Ref: BROO. St Sauveur le Vicomte area.
A beautifully renovated stone barn which is south facing. It has been converted into a large 3 bedded gite and a delightful one bedroomed gite and 2 bedroomed accommodation currently used as the owners living space, but dependant on your situation owners could live in any of the houses. There is the possibility of opening the 2 and 3 bedded house into one large house/gite. 

The 3 bedroomed gite has 3 beamed double bedrooms, all with spectacular views over the adjoining countryside. There is also a toilet /shower room on the same floor. The living area is open plan and is over 12 metres long by 6 metres wide a fantastic family area. There is a raised dining area and an open fire. The kitchen is handmade and has plumbing for a dishwasher. The gite also has a fully equipped bathroom and downstairs toilet. The one bedroomed gite is ideal for couples or singles or could be simply used as a guest house for friends/relatives. There are beautiful views from the bedroom and a large private terrace. The downstairs has a modern compact kitchen and a new modern shower room. The stone wall is exposed and there is a log burning stove. The mezzanine floored bedroom has wardrobes built into the eave space.

The 2 bedroomed house has been used for the owners and also has open plan accommodation on the ground floor,again with a hand built kitchen etc, a shower room and ample storage. The 2 double bedrooms have vaulted ceilings and storage in the eaves. There is also a shower room on this floor. If the new owners were interested in continuing the gite business the current owners would be happy to help in anyway they could.
There is almost an acre of land that comes with the property and the surrounding land is used only for cows and sheep giving far reaching views. The land is mainly laid to lawn with a stream running alongside it and a pond.

Ref: SJM. Portbail area.
An attractive, detached and fully restored manoir property situated in a peaceful, rural location. In a small hamlet only 6 kilometers from the lovely coastal town of Portbail. The small village local village has the following shops, butcher, baker, general store & primary school and is approx: 1 kilometer away. This property affords very easy access to sandy beaches (approx. 10 mins. drive) and is just 40 mins. by car from the ferry port of Cherbourg or the airport at Montrepusse. This spacious house has full oil-fired central heating which was installed in 2005. It has modern fittings and is, in every respect, ready for immediate occupation. It has been run as a very successful bed and breakfast with a high local reputation. There is also a gite which provides a good, regular income. The property benefits from two adjoining stone-built barns which offer spacious storage facilities. Subject to the usual permissions it is considered that these areas would readily convert to extra accommodation. It might be possible to create up to 2 or 3 further gites. There is also a large car port to accommodate two family cars or a motor home.
The accommodation comprises: Ground floor, Lounge, Large Dining room, Kitchen with under-stairs larder, Utility room, Downstairs cloakroom with washbasin vanity unit and WC. First floor, Master bedroom, 3 large bedrooms each with en-suite shower, wash basin and WC Attic double bedroom with adjoining office/bedroom Family bathroom with bath, shower cubicle, wash hand basin, toilet and bidet, Large, fully boarded attic area above master bedroom accessed through hatch and loft ladder. 

Outdoor buildings & grounds.
The rear garden is approx. 4500 square meters, mostly to lawn, including a pond and surrounded by established trees Extensive graveled parking area to front and lawned garden Gite. An end barn has been converted into an extremely comfortable, two-bedroom gite which generates a significant annual income. All items in the gite are included in the sale. Barn. Large barn, approx 10x5 meters up to roof containing central heating boiler.
Wood store. Approx 5x5 meters currently used for storage of wood for burners. Also has a hatch to further floor.

FRONT GARDEN: Approx 500 sq meters. Mainly laid to lawn with mature trees & shrubs. Large graveled drive and parking area. Most of gravel over plastic to prevent weed growth. Septic tank installed under drive. Covered “Foss” under garden connected to soak away. Outside water tap.

REAR GARDEN. Approx. 4400 sq. meters. Mainly laid to lawn with mature trees & shrubs. Large, graveled patio area adjacent to the kitchen door. Gravel laid over plastic to prevent weed growth. Rotary washing line. Stone built well capped by previous occupants and not checked by current residents. Feature stone-built steps. Along rear of house a further graveled area over plastic with a feature stone retaining wall. Continues to another patio area behind the gite for client use. Sloped bed covered with plastic and laid with various shrubs. At the rear of the barn is a lean-to which can be used for further log or other storage. A hedge separates an orchard area with mature fruit trees and small copse. Main garden surrounded by rustic hedges fronted by flower beds. Central, circular bed with shrubs and ground covered by plastic and bark chippings. Large pond surrounded by established trees and fenced for safety. The farthest part of the garden is more wild with brambles giving abundant blackberries in season. The far boundary is lined with old oak trees and has a gate way leading to the lane running along the rear of the property.  

