Pretty 2-Bed Stone Farmhouse, Gorron, Mayenne

Property Description

This traditional stone house is spacious and has retained many original features. The accommodation also comprises a self-contained annexe and a 2-bed gîte. The property is situated in a lovely, rural location, surrounded by 6.5 acres of land.  





Modern creature comforts sit comfortably alongside the exposed beams, granite fireplace, flagstone and wooden floors.  It is worth noting that the the energy-efficient rating for this property is B, which is most unusual for a property of this age and construction, there is a very generous 290m2 habitable space.  Here’s the layout:





Main farmhouse





Ground Floor: 





Kitchen/breakfast room (6.09 x 6.04m) 


Dining room (5.78 x 5.57m) with granite fireplace 


Living room (7.26 x 5.67m) has fireplace with wood burner 


Study (5.67 x 2.79m) 





First Floor:





Bedroom one (6.01 x 4.05m) with balcony, door to:


Ensuite bathroom (3.82 x 1.98m) 


Bedroom two (3.75 x 3.40m) with door to:


Ensuite shower-room (1.55 x 1.24m)





Self-contained annexe:





Kitchen/living room (6.29 x 5.85m)


Bedroom (4 x 2.6m) 


Bathroom with WC


Utility room





The Gite:





Ground floor:





Open plan Kitchen/Living room (6.66 x 5.83m) with granite fireplace and woodburner.


Utility room 





First floor:





Bedroom one (3.59m x 2.92m)


Bedroom two (3.84 x 2.92m)


Shower room with WC





Outside:





The plot size is a total of 26,113m², which is approximately 6.5 acres which predominantly paddocks with two field shelters.  If you are looking for a property that would lend itself well to establishing a small-holding, or for horses, this could be a good contender.  Around the house, there are lovely terraced areas, perfect for sitting out enjoying a more alfresco lifestyle. 





The property is wonderfully secluded, yet is less than 5 minutes by car from the town of Gorron, an old Roman town on the banks of the river Colmont. 





This town has many shops and services, a good selection of restaurants and bars, independent shops for browsing, schools, public pool & leisure facilities, cafes, butcher, news agency, dentist, doctors and pharmacy. There are riverside parks and lots of good footpaths to explore.





The large town of Mayenne is 20 mins away and the larger Laval, 50 mins where you can take the TGV train service to Montparnasse. Good access links to ferry ports St Malo (1hr 40 mins) and Caen (2hr 15 mins) 





At a glance:





Bedrooms: 5


Receptions: 3


Habitable space: 290m2


Plot size: 26,113m2 


Taxe foncière: €700/yr (approx.)


DPE rating: B


Broadband: Available


Heating: Air electric heaters and 2 wood burners 


Drainage: Septic tank


Neighbours:  Secluded


Distance to shops: 5 mins


Distance to coast: 1hr 30 mins


Distance to ferry port:  1hr 40 mins


Distance to airport: 90 mins





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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