1 bed cottage for sale

Heusse, Manche, Normandy, France

Stone construction with solid walls and slate roof, the end gable requires repointing (non urgent), otherwise in a very solid condition. Dry throughout. 43m sq living area, 768m sq site. A detached old farm-hands cottage, built approx 1850. Countryside views, situated back from a quiet through road In the peaceful and friendly hamlet of Les Mezerais consisting of a dairy farm and seven other properties. Easy access to Le Teilleul approx 3.5km and Saint- Hilaire-du-Harcouet approx 12km. 1 hour 40 minutes to Caen/Ouistreham Brittany ferries port, 1 hour 30 minutes to the Normandie beaches, 35 minutes to Mont Saint Michel.

First phase renovation costs and projects have already been completed with this property with the fitment of a modern fosse, electrical box, water heater, basic amenities and garden storage facilities.

The property is in good order, perfectly liveable (was our home for three years), but has huge scope for a live-in conversion into large home with good size rooms or simply a mild renovation and live as is. It is a 'renovation' not 'restoration' project/home, doing as much or as little as you wish over your chosen time period.

Current floorplan layout: Front entrance to Kitchen/lounge area approx 3.8m x 4.8m with fireplace and wood burner. Double glazed front door with security roller shutter. Brick arch fireplace with wood burner, chimney has a flexible metal flue liner. Chimney swept 25/2/2026. Kitchen area comprises of worktop, cupboards under and sink with H/C water, tiled splashback. (The room is an easy conversion to large lounge once the stud wall to bedroom has been removed). Door to bedroom approx 3.5 m x 4.8m. Double glazed window with shutters and double glazed French doors with shutters and external steps onto front decking area. Access to roof space of approx 7.3m x 4.8m, perfect for conversion by means of fitting stairs or spiral staircase to first floor and creating, a small landing area with low level window, a large main bedroom, guest bedroom and bathroom. Beautiful vaulted beams and a closed stone fireplace.

Door from kitchen/lounge to small lobby for coat hanging and door to utility room with basin, H/C water, towel heater/blower, electrical box, water heater, worktop with cupboard under and plumbing for washing machine. Panelled & beamed ceiling with LED spotlights and motion sensor activation. Doors to separate toilet and shower. Door to rear lean-to approx 3.5m x 4.8m, ideal for conversion to large kitchen and dinning area, currently a dry storage area. Door to rear garden.

The property also benefits from: Large 8.5m x 4m composite anti-slip front entrance decking area in anthracite grey with grey edging stones and seating/flower bed area. Tiled steps to front door and bedroom French doors.
Large parking and turning area.

Stonewall and gated footpath from parking area leading to manageable, fenced raised rear garden area with lawn and archway to small orchard area with Apple, Pear, Plum and Peach trees, Gooseberry, Blueberry and Fig bushes and four raised vegetable/flower beds.
Garden buildings consisting of: 4m x 5m high quality cabin with canopy, double doors, opening windows to front and side with shutters. On a large concrete base with Patio/BBQ area.
3m x 3m high quality tool/bike shed with double doors. Concrete base.
4m x 2m high quality garden shed with double doors and external storage area. Concrete base.

Diagnostics & energy audit completed 26/1/2026 by diag Normandie.
New in 2022 professionally fitted ecoflo PE2 double filtration ecological fosse system. Spanc approved.
New Schneider electrical multi-panel switchboard and circuit breaker panel.
New Ariston 'intelligent/smart programmable' electrical water heater for 2/4 persons.
Linky meter fitted by edf with remote meter reading, water meter with remote meter reading.

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