Beautiful Farmhouse and Cottage Set In Its Own Garden With Panoramic Views.
La Baleine near Gavray, Manche – Superb Countryside, Close to Beaches and Major Normandy Places Of Interest.
Detached Farmhouse and Cottage for sale in La Baleine near Gavray, Manche, Normandy - €429,000
MAIN HOUSE:
Stunning detached stone farmhouse parts of which date back over three hundred years. The main house comprises a kitchen diner (fully fitted), large entrance hall. There are seven double bedrooms three bathrooms and four wcs.
In addition to the main house there is a separate detached one bedroomed gite.
The property is situated in a beautiful setting – its a paradise for ramblers and attracts lots of them throughout the year exploring the Normandy countryside. The property is situated near the end of cul de sac with panoramic views of the beautiful countryside.
This wonderful property is crammed full of character and is laid out over three floors. It comprises, on the ground floor, a large lounge diner with original oak beams and a huge open fireplace with log-burner, a fully fitted kitchen diner, and a spacious entrance hall, which boasts a sweeping solid elm staircase to the first floor.
Through the arch you enter a large lounge with original oak beams and a huge open fireplace with log-burner, also very large heavy oak dining table which we would like to include in the sale. This leads to a fully fitted kitchen diner with a large enamel cooker.
In total there are seven bedrooms (seven of which are doubles), three bathrooms and four WC’s. Fully renovated some years ago by French artisans, the house has full gas central heating, as well as the log-burner, and has excellent B&B potential.
Three double bedrooms with one bathroom and separate toilet are on the first floor. All with fitted cupboards. .The bathroom off the main room has an enamel claw bath a shower and toilet and basin.
The top floor has three more bedrooms and a separate toilet
In the garden there are fruit trees, cherry, peach and fig.
THE COTTAGE:
The separate one bedroom gite is situated on the other side of the lane from the main house and is set in its own lovely garden with panoramic views. There is an open plan lounge kitchen with large sliding doors on to a patio with stone barbecue. It is fully equipped and has been fully booked for the past eighteen years from April until October. It could be open all year.
Everthing in the gite including all bedding will be included in the sale.
La Cachette is perfect for those who appreciate peace and quiet in beautiful countryside. Ideal for lovers of wildlife, birdwatchers, walkers and cyclists. Or, if you wish to explore the main attractions of Normandy, La Cachette is ideally situated.
Garden
There is a large private garden with patio for outside dining. A Garden table and chairs are provided, as well as loungers for those wishing to just relax with a glass of wine. For the chef there is a brick built barbecue.
Heating
Calor gas living flame stove or electric fan heating available for any chilly nights, but rarely needed as the sun shines on the gite from morning till night.
Parking
The gravel driveway to the gite has space for several cars.
LOCAL AREA:
A wonderful riverside walk meanders its way to Gavray, and many other superb walks are accessible direct from the gite. Fishing is available in the river within 200 yards of the gite and the area is teeming with wildlife such as deer, badgers, hare, buzzards, owls, and even the occasional otter.
The local town of Gavray, which is just 5 minutes by car, has a supermarket as well as a choice of restaurants, patisseries, banks, shops etc. A very popular market is held in the town every Saturday morning.
The pristine sandy beaches of the west coast are a mere 20 minutes drive away. The port of Granville is a 20 minutes drive and here you can enjoy the many fish restaurants, visit the Christian Dior House and Gardens on the clifftop above the town. There are ferries to the Channel Islands of which Jersey is a popular place for a day trip. The famous ‘copper’ town of Villedieu les Poeles, and Coutances with its superb Cathedral are all within 20 minutes or so. You can visit the Bell Foundry in Villedieu where the newest bell was made for Notre Dame Cathedral in Paris. The famous Monastry of Mont St Michel, the town of Bayeux with the Tapestry dating back to the 14th century and many more of Normandy’s main attractions are an easy drive. The WW2 D-day beaches and the War Cemeteries are all within easy reach of La Cachette.
Wining and dining. We have a first class restaurant in La Baleine, 5 minutes walk. This is a very popular restaurant and booking is advised. There are several restaurants in Gavray a 5 minute drive and a choice of Creperies and restaurants in Villedieu les Poeles.
For golf enthusiasts, there is a Link Course in Granville, described as one of the only true link courses in France. Golf de Coutainville is 20 minutes drive this an 18 hole course.
There are many outdoor tennis courts situated locally.
Trout fishing is 200 metres from La Cachette. Carp fishing is available in several places in Manche.
The whole area is ideal for cycling. We do have some cycles to use but this is entirely at your own risk.
Locally, there are some wonderful houses and gardens, two being Chateau de Cerisy la Salle and Chateau de Canisy which is set in 740 acres and has been in existence for a 1000 years.
Hambye Abbaye is just 5 minutes drive from La Cachette.
Access
Ferry: Caen or Cherbourg 1 hr. 15 minutes. Le Havre 2 hrs. 15 minutes
Channel Tunnel: 4 hr. drive.
Train: Villedieu les Poeles is 20 minutes drive.
Direct Train from Paris to Villedieu les Poeles, 2hrs.45 minutes
Airport Dinard. Just over 1 hour.
Things to do & Places to visit:
A wonderful riverside walk meanders its way to Gavray, and many other superb walks are accessible direct from the gite. Fishing is available in the river within 200 yards of the gite and the area is teeming with wildlife such as deer, badgers, hare, buzzards, owls, and even the occasional otter.
The local town of Gavray, which is just 5 minutes by car, has a supermarket as well as a choice of restaurants, patisseries, banks, shops etc. A very popular market is held in the town every Saturday morning.
The pristine sandy beaches of the west coast are a mere 20 minutes drive away. The port of Granville is a 20 minutes drive and here you can enjoy the many fish restaurants, visit the Christian Dior House and Gardens on the clifftop above the town. There are ferries to the Channel Islands of which Jersey is a popular place for a day trip. The famous ‘copper’ town of Villedieu les Poeles, and Coutances with its superb Cathedral are all within 20 minutes or so. You can visit the Bell Foundry in Villedieu where the newest bell was made for Notre Dame Cathedral in Paris. The famous Monastry of Mont St Michel, the town of Bayeux with the Tapestry dating back to the 14th century and many more of Normandy’s main attractions are an easy drive. The WW2 D-day beaches and the War Cemeteries are all within easy reach of La Cachette.
Wining and dining. We have a first class restaurant in La Baleine, 5 minutes walk. This is a very popular restaurant and booking is advised. There are several restaurants in Gavray a 5 minute drive and a choice of Creperies and restaurants in Villedieu les Poeles.
For golf enthusiasts, there is a Link Course in Granville, described as one of the only true link courses in France. Golf de Coutainville is 20 minutes drive this an 18 hole course.
There are many outdoor tennis courts situated locally.
Trout fishing is 200 metres from La Cachette. Carp fishing is available in several places in Manche.
The whole area is ideal for cycling. We do have some cycles to use but this is entirely at your own risk.
Locally, there are some wonderful houses and gardens, two being Chateau de Cerisy la Salle and Chateau de Canisy which is set in 740 acres and has been in existence for a 1000 years.
Hambye Abbaye is just 5 minutes drive from La Cachette.
