7 rooms
- 4 Beds
- 2 Baths
| Floor 125m²
| Ext 490m²
€278,495
- £230,677**
7 rooms
- 4 Beds
- 2 Baths
| Floor 125m²
| Ext 490m²
4-5 Bed Stone House Near Utah Beach & Sainte-Mère-Église with Garden, courtyard, outbuildings & Extra Land
Charming detached 4/5 bedroooms stone house of approximately 125 m² with an annexe of around 25m2. Located in the Normandy countryside just minutes from Utah Beach and Sainte-Mère-Église, Carentan with trains to Paris at 15 mins. Set in a peaceful hamlet of half a dozen houses and not directly overlooked, the property combines traditional character with comfortable living and excellent potential. The ground floor features a spacious 54 m² living room with open-plan kitchen diner, exposed stone, beams and terracotta floor tiles. Upstairs are two bedrooms, and large bathroom with separate W.C. The impressive top floor offers flexible living space including two bedrooms, sitting area, dressing area, mezzanine, washbasin and WC. Outside at front, a courtyard with space for a vehicle and storage. Rear garden with large terrace and fruit-trees. An additional 634 m² parcel of land. Double glazing and a Tulikivi masonry stove provide comfort and efficient heating. Cherbourg ferry at 40 min
Characterful Normandy Stone House Near Utah Beach
Set in a peaceful hamlet in the Normandy bocage, just minutes from the historic coastline of Utah Beach and the famous village of Sainte-Mère-Église, this attractive detached stone house offers approximately 125 m² of accommodation and an annexe of 25 m2 with its own shower and W.C. A wealth of original character and considerable flexibility for family living, a second home or a property with further potential.
Around three hours from Paris, with direct trains from Carentan at 15 mins, the property occupies a tranquil rural setting and not directly overlooked, while remaining within easy reach of the beaches, villages, shops and services of the Manche countryside.
A House Full of Normandy Character
The property retains many of the features that make traditional Normandy houses so appealing, including exposed stone walls, substantial timber beams, terracotta floor tiles and exposed roof timbers.
At the heart of the house is an impressive 53 m² living and dining open kitchen, providing a generous space for family life and entertaining. The open-plan fitted kitchen forms part of this welcoming room, while the combination of stone, timber and traditional tiled flooring creates a wonderfully authentic atmosphere.
A Tulikivi masonry stove provides an attractive focal point as well as efficient and economical heating, complementing the character of the property.
The ground floor also benefits from an annexe with shower room and W.C., providing useful additional space and convenient access towards the garden.
Four to five Bedrooms and Flexible Living Space
The first floor provides two bedrooms, approximately:
18 m²
15 m²
A spacious 10 m² family bathroom serves this level, together with a mezzanine area currently used as a library or study.
The accommodation continues into the spectacular final level beneath the exposed roof structure, this versatile space combines a bedroom, sitting area, dressing area and mezzanine, together with a washbasin and WC.
This upper level could be adapted according to individual requirements, whether as a private bedroom suite, teenage retreat, guest accommodation, home office, studio or additional living area.
Outdoor Space and Additional Land
Outside, the house enjoys a front courtyard and a private rear garden, creating separate areas for entertaining, gardening and relaxation.
The garden includes a fruit-trees adding to the rural character of the property.
Two useful lean-to outbuildings provide valuable additional storage and workshop space and would suit a variety of uses depending on the requirements of the new owners.
A further 634 m² parcel of land is included in the sale, providing additional outdoor space and potential for a small paddock, orchard, vegetable garden or recreational use, subject to any necessary permissions.
Ideal Normandy Location
The location is particularly attractive for those seeking a property close to the D-Day beaches and historic sites of Normandy.
Utah Beach is just minutes away, while Sainte-Mère-Église, famous for its important role during the Normandy landings, is also close by. The surrounding countryside offers the peaceful landscape of the Normandy bocage, while the Channel coast and its beaches are easily accessible.
The property offers an appealing combination of rural tranquillity, historic interest and proximity to the Normandy coast.
Key Features
Approximately 125 m² of living space
4-5 bedrooms
2 bathrooms / shower rooms
Detached traditional stone house
53 m² living room with open-plan kitchen
Exposed beams and stonework
Traditional terracotta floor tiles
Tulikivi masonry stove
Approximately 30 m² top-floor living space
Mezzanine / library / office space
Double glazing
Front courtyard
Rear garden and fruit orchard
Two useful outbuildings
Additional 634 m² parcel of land
Quiet rural hamlet
No direct overlooking
Habitable immediately
Minutes from Utah Beach
Close to Sainte-Mère-Église
Approximately 3 hours from Paris
A characterful Normandy property combining traditional architecture, generous accommodation, useful outbuildings and additional land in an exceptionally desirable area close to Utah Beach.
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