Category: Home and Income

French property with home and income. Here we ve put properties that offer a home or residence with the possibility of earning income of some description. These could be properties with gites, b and b facilities, hotels or anything with a semi-commercial usage.

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Secluded rural retreat 50-378

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Secluded rural retreat near Tessy Bocage

305 000 Euros

(Including agency fee of 3.38% at buyer’s expense)

Secluded Rural Retreat - Brief Description

Rare opportunity to acquire a secluded rural retreat – its difficult to come up with a title for this property which offers so much potential. On the one hand its a house with a gite so has potential income. On the other hand its got just under four hectares of land so has potential for anyone with horses, livestock etc….Having elevated panoramic views over the Normandy countryside it could have potential as a “well being centre”. Alternatively ideal for an extended family who want to be together yet have an element of indepedence too….All in all  not an easy one to describe as it has scope in all kinds of different directions.

Secluded rural retreat - Detailed Description

The property is situated on a quiet country land off a rural road about 5 minutes from the A84 and Tessy Bocage which has a good range of shops and amenities.

Its nestled in an elevated position with panoramic views all around – beatufiul location.

The property comes with 3.9 hectares of land and the layout of the property is as follows – it consists of a main house with an attached gite or annexe with a variety of outbuildings attached an opposite the house. The property is on numerous levels and the video gives a better overall feel to the layout.

Main House

Ground Floor –

Kitchen dining room with large windows making the room nice and bright with magnificent views over the grounds.  Living room with woodburner. Stairs to mezzanine area which is used as office/music area. Off the living room is a small bedroom. Also on this floor is separate wc, a laundry room and a shower room and wc.
(First floor)
Two bedrooms
Bathroom with bath, basin and WC
(Second floor)
Bedroom

Gite – Or Annexe

Kitchen/dining room with woodburner
Bedroom
Half-stairs to sitting room with fireplace
Shower room with basin & WC stairs to bedroom.
Numerous outbuildings used as a workshop, cellar, henhouse, garage has a studio area above.

The property benefits from solar panels for the production of electricity – heating electric and woodburners. The habitable floor area is around 200m2 and set in grounds in excess of 3 hectares.

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Secluded Rural Retreat - Energy Rating

DPe

CO2

Secluded Rural Retreat - Location of nearest town

Website for Tessy Bocage – Click here

Please note : All room sizes are approximate. MILES IMMOBILIER EURL has made every effort to ensure that the details and photographs of this property are accurate and in no way misleading. However this information does not form part of a contract and no warranties are given or implied Information on the risks to which this property is exposed is available on the Géorisks website: www. georisques.gouv.fr

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Normandy house with gite and pool 50-376

Maison normande avec gîte et piscine

494 000 Euros

(Including agency fee of 2.91% at buyer’s expense)

Normandy house with gite and pool - Brief Description

Rare opportunity to acquire a house with gite and heated pool near Percy en Bocage in Lower Normandy. Situated a few kilometres from the thriving Percy en Normandie which has a good range of shops and amenities – schools, supermarket, restaurants, bars, bakers, doctors etc….you can get pretty much all you need at Percy.

There are two properties which have been completely renovated and and there is also a heated pool.

The house offers 3 bedroom accommodation as does the gite and the gite has been rented out in peak season at around 2000 euros a week – This is an interesting proposition. The properties are set in grounds of just under 1.5 hectares and boasts numerous outbuildings which are used as garage, workshop, wood store etc.. – these outbuildings would also be ripe for development (subject to planning).

Whilst a home with adjacent gite would be ideal this could also suit an extended family – independent accomodation with a ground floor bedroom – a big plus.


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Normandy house with gite and pool - Detailed Description

The configuration of the property is as follows

MAIN HOUSE

Ground Floor

Kitchen – A fitted kitchen with built in oven, hob and extractor. Open beams and tile floor

Dining Room – with woodburning stove

Lounge

Second kitchen with oven – with having a second kitchen opens up possibilities for split occupation of property.

Bedroom  – with ensuite shower room and wc

Upstairs room – bedroom/office

First Floor

Bedroom and bathroom with freestanding bath, shower and wc.

The main house has a habitable floor area of 131m2 is double glazed throughout and has electric and wood heating.

GITE

Ground floor

Open plan “pièce de vie” – kitchen dining lounge and living area. Wooburning stove providing plenty of heat – nice fireplace. Exposed beams painted white help to maintain the lightness of the room. There is a beautiful feature spiral staircase which leads to the first and second floor.

First Floor

Two bedrooms which both benefit from en-suite shower rooms with wcs.

Second floor

Bedroom with family bathroom suite consisting of bath shower, basis and wc.

The gite has a habitable surface area of 107m2. Heating is woodburnng stove and electric.

