Farmhouse with Cottage + Gite

Description

This substantial 5 bedroom rural country farm house with an adjoining 3 bedroom cottage and separate 2 bedroom gite and land extending to 2.7 acres with spectacular far reaching countryside views is for sale in Lower Normandy. Beautifully located in a peaceful yet accessible location offering total seclusion. Within the grounds there are several useful outbuildings and a large double pitched roof detached garage as well as a single garage to the right hand side of the entrance. On the left hand side of the driveway there is a large detached barn which has been tastefully restored and converted into a large function area currently being used as a Bar and games room. 

The large detached barn has planning permission to be converted into a 5 bedroom dwelling and the long barn has planning permission to be a 3 / 4 bedroomed dwelling. Both of these buildings have had the roof replaced within the last 15 years. 

Owner’s House: 

You enter the main house through twin glazed doors into a large open plan dining room with French double opening windows enjoying spectacular views across the gardens and grounds, feature brick built fireplace and large log burner, large built in wooden dresser and original clay tile flooring. there is a wooden spiral staircase rising to the first-floor landing. In the drawing room there is a stunning exposed brick feature wall with log burner, large French double opening windows affording stunning views across the well-maintained garden and front lawn. There is also a cloakroom/utility room fitted with a white suite and comprising of a low level WC with cistern, shelving, wash basin, original tiled floor (currently with lino type covering), heated ladder style towel rail, small obscured window to side. There is space and plumbing for washing machine, small low level fridge / freezer and tumble drier. The kitchen is recently fitted with a bespoke range of white fronted units to eye and base level with granite style work surfaces and comprising recessed ceramic sink unit with feature hose tap, cupboards and retractable dustbin beneath. Adjoining the work surfaces, a further range of units to eye and base level, integrated fridge and dishwasher, space for large freestanding fridge/freezer, larder style cupboard at one end housing boiler, large range style cooker with overhead extractor. Original tiled flooring, windows to rear of the property, a barn style wooden door leading to a large rear patio area with exceptional views to the rear of the property. From the dining room the original oak staircase rises to the first floor landing where you will find a Master Bedroom with French style double opening windows overlooking the front of the property enjoying spectacular far reaching views across the countryside, mirrored double wardrobes offering a large amount of storage space and concealed dressing area. The family bathroom is fitted with a white suite, a double ended bath with central chrome mixer tap, wall mounted wash basin with storage below, low level WC, radiator, windows to rear. There is a double bedroom suite with two large windows overlooking the front of the property enjoying spectacular views. There is also a feature fire place. From the First Floor Landing spiral staircase to the second floor there is hatch with access to loft space, three double bedrooms, a shower room fitted with a white suite and comprising of a walk in shower with fully tiled walls, wall mounted wash basin, low level WC, heated ladder style towel rail, velux window. 

Self Contained Semi Detached Cottage: 

Twin front doors into an open plan kitchen / living / dining room with staircase rising to the first-floor. The open plan living room has, large double-glazed windows with views to the French countryside, original tiled flooring. Kitchen area with a single bowl single drainer sink unit with mixer tap, cupboards beneath, breakfast bar, free stranding cooker, original tiled flooring. The master bedroom is a double aspect room with windows, en-suite bathroom with shower cubical, wash basin, low level WC. Two further bedrooms, bathroom with a bath with shower attachment above, wash basin, low level WC, velux window. 

Self Contained Gite: 

Open plan living / dining area with feature original stained glass window, stairs to the First Floor Landing. Kitchen with free standing cooker, window to front of the property, recess for under counter fridge, tiled surrounds. Tiled flooring. Shower Room fitted with a white suite and comprising of a walk in shower with fully tiled walls, wall mounted wash basin, low level WC, tiled flooring. Reception / Dining Room with French style double opening windows to front, feature stained glass window to rear. Stairs To First Floor Landing. Large Landing with feature Velux windows giving far reaching views to the front of the property. Master Bedroom: Curtained wardrobe storage, velux windows to front and back of the property. A further double bedroom with windows to front and side of the property. 

Outside 

Three large storage barns with scope to extend and renovate into further accommodation. Planning permission in place for two of the barns. Workshop: work benches on 3 sides and a large work bench located in the middle of the floor. Adequate shelving above the wall benches. A substantial store room is located at the rear of the work shop. Lighting and power throughout. 

Single Garage: 

Located at the front of the property, shelves on 3 sides. Lighting and power throughout. 

Double Garage: 

Located at the rear of the property, adequate shelving and storage above. 2 up and over doors (automatic). Lighting and power throughout. There is also a tool shed located at the rear of the property adjacent to the double garage. Adequate shelved storage. 

Function Area: 

located above the barn at the rear of the property. A large area divided into two separate rooms. One is presently being used as a games room (with a pool table) and the other is presently being used as a comfortable bar area. Lighting and power throughout. Bread Oven: located in the field adjacent to the right of the property. This area requires development but does benefit from a recently replaced roof and large velux window. This would make a very nice single bedroom property. Location La Tringale is situated in the beautiful lower Normandy countryside, offering peace and tranquillity and within easy reach of the major ferry ports (Cherbourg and Caen are an hour away), airports (Carpiquet is 45 minutes away) and key attractions of this truly delightful and historic region. The nearest of the D day landing beaches is less than 30 minutes away. Bayeux is 20 minutes and Le Mont St Michel is about 1 hour 20 minutes away. The local town can be found within a 10 minute drive with an array of local supermarkets, hairdressers and the local train station (direct line to Paris)