SOLD

Farm House in Tinchebray, Normandy, France

REDUCED! The price reduction is not a reflection of the property but after several time wasters we would rather tempt a genuine buyer with an attractive price This is a lot of property for this money so really is a genuine bargain.


Set up high and facing south the main house has been renovated but there is plenty of opportunity for further expansion should you wish.

The main house comprises of

GROUND FLOOR

Entrance lobby 4.4m2

Small utility room with washing machine, w.c and sink

Lounge with large granite fireplace and electric heater 22.8m2

Dining room with electric heater, double doors leading from the lounge and further double doors to the patio area. 9.45m2

Kitchen with fitted units 8.5m2

FIRST FLOOR

Bedroom 1 - South facing with amazing views, built in cupboard, electric heater 11.5m2

Bedroom 2 - currently used as child' room with single bed but space for double bed if required, electric heater 9m2

Bathroom - built in cupboard, overbath shower, electric towel rail heater and again superb southerly views 5m2
SECOND FLOOR

Spacious loft conversion with ensuite shower, w.c and sink. Roof windows, electric heater points - massive space for master bedroom or guest accommodation 36m2

COTTAGE

Lying to the front of the main house is a renovated milking palour with an outstanding southerly aspect.
GROUND FLOOR

Front door leads into a kitchen/diner with seating for 4 people 16.5m2

Lounge has seating for 5 people and heating is via a wood burning stove 16.5m2

From the lounge a further door leads to an undercover eating area

FIRST FLOOR

The stairs lead onto a landing area and at either side is an ensuite bedroom, The ensuites comprises of a walk in shower, w.c and sink for each bedroom

Bedroom 1 including ensuite 11.5m2
Bedroom 2 including ensuite 11.5m2

Outside of the cottage is a gravelled area commanding amazing southerly views of the surrounding countryside

GROUNDS

The property sits in 1 hectare of land which wraps around the properties and is intersected by 2 driveways so the cottage and main house each has their own driveway.

The land is currently used for horses but lends itself to a multitude of other potential uses.

Consisting of mainly paddocks the land also comprises an orchard with mostly Normandy cider apple trees but there are also a few eating/cooking apple trees

OUTBUILDINGS

Attached to the main house are 3 outbuildings which could either be left as their current purpose as storage, used as an extension of the main house, converted to a separate house - the opportunities are endless!

At the end of the property are two further corrugated iron outbuildings one currently used as a hay barn and other as a woodshed.
Within the orchard is a further outbuilding with a fireplace which incorporates a chicken coup. Again this could be left as it is, used for animals or with relevant planning consent used as further living accommodation.

Barn/stables - at the back of the land is a purpose built barn which is currently used as stabling with mains water and electricity connected.

LOCAL AREA

The local commune of Bernieres Le Patry has a maternal school (3-6 year olds) and a shop/post office.

Tinchebray has good local amenities such a supermarket, vet (highly recommended), doctor surgery (also very good), bank, post office, garage, restaurants etc

Viessiox has an elementaire school (6 -11 yrs) this is where our son currently goes and we are very pleased with this school

Vire and Flers are the biggest local towns and both have good facilities including large supermarkets, retail outlets, excellent swimming pools etc

Vassy is approx. 10 mins drive and has a lovely small swimming pool, sports centre, smaller selection of shops.

There is good access to ferry ports with Caen approx. 1 hour drive, Cherbourg 1 1/2 hour drive and Le Havre approx. 1hr 40 mins.

The beaches are approx. 45 mins by car and there are many accessible local attractions.

POTENTIAL

We feel this property offers masses of versatility. There are 2 houses already renovated and ready to move into with one house as the main residence and the other offering potential for long or short term rental, accommodation for foreign language students, spare accommodation for visitors - for example.
The outbuildings attached to the main house offer an excellent opportunity to either extend the current living accommodation, turn it into another house, continue it's current use as storage, use it for business/hobbies....

There is also an outbuilding with potential for conversion in the orchard or left as is for animals/gardening/storage.

The stables have mains water and electricity and there is planning to further extend this building if required.

The land is mainly paddocks with an orchard. Although currently used for horses the land is equally suited for a smallholding, landscaped gardens, plenty of space for a swimming pool, lots of separate gardens for a gite complex etc.

OTHER

Both properties utilise fosse septiques. The cottage has its own separate fosse which was installed professionally and passed by SPANC.
The main house uses a fosse situated in the orchard and this has not yet been inspected by SPANC. We have not looked into updating the fosse as should the future owners wish to convert the outbuilding in the orchard this may change the specifications.

There is mains metered water, gas is bottled and the property is fully rewired to French regulations by a qualified electrician.

The main house and cottage share the same water and electricity supply.