OUTDOORS

The property is in grounds of just under 1.5 hectares. There are numerous outbuildings notably  a large barn, workshop, garage area. Some of these would be ripe for additional conversion (subject to planning). The garden itself is well maintained with extensive lawned area and mature trees and hedges providing additional privacy.

This Normandy house with gite and pool is worth a look – the gite has earned 2000 euros a week in peak season in previous years.

Normandy house with gite and pool - Energy Rating - Main house

DPE hamel Secluded rural retreat
dpe co2 hamel Secluded rural retreat

Estimated annual energy costs based on standard usage would be between 1260 and 1720 euros.. Year of reference 01.01.2021. DPE carried out  Dec 2023.

Normandy house with gite and pool - Energy Rating - Gite

DPE Hamel gite Secluded rural retreat
co2 hamel gite Secluded rural retreat

Estimated annual energy costs based on standard usage would be between 1500 and 2090 euros.. Year of reference 01.01.2021. DPE carried out  Dec 2023.

Normandy house with gite and pool - Location of nearest town

Website for Percy – click here –

Information on the risks to which property is exposed can be found on the Georisques website – https://www.georisques.gouv.fr

Please note : All room sizes are approximate. MILES IMMOBILIER EURL has made every effort to ensure that the details and photographs of this property are accurate and in no way misleading. However this information does not form part of a contract and no warranties are given or implied

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Farmhouse and guesthouse/ b and b 50-373

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343 200 Euros

(Including agency fee of 3.85% at buyer’s expense)

Farmhouse and guesthouse/ b and b - Brief Description

Unique opportunity to purchase a detached farmhouse with an adjacent guesthouse/b and b in a beautiful verdant setting in Lower Normandy.

The present owners have used the longère as their main residence and have done b and b in the guesthouse but this could be an independent gite – could be a hybrid gite/chambre d hote depending on demand. Its configuration lends itself to a variety of different situations – and having 4 en suite bedrooms (one on the ground floor) offers good income earning possibilities.

The farmhouse has a habitable floor area of 191m2 and the guesthouse has a habitable floor area of 174m2. The land in total is just under 3 hectares of grounds.

360 Degree view of Living Room in main house

360 Degree of living room area of the gite

Youtube video of the Guesthouse/ b and b

Farmhouse and guesthouse/ b and b - Detailed Description

The configuration of the main house is as follows

The main house and gite are approached down a gravel driveway off a country road which offers ample parking on both sides of the driveway for personal and gite use.

For the main house the front door leads to a long entrance hall leading to the large kitchen diner on the right and the living room on the left. Both the kitchen and living room have fireplaces with woodburning stoves. WC with handbasin.

First Floor

Three bedrooms, bathroom wc and handbasin.

The configuration of the guesthouse is as follows

Ground Floor

Entrance with storage/utility room to the left leading to a large open plan living/dining area/communal are for the guest house users. There is a kitchen area so guests can prepare meals if they require. Ground floor bedroom with en=suite shower room, wc and hand basin this bedroom has been named Willow and also has an external door with access to the outside sitting area with views of the countryside. This room is 16,5m2.

First floor

Good sized landing area.

Three bedrooms – all with en-suite shower facilities, wcs and handbasins. The tree name theme continues and the three bedrooms are named hazel, cherry and oak.

Hazel – This has a seating area with views over Normandy countryside. The bedroom is 18.5m2

Cherry – 18.5m2 also with seating for views over the countryside.

Oak Tree Room – This is the largest of the bedrooms at 26m2 and can accommodate 5 person.

Attached to this building is a large garage (see photos)

The property is set in grounds of 2.86 hectares

Farmhouse and guesthouse/ b and b Energy Rating - House

DPe 50 373 Secluded rural retreat
DPE Co2 50 373 Secluded rural retreat

Estimated annual energy costs of the dwelling between €3710  and €5070 per year
Average energy prices indexed to 01/01/2021 (including subscriptions)

The costs are estimated according to the characteristics of your home and for a standard use on 5 uses (heating, domestic hot water, air conditioning, lighting, auxiliaries)

 

Farmhouse and guesthouse/ b and b - Guesthouse Rating

DPE Montbray gite Secluded rural retreat
DPE C02 Montbray Secluded rural retreat

Estimated annual energy costs of the dwelling between €2800  and €3860 per year
Average energy prices indexed to 01/01/2021 (including subscriptions)

The costs are estimated according to the characteristics of your home and for a standard use on 5 uses (heating, domestic hot water, air conditioning, lighting, auxiliaries)

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Floorplans - Main House

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Main House – Ground Floor

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Main House – Ground Floor

Floorplan - Guesthouse

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Ground floor of Guesthouse

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First floor of Gite

Farmhouse and Gusethouse/ b and b - Location of nearest town

Information on the risks to which this property is exposed is available on the Géorisques website: www.georisques.gouv.fr (Date of establishment State of Risks and Pollution (ERP): 30/01/2023 )

Rare opportunity to acquire a detached stone farmhouse with guesthouse/b and b in rural location.

