17th Century longère with B&B and gîte, 8km from the beach

Beautiful 17th Century normandy longère with B&B and gîte, just 8kms from the beach… The property is believed to date back to 1611 and offers charming living spaces with character features such as exposed stone, granite fireplaces and exposed beams.  The versatile accommodation makes the property an attractive proposition with a business established over the last 15 years. 

The property is situated between Avranches and Granville and just 8 km from some beautiful beaches.  It comprises 2 bedroom owners' accommodation, 3 B&B rooms and a detached 2 bedroom gîte, just 1.5 km off the main road there is excellent access and local shops and facilities are in the closest village 2 km away. 

ACCOMMODATION IN THE OWNERS' ACCOMMODATION

On the ground floor

• Entrance Hall  2.68 x 1.91m  Tiled floor.  Partly glazed door to front elevation.  Radiator.  Stairs to first floor.
• Cloakroom   Tiled floor.  Radiator.  WC.  Vanity unit with mirror over.
• Kitchen/Breakfast Room  5.32 x 3.70m  Window to front and west elevations.  Tiled floor.  Radiator.  Range3 of built-in base and wall units.  Worktops and tiled splash-backs.  Sinks with mixer tap.  Space and plumbing for dishwasher.  Space for range style cooker with extractor over.  Wall mounted Boiler.  Space for American style fridge/freezer.
• Dining Room  5.37 x 5.22m  Tiled floor.  Window  and glazed door and side panel to front elevation.  Granite fireplace with raised hearth and wood-burner.  2 radiators.  Door to:
• Conservatory  8.34 x 2.77m  Exposed stone wall. Glazed door to rear garden.  Built-in cupboard.
• Lounge  6.42 x 5.55m  3 windows to front elevation.  Spotlights.  Granite fireplace dated 1611 with open hearth.  Display recess.  Built-in cupboard.  Door to entrance hall for B  &  B rooms.

On the First Floor

• Landing  Velux window to rear elevation.  Hatch to loft.
• Bedroom 1  5.46 x 5.11m  2 Velux windows to rear and window to front elevation.  2 radiators.  Sloping ceiling.  2 built-in wardrobes.
• Bedroom 2  5.46 x 3.62m  Window to front and west and Velux window to rear elevations.
• Bathroom  2.76 x 1.68m  Window to front elevation.  Tiled floor.  Partly tiled walls.  Vanity unit with mirror and light over.  Heated electric towel rail.  Bath with shower over and screen.  Vent.

ACCOMMODATION IN THE B & B AREA

On the ground floor -

• Entrance Hall  4.79 x 2.48m  Tiled floor.  Electric convector heater.  Stairs to first floor.  Partly glazed double doors to front elevation.  Cupboard housing electrics.  Door to walk-in store room.

On the First Floor

• Landing  Velux window to rear elevation.
• Bedroom 1  4.92 x 2.35m  Window to front and obscure glazed window to east elevations.
• Bedroom 2  3.81 x 2.81m  Window to front elevation.  Hatch to loft.
• Bedroom 3  3.89 x 3.28m  Window to front elevation.  Radiator.
• Bathroom  2.85 x 1.77m  Velux window to rear elevation.  Tiled floor and walls.  Radiator.  Pedestal basin.  WC.  Bath with shower over and screen.

THE ACCOMMODATION IN THE

On the ground floor

• Open Plan Lounge/Dining Room/Kitchen  6.04 x 3.50m (max)  Radiator.  Window and partly glazed door to east elevation.
• Kitchen area – Tiled floor.  2 sinks with mixer tap.  Base and wall units.  Space for under counter fridge.  Space for free standing cooker.  Stairs to first floor.
• Shower Room  Window to rear elevation.  Partly tiled walls. Tiled floor.  Corner shower with jets.  WC.  Pedestal basin.

On the First Floor

• Landing  Hatch to loft.
• Bedroom 1  4.97 x 3.47m  Window to rear and Velux window to east elevations.  Sloping ceiling.  Convector heater.  Door to:
• En-Suite Bathroom  Hip bath with mixer tap/shower fitment.  Partly tiled walls.  WC.  Pedestal basin.
• Bedroom 2  5.40 x 3.71m  Velux window to east and window to front elevations.  Convector heater.

OUTSIDE

• On the ground floor of the Gîte there is a Store Room/Workshop  6.29 x 2.83m  Sliding PVC door to front elevation.  Wall mounted boiler. 
• Study  2.74 x 2.69m  Partly glazed door to front elevation.  Radiator.
• Garden to the front of the property laid to lawn with outside lighting, flower and shrub beds and borders.  Patio.  Gravel drive and parking area.
• Rear garden laid to grass and backing on to fields.  Pond.  Mature hedges and trees.

SERVICES

• Mains water, electricity and telephone. 
• Gas fired central heating. 
• Broadband internet connection is available. 
• Drainage is to a septic tank.

ABOUT THE AREA AND ACCESS

There is easy access to the main road from the ferries (A84) and it is less than 90 minutes from Cherbourg and and Caen Ouistreham. Dieppe is about a 3 1/2 hour drive and Calais is about 4 1/2 hours drive.  The nearest airports are at Rennes (1 hour away), Caen Carpiquet and Dinard. 

The nearest beach is at Jullouville which is 10 minutes to the west and Mont St. Michel, Bayeux and Avranches are all within an hour’s drive.