 2 windows to front elevation. 2 radiators. Ornamental fireplace. 2 built-in cupboards. Part wood panelled walls.

Bedroom 4(3.74 x 3.44m) : Window to rear elevation. Radiator.

Bedroom 5(3.49 x 3.28m) : Window to rear elevation. Radiator.

Cloakroom : WC. Door to unrenovated part.

SECOND FLOOR :

Loft space : (108m sqm) Granite stairs. Skylights. Wood flooring. (Could be converted : good head height).

Accommodation in the west wing :

GROUND FLOOR :

External stairs to :

Lounge(7.66 x 6.70m) : Fireplace. Double doors to lounge in main house. (could be re-opened). Exposed beams. Door to :

Room(6.70 x 3.53m) : 2 windows to rear elevation. Wood flooring. Exposed beams.

FIRST FLOOR :

(accessed via Cloakroom in Main House) :

Landing : Window to east elevation. Wood flooring. Exposed beams.

Bedroom 6(6.08 x 3.35m) : Wood flooring. Window to rear elevation.

Bedroom 7(6.08 x 3.36m) : Wood flooring. Ornamental fireplace. (floor needs to be replaced)

Bedroom 8(3.52 x 2.65m) : Window to front elevation. Wood flooring.

Bedroom 9(3.52 x 3.47m) : Window to front elevation. Wood flooring. Exposed beams. (chimney not in use).

For Sale : VENGEONS Manche

267,000 Euros (approx. £229,786)

Detached stone and slate property(250 sqm), situated in a hamlet, with a garden area of 1.31 acres(5 320 sqm). This outstanding 18th Century "longere" has been lovingly restored to a very high standard whilst retaining authentic features including a huge granite fireplace and exposed beams. The accommodation is arranged over 3 floors and the habitable surface area is about 250(sqm). It is situated in a rural location with local walking, and fishing. Extensive recreational facilities can be found nearby including local waterfalls and walking clubs, canoeing and outdoor sports. This fabulous country house benefits from a pretty, landscaped garden which is full of mature shrubs and trees, a climate control swimming pool and terraces for BBQ, extending to approximately 5 32 sqm (just over 1 1/4 acres). The Swimming Pool measures 10m x 5m plus Roman steps and has a Desoyeux filtration system. It is heated by an electric 4 x 4 heat converter. This being most efficient in summer months, as creates 4 times kw heat to that used, and heats pool water to a max 30 degrees at very little cost. Good quality covers, rollers etc for both summer and winter are included. There are electric double gates and gravelled driveway leads to the car port, additional parking and a hardstanding area (base for a detached double garage if required). Note : The car port could easily be converted into additional living space if required and subject to planning). There is an outside stone pool house with shower room and wc which can be used for accommodation in the Summer (Approx. 13 sqm). Kennel and cattery. Mains water, electricity and telephone. Broadband internet connection. Oil fired central heating. Septic tank.

GROUND FLOOR :

Kitchen/breakfast room : (25.5 sqm) Double aspect room with french doors opening on to the south facing patio area and window to the rear elevation. Bespoke fitted kitchen with built-in hob, extractor fan, dishwasher, oven and Aga. Ample work surfaces with inset ceramic sink and tiled splashbacks. Tiled floor.

Living room/dining room(82 sqm) : Spectacular open plan living room with granite fireplace with two sets of French doors opening on to the patio. Exposed beams. Tiled floor. Door to lobby and attached wood store and car port.

Cloakroom : With vanity unit and low level toilet.

Utility room/boiler room(20 sqm) : with shower. Shelving.

FIRST FLOOR :

Landing(36 sqm) : Open plan study area/living room with exposed beams and window to the front elevation. Stairs to 2nd floor.

Master bedroom(18.33 sqm) : Window to the front elevation. Built-in wardrobe and door to en suite shower room.

En-suite bathroom(5.34 sqm) : Window to the rear elevation. Panelled bath, vanity unit and low level toilet.

Guest bedroom(20 sqm) : Window to the rear elevation. Door to an en-suite shower room(shower cubicle and hand basin).

Bedroom 3 (14.11 sqm) : Window to the front elevation.

Shower room(3.34 sqm) : with WC and access to loft above garage (could be converted to provide further accommodation if required).

SECOND FLOOR :

Sitting room(15 sqm) : with velux window to the rear elevation. Exposed beams.