The guesthouse offers contemporary accommodation in a tranquil woodland setting in the beautiful Normandy countryside. There are four bedrooms all ensuite one of which is on the ground floor.

Whilst the property clearly offers scope for a commercial residential activity but would be equally suited to a large extended family.

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Superb Watermill Complex Ref 50-308

Superb watermill complex

399 000 Euros

(Including agent’s fees of 4.76% at buyer’s expense)

Superb Watermill Complex - Brief Description

Rare opportunity to acquire a superb watermill complex. In total you are looking at over 460m2 of habitable floor area which includes the main house with downstairs gite and the adjacent attached gite. Nice views over surrounding countryside. Possibility of generating own electricity via the bief. The property needs some finishing off mainly decoration, plasterboarding …but this has immense potential. Set in grounds of several acres this has lots of potential – worth a viewing. This is a French property for sale which has charm and potential.

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Peniche – Houseboat in Provence J13-176

Peniche - House boat in Provence

577 500 HT including agency fee at seller's expense

The above price may be subject to VAT depending on how the boat is purchased.

Peniche - Houseboat in Provence - Brief Description

Looking for a new way of life living on the sunny waterways of Provence .Here is a unique opportunity to buy a 50m long Péniche which offers various possibilities   

This can be a very large house boat for an extended family or those who like to entertain and accommodate their friends, or as has been used for in the past a floating hotel /restaurant with live music or any combination of the aforementioned 

  The boat has 3 decks, the lower deck 172 m², the main deck 172 m² and the upper deck 100 m² 

 

Peniche - Houseboat in Provence - Detailed Description

 

 The Péniche is equipped for independent living and is capable of travelling the length of the country with its vast river network (however the Péniche is too long to navigate the locks on the canals) 

  Boarding the boat from the front onto the main deck, there is a 35 m² terrace capable of seating 20 people at tables wishing to eat. 

  From here you enter a huge living area/restaurant hall of 80 m² with bar and 2 WC’s , this area is capable of providing for 60 covers. 

  Behind the bar is a fully equipped professional kitchen and beyond that a service/laundry room with industrial washing machines and towel and linen storage 

  Beyond the service area is a private former mariner’s apartment of 35 m² with living/sleeping area, corner kitchen, shower room and WC. This part of the boat has been left untouched in its original state and is therefore in need of renovation but could easily be transformed into a guardians or managers accommodation. Finally on this deck at the front of the boat is a small mariner’s cabin.   

From the lounge/restaurant stairs descend to the lower deck where there are 7/8 bedrooms/cabins each with shower and WC ( the larger with separate WC) 

  Four of the cabins are equipped with air conditioning and the others have fans. The rooms are either doubles or twin bedroom. 

  There is also a spa on the lower deck and a massage table. This room could equally accomodate 2 or 3 people. 

  Finally at the rear of the boat is the boiler room and water treatment plant which processors the used water and engine room. 

 There is in addition an upper deck accessed from a stairway leading off from a corridor at the side of the bar where there is also a security access off the boat from the main deck. 

  The upper deck comprises of 2 terraces the larger of the 2 is 65 m² which provides an ideal sundeck/bar/restaurant, the 2nd terrace of 35 m² is directly above the apartment and could be linked to the apartment below to provide extended accommodation which could be enclosed. The 2 terraces are separated by the wheel-house 

  This is a very unique proposition which offers many varied possibilities/combinations and which can be purchased privately as an individual or as a company. Depending upon the chosen option VAT may be applied.

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Please note : For the Peniche – Houseboat in Provence – All room sizes are approximate. MILES IMMOBILIER EURL has made every effort to ensure that the details and photographs of this property are accurate and in no way misleading. However this information does not form part of a contract and no warranties are givn or implied

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J50-173 Mill Lakes

20220716 101040 1 scaled Secluded rural retreat

750 000 Euros

(Including agency fee of 3.85% at buyer’s expense)

Mill Lakes - Brief Description

At the heart of the Normandy countryside waiting to be discovered you will find the Mill lakes, a haven of peace surrounded by nature, woodland and greenery.   

The property offers great potential and includes 2 spring fed carp lakes of 13000 m² and 4100 m² (which can be drained down) and a carp-holding pen.  

