PROPERTY DESCRIPTION

Reduced in Price from 388,600 euros. This beautiful Normandy ‘Longère’ is situated in lovely rolling countryside, just a short drive (approx. 15 minutes) from the market town of Gorron, where there is a good range of independent shops, supermarkets and services.



The property has been lovingly restored by the current owners to the very highest standards of taste and quality. In addition to the main house there are two beautiful gites with indoor and outdoor swimming pools as well as a mini golf course, offering the purchaser the wonderful opportunity of acquiring a superb residence with a successful gite lettings business, established over eight years.



The main house is full of character with a wealth of exposed beams and stone walls, and the accommodation currently comprises a large sitting/dining room with feature stone fireplace, a kitchen/breakfast room, office and utility room. On the first floor there are three double bedrooms, one with ensuite and a bathroom. There is double glazing all round, and drainage is by means of a septic tank. Heating is by means of a wood burning fire with back boiler serving storage radiators on the ground floor, and electric radiators on the first floor. The property was re-roofed in 2007.



Both gites are fitted out to an exceptionally high standard, and are offered for sale fully equipped. Each property has two bedrooms and a bathroom. Both have independent sun terraces. A handy workshop is attached to the main house.



The real feature of this stunning property is the landscaped garden, which extends to over an acre. There are mature trees, shrubs and plants, and lovely views across the surrounding countryside. There is a mini golf course, boules court, soft tennis court, BBQ area with bar and terrace and beautifully landscaped swimming pool. In addition there is an indoor pool, Jacuzzi and gym equipment.



PRINCIPAL RESIDENCE:



ACCOMMODATION:



Solid wood/part glazed entrance door into;



Sitting/dining room: 6m x 7m



A lovely room with exposed beams, stone walls and feature stone fireplace with wood burner. Double opening windows overlooking garden. Staircase to upper floor. Tiled floor. Stone archway through to;



Office: 3.5m x 2m



Velux and window to the rear with opaque glass blocks. Tiled floors.



Kitchen/Breakfast room: 4m x 3.5m



Multi paned door to terrace. Radiator. Excellent range of oak wall and base units. Integral electric oven, with extractor. Single sink with mixer tap. Plumbing for dishwasher. Tiled work surfaces. Part tiled walls. Tiled floor. Door to;



Utility room:



Plumbing for washing machine and tumble dryer. Wall mounted and low level cupboard. Hot water tank. Tiled work surfaces. Part wood clad walls and ceiling. Tiled floor. Door to;



Ground floor Cloakroom:



Part tiled, part wood clad walls. Wood clad ceiling. Low level flush WC. Basin with twin taps. Radiator. Tiled floor.



FIRST FLOOR:



Solid wood staircase leads to;



Landing: L-shaped



Window to the rear garden. Radiator. Built in cupboard with hanging space. Exposed beams. Canadian maple wood floor. Doors to;



Bedroom 1: 3.5m x 2.5m



Velux to the rear. Exposed beams. Radiator. Carpeted floor.



Bedroom 2: 3m x 3.5m



Window overlooking garden. Exposed beams. Radiator. Loft access. Carpeted floor.



Bathroom:



Velux to the rear. Part wood paneled walls. Exposed beams. Loft access. Radiator. Vanity basin with twin taps over, cupboards under. Low level flush WC. Fully enclosed, fully tiled shower cubicle. Carpeted floor.



Master Bedroom: 3.5m x 4m



Window over garden. Exposed beams. Feature wood paneling. Radiator. Carpeted floor. Door through to;



Ensuite:



Velux to the rear. Radiator. Vanity basin with twin taps over and cupboards under. Bath with shower attachment over. Tiled walls. Carpeted floor.



GITES:



‘L’Hirondelle’:



There is a pretty split level terrace in front of the property, with mature shrubs and plants.



Two sets of glazed doors into;



Open plan living/dining/kitchen: 6m x 4m



A lovely room with exposed beams, stone walls and feature wood burner. Radiator. Staircase to upper floor, with under stairs storage cupboard. Tiled floor. Kitchen area with sink with twin taps and drainer, plumbing for dishwasher, fridge, microwave, electric hob with extractor and light over.