BARN 1. Approx. 10 meters by 5 meters adjoining main house. Open to roof. Earth floor except for concrete base for Central heating boiler. Door giving access to rear garden. Electric lights. Electric sockets.

BARN 2. Approx. 5 meters by 5 meters adjoining barn 1. Earth floor with gravel. Currently used as a wood store and storage for tractor-mower. Wide access doors to front and rear allowing passage between front and rear gardens. Second floor with hatch access.
CAR PORT. Approx. 7 meters by 5 meters. Power sockets. 

Extensive drainage has been laid to ensure that all rain water is carried to the front lane. Large water butts have been installed, two to front and one to rear. Half glazed upvc front, stable-style door leading to :- HALL Tiled floor entrance leading to wide wooden, carpeted stairs up to half-landing and first bedroom, and on to first floor landing. Glazed door leading to Utility room and paneled door leading to Kitchen. UTILITY ROOM.  Approx. 5 meters by 4 meters including downstairs toilet. Tiled floor. Ample power sockets. Plumbing for washing machine. Space for chest freezer and fridge. Old fashioned earthenware sink with cold water tap and storage cupboard under. 4-door kitchen unit with working surface and drawers. Glazed, double door to front. Door into:- DOWNSTAIRS TOILET.  Approx 2 meters by 2 meters being contained within the utility room. Toilet, wash basin vanity unit with mixer tap. Enclosed space with self contained electric water heater. Electric heated towel rail. Power point.
KITCHEN.  Approx. 5 meters by 5 meters. Tiled floor. Double glazed upvc large windows to front and rear. Half glazed upvc door to back garden. Large, vertical radiator. Original fireplace which now houses the Rodin wood/anthracite burning oven and hob. Completely refurbished and modernized recently including ceiling with spots. Exposed original character beams. Extensive range of recently fitted wall & base units with work surfaces. Built in electric fan oven. Peninsular of base units and work surface with built-in calor-gas hob. Double bowl sink with mixer tap and drainer. Space for Fridge-freezer. Space and plumbing for dish-washer. Extensive power sockets. Television point. Cupboard giving access to digital Electricity meter and recently updated consumer unit with Power Protection. Wooden door giving access to under stair storage area with window to front. Electric light. Cold water plumbed. 
Wood paneled door leading to :- LOUNGE
Approx 5 meters by 5 meters. Carpeted. Large, upvc ¾ glazed door to front. Large double-glazed windows to front and rear. Original fireplace with Supra log burner. Recently updated by plaster walls with coving and plaster ceiling with insulation. Ample power sockets, TV point, Satellite dish connection. Radiator. Paneled door leading to :- DINING ROOM.  Approx. 6.5 meters by 5 meters. Very attractive tiled floor. Upvc Window to front. Upvc ¾ glazed double doors to front. Large double glazed window to rear with 2 original small windows to rear. Stone feature fire support with Godin Log burner. Two radiators. Ample power sockets. Recently modernized by plaster walls and ceiling while leaving character beams. Insulation in walls and ceiling. Under-stairs cupboard containing electric water heater for bedrooms. Modern staircase leading to two first floor bedrooms.

