Villa for sale in Ceaucé, Orne, Normandie

This charming property is nestled in a tranquil hamlet in the picturesque Normandy countryside. The vilages of Ceauce and Ambrieres are close by offering all the necessary local amenities. The main house features a spacious ground floor with a well-appointed kitchen/dining room with wood burner and a cosy living room. Upstairs, two bedrooms and a bathroom provide comfortable living spaces. Outside, we find an old stone barn, an ancient bread oven, and an open wooden barn, sitting on nearly one hectare of land. Ample parking, garden areas with shrubs, and a large field enhance the property's outdoorsy appeal. The stone barn, a renovation project with gite potential, make this property an ideal escape into Normandy's serene countryside.

Access to the property:
-Caen ferry port: 1H30
-Paris: 3H
-Channel Tunnel: 4H30
-Mont St Michel: 1H30
-St Malo: 1H45

Nestled in a tranquil hamlet, this charming property enjoys a secluded location surrounded by the picturesque countryside, and being situated in the Parc Naturel Normandie-Maine, which is a protected area, you have peace of mind that the area will remain unspoiled. The quietude of this setting is complemented by its proximity to the popular villages of Ceaucé and Ambrieres les Vallées, where local amenities, including shops, bakeries, bars, restaurants, butchers, grocers, and schools up to secondary level, create a convenient and welcoming atmosphere. The towns such of Domfront and Mayenne are less than twenty minutes away, offering additional amenities and services.

The house, a stone cottage typical of the area, with the added charm of two dormer windows, provides a pleasant view of the land and the barns opposite. There is a robust wooden gate and graveled parking in front of the house. Welcoming you is a glass porch at the front of the house, functionning as a boot room. Moving through into the house we have the ground floor comprising a well-appointed kitchen/dining room featuring a wood-burning fireplace, then a comfortably sized living room measuring around 20m2, and a practical walk-in cupboard housing a utility area with plumbing and housing the boiler.

Going up the stylish staircase to the first floor, we find a generously sized landing presents a small library office area, and is a versatile little space. Two bedrooms, both capable of comfortably housing double beds, and are fitted with velux windows letting in plenty of natural light. We also find the bathroom bath/shower and WC, providing a modern and comfortable space.

Outside, the property boasts several characterful elements, including an old stone barn which would be perfect for a potential gite project, an ancient bread oven, and a wooden open barn. The gardens on the sides and rear are adorned with shrubs and herbaceous plants, creating a delightful outdoor retreat. The expansive rear field, spanning over 1.5 acres, provides plenty of possibilities and rural lifestyle options, suitable for keeping larger animals, and having a self-sufficient smallholding, with enough room for a pony or a couple of donkeys.

The barn on the property offers exciting potential for conversion, but would to be completely renovated (subject to planning) with it's own private entrance allowing you to keep your privacy whilst hosting guests. To the rear of the barn, an old orchard provides a serene backdrop that could be transformed into a private garden, for the guests.

With its homely appeal and rural lifestyle setting, this property beckons as an ideal escape into the heart of Normandy's countryside.