Main Description
An excellent property on an exceptional site in a much sought after protected area of outstanding natural beauty on the Manche/Calvados border.
Must be seen to fully appreciate the uniqueness of the setting.
- Detached 3-4 bedroom stone farmhouse (south facing) 170 sq.m.
- Immaculate decorative order throughout
- Magnificent views from every window
- 4 Reception rooms, all with French doors onto terrace
- Oil central heating & full double glazing
- Potential to convert further 60 sq.m with minimum effort
- Peaceful but not isolated location (nearest house 200m, good selection of shops, restaurants, garage & post office 2km)
- Easily accessible (5 mins drive A84)
- Low taxes
"Les Trois Croix" is situated in a unique hillside location in the middle of this region's finest rolling countryside. It has far reaching panoramic views (from all windows), overlooking hills, woodland and forests and the chateau of Bures Les Monts dating back to William the Conqueror. Ideally located a few minutes walk from the centre of Bures Les Monts with its ancient chateau, church and fishing lake and a few minutes drive from the river and the "gorges de la Vire". The perfect setting for outdoor entusiasts with canoeing, rambling, cycling, horse riding and fishing virtually on the doorstep.
The house consists of 170 sq.m of immaculate living accommodation but has the added investment potential to convert a further 60 sq.m with minimum effort. If converted, the house would be ideal as a B&B/Gite due to the stunning and memorable location.
- Hall (12 sq.m) : Double French doors opening into hall. Door to downstairs shower room with large hydromassage shower, vanity unit and
WC. Wooden staircase to 1st floor.
- Dining Room (24 sq.m) : Charming room with beams and part vaulted ceiling and stairs to mezzanine.
- Mezzanine area (18 sq.m) : Window with outstanding views. Vaulted ceiling with impressive beam construction. Exposed stone walls.
- Sitting room (28 sq.m) : Lovely light and airy room with French doors onto terrace plus additional window. Beamed ceiling, traditional
French open fireplace and feature tiled floor. Satellite TV.
- Kitchen (18 sq.m) : Charming traditional French rustic kitchen. French doors to terrace.
- Breakfast room (16 sq.m) : Interesting room. Part vaulted ceiling incorporation grenier window and beam. Large fitted dresser, dining
area in old 'wine cave' with white washed stone walls.
- Garage (18 sq.m) : Interesting curved shaped room with beams and exposed stone/part rendered walls and ceramic floor (could be
additional room). Staircase leading to boarded first floor area (60 sq.m) with vaulted ceiling and exposed stone walls. Simple to convert to further first floor accommodation i.e. large master suite/2 bedrooms and bathroom (easy access to water/waste).
1st Floor
- 1st Bedroom (20 sq.m) : Lovely big room with two large windows with magnificent views. Satellite TV point and phone point.
- 2nd Bedroom (18 sq.m) : Lovely room with large window and built in window seat. Outstanding views. Ensuite with vanity unit with raised ceramic bowl & WC.
- 3rd Bedroom : Currently used as dressing room, Two windows.
Garden and Land
Double wooden gates lead to house and garden over a gravelled drive with plenty of parking. There is 1000 sq.m (1/4 acre) of landscaped garden with
lawns, flowerbeds and shrubs.
Orchard, Chalet & Grounds available separately.
In an equally picturesque location within view of the house is the orchard and grounds (2,600 sq.m) enclosed by hedges. This charming
tranquil site has a fully fitted wooden chalet with power and water connected. It consists of a sitting/bed area, kitchenette and shower
room with WC and vanity unit. Outside is a large BBQ with rustic table and benches. There are 2 five bar gate entrances to the land with free standing parking at either end of the plot and a very large detached garage, all in excellent condition. Due to its proximity to the river and fishing (2 mins) and the natural beauty of the area, this would make an excellent holiday let.
The grounds provide ample space for vegetable plots. The large wooden garage with hayloft would be ideal for use as stabling for
horse/pony.
Transport
Cherbourg port - 1hr 30 mins
Caen port - 45 mins
Dinard airport - 1hr 30 mins
St. Malo port - 1hr 30 mins
For a wider choice of shopping and entertainment the major towns are nearby:
15 mins from the historic town of St Lo (departmental capitol of Manche) with superb shopping & restaurants set in its castle ramparts. Museums, art gallery, cinemas & theatre are all at hand including boat trips along the Vire (in season).
15 mins from Vire (Calvados) with a range of shops and restaurants and rail link to Paris.
10 mins from Torigni, a smaller town with range of shops and hypermarkets.
45 mins from the impressive port town of Caen (calvados) with shopping mall.
This property is something of a rarity, the perfect location and site and therefore a solid and secure investment.
Contact Details
Gabrielle & Derek Smith
Email - smithderek@wanadoo.fr
Tel - 0033 (0) 231 68 88 32