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L'Epinay le Comte, Orne
Basse-Normandie
4 bedroom house in Orne  

Main House
Le Chalet is a beautiful large 4 bedroomed house, being constructed of both wood and also part rendered to give a very unique character to this unusual building.  Situated in an extremely quiet country lane, completely surrounded by fields, it is positioned on a hillside, with aerial views, overlooking the magnificent lake, which is surrounded by trees and shrubs and further views across the fields and into the horizon. A drive will take you up to the house, garden to one side of drive, raised bank to the other side of drive.
This would make a lovely family home, holiday home or rental business incorporating the 2 lakes as a pleasure pursuit.
 
Accommodation.
Very spacious open plan living room (4.7 x 5.2) /diner (5.4 x 6.4) /L Shaped kitchen (4.5 x 2.2 and 2.0 x 2.2), with original oak beam dividing the living room and kitchen, tiled floor and log burning stove. A door takes you onto the decking area. The kitchen has a double range consisting of 5 gas rings, 2 electric ovens and electric grill with stainless steel extractor hood. Tiled floor. A door leads to stairs to the cellar, which is separated into 3 areas for storage, utility room and workshop.
At the end of the living room area an arch takes you into the dining room, tiled floor, French doors leading again onto the large decking area, used for alfresco dining and just sitting relaxing enjoying the stunning views.
 
2 downstairs bedrooms situated via doors off the back of dining room.
Bedroom 1 (2.7 x 3.1) white wooden flooring. Views onto decking and lake.
Bedroom 2 (2.7 x 3.1) carpet.
 
The property has electric central heating and is on Mains water.
 
1st Floor
Stairs lead from living room to small mezzanine area where there is a door into L shaped bathroom (4.7 x 1.6 and 3.2 x 1.5) with a corner bath, bodywash shower unit, w.c. vanity sink unit.
 
1st Floor
Stairs lead from dining room to 2 Double bedrooms
Bedroom 3 (7.2 x 3.0) carpet. stunning views from window over the lake
Bedroom 4 (7.2 x 3.0) carpet.
 
Garage
The garage (4.3 x 3.2) is attached to a separate building and situated looking sideways on to the end of the Main House. Power points.
 
The separate building is block built and wood clad and consists of an open plan room (6.3 x 7.2) presently used as a games room with pool table, sink and power points. A door leads to a separate shower room with bodywash shower, w.c. and vanity sink unit with a tiled floor (2.9 x 1.8)
 
To the side of the separate building is a private garden (15m x 10m approx) also there is a separate area with a covered roof for storage of machinery, bikes etc, which backs onto the games room and garage.
 
The Grounds
The garden takes you into your own private woods (approx size 1 acre) which can supply you with ample stock for the wood burner in the winter, and an abundance of chestnuts to roast over your fire.
 
The lakes are situated to the front of the property on the lower ground. There is also another private garden area of approx 30m x 20m.
 
The 7 acre lake is surrounded by fields and a stream divides the neighbouring land to one side. The lakeside environment is well established, there are many trees, including overhanging willows around the lake and fruit trees producing apple, pear, plum, peach and walnuts and various shrubs. To the far end of the lake, a small bridge built over the stream takes you across to another small lake, which again is surrounded by fields.
 
Surrounding Area
This property is in a rural setting without being isolated. It is located only 850 metres from the village of L'Epinay le comte with a bar/restaurant, convenience store, post office, tennis and boule, all local amenities are within 8 km away, including bars and restaurants, swing golf, swimming pool, cinema and kayaking and there is a traditional morning market once a week.
Fougeres is approx 36 km by car, with a thousand years of history, it boasts the largest medieval castle in Europe.  Regular tours around the chateau.
Domfront is approx 19 km by car, a medieval city, on a hill 215 metres above sea level with exceptional panoramic views and walks down the cobbled streets. Visit the protected ruined castle named Chateau de Domfront.