 The lakes allow for day and night fishing and are stocked with carp upto 22 kg  

 Within this tranquille setting are 2 houses and 3 chalets and a field of 1.75 hectares with building consent for a new dwelling and/or renovation and extention of a disused property.     

 Equally this could be used as grazing for cows, sheep or horses or camp site or even market garden   

 

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Family home in Normandy 50-370

Family home in Normandy

367 500 Euros

(Including agency fees of 4.76% at buyer’s expense)

Rare opportunity to acquire a beautiful family home in Normandy which boasts many attractive features. The property is a substantial detached stone building with a large extension. The property has three bedrooms and is double glazed and well insulated throughout. Set in grounds of several hectares (ideal for someone with a couple of horses) there are also 3 ponds full of carp (see video). In addition there is a quirky bar (see video) ideal for hosting events. The grounds are very well maintained and presented – there s a panoramic view of the gardens from the conservatory. There are several outbuildings – garages, hangar and a potential studio gite (see photos) at the end of the garden. The configuration of the property is such that it also has potential for separate accommodation – there are two staircases to the first floor.

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Floorplans - Ground floor (left) First floor (right)

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50 370 Plan Secluded rural retreat

Family Home in Normandy - Energy Rating

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Estimated annual energy costs of the dwelling between 2160 € and 2970 € per year
Average energy prices indexed to 01/01/2021 (including subscriptions)

The costs are estimated according to the characteristics of your home and for a standard use on 5 uses (heating, domestic hot water, air conditioning, lighting, auxiliaries)

Location of nearest village - Family Home in Normandy

Family Home in Normandy - Detailed Description

There is so much to see of this property – the best way to appreciate all the different facets is to arrange a viewing. The property has lots of potential in different areas – You ve got a beautiful main house with a magnificent conservatory with panoramic views over the gardens and ponds. The property is ideal for entertaining – its got a feature bar – ideal for entertaining guests. The ponds are full of fish – another feature – ideal for any amateur fishers – this is an ideal location for relaxing on a summers day. There is also another building which would make an excellent gite (subect to planning authorisation).

The grounds are substantial and again would suit someone with a horse/ponies for example. The property has around 14000m2 of grounds.

Numerous outbuildings are another plus – whether adapted for equestrian use or storage for example.

The property is a few kilometres from several larger villages with shops and amenities like Brecey, Sourdeval, St Pois,

Summing up – This property has got so much going for it…come and have a look.

 

History of Saint Michel de Montjoie – click here.

 Information on the risks to which this property is exposed is available on the Géorisks website: www. georisques.gouv.fr

Please note : All room sizes are approximate. MILES IMMOBILIER EURL has made every effort to ensure that the details and photographs of this property are accurate and in no way misleading. However this information does not form part of a contract and no warranties are given or implied 

 

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Village house with potential Ref 50-357

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Down in price was 143 100 euros now its only 132 500

(Including agency fee of 5.66% at buyer’s expense)

Brief Description - Village house with potential

Rare opportunity to acquire a village house which is configured as two separate units. Lots of potential here. A viewing is highly recommended. The property has been extensively renovated to a very high standard by the existing owners. This is a village house with potential.

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Farmhouse with Gite Ref 50-353

new 3a Secluded rural retreat

435 750 Euros

(including agency fee of 4.76% at buyer’s expense)

Farmhouse with gite - Brief Description

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.

 

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Provencal Bastide J04-171

20230201 115737 1 Secluded rural retreat

945 000 Euros

(Including agency fee at seller’s expense)

Provencal Bastide - Brief Description

Wonderful Provencal mas of the 17th century in an elevated position on the royal route, an impressive yet unpretentious property

The main house offers 650 m² of habitable surface area with former stables and shepherd’s dwelling providing stunning banqueting hall and kitchen (the shepherd’s dwelling which pre-dates the main house is believed to date from the 14th century)

The property oozes character with its arched ceilings, fabulous stone staircase, it’s wonderful sun drenched courtyard/walled garden with stunning views and its pigeon loft now converted into a gîte but retaining its authenticity with its original pigeon holes

Given the huge amount of living space the property has played host to wedding parties with the large 110 m² reception/dining room and the outside terrace it is possible to cater for over 150 people served from the professional kitchen (60m²).

Accommodation is provided by way of 4 chambre d’hôtes bedrooms each with its own bathroom (each of these rooms could accommodate between 2 and 4 people)

In addition there is 2 bedroom apartment/family suite, a dormitory which can accommodate 10-14 people and finally the pigeon loft which can take 2-4 people.

There is also a private 2 bedroom suite.

Despite its size the property is economical to heat and benefits from under floor heating across the entire ground floor in addition to gas central heating (boiler renewed a few years ago)

The property is drained all the way round and therefore shows no sign of damp in the property

 

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