Properties for sale in France's Mayenne

This very pretty 2-bed cottage is very comfortable with plenty of character features and, as there is an attached garage, there is the potential to increase the accommodation if required. The cottage has approximately half an acre of land which includes a garden, fruit trees, off-road parking, chicken coop and an enclosed paddock that is stock proof.There is a total 66m2 habitable space. Here's the layout:Ground FloorOpen plan sitting / Dining Room 5.38 x 4.89m Part wood panelled walls. Exposed beams. Fireplace with inset wood burning stoveKitchen 3.56 x 2.66m Oak kitchen units with marble worktops and tiled splashbacks. Space for range-style cooker. Space for upright fridge and freezer and washing machine.Cloakroom with WC.Bathroom 1.96 x 1.67mFirst FloorBedroom 1 4.86 x 4.21m On the mezzanine area which has exposed beams. Wood flooring. Built-in cupboards. Stone chimney breast. Heated vents and exposed stone wall.Bedroom 2 4.12 x 2.75m Sloping ceiling. Velux window to west elevation. Wood flooring. Electric radiator. Exposed stone wall.OutsideA gated driveway leads to a gravel parking area for 4 cars. The garage that adjoins the cottage has 2 levels, approx 20m2 space on each level. The garage is equipped with power, lighting and a concrete floor. Double glazed windows and a wooden door.There is also and open-fronted Woodstore and storage shed. The garden behind the house and the paddock are both enclosed and stock proof. The chickens currently in residence have plenty of space to run around and enjoy any windfall from the fruit trees which include cherry, apple, pear, plum, hazelnut and walnut.LocationThe cottage is situated in a rural hamlet near the medieval town of Lassay-les-Chateaux. Here there is a good selection of shops, restaurants and an excellent weekly market, held on a Wednesday. There is also a large supermarket. Bagnoles-de-l'Orne is also nearby, famous for antique fairs, its' belle epoque district and Art Deco architecture. For outdoor enthusiasts, the Normandy-Main regional park is on the doorstep and there's plenty of hiking, cycling and equestrian trails to explore.At a glance:Bedrooms: 2 (interlinked)Bathrooms: 1Receptions: 1Habitable space: 66m2Plot size: 2,222m2Taxe fonciere: €300DPE rating: FBroadband: Fibre broadbandHeating: Electric heating & wood-burning stoveDrainage: Septic tank drainageNeighbours: DiscreetDistance to coast 1hr 20 minsDistance to ferry port: Caen/Ouistreham - 1hr 40 minsDistance to airport: Rennes - 1hr 30 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* Attached garage* Pretty garden* Enclosed paddock* Many varieties of fruit tree* 1/2 an acre of land in total* Fibre optic internet connection* Double-glazed windows and shutters* Close to vibrant market towns* 65 miles to Caen ferry port