Play area(13 sqm) : velux window to the front elevation. Exposed beams.

Bedroom 4(19.15 sqm) : with sloping ceilings and exposed beams.

Bedroom 5(17,11 sqm) : with sloping ceilings and exposed beams. Door to the en-suite shower room(2.38 sqm) with a shower cubicle, hand basin and low level toilet.

For Sale : VENGEONS Manche

267,000 Euros (approx. £229,786)

Detached stone and slate property(220 sqm), lies in the countryside in a peaceful setting, in the area of Hambye, with a land area of 6 acres(24 300 sqm). Detached family house with 5 acres in Normandy -ideal for B & B. Flexible accommodation with the possibility of creating extra living space. This 18th century detached family home is tucked away in a quiet rural hamlet at the end of a no through road, surrounded by its own land. The property has been extensively renovated by the present owners - new double glazed PVC windows have been installed, new bathrooms, the roof has been overhauled, it has been rewired and redecorated. It lends itself to use as a B & B or a large family house. Mains water, electricity and telephone. Wood burner and electric heating. Broadband internet connection is available. Drainage is to 2 all water septic tanks. A long gravel drive leads to a large parking and turning area. The garden is mainly laid to lawn with mature trees and shrubs. Private garden fully enclosed for dogs. Gravel seating area. Attached Workshop. Attached Lean-to Garage Double sliding doors to front and rear elevations. Covered storage area and wine store. There is a stream on the boundary. Source. Paddocks and orchard. Tax fonciere : 448 euros per year.

Main house :

GROUND FLOOR :

Kitchen/Breakfast Room(29.4 sqm) : Half glazed door and window to front elevation. Built-in cupboards to one wall. Tiled floor. Exposed stone wall. Convector heater. Exposed beams (painted). Large pantry cupboard with sliding door. Fitted base and wall units. 6 ring gas hob with extractor over. Large ceramic sink with mixer tap. Built-in oven and steam oven. Worktops. Large cupboard housing fridge and freezer. Space and plumbing for dishwasher.

Utility Area : Window to rear elevation. Space and plumbing for washing machine. Space for tumble dryer.

Bathroom : Built-in cupboards to one wall. WC. Convector heater. Window to rear elevation. Vanity unit. Bath with mixer tap/shower fitment and tiled surround.

Lounge(31 sqm) : Half glazed door and side panel and window to east, window to rear and 3 windows and glazed double doors to south elevations. Stairs to first floor with cupboard under. Fireplace with raised hearth and wood burner. Separate cupboard. Painted beams. Cupboard housing electrics. Convector heater. Exposed stone. Door to rear opening to covered seating area and old "lavoir". Telephone socket.

FIRRST FLOOR :

Mezzanine/Bedroom 4(31 sqm) : 2 windows to south elevation. Built-in shelves. Wood flooring. Hot air vent.

Bedroom 1(29.5 sqm) : Connecting double door to B & B side of the house. Built-in wardrobe and shelves. Wood flooring. 2 windows to east elevation. Exposed stone wall. Door to :

Store Room : (ideal to create ensuite). Hot water cylinder.

B & B accommodation :

GROUND FLOOR :

Living Room(32.7 sqm) : partly glazed doors to front and glazed double doors to rear elevations. Tiled floor. 2 convector heaters. Stairs to first floor with cupboard under. Built-in shelves. Old connecting door to workshop (which would be easy to knock through if additional accommodation is required). Door to kitchen in main house.

FIRST FLOOR :

Landing : Window to front elevation. Convector heater. Stairs to second floor. Communicating door to main house.

Bedroom 1(46.4 sqm) : Window to front and rear elevations. Convector heater. Parquet flooring. Exposed stone wall. 2 Large walk-in wardrobes. Door to :

En-Suite Shower Room : Obscure glazed window to rear elevation. Vanity unit. Shower. Convector heater. Vent.

Cloakroom : WC.

SECOND FLOOR :

Landing : Velux window to rear elevation. Built-in cupboard. Convector heater.

Loft Space : (could be converted to provide further accommodation). 2 windows to front elevation. Exposed "A" frame.

Bedroom 2(23.2 sqm) : Window to front and Velux window to rear elevations. Convector heater. Sloping ceilings. Exposed "A"frame. Laminate flooring. Built-in wardrobe. Door to :

En-Suite Shower Room : Vanity unit. Laminate flooring. Convector heater. Velux window to rear elevation. Large walk-in shower.

