LARGE, DETACHED, IMMACULATE COUNTRY HOUSE

Seine-Maritime 76, Normandy-Upper

€349,000

Property details

Ref:

Property type:

Farmhouse

Location:

Situated just 3 miles from the market town and tourist centre of Forges-les-Eaux

Region:

Normandy-Upper

Département:

Seine-Maritime 76

Habitable Space:

234 m²

Summary

Large, detached, immaculate country house with 4 reception rooms,6 bedrooms (with 6 en-suites & W.C.s), 2 kitchens, outbuildings and land (9000m²).

Property description

LE CHAT CHOCOLAT, near Forges-les-Eaux in NORMANDY (dept. 76) is a
detached, re-furbished farmhouse with an attached renovated barn and other outbuildings (including a stable block). It is both a family home and a business, now being used for bed and breakfast (with all required licences).

It could easily be divided to accommodate two families who want to share a home. There is a current CU (outline planning consent) for the stable block to be converted into a 2-storey house; and there is sufficient capacity in the new fosse tous eaux for additional sanitation for a 3-bedroom house.

The location is fabulous, with undulating countryside and 360º pretty views. The property is surrounded by its own grounds (fenced and enclosed), and approached via a private drive with gated access from a no-through lane. It is unusual to find such a tranquil setting only 3 miles from a thriving market town (4 supermarkets within 5 minutes' drive). The no-through lane is directly off the D915, the principal route between Dieppe (45 minutes) and Paris (75 minutes).

The house has been well-renovated and maintained, is in excellent condition and requires no major works. There are: exposed beams, tiled floors, 2 wood-burning stoves, electric radiators, partial double-glazing, most windows having shutters (the majority electrically-operated), with Satellite, Broadband and excellent reception for mobiles.

The habitable accommodation of 234m² is primarily on two floors; approx. measurements are given:

Basement level: cave/cellar [20m²]: water heater, storage for wine/dry goods.

Ground Floor: Entrance hall/veranda [27m²], currently used as a games/music room (with pool table) and doors to (1) main house; and (2) owners' accommodation.

(1) Main House: Guest Lounge [20m²], with large fireplace containing 14 kw wood-burning stove. Main staircase to upper guest rooms.

opening to rear: main kitchen [12m²], fully-fitted & equipped (electric cooker & double sink) with door to exterior; and door to back kitchen/
utility room [9m²] (gas cooker & butler sink), stairs to cellar.

door to right: lobby, Siamese Guest Room [19m²] and shower room/wc

opening to left: Guest Dining Room [20m²]

from Dining Rm: door to Burmese Suite [36m²] - consisting of 1 large bedroom with en-suite shower room/wc, and 1 small bedroom with en-suite wc & wash basin; access to boarded loft. Both bedrooms have external doors and can be let separately or as a family suite. The
larger room has disabled access (ramp) & facilities and is registered with the Association Tourisme et Handicape.

(2) Owners' Accom: (from the other end of the hall/veranda) door to:

Private Office [5m²], with door to:
Sitting Room [26m²] with wood-burning stove and 2nd staircase.

First Floor:

(1) Main House: main staircase leads up to LANDING : doors to linen cupboard & guest rooms.

Tonkinese Guest Room [17m²] dual aspect, door to en-suite shower room/wc.

Persian Suite [32m²], Large bedroom with fitted wardrobe and wash basin and access to hidey-hole/walk-in wardrobe. + Small bedroom, with access to storage loft.Both rooms share dressing area & en-suite with bath, shower, wash basin and wc.

(2) Owners' Accom: 2nd staircase leads up to:
Main Bedroom [27m²] with en-suite [8m²], with bath, shower, bidet, vanity unit/wash basin, door leading to separate W.C.

LE CHAT CHOCOLAT can comfortably accommodate up to 15 guests in 5 rooms or suites (the legal maximum for B&B). All (en-suite) Guest Bedrooms/Suites are fully furnished with facilities including hair dryers, guest trays, TVs with video players, full-length mirrors, etc.

EXTERIOR: OUTBUILDINGS & LAND

Entrance to property off small lane (120 metres from the D915) via 2 white gates; 40-metre drive to central
courtyard with turning area and parking for approx. 8 vehicles. The courtyard is surrounded on three sides by (1) the main house & converted barn; (2) the stable block (with new roof, water, light & power) + wood-store & double carport; and (3) a row of barns (totalling 68m²) including a double-height Coach-House.

Behind the house: rear garden to lawn & patio (with well), secured by fence & hedge. Covered patio [14m²] for al fresco eating with adjacent barbecue. Gate to vegetable garden with chicken run, greenhouse & potting shed. Gate to large field, bordered by fencing/hedges, with the right to access nearby spring .

REGION:

The house is situated just 3 miles from the vibrant tourist centre and market town of Forges-les-Eaux (the end of the Avenue Verte for cyclists, horse-riders & walkers). This 3* 'Ville Fleurie' is a prosperous and lively town with a population around 3500. It has been a thermal spa for 400 years (once used by French royalty) and is a regular weekend/holiday destination for many Parisians. People can 'take the waters' at the public spa, or enjoy beauty treatments/therapies at the private spa in the Domaine de Forges (part of the casino and golf complex). There are 3 museums, public baths, lakes (with fishing), entertainment centre (exhibitions, theatre, cinema & concerts) and 2 weekly markets.

Nearby tourist attractions include: Giverny (Claude Monet's house & garden); Rouen (capital of Seine Maritime) with its old city, cathedral etc., Bayeux Tapestry, landing beaches and V2 launch-pad site. It is 50 minutes' drive to Beauvais Airport and less than 2 hours from the Chunnel.

PRICE: (excluding Notaire's fees and taxes) just reduced to €349,000 (from €440,000)

Mr(s) Anthony: 0033 (0)2 35 09 16 20 / 06 31 07 51 29 melnik@wanadoo.fr

See our website for details & more photos: www.le-chat-chocolat-b-and-b.com

Our 70+ page website (in English and French) will be available to any buyer wishing to continue the B&B business.