property for sale in France

Tinchebray, Normandy, France

Farm House Property type

5 bedrooms Bedrooms

4 bathrooms Bathrooms

93 m² Property size

About this property

Rural Homes with Land

Set high on a south-facing site in the Normandy countryside, this renovated property comprises a main house and a separate cottage, set within approximately one hectare of land. With 93 sqm of stated living space, four bathrooms, two reception rooms and scope to make further use of the outbuildings, it offers a range of possibilities for residential, guest or rental use.

The main house has an entrance lobby, a utility room with WC and sink, and a lounge featuring a large granite fireplace and electric heater. Double doors connect the lounge with the dining room, which also opens onto the patio. The fitted kitchen completes the ground floor. Upstairs are two bedrooms and a bathroom with an over-bath shower, while the south-facing rooms enjoy views across the surrounding countryside. The second-floor loft conversion provides a spacious additional bedroom or guest area, with roof windows and an en-suite shower room.

The renovated former milking parlour forms a separate cottage. On the ground floor, a kitchen-diner with seating for four is complemented by a lounge with a wood-burning stove and access to a covered dining area. Upstairs are two en-suite bedrooms, each with a walk-in shower, WC and sink. A gravelled area outside the cottage provides space to sit and take in the southerly views.

The approximately one-hectare plot wraps around the buildings and is divided by two driveways, giving the main house and cottage separate access. The land is mainly in paddocks and is currently used for horses; it also includes an orchard with Normandy cider apple trees and some cooking and eating varieties. A purpose-built barn at the rear of the land is used for stabling and has mains water and electricity.

Further buildings include three outbuildings attached to the main house, two corrugated-iron buildings used as a hay barn and woodshed, and an orchard outbuilding with a fireplace and chicken coop. These spaces offer potential for storage, hobbies, animal use or possible conversion, subject to the necessary permissions. The owners also note that the stables have scope for extension, subject to planning consent.

The property has a shared mains water and electricity supply, bottled gas and electrical wiring updated to French regulations. Both homes use fosse septiques: the cottage system was professionally installed and passed by SPANC, while the main house system has not yet been inspected. Buyers should make their own enquiries regarding drainage, planning and any proposed changes to the buildings.

Located in the Tinchebray area of Normandy, the property is within reach of local amenities in Tinchebray and nearby Vire and Flers. The coast is approximately 45 minutes away by car, with ferry ports at Caen, Cherbourg and Le Havre accessible by road. The rural setting, existing two-home layout, land and outbuildings combine to offer a versatile property in the heart of the region.