Idyllic Stone Cottage with 2 acres and Barn

A former traditional bake house, this cottage boasts lots of period charm and character. It offers spacious one bedroom accommodation with exposed stone walls and beams and a granite fireplace. We love this property's superb views over the paddock and surrounding countryside.

There is a bright, well fitted kitchen which was extended by the present owners. The property has also been re-wired. The barn is huge and offers potential for conversion in to additional accommodation, subject to planning permission. This additional space would also be perfect for someone wishing to work from home.

LOCATION

The property is in the centre of a village with a bar/restaurant. It is situated in the southwest of Normandy, near the borders of Manche and Calvados, a few kilometers from Sourdeval, the nearest town. Only a few minutes drive away, the town offers every amenity including two banks and supermarkets. Market day is held every Tuesday morning, as is the livestock market. The beaches on the west coast are an hour's drive away and Sourdeval is approximately 80 minutes drive from the port of Caen and an hour and forty minutes from Cherbourg. A little further afield are the D-Day landing beaches, the Mont St Michel. The Lac de la Dathée, ideal for walking, fishing and boating, and an 18 hole golf course are within 15 minutes drive, as is the Saint Sever forest.

THE ACCOMMODATION

On the ground floor -

Open Plan Lounge/Dining Room 9/10 x 5.12m
Partly glazed door and side panel and 3 windows to front and 1 window to rear elevations. Tiled floor. Exposed stone walls. Granite fireplace with wood-burner. Stairs to first floor with cupboard under housing hot water cylinder.

Cloakroom WC. Hand basin. Partly tiled wall.

Kitchen/Breakfast Room 5.70 x 3.17m
Range of base and wall units including end display shelves. Ceramic sink with mixer tap. Tiled worktops and splash-backs. Space and plumbing for dishwasher and washing machine. Space for range style cooker. Space for free standing fridge/freezer. Exposed stone wall. Electrics. Tiled floor. Glazed double doors to west and window to north elevations.

On the First Floor -

Landing Wood flooring. Sloping ceiling. Exposed stone wall.

Bathroom 2.23 x 1.97m
Velux window to rear elevation. Wood flooring. Bath. WC. Pedestal basin. Corner shower with jets. Inset spotlights. Partly wood clad walls.

Bedroom 6.27 x 5.20m
Window to front and skylight and Velux window to rear elevations. Exposed stone wall. Wood flooring. Wood-burner. Exposed “A” frame. Recesses for storage.

OUTSIDE

Double wooden gates lead to the garden which is laid to lawn with mature hedges. Turning circle. Flower and shrub beds. Gravel patio area.

Large Detached Barn 12.00 x 7.68m
Constructed of part stone with a tiled and fibro-cement roof with 3 doors to the front and door to the rear. Access to loft space. Attached block barn with synthetic slate roof used as a garage/storage. Camping car section 12.18 x 7.16m Door to rear elevation.

Attached to the rear of the stone barn are 4 small stables 3.85 x 2.67m
Constructed of block under a corrugated iron and Fibro cement roof.

Paddock.

SERVICES

Mains drainage, water, electricity and telephone. Heating is provided by 2 woodburners. Broadband internet available.
Please note : There is no Energy Rating for this property because there is no central heating.

This homely and spacious farmhouse is simply brimming with rustic charm and character. Aside from making a perfect rural retreat, this former bakehouse would be ideal for would-be business owners who are looking to extend the accommodation and rent out gites.