FIRST FLOOR
HALF LANDING. Accessed from hall stairs with small rear window. Old character door leading to :- BEDROOM 1: (Garden Room) Approx 4 meters by 5 meters (max) recently decorated and new ceiling installed retaining main beams. Double glazed upvc windows to front and rear. Carpeted. Radiator. Ample power sockets. Door into recently installed En-suite with shower cabinet, sink vanity unit, and W.C. with cushion flooring. FIRST FLOOR LANDING Accessed by steps from half landing. Corridor leading to master bedroom, guest room and family bathroom. Small window to front. Power socket. Radiator.  MASTER BEDROOM. Approx. 5 meters by 5 meters. Original small windows to front and rear. Velux window with blind to rear. Carpeted. Radiator. Power sockets. TV aerial connection. Has door access to Bedroom 2. See below.
Extensive built-in wardrobe with two double, a single and storage. New, insulated ceiling with large hatch and loft ladder leading to :- LOFT SPACE: Fully boarded with wood paneling and insulation to roof. Light with switch. BATHROOM. Approx. 4 meters by 4 meters. Carpeted. Window to rear. Green bathroom suite consisting of W.C., bath with shower attachment, bidet, and pedestal sink. Separate shower cabinet. Radiator. Electric, timer controlled towel rail. Mirror with spots. Power sockets. GUEST ROOM: Accessed by steps from first floor landing. Attic bedroom above Bedroom 1. Carpeted. Exposed beams. Power points. TV cable. Wood paneling with insulation to roof. Small roof window to front. Short steps leading to: OFFICE/BEDROOM: Carpeted. Exposed beams. Wood paneling with insulation to roof. Small roof window to front. Power sockets. TV cable. Houses TV amplifier and splitter taking input from UK and French aerials, boosting signal and distributing to other rooms.  LANDING: Accessed from stairs in Dining Room. In turn gives access to two further bedrooms which were created in 2004. Small hatch to loft space. BEDROOM 2. Approx. 4.2 meters by 2.5 meters. Carpeted. Plaster ceiling with original beam exposed. 2 Velux windows with blinds to rear. Radiator. Power sockets. Door leading into en-suite with shower cabinet, sink vanity unit, W.C. Light switch powers extractor fan. Cushion flooring. BEDROOM 3. Approx. 3.2 meters by 2.5 meters. Carpeted. Plaster ceiling with original beam exposed. Velux window and small original window to front.Radiator. Power sockets. Door leading into en-suite with shower cabinet, sink vanity unit, W.C. original window to front. Both original windows have a safety bar.

All in all a very lovely property with a proven record as a successful B&B or alternatively the property would make a terrific family home. Only for sale due to owners retirement.

The accommodation comprises on the ground floor:
Very large sitting room with beams and many original features, dining room with features, office, 2 WC's, large lounge with feature fireplace, fully fitted modern kitchen and bathroom. Tiled floors throughout the ground floor. There a two staircases both very 'Rustic' accessing the first floor.

The accommodation comprises on the first floor:
mezzanine area presently housing a library, 4 bedrooms, 3 with en-suite facilities, room housing the central heating boiler, further room presently used as a laundry room, dressing room, There is a building next to the main property that has been in the past used to house summer visitors, this building has 2 garages with large attic over and a cellar. Wood store and large car port. This lovely property situated in an ideal convenient location near Paris & Dieppe (100km) has been lovingly maintained over the years and is well worth viewing.

CONTACT THE OWNERS FOR VIEWINGS ON.
Tel:  0033 (0)3 44 81 57 50

Ref: MARD. Avranches area.
A superb fully renovated country property with 10 acres of land plus 2 gites and a chalet. The main residence is a substantial 19th century farmhouse which has been the subject of extensive renovation to create a  lovely family home with many character features being retained in the renovation. The property benefits from having has 'Geo-thermal' under floor heating fitted. The accommodation on the ground floor comprises. Open plan sitting room leading into a large dining area and fully fitted kitchen, cloakroom, with WC and washbasin, boiler room/utility area, wine cave. A feature sweeping staircase leads to the first floor where the accommodation comprises, landing area, office, master bedroom with en-suite facilities, 2 further double bedrooms, shower room, separate WC. From the first floor landing a staircase leads to a further large bedroom. GITE 1) Open plan ground floor living area with fully equipped kitchen, sitting/lounge area with wood burning stove and dining area with exposed
stone walls and beams. Wooden stairs lead to the first floor where there are 3 double bedrooms, shower room and separate WC. All windows are double glazed and the gite has electric heating. GITE 2) Open plan ground floor living area with fully fitted kitchen and dining area. Wooden stairs lead to the first floor where there is 2 bedrooms (1 double & 1 twin), shower room with WC. All windows are double glazed and electric heating is fitted. TIMBER CHALET. The accommodation comprises, 2 bedrooms, sitting room area dining area and fitted kitchen leading to sun terrace. There are radiators to the bedrooms and main living area. 
OUTSIDE. The property is approached via a quiet lane and is surrounded by mature gardens incorporating lawns, woodland area and an orchard. There is a large 3 bay garage and workshop with electricity connected. This building could easily be converted to form loose boxes. Small storeroom building, timber shed and an original bread oven complete the picture. Beyond the formal gardens is a fenced level paddock with a stream bordering it and this then leads onto further wooded and grassed areas with many mature trees. At the far end of the land there is river frontage onto the river See which is known locally as an excellent Salmon & Trout  river. The property comes highly recommended as an excellent family or equestrian property as there are many lovely rides out from the property.