Pays de la Loire - Mayenne - St Samson

by Carol Scott
(Edinburgh)

Imagine a quiet summer's evening, relaxing with a glass of french wine, listening to the River Mayenne trickling by!

Sound good? Then you need to buy our property!

Situated at the end of a private lane, you'll find our typical french farmhouse and adjoining bungalow.

The 2 properties can easily be separated if preferred.

The FARMHOUSE is built in the local stone and has a new roof and new electrics, insulation, all to french standards.

It comprises: double glazed entrance door to lobby with french doors to garden, entrance to kitchen/dining room (needs doing!) which has original tiled floors, fireplace with woodburning fire, door to garden, cosy living room with wooden floor, oak beams, stone walls, free-standing woodburner and additional electric heaters although these are hardly ever used, utility room/storage, downstairs WC.
Stairs to sunny landing with view over countryside leading to 2 double bedrooms (one needs decorating), bedroom 3/office, stairs to converted attic room with velux window, large family bathroom with corner bath, separate shower, basin and WC.
The 2 woodburners downstairs heat upstairs too so it's nice and cosy and warm!
Outside is the south-facing courtyard with stone-built BBQ,storage and sheds, shrubs, flowers and trees and steps leading down to the river.

The BUNGALOW was finished in 2007. Built by french artisans to their exacting standards. Fully insulated.
This property consists of: entrance, office, oak fitted kitchen with door to garden, large living room/dining room with wooden floor and double doors leading to the conservatory (this is built in stone and oak and has a tiled floor and beautiful oak beams). There are 2 bedrooms with carpets (one bedroom has a large fitted walk-in wardrobe), shower room with basin and WC, separate WC with basin. Storage and stairs to large attic with velux windows and ample space to create another 2 or 3 rooms.
This also has its own private courtyard and large gardens with abundant fruit trees.

The septic tank was installed in 2003 and there is parking for 3 cars.

Although set in a quiet location, it is a mere 5 minutes to the local town of Pre en Pail where you will find all amenities and a small market on a Saturday morning.
In opposite directions you will find the pretty towns of Lassay les Chateaux and Bagnoles de l'Orne which are well worth a visit and 20 minutes away are the busy larger towns of Alencon and Mayenne. Le Mans can be reached in 1 hour by autoroute.
Airports and ferry ports are all about 1 1/2 hours away.

The local french people are extremely helpful and friendly and are quick to welcome newcomers.

These properties are being sold reluctantly. We enjoyed 5 happy years here but due to personal reasons, have had to return to the UK.

They would be ideal for B&B, holiday lets or, like us, a larger family or in-laws!

The price of 210,000 euros is negociable and has already been reduced to keep in line with the local markets.

Please get in touch if you need further information or photos and I'll be happy to oblige.

Am looking for caring owners who will enjoy it as much as us and all our friends and family that shared it with us.

Email carolsmoothy@hotmail.com