The Advertiser, Normandy
Houses for sale in and around Normandy
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July 2011
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Buying or selling a property in or around Normandy? We can help. Our website www.connexionfrance.com carries details of more than 14,000 homes for sale across France. We also feature properties for sale in this dedicated section of The Advertiser every month. Use the code under each property to New Consumption and Emission Chart - e.g. Energy rating C & F refers to find out more on C for Consumption and F for Emissions the website.
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More details on all these properties - and how to contact the seller directly - can be found in the property for sale section of
www.connexionfrance.com Simply enter the code under each home to find out more PROPERTIES IN NORMANDY Don’t water in one go — short sessions are better
Be defensive in a drought
130,000
195,000
La Ferté-Macé The bakehouse is an 18th century detached house which has a large kitchen/dining room with an open fireplace and stairs that lead up to a double bedroom with en-suite bathroom.
Beaumont-le-Roger 2 bedrooms, 2 en-suite shower rooms, large open plan living space on the ground floor, lounge, dining area, fully fitted kitchen with appliances.
REF: IFPC21162
ENERGY RATING = E and C
REF: IFPC20638
128,400
240,000
BECAUSE of the unusually dry spring, with some parts of France receiving less than half of the normally expected rain, gardeners need to be proactive about water conservation. France experienced the driest start to the year since 1975, so gardens are already parched. However, much can be done without resorting to the hosepipe. Mulching helps to retain moisture in the soil and digging in compost will make your soil more moisture-retentive. If you must water with a hose, do it in the early morning for maximum benefit. Install a trigger nozzle on your hose and water deeply every few days instead of lightly every day: this encourages the roots of plants to grow deeper and allows them to obtain more moisture from the soil. Break down the single watering into several short sessions separated by several minutes, to enable the water to permeate the soil more deeply.
Saint-Lô House of 4 main rooms with an attic that could convert. Lounge with fireplace, fitted kitchen, 2 bedrooms with access on the shower-room. Toilets, laundry and boiler room.
Foucarmont This property has been renovated to a high standard with three double bedrooms on the first floor and two rooms on the ground floor which could be used as bedrooms.
The flower garden Tulip bulbs can be lifted now, as their foliage fades. Dry them in an airy, shaded place and store for replanting in October/November. Autumn flowering crocus and cyclamen should be planted now. Dead-head annuals and border plants to encourage fresh buds. Watch out for fungal problems, particularly on roses; they can be prevented by applying a systemic fungicide, or mix your own organic substitute with one gallon of water, one tablespoon of baking soda and two and a half tablespoons of vegetable oil.
REF: IFPC19965
Vegetable/fruit garden Lift early varieties of potatoes as needed or when top growth begins to yellow. Rake out the empty potato plot and sow with a quick maturing crop such as early carrots (Nantes) or cabbage (Harbinger). Garlic and shallots can be lifted as soon as their tops turn yellow: choose a warm sunny day and dry them outside before storing in a cool shed. Plant out seedlings of sprouting broccoli, Savoy cabbages and cauliflowers for spring harvesting. Water outdoor cucumbers, marrows and courgettes copiously during dry spells. Summer pruning of apples and pears can begin towards the end of the month to admit more air and light to the ripening fruit, but remember to leave shoots of the main stem and leading branches untouched. Hedges Trim lonicera, privet hedges and cut back flowering hedges such as buddleia and ceanothus as soon as their flowers have faded. beech, box and cypress can be clipped now — after a rainy spell if possible! Lawns Check at your local mairie for water restrictions. In dry weather, cut less closely and vary the direction.
Mayenne 53 Garden Supplies
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REF: 12551SJP
ENERGY RATING = Not given
REF: IFPC20585
220,000
255,000
La Ferté-Macé Mainly restored: roof, walls, plasterwork, electricity, plumbing. To do: boiler, equipment for kitchen, bathrooms, and WC. It is a perfect house for “real stone” fans.
Eu The farmhouse has 5/6 bedrooms. The main part of the house has a large kitchen/dining area divided by a wooden wall, of which one side has the original upright beams ENERGY RATING = Not given
REF: IFPC20915
249,950
399,750
Domfront Country manor house with barn/stables set in 1 acre of land (4,047m2). Oil fired central heating. Excellent business. Five bedrooms, barn and outbuilding.
Pont-Audemer Farmhouse restored to a very high standard having 3 double and 1 single bedrooms, a dormitory for 6 single beds over a double garage/workshop and a swimming pool.
REF: DOM1272
ENERGY RATING = Not given
REF: DOM1292
ENERGY RATING = Not given
ENERGY RATING = Not given
ENERGY RATING = Not given
ENERGY RATING = Not given
PROPERTIES AROUND FRANCE
115,000
120,000
Pontivy, Morbihan This property would make an ideal holiday home, first home or retirement property. It is available fully furnished, ready to move in to and is not overlooked.
Hérault, Languedoc-Roussillon This home has two bedrooms and a toilet both upstairs and downstairs. It is sold fully furnished and equipped including heaters, washer, fridge and freezer. It can accomodate six.
REF: IFPC18756
ENERGY RATING = Not given
REF: IFPC20934
150,000
180,200
St Bon Tarentaise, Savoie Charming apartment with kitchen open to large living room with fireplace and balcony, a bathroom, an alcove with 2 bunk beds, bedroom with balcony, bathroom.
Guingamp, Côtes-d'Armor This nice house is set in 0.74 acres of superb woodland. There is a fitted kitchen, a living room, 4 bedrooms, a bathroom and toilets. Includes an electrical heating system.
REF: 4832748
ENERGY RATING = Not given
REF: 36966
300,000
375,000
Bouglon, Lot-et-Garonne A lovely detached house in excellent condition offering entrance, spacious lounge, equipped kitchen, double living room with fireplace, 2 bedrooms, bathroom and toilets.
Uzès, Gard Still 3 beautiful residences for sale in a small project with 7 large, light homes. The houses are situated guaranteeing each others privacy. Each house has its own garden.
REF: JM2222
ENERGY RATING = D
REF: IFPC15425
ENERGY RATING = Not given
ENERGY RATING = Not given
ENERGY RATING = Not given
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