Renovated Normandy Farmhouse, Buais-Les-Monts, Manche

Property Description

This Normandy farmhouse has been extensively renovated by the current owners. The property has a lovely farmhouse-style kitchen, large living room and 3 bedrooms, all of which have en suite bathrooms. The property has lovely countryside views, an attached barn and over an acre of land. There’s an excellent bakery 5mins away in Buais, whilst the larger market town of St Hilaire is 15mins in the car. The ferry port at Caen is 90mins away. 

The house was originally 5 bedrooms, this has been changed to 3 large bedrooms, all with en suite bathrooms. The slate roofs have been re-done and fully insulated. The attached barn has been clad, insulated and internally renovated. There’s also a new heating system, new utility room, new driveway and terrace. The property is now in immaculate condition and has been completely re-decorated. 

The layout of the accommodation is as follows:

Main house: 

Ground floor:

Entry hall
Living room (41m2) with Godin wood-burner 
Dining room, with door to terrace
Large eat-in kitchen, fitted with Falcon Rangemaster, large fireplace (with original bread oven) and door to rear 

First floor:

Landing
Bedroom 1 with en suite WC
Bedroom 2 with ensuite bathroom
Family bathroom
Office
Master bedroom with ensuite bathroom

Attached barn:

The attached barn has been completely renovated and is now a large office/library. 

Outside: 

The property comes with approximately 0.75 acres of land. The current owners have gradually been turning what was once an overgrown field into a lovely garden (with a rose terrace, camellias, magnolias, fig trees, eucalyptus etc).The driveway and terraced area (with bread oven) are both new. 

Location: 

Lower Normandy is known for its beautiful rolling countryside, apple orchards, long stretches of beach and half-timbered market towns. It’s one of the many gastronomic hubs of France with cheese and cider taking centre stage. There are in fact 8 Michelin listed restaurants within 30mins of the property! 

The property is located in a rural hamlet near the Manche/Mayenne border. The pretty village of Buais-les-Monts is a few minutes in the car. Here you’ll find a good bakery and a bar/restaurant. The popular town of St Hilaire de Harcouet is 15mins away. There’s an excellent weekly produce market here, held on a Wednesday morning. There’s also a good selection of shops, restaurants, supermarkets etc. Medical facilities can be found in nearby Le Teilleul (7mins)

The ferry port at Caen is 90mins in the car and the world famous Mont St Michel is 45mins away. 

At a glance:

Bedrooms: 3
Bathrooms: 3
Receptions: 2
Habitable space: TBC
Plot size: 0.75 acres
DPE rating: TBC
Taxe fonciere: 1181 Euros per annum
Broadband: Yes, Fibre-optic
Heating: Modern electric heaters in every room (installed 2021)
Distance to shops: 10mins 
Distance to coast: 45mins
Distance to ferry port: 90mins
Distance to train station: 30mins (Vire) 


Please note: Agency fees are included in the advertised price and are payable by the purchaser.   All locations and sizes are approximate. La Résidence 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.

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