Properties for sale in Normandy

If you are looking for a property you can move into and enjoy immediately, but offers the potential to extend and develop overtime, this old farmhouse definitely ticks those boxes. Currently a 3 bedroom home with half an acre of land, the adjoining barns would make this is great prospect for a project. Situated in the countryside at the end of a no-through road with two other houses, it is still just 1km from the shops and amenities in Sourdeval.There is a total 93.13m2 habitable space at the moment. The attached barn is of stone construction with sheet metal roofing. It is currently divided into two sections that total an area of approx 15m x 10m. Here is the current layout:Ground FloorOpen-plan living space incorporating the kitchen, dining area and sitting room.- The kitchen is 4.82 x 3.88m with built in base and wall units and space for a free-standing cooker and fridge.- The sitting / dining area is 5.75 x 3.5m with exposed beams and stone walls with a granite open fireplace.Cloakroom / storage areaBathroom - 2.53 x 1.73m with bath, hand basin and space and plumbing for a washing machine.First floorL-shaped landing / study area with exposed beams and a built in cupboardBedroom 1 - 3.09 x 2.98mBedroom 2 - 4.92 x 2.48mBedroom 3 - 3.47 x 2.77mOutsideA metal gate opens to a private gravel driveway. The garden is just over half an acre and is a lovely open area, mostly lawned with a variety of mature trees and shrubs.LocationThe property is situated at the end of a no through road with two other neighbouring houses. Surrounded by beautiful Normandy countryside, yet the shops and amenities of Sourdeval are just 1km away. Sourdeval has a good selection of shops and there's an excellent weekly produce market, held on a Tuesday. The property is a short stroll from a lovely footpath alongside the River See.The nearby market towns of Vire, Villedieu-les-Poelles, Saint-Hilaire-du-Harcouët, Mortain and Tinchebray are all well worth exploring.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 and the Mont St Michel. The Lac de la Dathee, ideal for walking, fishing and boating, and an 18 hole golf course are within 15 minutes drive, as is the Saint Sever forest.At a glance:Bedrooms: 3Bathrooms: 1Receptions: 1Habitable space: 93m2Plot size: 2455m2 / 0.61 acresTaxe fonciere: €230 paDPE rating: TBCBroadband: Fibre availableDrainage: Septic tank (does not conform)Neighbours: nearbyDistance to shops: 1kmDistance to coast: 1hrDistance to ferry port: 80 minsPlease 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* 3-bed stone Normandy farmhouse* Potential to extend into adjoining barn* Large, open-plan living space* 0.6 acre garden* Situated in a small hamlet* Just 1km from shops & services* 1hr from the coast* 80 mins from the ferry port

Originally built in 1618 and beautifully renovated by the current owners, this 4-bed stone country house is ready to move in and enjoy straight away. However there is still potential to expand the living space if you wanted a bit of a project to get your teeth into. The attractive garden surrounds the house and is well stocked. This house is well connected with local market towns and would work equally well as a permanent or second home.The property has been carefully renovated. An air source heat pump was installed as part of the process and the property now has an impressive B energy efficiency rating. There is a total 205m2 habitable space arranged across 3 levels. Here's the current layout:Ground floorSitting room - 36m2 - with fantastic granite fireplace & raised hearth, exposed stone wall & beamsKitchen - 12m2 - Fitted units with built in microwave and oven, 3-ring gas hose. Space for fridge/freezer and dishwasher.Dining room - 18m2 with exposed stone wallUtility room - 6m2 with space and plumbing for washing machineHallwayCloakroom with WCRoom to finish renovating - currently used as a workshop - 13.95 x 6.7m with sliding patio doors, exposed stone walls and stairs to mezzanine area. Door to attached double garage.First floorLanding & mezzanine area with space to create second floor living areaBedroom 1 - 18m2Dressing room / study - 4m2Bedroom 2 - 14m2Bedroom 3 - 35m2Games room - 63m2 with stairs to garageFamily bathroom 5m2Second floorBedroom 4 - 12.89 x 4.17mEnsuite bathroomOutside:A gravel driveway leads down to a parking and turning area by the double garage (7.4 x 6.4m). The garage has a concrete floor, sliding wood door and the roof has been renewed. The workshops has a concrete floor, windows and doors that make it suitable as a collection's garage or it could also offer the potential for conversion into a self contained apartment or gite (subject to planning).The garden is beautifully presented and covers