House in Rives d'Andaine , Orne , Normandy

Welcome to this delightful modest-sized cottage is a great little retreat in rural France. It offers a compact living space which would be perfect for a pied à terre in France, as a retreat for one or a couple. Outside, there is a garden and parking area featuring wooden gates with a workshop shed and caravan, as well as a small wooded section. Inside the stone cottage we have a living room with kitchenette and log burner, and a laundry room that also functions as a shower room with WC. Upstairs there is a bedroom with a shower room and WC.

Access to the property:
-Caen ferry port: 1H20
-Paris: 3H
-Channel Tunnel: 4H15
-Mont St Michel: 1H30

Situated in a hamlet location, close to the Medieval market towns of Domfront and Lassay les Chateaux, and situated within the Parc Naturel Normandie-Maine, this charming stone cottage is in a great area, not far from local amenities with a supermarket and bakery 3 minutes by car. This great little house comes with an ample amount of outside space so it is great for a rural retreat in the Normandy countryside.

Stepping into the cottage, where we find the living room with a kitchenette area. The wood burner and stone fireplace contribute to a rustic atmosphere, complemented by exposed stone walls and character beams that add a historical touch. The room is 24m2.

Upstairs, you'll find a cosy bedroom which leads us to a compact shower room with a WC and sink, making good use of the limited space. Do take note of the low A frame beam in the bedroom, whilst a characteristic feature of the cottage, it does limit the space, you could possibly have the cross beam moved/adjusted to counter this, to suit your needs.

Going back downstairs, we find another room on the ground floor, accessible via an external door, serving as a versatile little room, currently used as a laundry room. There is an additional shower and WC which has been fitted – a versatile space which can be adapted to fit your needs.

Outside, there is a small patio area around the house. The garden is fenced from the neighbouring property, and there is a feature stone wall. The garden is mainly lawn, with a few trees and shrubs, there is also a well on the grounds. The parking area, on the other side of the stone wall, is surfaced with gravel and includes a shed and wood shelter for storage. Adding to the property's versatility is a caravan, providing additional flexible space. A parcel of wooded land not directly attached to the property expands outdoor possibilities.

This cottage provides a rural retreat for a taste of simple living in rural France, with its compact size, the running costs such as heating are low (wood and electric heaters) so it is easy to maintain. Be sure to enquire if you wish to see more photos of the property and arrange a viewing.


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Information about risks to which this property is exposed is available on the Géorisques website : https://www.georisques.gouv.fr