Properties for sale in 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

This traditional stone house has been beautifully renovated but retains all its original charm and character. It has a pretty garden, terrace and veranda and the property is within easy reach of the medieval town of Fougeres.Entrance hall that leads to the kitchen (22.2m2). Country style cabinets, farmhouse table, pellet burner and access through into a pretty veranda where you can sit and look out onto the garden and sunny terrace.The living room (35.8m2) with dining area has some beautiful original features including, granite window trough, oak beams, central stone fireplace and arched stone window.Downstairs WC and utility room (5.1m2 )with storage space and access into the garageOn the first floor you will find the master bedroom (14.5m2) with views out over the countryside. Large walk in dressing room and ensuite shower room with WC(4.7m2). Off the landing is a cosy sitting area or ideal office space (11.2m2).The family bathroom with WC (6.8m2) has a free-standing bathBedroom 2 (15m2) with built in storage.Bedroom 3 (22.2m2) with vaulted ceiling and oak beamsBedroom 4 (12.3m2) with ensuite shower room (6m2)Outside the south-facing terrace and veranda is the perfect place for al fresco dining. The garden is packed with mature shrubs and trees and there's also a small poly-tunnel and pond. There's both a garage and a wood store.Basic shops are a few minutes away whilst the pretty market town of Fougeres is within easy reach. The ferry port at St Malo is about 90mins away.At a glance:Bedrooms: 4Bathrooms: 3Receptions: 2Habitable space: 164m2Plot size: 1980m2DPE rating: EBroadband: FibreHeating: Pellet burner and wood-burnerDistance to shops: 5minsDistance to ferry port: 90minsPlease 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* Beautiful stone property with original features* 4 bedrooms / 3 bathrooms* Workshop & wood store* Fibre optic broadband* Double-glazing* Wood-burning stove* Close to medieval town of Fougeres* 90 mins from ferry port

There's something distinctly 'tardis-like' about this very pretty 4-bed stone farmhouse. From the outside, you'd never believe there is the space for light, spacious living rooms and 4 good-sized bedrooms. Surrounded by beautiful countryside, the house is situated in a quiet location and has a good-sized garden and useful outbuildings.The accommodation is flexible and there is the potential to create and independent gite with a simple rearrangement of the layout of the main house. There is a total 145m2 habitable space, here's the current layout:Ground floorEntrance hall 4.31 x 1.17mSnug sitting room - 4.82 x 2.93mUtility room - .3 x 1.79m space and plumbing for washing machine & under counter fridgeGround floor bathroom - 2.99 x 2.29m with bath, basin & WCMezzanine / study area - 2.4 x 1.76m with wood floors & exposed 'A' frameKitchen / dining room - 4.64 x 4.32m with exposed beams, ceramic butler sink, solid wood worktops, space for range-style cooker and fridge.Sitting room - 5.9 x 5.43m with double doors to garden, wood-burning stove, wood floor and exposed beamsFirst floorLanding with storage cupboardBedroom 1 - 4.26 x 2.98mBedroom 2 - 3.45 x 3.2mBathroom - 2.29 x 1.57 with bath, basin & WCBedroom 3 - 2.96 x 2.95mBedroom 4 - 4.37 x 2.82mOutsideThe garden covers and area of 1,433m2 (approx 0.3 acres), mostly lawned and low maintenance with mature trees and planting. The gravel driveway has space for parking and turning for 2 cars. A gravel seating area is perfect for dining al fresco or evening sun-downers. There is also a well, but this is not currently in use.On the opposite side of the lane there is an additional parking area and are some outbuildings that belong with the property. These include:A garage - 5.46 x 4.12mA large 2-storey barn - 7.29 x 6.07m (this will need a new roof in due course)A former stableAn old bread oven - 4.22 x 3.1mLocationThe property is situated near the village of Couesmes Vauce, in the beautiful Mayenne countryside. This lively village has a bar and a small shop for essentials. The larger village of St Fraimbault is also nearby, a very pretty village of 640 inhabitants, set in the beautiful Normandy-Maine National Park where the countryside is largely farmland, chequered with fields and woodland and known as the 'bocage'. The village is famous throughout France for its wonderful floral displays which have gained it the top place on more than one occasion in the national competition for the best in flowering towns and villages (similar to Britain in Bloom) and a flower festival which is held over a weekend each August. The village is also situated in the small appellation which is the home of poire du Domfrontais, a delicious pear cider, produced only in this pocket-sized area of France.There is a good selection of shops in St Fraimbault, including a small supermarket, a boulangerie, a butcher, a hairdresser, a local farm shop bursting with fresh, local produce (including the poire) as well as a tabac/bar and a restaurant which has a good reputation. At the edge of the village is a leisure lake for boating, fishing and picnics and there is an arboretum close by. The coast is less than an hour away and places of interest such as medieval Domfront, Fougeres, the Mont St Michel and St Malo are all within easy reach. The ferry port of Caen is about an hour away and Cherbourg a little further.At a glance:Bedrooms: 4Bathrooms: 2Receptions: 3Habitable space: 145m2Plot size: 1,433m2Taxe fonciere: approx €450DPE rating: EBroadband: Fibre opticHeating: Log burning stove & electric heatersDrainage: Septic tankNeighbours: noneDistance to shops: 10minsDistance to coast: 1hrDistance to ferry port: 1hr 45 mins - St Malo & CaenDistance to airport: 1hr 30 mins - RennesPlease 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* Pretty stone farmhouse* 4 bedrooms* 0.3 acre garden* Garage* Outbuildings* Potential to create a gite* 10 mins from local shops* 1hr from the coast