an area of just over half an acre. Predominantly lawned, there is a good collection of mature trees, shrubs, hedges and flower borders. There is also an attractive decking area - the perfect spot for entertaining.LocationThe house is situated in the beautiful Normandy countryside. ThIs is a great area if you like fresh local produce. Ger and Mortain offer a good range of day to day amenities, including a very good bakery and restaurant as well as a good selection of shops. There's also plenty of interest for tourist visitors. The Grand Cascade of Mortain, aka 'the biggest waterfall in the west' is particularly popular and there are plenty of walking routes and rock climbing. Talking of biking, the voie Verte cycle route network is easily accessible, so day-trips on two wheels are very easy to arrange.The larger town of Vire is about 20mins from the property should you need any of the larger shops or supplies. Major towns such as Domfront, Avranches, St Lo, Falaise, Bayeux and Honfleur are all within easy reach. Caen / Ouistreham and St Malo ferry ports are equidistant and the beach is just under an hour away.At a glance:Bedrooms: 4Bathrooms: 1Receptions: 2Habitable space: 205m2Plot size: 2.025m2Taxe fonciere: €1,052DPE rating: BBroadband: Fibre opticHeating: Air source heat pump (installed 2022)Drainage: Septic tankDistance to coast: 45minsDistance to ferry port: Ouistreham, 1hr 20minsDistance to airport: Rennes, 1hr 35minsPlease 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* Renovated 4-bed country house* Excellent energy efficiency rating* Pretty garden* Double garage* Workshop* Spacious living areas* Lots of character features* Great local amenities* 45 mins from the coast* 1hr 20 mins from ferry port

This pretty 2-bedroom detached cottage comes with just under an acre of land and a large outbuilding. The property was fully renovated in 2006, including a new roof, full insulation, velux windows, septic tank and electrics. There's underfloor heating as well as a wood-burner. The popular market towns of Flers and Tinchebray are both within easy reach, as is the ferry port at Caen.The accommodation is set out over 3 floors and there's around 75m2 of habitable space.Ground floor:Kitchen/DinerLiving room (with wood-burnerFirst floor:Master bedroomBathroom (bath and WC)Shower roomSecond floor:Bedroom 2, with x 2 Velux windows and study area at one end.Outside:The total plot size measures 0.76 acres but the owners are in the process of buying a small neighbouring plot which includes a wood store. This would increase the total plot size to 0.89 acres. One of the plots belonging to the property can be built on. There's a large barn on the plot, which is divided into two and makes the perfect workshop but could also be developed into further accommodation.Location:The property is located on the outskirts of the village of Beauchene, within easy reach of the market towns of Tinchebray and Flers. Both towns have excellent weekly markets and a wide selection of shops, restaurants and supermarkets.Although Beauchene no longer has a small shop, it has a cafe bar. All the surrounding villages just a few minutes drive away have small supermarkets or village shops and most have bakeries. The nearest boulangeries are at Ger and Lonlay l'Abbaye.There is also a biscuit factory, well known across Normandy, with an excellent factory shop, as is the small artisan brewery https://chateau-de-la-biere.com/ and the delicious ice cream https://www.glace-ferme-bidard.com/ made on a Lonlay farm and open for public visits.There is a larger Carrefour supermarket at Tinchebray (10 minutes drive) and the nearest bigger commercial centres are at Flers, or Domfront each about 20 minutes away.Beauchene is a delightful friendly village, the small cafe bar which has regular music nights. For at least the last 25 years, at Christmas, Beauchene has become well known among the communes for its illuminations and activities such as brioche making in the ancient bakery. It is an event unique to this part of Normandy and many visitors come in the few weeks around Christmas to view the displays.There are many clearly indicated walks through the countryside, or cycle rides through the quiet country lanes or on the long distance cycle-track (the Voie Verte) which runs from Mt St Michel via Domfront and Flers.The railway station on the main Paris line to Granville is at Flers, about 20 minutes drive away. Journey time to Paris is approx 2.5 hours. The beautiful sandy beaches at Granville or the channel coast are just over an hour away.The owners say that there is a strong sense of community and that there are plenty of ways to get involved in village life. There is always something happening such as concerts