Properties for sale in France's Calvados

A beautifully renovated 4-bed stone farmhouse with nearly 7 acres of land and far reaching views across the Normandy countryside. Well equipped and maintained equestrian facilities including six paddocks (one with shelter), a 1,000 m2 riding arena. There are lots of pretty market towns in the area and the coast is just 40 mins away.The living areas at the property are spacious and light and the fires in each reception room mean it's particularly cosy throughout the winter. The house is beautifully presented and has about 170 m2 habitable space. Here's the current layout:Ground floorOpen plan kitchen and dining area (32 m2) with Falcon range and wood stoveLarge sitting room (47 m2) with Normandy fireplace and wood stoveFirst floor:LandingFour bedrooms (two used as offices, one as a dressing room)Bathroom with bath, shower, and double basinUtility room with laundry facilitiesSeparate WC with hand basinLarge attic bedroom with exposed beams and additional loft spaceOutside:2.8 ha of land with six paddocks and 1,000 m2 arenaEquestrian facilities: two 32 m2 boxes (convertible to four), two more boxes (20 and 11 m2), tack room with washing machine, hay barn (36 m2), shed (18 m2), and secure parking for horse trailer or truckOrchard with apple, pear, cherry, and plum treesDriveway with ample parking and exterior lightingOutbuilding with boiler roomLocation:9 minutes from a village with local amenitiesUnder 15 minutes from Vire (shops, weekly market, restaurants, vets)45 minutes from Caen, 40 minutes from Granville and its beachesEasy access to Mont-Saint-Michel, Saint-Lo, and Saint-MaloOther towns and villages in the area that are well worth exploring might be Villedieu-les-Poeles, Saint-Hilaire-du-Harcouet, Flers and Domfront.Additional information:Double glazing, stone floors, high ceilingsFibre optic internetOil central heating and wood stovesSold with selected furniture and decorative itemsPeaceful setting, ideal for horse enthusiasts or countryside living in NormandyAt a glance:Bedrooms: 4Bathrooms: 1Receptions: 2Habitable space: 170m2Plot size: 27,613m2 / 2.8 hectares / 6.9 acresTaxe fonciere: €TBCDPE rating: TBCBroadband: Fibre opticHeating: Oil-fired central heating & wood-burning stovesFeatures: Double glazing, stone floors, high ceilingsDrainage: Septic tankNeighbours: DistantDistance to shops: 9 minsDistance to coast: 40 minsDistance to ferry port: 45 mins - CaenPlease note: Agency fees are included in the advertised price and are payable by the purchaser. 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.Information on the risks to which this property is exposed is available on the Georisks website: www.georisks.gouv.fr* Renovated 4-bed stone farmhouse* Extensive equestrian facilities* Nearly 7 acres of land* Pretty garden* Excellent location* Lots of market towns in the area* 40 mins from the coast* 45 mins from ferry port

Dating back to the early 1700's, this traditional farmhouse has a 3-bed main house and 2-bed gite, both beautifully renovated and presented. Ouside, the house has stunning views of the surrounding countryside and a lovely garden. Vire and Villedieu-les-Poeles both within easy reach and the nearby river Vire has some lovely walks and picnic spots.The accommodation layout is versatile and if you wanted to supplement the gite income with running a B&B as well, that could work well. There is a total 225m2 habitable space. Here's the layout:Main houseGround floorOpen plan kitchen / dining room / sitting room - 6.55m x 5.86m - with fitted kitchen and two sets of french doors to the sunny garden terraceCloakroom with WC and plumbing for washing machine and tumble dryerSitting room - 5.77m x 4.98m - with lovely fireplace with wood-burning stove & stairs to first floorFirst FloorLanding - 1.63 x 1.35mStudy area - 3.61m x 1.87mBedroom 1 - 4.13 x 3.13mEn-suite shower room - 2.67m x 1.86mBedroom 2 - 5.12m x 4mBedroom 3 - 6.28m x 2.92m'Jack & Jill' bathroom - 3m x 2.06mGiteGround floorOpen plan kitchen / dining room - 5.71m x 2.97mSitting room - 5.71m x 3.46mFirst floorBedroom 1 - 3.80m x 3.05mBedroom 2 - 3.42m x 3.38mBathroom - 2.32m2 x 2.07mOutsideA gravel driveway leads to a parking and turning area where there is also a carport. The majority of the garden is lawned, the planting predominantly mature shrubs. There is a sun terrace by the house, perfect for BBQ's, sun-downers and dining alfresco. The vegetable garden has raised beds, a greenhouse and a metal shed for storage. There is a well with a pump for watering the garden.Additional outbuildings include a wooden chalet with a concrete floor (5.12m x 3.35m) and a shed, again with a concrete floor, that is used for storage.Location:The house is situated near Pont-Farcy, a popular village with restaurant and bakery. The river Vire is a particularly lovely spot, with lovely walks and picnic opportunities. The A84 provides easy and straight forward access to both Villedieu-les-Poeles and Vire, both very popular, vibrant market towns and the beaches are just 45mins away. Ouistreham ferry port is just under an hour's drive and Cherbourg is also easily accessible, just a 1hr 20min drive.At a glance:Bedrooms: 5Bathrooms: 3Receptions: 3Habitable space: 4511m2Plot size: 225m2Taxe fonciere: €692DPE rating: EBroadband: YesHeating: Air source heat pump & 2 x wood-burning stovesDrainage: Septic tank (believed to have been installed in 2003)Distance to shops: 10minsDistance to coast: 45 minsDistance to ferry port: Caen, 1hrPlease note: Agency fees are included in the advertised price and are payable by the purchaser. 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.Information on the risks to which this property is exposed is available on the Georisks website: www.georisks.gouv.fr* 3-bed farmhouse & 2-bed gite* Pretty garden of just over an acre* Raised vegetable beds* Car port & off-road parking* Useful outbuildings* Good access to two lively towns* 45 mins from coast* 1hr from ferry port