La Petite Suhardiere is a spacious 140 sq m Country House set in it's own extensive gardens and grounds of approximately 2 Hectares, surrounded by unspoilt countryside and farmland in a picturesque valley. Behind the property, there are hills covered with vast pine forests. The property has been carefully restored to a high standard, retaining many original features and is kept in excellent repair and decorative order throughout. The house is not overlooked and enjoys total privacy to those wishing to "get away from it all". The house is accessed by a private drive/country lane (almost 1 kilometre) Recently completely resurfaced and in excellent order. The house provides an ideal rural retreat yet is only 3 kms from the market town of Aunay-sur-Odon, which is well served with every type of shop and small supermarket together with post office, bank, tourist office and a weekly Saturday morning market. Just a few kilometres away is the picturesque town of Thury Harcourt To the ground floor a tiled laundry room with plumbing connections for a washing machine and tumble dryer, this room is also the location of the oil fired boiler that provides full central heating throughout the property. A Shower Room/WC, carpeted floor Lounge with open stone fireplace and solid oak flooring Dining/Living room with pine refectory table (seats 10). Traditional open fireplace with a wood burning stove and solid oak flooring A fully fitted Kitchen with new cream panelled units, full size oven, fridge/freezer, microwave and dishwasher. Red tiled floor Situated on the first floor are four large bedrooms, laid with solid oak flooring throughout The master and 2nd bedroom have fully fitted wardrobes with matching bedside tables and dressing table/chest of drawers Fully fitted bathroom with separate shower cubicle, bath, basin and WC. There is a pretty winding staircase giving access to the first floor and the extensive loft This area has been floored out. Electric, water and drainage services provided for the conversion of this area to provide additional accommodation if required. The property has been tastefully wallpapered throughout, ground floors replaced with new and a damp course to the floor installed. The first floor has been fully insulated. Replacement uPVC double glazed windows and doors were fitted with toughened and laminated glass to the doors. Pretty uPVC shutters to all ground floor windows. The entire property enjoys a total rewire of all electric circuits, replacement plumbing and heating with a new septic tank and extensive drainage system approved by the local authority. Externally there are extensive stone outbuildings. A garage to the left together with 2 further storerooms. All fully renovated and restored to a good condition. Complete with lighting and power sockets. To the right is an open barn which has recently been completely re-roofed and all stonework repaired. The property is surrounded by extensive lawns and flower beds with a large gravelled parking area. A pair of decorative gates with stone pillars are at the entrance. To the front of the property is a large pony paddock with basic stabling and to the rear is woodland. Beyond which is a very extensive forest extending for many kilometres in all directions with many walks and trails only 5 minutes away A very pretty and attractive property in an extremely private location.

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