Cloakroom : Sloping ceiling. Laminate flooring. Toilet.

For Sale : PERROU Orne

273,000 Euros (approx. £234,949)

Detached stone and slate property(300 sqm), lies in the countryside in a peaceful setting, in the area of Domfront, with a land area of 2.09 acres(8 459 sqm) with a pond. Heating : gas central and wood. Cellar. Chapelle. Colombage outbuilding. Green house. Tax fonciere : 800 euros per year.

Basement : cellar.

Ground floor : entrance with a large staircase and tiled flooring, dining room/living room with a fireplace, tiled flooring and exposed beams, kitchen with a fireplace, a wood burner, tiled flooring and exposed beams, toilet.

First floor : living room/dining room with a fireplace, lino flooring and exposed beams, kitchenette, 3 bedrooms with wood flooring, bathroom with a sink, toilet.

Second floor : landing, 2 bedrooms, loft space.

For Sale : BION Manche

274,000 Euros (approx. £235,810)

Detached stone and slate property(300 sqm), lies in the countryside in a peaceful setting, 5 minutes from the shops, in the area of Mortain, with a land area of 2.09 acres(8 459 sqm) with a pond. Heating : gas central and wood. Septic tank. Colombage barn used as a garage. Small pretty chapel.

Ground floor : entrance with a superb central staircase to the half floor, living room with a large granite fireplace, tiled flooring, exposed beams and doors to the outside, large reception room(50 sqm) with a large fireplace, tiled flooring and exposed beams and a door to the outside, lounge with a tiled flooring and a fireplace, kitchen, shower room with a sink and a toilet.

First floor : landing with wood flooring, 2 bedrooms, large bedroom with a fireplace, study, bathroom with a sink and a toilet.

Second floor : landing with wood flooring, 2 loft bedrooms to refresh.

For Sale : PERROU Orne

274,250 Euros (approx. £236,025)

Detached stone and slate "Maison de Maitre" property(297 sqm), situated in a town not too far from the shops, in the area of Domfront, with a garden area of 1 618 sqm. Heating : oil central and wood. Garage(61 sqm). Tax fonciere : 3 946 euros per year.

Ground floor : entrance with lino flooring and a staircase, living room with wood flooring, lounge with wood flooring and a fireplace, large kitchen/dining area with tiled flooring, study, toilet.

First floor : landing, 4 bedrooms with wood flooring and fireplaces and all with ensuite shower rooms, sinks and toilets.

Second floor : landing, 4 bedrooms, 3 washrooms.

For Sale : GRATOT Manche

276,500 Euros (approx. £237,961)

Detached stone and slate renovated "ancient watermill" property(165 sqm), built in 1800, lies in the countryside in a peaceful setting, in the area of Saint Sauveur Lendelin, with a land area of 3.17 acres(12 853 sqm) close to a river. Heating : oil central and wood. PVC double glazing. Septic tank. Electric shutters. Tax fonciere : 650 euros per year.

Ground floor : lounge/dining room with a fireplace and tiled flooring, leading to the kitchen with tiled flooring, 2nd lounge with tiled flooring, a wood burner and a staircase, bedroom with wood flooring.

First floor : landing, 4 bedrooms with wood flooring and sloping ceilings, 2 shower rooms with sink and toilets

For Sale : VENGEONS Manche

277,500 Euros (approx. £238,822)

Detached Stone and slate property(200 sqm), lies in the countryside in a peaceful setting, in the area of Vire, with a land area of 9.20 acres(37 259 sqm) and a lake. House with annexe and separate bungalow, 9 acres and a lake in Normandy. The property is ideal for those looking for a multi-generational living arrangement or for a home and income. The bungalow can sleep 4 and lets for £350 a week in high season. It is well presented and ready to move in to benefitting from a dual fuel central heating system (the oil fired boiler was replaced about a year ago), double glazed windows and versatile accommodation. The house looks over its garden, pool area, paddocks and lake. Mains water, electricity and telephone are connected. Drainage is to an all water septic tank. Dual fuel heating is provided by an oil fired boiler and a back boiler on the woodburner. Electric heating in the Bungalow. Broadband internet connection. Long drive leads to gravel parking and turning circle. Garden laid to lawn with flower, shrub beds and borders. Pond. Decking area with above ground pool (old in-ground pool underneath).The rear garden is laid to lawn with orchard area and old stone house/outbuilding (used as stable). Small field shelter. Greenhouse. Timber potting shed. Vegetable garden. Timber barn with corrugated iron roof. Stone and block wood store. 4 Paddocks and lake. Store Room(3.92 x 3.17m) : Tiled floor. Window to front elevation. Workshop(8.22 x 3.78m) : Metal garage up and over door. Concrete floor. Power and light. Doorway to Garage(5.40 x 3.78m) : Sliding metal door. Concrete floor. Garden She( 5.40 x 2.87m) : Sliding door to front elevation. Boiler Room(6.05 x 2.14m) : Boiler. Oil storage tank. Pool filter. Tax fonciere : 1 270 euros per year.

