Sourdeval, Manche,
€177,000  |   Ref: 9415A

In a stunning position with access to 50 acres of privately maintained woodland, meadows and a river with trout and salmon, this country house forms part of a hamlet which was originally an old mill site.  The popular market town of Sourdeval is a 5 min drive and Vire market town 10 mins away.

The house has a total 103m2 habitable space arranged across 3 floors.  Here’s the layout:

Ground floor

Open plan kitchen/dining room (5.12 x 4.83m2) south facing french doors & fireplace with woodburner.

Sitting room (4.84 x 3.62m2) Dual aspect windows and fireplace with woodburner.

First floor

Landing area

Bedroom 1 (4.84 x 3.59m2) Dual aspect windows and ornamental fireplace

Bedroom 2 (3.32 x 3.02m2) 

Family bathroom (3.1 x 1.77m2) with shower, basin and WC

Second floor

Bedroom 3 (7.42 x 2.56m2) Dual aspect windows and skylights, exposed ‘A-frame’ 

En-suite bathroom with clawfoot free-standing bath, WC & vanity unit.

Basement

An area of 9 x 5m2 with double doors, 2 windows, concrete floor, power and lighting.

Outside

The area of private garden covers an area of approx 600m2, predominantly lawned and enclosed, mature hedging offers privacy and a lovely sheltered sun-trap, the perfect spot for a table and chairs.  

Beyond the private garden lies 50 acres of communal woodland and meadows and the river that runs through the land and is home to trout, salmon and whole host of other wildlife that make the valley their home.  It is a wonderfully peaceful spot with plenty of nature to explore.

Location

The location would suit those looking for some peace and quiet and access to nature.  It is situated in the beautiful Sée valley on the Manche/Calvados border.  The market town of Sourdeval is around 5km away and has a good selection of shops and services and a weekly market.  A very popular local restaurant is about a 20 minute walk from the property and the Lac de la Dathée is ideal for walking, fishing and boating.  There is also an 18 hold golf course within 15 minutes drive, as is the St Sever forest.  The west coast beaches are an hour away.

The nearest airport is at Dinard (70 miles) and the ferry port at Caen is 50 miles away.  Vire train station is 8 miles away with fast trains straight to Paris.

At a glance:

Bedrooms: 3
Bathrooms: 2
Receptions: 2
Habitable space: 103m2
Plot size: 600m2 / 50 acres communal areas
Taxe foncière: €830p.a
Annual maintenance charge:  approx €1000p.a to cover water, building insurance & maintenance of communal areas
DPE rating: E
Heating: Individual electric heaters & 2 wood-burning stoves
Drainage: Septic tank
Windows: single-glazed
Neighbours:  nearby
Distance to shops: 5 mins
Distance to coast: 1hr
Distance to ferry port:  1hr 10mins
Distance to railway station:  15 mins

Please note: Agency fees are included in the advertised price and are payable by the purchaser.   All locations and sizes are approximate. La Résidence 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 Géorisks website:  www.georisks.gouv.fr