2-Bed Detached Farmhouse, Notre-Dame-du-Touchet, Manche

Property Description

This pretty 2-bed cottage sits in a quiet rural position with no near neighbours and views over the surrounding countryside. There are several outbuildings, including an attached barn that be converted into further accommodation. The property is a 10min drive from the popular market town of St Hilaire. 

The cottage  has been well renovated and the living area is light and airy. The adjoining barn did have outline planning permission to be turned into a gite. This would have to be renewed if the barn were to be converted. 

There is 60m2 of habitable space and the layout is as follows:

Ground floor: 
Lounge/Dining Room/Kitchen 5.50 x 5.48m Partly glazed door and window to south and window to north elevations. Tiled floor. 

Stairs to first floor. Fireplace with wood-burner. Range of matching base units with worktops and tiled splash-backs. Space for free standing fridge/freezer. Space for free standing cooker Electric radiator. Telephone socket. Stainless steel sink with mixer tap.

Bedroom 1 3.04 x 2.92m Laminate flooring. Electric radiator. Window to front elevation.

Inner Lobby Glazed door to rear lean-to. Tiled floor. Hot water cylinder. Space and plumbing for washing machine.

Bathroom 2.23 x 1.89m Tiled floor. 3/4 tiled walls. Pedestal basin. WC. Heated electric towel rail. Bath with screen and mixer tap/shower fitment.

First Floor: 
Bedroom 2 4.38 x 4.01m Large Velux window to rear and window to front elevations. Sloping ceiling. Wood flooring. Exposed beams.

Outside: 
A gravel drive leads to parking and turning area. The garden is mainly lawned with mature trees and shrubs. Well. Orchard.

Barn 12.22 x 6.05m Constructed of brick under a tiled roof. Windows to south and pedestrian door to rear elevations. Large sliding double wooden doors to front elevation. Fireplace. Electric meter. Earth floor.  Attached corrugated iron lean-to.

Separate Detached Barn constructed of stone under a corrugated iron roof and corrugated iron lean-to.

Attached to the house is a two storey building 14.65 x  6.52m 3 doors to south elevation on the ground floor. Large sliding door to east elevation. Part concrete floor with damp-proof membrane.

Location:
The property is situated close to the Normandy/Brittany border and is surrounded by some lovely countryside. The popular market town of Saint Hilaire du Harcouët is 7km away. Here’s you’ll find some excellent restaurants, shops and one of the biggest and best markets in the area (held on a Wednesday morning).

The town of Mortain (7km away) offers a great outdoor pool, stunning scenery and beautiful waterfalls, and all amenities.

It is within easy access of the main ferry ports, Cherbourg, Ouistreham (Caen), and St Malo (at most 1.5 hours drive) and Le Havre (about 2.5 hours).  The nearest mainline train station is at Vire or Avranches (30 minutes away) with regular trains to Paris taking about 2 hours and 35 minutes

Additional info:

Bedrooms: 2
Bathroom: 1
Heating: Electric radiators and wood-burner
Habitable space: 60m2
Plot size: 6445m2 (1.5 acres approx) 
Double-glazing: Yes
Drainage: Septic tank (a new tank has been fitted for barn conversion)
Broadband: Yes 
Taxe fonciere: 565 Euros per annum

Please note:  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.