FIRST FLOOR:



Solid wood staircase to;



Landing:



Canadian maple wood floor. Doors to;



Bedroom 1: 3m x 3m



Velux to the rear. Exposed beams. Hanging space. Carpeted floor.



Bedroom 2: 4m x 3m



Double opening window to the garden. Exposed beams. Carpeted floor.



Bathroom:



Velux to the rear. Low level flush WC. Vanity basin with twin taps, cupboards under. Bath with shower attachment. Radiator. Part wood cladding. Part tiled walls. Carpeted floor.



La Grande Chéminée:



There is a pretty terrace area in front of the property for dining ‘al fresco’.



A glazed entrance door into;



Entrance area/Sitting/dining room: 6m x 6m



A lovely rooms, full of character touches, with exposed beams, stone and wood paneled walls and wood burner. Radiator. Under stairs storage cupboard.



Kitchen:



Double opening windows overlooking the garden. Integral electric oven and hob, with extractor. Single sink with drainer and mixer tap. Plumbing for dishwasher. Tiled work surfaces. Good range of quality wall and base units. Radiator. Tiled floor. Door through to;



Utility room:



Plumbing for washing machine. Wall cupboards. Hot water tank. Through to;



Ground floor cloakroom:



Low level flush WC. Single basin with mixer tap. Part tiled walls, part wood paneling. Tiled floor.



FIRST FLOOR:



Solid wood stair case, with velux over stair well to;



Landing: L-shaped



A lovely feature of this house is the raised reading area, with views over the gardens. Wood paneled walls. Radiator. Exposed beams. Carpeted floor. Doors to;



Bedroom 1: 2.5m x 4m



Velux to the rear. Hanging space. Carpeted floor.



Bedroom 2: 4m x4m



Double opening window overlooking the gardens. Exposed beams. Part wood paneling. Carpeted floor.



Bathroom: 2m x 2m



Velux to the front. Low level flush WC. Double shower cabin, fully enclosed with tiled walls. Vanity basin with mixer tap, cupboards and drawers. Feature mirror with light above. Radiator. Carpeted floor.



OUTSIDE:



There are two entrance ways to the property, one at either end. The first is onto a tarmac driveway, where there is parking for several vehicles. The second is reserved primarily for gite guests, and is onto an extensive gravel parking area, where there is parking for several vehicles, as well as access to a triple block built and rendered garage. There is also a timber built wood store.



The grounds extend to around an acre, and are a stunning feature of the property. The garden has been thoughtfully landscaped with flower beds, trees and mature shrubs. There is a well, which could be used for watering the garden as well as a watering system. There is a well tended vegetable garden and greenhouse, with a variety of crops and fruit trees, as well as decorative pathways, an ornamental pond and a number of private places to relax, and three terraces for outdoor entertaining. The BBQ area has a bar room, with outdoor toilet and shower facility. There is a boules court, soft tennis/badminton court, table tennis table and a 10 hole mini golf course. These exceptional facilities along with lovely views of the idyllic countryside make this a lovely area for relaxation for guests and owners alike.



The outdoor pool (9m x 4m) is set in a lovely landscaped area, with attractive pool side pump house. The pool side is paved with ornamental paving stone, and is surrounded by a security gate and fencing, which conforms to the recent safety regulations.



The indoor pool complex is attached to the main building. It houses a wonderful heated swimming pool (6.4m x 6.5m), with Jacuzzi and shower/changing facility. There is also a gym area, with exercise equipment. To the side there is a practical laundry storage room (3.5m x 2.5m) for the gites. Above there is a studio room (2.5m x 6m max), with basin, and window overlooking the garden, ideal as extra guest accommodation.



Gorron (Canton) Propriete restauree + 2 Gites - prestations de qualite (piscine decouverte dans site exceptionnel, piscine interieure chauffee, jacuzzi, mini-golf.) - cadre magnifique - terrain arbore. Classe Energie E