This lovely cottage right has been split into two properties - one with 2-beds, the other with 2-bed offering flexibility if you are looking for a home-and income property. With a bar/restaurant in the village and situated in a great area for those that enjoy the great outdoors, there's lots of activities to enjoy. Alternatively, you could just sit quietly in the beautiful garden and enjoy a long, leisurely lunch followed by a siesta.

Originally built in the 18th century and renovated in 2000, the lovely character of the property has been retained. Wooden beams, farmhouse doors feature throughout, and the big fireplace is a real feature. There's 133m2 habitable space in total. Here's the layout:

Cottage 1:

Ground floor

Fitted kitchen with space for dining table & french windows that open onto the garden.

Sitting room with efficient wood-burning stove & another set of french windows giving access to the garden

WC

Shower room

First floor

Landing

Master bedroom

Second bedroom

Adjoining Cottage 2 (gite):

Ground floor

Private terrace overlooking the garden

Open plan kitchen/sitting room

First floor

One set of stairs leading to bedroom with WC

Second set of stairs leading to second bedroom with en suite shower room & WC

Outside

The gardens cover approx a third of an acre (1604m2) and are beautifully planted with mature trees that offer shade in the summer, borders and lawns. The south-facing terraces are divided into 'informal rooms', bordered by trees, lanes and fields, perfect for alfresco dining.

The cottages are at the end of a quiet no through country lane, but is not isolated as the other hamlet residents are nearby. The lively market town of Villaines-la-Juhel is about a 10km drive. Here you will find all the shops, restaurants and amenities you might need.

The Alpes Mancelles are just a 20min drive - an area of beautiful rolling countryside and woodland dotted with pretty villages. It's an ideal area to explore if you are keen walkers or horse riders. there is also an extreme sports park as well as many water sports for anyone looking for something a little higher-octane.

At a glance:

Bedrooms: 4

Bathrooms: 2

Receptions: 2

Habitable space: 133m2

Plot size: 1604m2

Taxe fonciere: €408

Heating: Electric

Drainage: Septic tank (non conforming)

Distance to shops: 10km

Distance to ferry port: Caen, 90mins

Please note: All locations and sizes are approximate. La Residence 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.



* 2-bed cottage & adjoining 2-bed gite
* Beautiful garden with south-facing terraces
* Renovated with careful attention to detail
* Character features retained
* Good rental history
* Double-glazing & electric heating
* Quiet, peaceful spot with no through traffic
* Lively market town nearby
* Ideal for those that enjoy walking, riding & water-sports
* 90mins from Caen ferry port