Normandy, Orne, Flers, France

Renovated farmhouse with spacious and versatile accommodation with half an acre garden

This property is full of character features including exposed beams, stone walls and a granite fireplace.  It is a comfortable family home and would lend itself to use as a B&B because of the versatility and layout of the accommodation.  The gardens surround the property and are well maintained.  Viewing is highly recommended.

The property is situated in the Orne area of Lower Normandy.  The Town of Flers is just 15 minutes' drive and has all amenities, bars, restaurants, shops, supermarkets and a hospital.   The train station has regular trains to Paris taking an average of 2 hours and 30 minutes.  The ferry port at Caen-Ouistreham is about 1 hour 20 minutes drive away, Cherbourg 2 hours and Calais 4 hours and 15 minutes.

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THE ACCOMMODATION COMPRISES:

On the Ground Floor -

Entrance Hall   Tiled floor.  Stairs to first floor.  Exposed beams.  Stained glass window and partly glazed door to front elevation.  Radiator.

Cloakroom   Tiled floor.  WC.  Pedestal basin. Part wood panelled walls.

Lounge   6.20 x 5.72m   2 windows to front and window to rear elevations.  2 radiators.  Partly tiled floor. Granite fireplace.  Exposed stone wall.  Built-in shelves.  Exposed beams.

Kitchen/Breakfast Room   4.53 x 3.46m   Window and partly glazed door to rear garden.  Range of matching base and wall units including display unit. Ceramic butler sink with mixer tap.  Worktops and tiled splashback.  Space for range style cooker with extractor hood over.  Radiator. Tiled floor. Plmet Pelmet lighting.  Electric radiator.

Utility Area   2.58 x 1.84m   Stained glass window to rear elevation.  Worktop.  Space and plumbing for washing machine and dishwasher.  Space for under-counter fridge.  Radiator.  Sae for upright fridge and freezer. Exposed beams.

Dining Room   5.63 x 5.40m   2 windows to rear and window to front elevations.  2 radiators.  Partly tiled floor.  Exposed stone wall and beams.

On the First Floor -

Landing   2 windows to rear elevation.  Stairs to second floor.  Radiator.

Master Bedroom   5.98 x 5.48m   2 windows to rear and window to front elevations.  2 radiators.  Exposed stone chimney breast.  Wood flooring.   Exposed beams and "A" frame.  Stairs up to:

En-suite bathroom 2.89 x 2.08m   Vanity basin.  WC.  Large shower.  Cast iron claw foot bath with mixer tap.  Sloping ceiling.  Exposed beams.

Bedroom 2   4.24 x 4.22m   Window to front elevation.  Exposed stone wall.  Radiator.  Exposed beams.  Door to:

En-suite Shower Room   Tiled floor and partly tiled walls.  WC.  Shower. Pedestal basin.  Exposed beam.

Bedroom 3   4.59 x 3.40m (max)  2 windows to front elevation.  Radiator.  Exposed beam.  Door to:

En-suite Shower Room   Exposed beam.  Tiled floor and partly tiled walls.  WC.  Hand basin.  Shower.

Lounge   5.80 x 5.32m   Door to external stairs and 2 windows to front and door and window to rear elevations.  2 radiators.Exposed beams and stone wall.  Granite fireplace.  Wood flooring.  Cupboard housing electrics.

On the Second Floor -

Landing   Sloping ceiling.  Built-in cupboard housing hot water cylinder.

Bedroom 4   3.92 x 2.82m   Vellux window to rear elevation.  Radiator.  Sloping ceiling.  Exposed beams.

Bathroom   3.20 x 1.52m   Bath with tiled surround, mixer tap/shower fitment and screen.  Sloping ceiling.  Expose beams.  WC.  Pedestal basin.

Bedroom 5   5.14 x 3.64m   Eaves storage.  Exposed "A" frame.  Radiator.  Velux window to front and rear elevations.

OUTSIDE :

A gravel drive leads to parking and turning area.

The front garden is laid to lawn with mature hedges and flower borders.  The rear garden is laid to lawn with mature trees and hedges.  Brick paviour terrace.  Chicken coop and vegetable garden.

Garden shed.  Timber garage used for storage.

Attached Cave   6.10 x 3.60m 3 storeys.  Pedestrian door to front elevation.

Attached Boiler Room/Workshop   5.86 x 2.34m   Pedestrian door to front and rear elevations.  Boiler and oil storage tank.

SERVICES :

Mains water, electricity, telephone and broadband connected.  Fibre optic believed to be imminent. Drainage is to an all water septic tank.  Heating is provided by oil fuelled radiators and hot water by an electric water tank.  Double glazed wooden windows.

FINANCIAL DETAILS :

Taxes Foncières :  750€ per annum

Taxe d’habitation : In most cases this is not payable for a main residence

Asking price  : 261,500€ including Agency fees of 16,500€.  In addition the buyer will pay the Notaire’s fee of 18,800€



Estimated annual energy costs of the dwelling between 3600 € and 4920 € per year
Average energy prices indexed to 01/01/2021 (including subscriptions)

The costs are estimated according to the characteristics of your home and for a standard use on 5 uses (heating, domestic hot water, air conditioning, lighting, auxiliaries)

Information on the risks to which this property is exposed is available on the Géorisques website:  (Date of establishment State of Risks and Pollution (ERP): 30/01/2023 )

Ref : SIF – 001883