Main house :

Conservatory(5.50 x 4.31m) : Door and window to west and sliding patio doors to front (onto patio) elevations. Tiled floor. Radiator. Double doors to Lounge.

Kitchen( 7.62 x 4.91m) : 2 windows and partly glazed door to conservatory. Window to rear elevation. Tiled floor. Central island unit. Space for fridge and freezer. Range of matching base and wall units. Sinks with mixer tap. Space and plumbing for dishwasher. Space for range style cooker with hood over. Worktops and tiled splash-backs. Inset spotlights. Radiator. Granite fireplace with wood-burner. Exposed beams. Ceiling fan.

Utility Room(2.00 x 1.56m) : Partly glazed door to rear elevation. Base and wall units. Worktops and tiled splash-backs. Space and plumbing for washing machine. Tiled floor.

Cloakroom : Tiled floor. Window to west elevation. WC. Hand basin.

Dining Room : Stairs to first floor. 2 radiators. Fireplace with wood-burner. Tiled floor. Built-in cupboard housing electrics. Window to front and rear elevations.

Lounge(7.40 x 4.35m) : Double doors from conservatory. Glazed double doors to dining room. Tiled floor. Radiator. 2 ceiling fans. Velux window and 2 picture windows to front elevation. Door to Annexe.


FIRST FLOOR :

Landing : Wood flooring. Radiator. Door to stairs to loft.

Bedroom 1/Study(2.44 x 1.56m) : Wood flooring. Window to east elevation. Radiator.

Bedroom 2(4.65 x 2.67m) : Window to front elevation. Wood flooring. Radiator. Convector heater. Built-in shelves.

Bedroom 3(4.19 x 3.14m) : Window to front elevation. Radiator. Wood flooring. Ceiling fan.

Bathroom : Obscure glazed window to front elevation. Tiled floor. Inset spotlights. Radiator. Heated towel rail. Vanity unit. WC. Corner bath with jets and shower over.

Bedroom 4(5.09 x 2.48m) : Convector heater. Radiator. Wood flooring. Window to front elevation. Ceiling fan.

THE ACCOMMODATION IN THE ANNEXE :

Lounge/Dining Room/Kitchen(4.65 x 4.43m) : 2 windows and glazed double doors to front elevation. Tiled floor. Fireplace with inset wood-burner with vents. Radiator. Convector heater. Kitchen area with base and wall units. Worktop and tiled splash-backs. 4 ring gas hob. Electric oven. Extractor. Built-in fridge and freezer.

Bedroom(5.51 x 4.20) Tiled floor. Window to east elevation. Radiator. Velux roof light. Convector heater.Door to :

En-Suite Shower Room : Obscure glazed window to rear elevation. Shower. WC. Vanity unit. Inset spotlight. Tiled floor. Heated towel rail.

DETACHED BUNGALOW/GITE :

Lounge/Dining Room/Kitchen(5.13 x 3.75m) : Window to east and west elevations. Convector heater. Electric flame effect fire. Tiled floor. Kitchen area with matching base and wall units. 4 ring hob (1 electric and 3 gas) with extractor over. Built-in oven. Single stainless steel sink with mixer tap. Space for free standing fridge.

Shower Room(1.80 x 1.56m) ; Window to east elevation. Tiled floor. Extractor. Inset spotlights. Vanity unit. Heated towel rail. Shower WC.

Bedroom(3.71 x 3.00m) : Window to south elevation. Convector heater. Tiled floor.

Private enclosed garden area laid to lawn with gravel patio area.