in local churches, guided walks or visits. Alternatively the countryside is quiet and tranquil, the wildlife especially the birdlife is exceptional and it is a wonderful place to relax.The D25 road runs to the front but the property is set back from the road (with another house in between). The current owners say there is traffic noise occasionally but the road is rarely busy and the speed is limited to 40mph.At a glance:Bedrooms: 2Bathrooms: 2Receptions: 1Habitable space: 75m2 (approx)Plot size: 0.79 acresDPE rating: ETaxe fonciere: TBCBroadband: YesHeating: Electric and wood-burnerDistance to shops: 6minsDistance to coast: 50minsDistance to ferry port: 1h15minsPlease 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: http www.georisks.gouv.fr* Pretty 2-bed cottage* Fully renovated* Outbuilding* Under floor heating* Large garden* Close to popular market town* Within easy reach of ferry port at Caen

This very pretty 2-bed cottage was renovated in 1984 so the decor is dated, but the potential with the stone walls and character features mean it's ideal for anyone looking for a very pretty cottage that one could really make their own. There is a very pretty half acre garden that surrounds the house and the shops, bakery and restaurant in Sourdeval are just a few kilometres awayYou would probably want to investigate creating an open plan living area on the first floor as the granite fireplace is such a fantastic feature to work around. There is a total 91m2 habitable space. Here's the current layout:Ground floorEntrance Hall 1.91 x 1.35mKitchen/Dining Room 5.22 x 4.16m (max) With fantastic granite fireplace with Godin wood-fired cooker/heater. Double sink, base and wall kitchen units. Space for free-standing cooker and fridge. Door through to the garage.Sitting room 5.91 x 4.27mCloakroom / WCFirst FloorLanding with wood flooring.Study 3.34 x 2.49m (max) with wood flooringBedroom 1 4.21 x 3.55m Wood flooring.Bedroom 2 4.55 x 3.97m (max) Wood flooring.Shower Room 2.75 x 1.79mOutsideThe garden is a real feature of the property and, whilst the decor of the house might need some TLC the garden, on the other hand, is beautiful and has obviously been much loved and developed by the current owners. The garden completely surrounds the house and a private gravel drive leads to a parking and turning area.The garage (5.56 x 4.81m) that adjoins the house has an electric door as well as a pedestrian door. There is space and plumbing for a washing machine. The garage also houses the hot water cylinder. There is also a wood shed attached to the garage.The garden is mostly lawned, and the borders are full of mature shrubs and planting. If you wanted to get involved in the regional hobby of apple juice, cider or Calvados production, the orchard would provide the perfect opportunity.LocationThe cottage is situated in a pretty hamlet just a few kilometres from Sourdeval. Sourdeval has a good selection of shops and there's an excellent weekly produce market, held on a Tuesday. The property is a short stroll from a lovely footpath alongside the River See.??The nearby market towns of Vire, Villedieu-les-Poelles, Saint-Hilaire-du-Harcouët, Mortain and Tinchebray are all well worth exploring.??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 and the Mont St Michel. The Lac de la Dathee, ideal for walking, fishing and boating, and an 18 hole golf course are within 15 minutes drive, as is the Saint Sever forest.The cottage is situated in a pretty hamlet just a few kilometres from Sourdeval. Sourdeval has a good selection of shops and there's an excellent weekly produce market, held on a Tuesday. The property is a short stroll from a lovely footpath alongside the River See.The nearby market towns of Vire, Villedieu-les-Poelles, Saint-Hilaire-du-Harcouët, Mortain and Tinchebray are all well worth exploring.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 and the Mont St Michel. The Lac de la Dathee, ideal for walking, fishing and boating, and an 18 hole golf course are within 15 minutes drive, as is the Saint Sever forest.At a glance:Bedrooms: 2Bathrooms: 1Receptions: 2Habitable space: 91m2Plot size: 1,998m2 / 0.49 acresTaxe fonciere: €282DPE rating: EBroadband: ADSL availableHeating: Wood-fired Godin cooker/heater & electric heatingDrainage: Septic tank (installed 2022)Neighbours: NearbyDistance to shops: 3kmDistance to coast: 1hrDistance to ferry port: 80 minsPlease 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* 2-bed stone cottage* Pretty half acre garden* Apple orchard* Attached garage* Recently installed septic tank* Situated in a quiet rural hamlet* A couple of kms from village with bakery & restaurant* One hour from the coast and Normandy beaches* 80 mins from channel ferry ports