This 5-bed stone house with lots of original character features and spacious living areas is now on the market for the first time in 35 years. The south-facing garden is very pretty and has mature fruit trees and a patio area with countryside views.... This 5-bed stone house with lots of original character features and spacious living areas is now on the market for the first time in 35 years.

The south-facing garden is very pretty and has mature fruit trees and a patio area with countryside views. Close to medieval town of Tinchebray, and with great Paris rail links from Vire, Caen ferry port is also 1 hour away.The property was renovated in the 1990's and, putting the current furniture arrangement to one side, the new owner will probably want to invest in further modernisation, particularly in the kitchen.

However, there is gas-fired central heating, two wood-burning stoves and double-glazed windows on the ground floor.Ground Floor:Entrance Hall - Partly glazed door to rear and cupboard under stairs.Cloakroom - WC & hand basinShower Room - Large shower, basin, heated towel railSitting Room - Spacious (6.27 x 4.15m) with fireplace and woodburner, exposed beams, double doors to terrace.Dining Room - Generous size (5.00 x 4.82m) with granite fireplace, exposed stone wall, stairs to first floor.Ground floor bathroom - Bath with shower screen, WC, basin, exposed beam, heated towel rail.Kitchen - Modern units, stainless steel sink, built-in oven, space for dishwasher, door to garden.First Floor (via dining room stairs):Landing areaBedroom 1 - Spacious (5.03 x 3.97m), ornamental fireplace, windows on north and south.Bedroom 2 - (4.95 x 2.44m), Velux windows, exposed beams and stone wall.First Floor (via entrance hall stairs):Bedroom 3 - (3.90 x 2.77m), window to northBedroom 4/Study - (2.64 x 2.30m), window to west, sloping ceiling.Bedroom 5 - (3.63 x 3.60m), windows to east and west, sloping ceiling.Outside:The gravel driveway leads to the parking and turning area.

Both front and rear gardens have lawned areas, apple trees and mature shrubs. The south-facing rear garden has a lovely stone patio with BBQ area and great views over the surrounding countryside and there is also a well.Location:The house is situated in a village close to the medieval town of Tinchebray.

Both Vire and Flers are a 20 minute drive. Well-connected for both the UK and Europe, Vire in particular has excellent rail links to Paris and the house is an hour from Caen ferry port and within easy reach of Mont St Michel, the D-Day Beaches, and Bayeux, making it ideally located for both a peaceful countryside lifestyle and broader travel.At a glance:Bedrooms: 5Bathrooms: 2Receptions: 2Habitable space: 131m2Plot size: 2374m2Taxe fonciere: 554DPE rating: TBCHeating: Gas-central heating & wood-burning stovesDrainage: Septic tank (does not conform)Neighbours: NearbyDistance to shops: 5 minsDistance to coast: 1hrDistance to ferry port: 1hrDistance to rail station: 20minsPlease 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* Pretty 5-bed Norman stone house* One the market for the first time in 35 years* Wooden beams & granite fireplaces* Pretty south-facing garden* Terrace & mature fruit trees* Views over surrounding countryside* A few minutes from medieval town of Tinchebray* Vire and Flers both 20 mins away* 1 hr from Caen ferry port* One hour from the beach