The old grocer shop

12 km from Sées, this 18th century house , old grocer shop opens on a large private and closed garden of 1800 m2 overlooking the forest and the grove. I Many marked trails through the countryside will delight hikers. Perfect for a family holiday or a romantic weekend by the fire. In the heart of Normandy Maine Natural Regional Park.A fiber connection and very high speed internet access allows teleworking. Paris 180 km and Ouistreham car ferry 1 hour by car. A nature meeting...slow life :) This house has a beautiful history: it is an old grocer store (see photos). The grocer store has become a room in which you will find the bell entrance to the ceiling and the tiles that have kept the traces of the many passages through the centuries ... The kitchen as for it was the old cafe of the village and she has kept its friendly side with its large stone fireplace Caen. A big leap in time! The entrance is through the kitchen / dining room which is the central room: it gives access to the bedroom on the south side and the living room on the west side which communicates with the bathroom. You will find all the necessary equipment in the 18th century Normandy buffet to simmer some good meals or make pies and cakes in the gas stove. You have a dishwasher. In the living room, a large comfortable sofa two armchairs and a double bed. Note that you have a TV with a DVD player and a vintage stereo ... Books on Normandy and tour guides in the library. In the room with a double bed and a single bed you will find a toy box with children's books. All linen is provided: sheets, towels ... In the old dairy, small outbuilding in the courtyard, at your disposal: a barbecue, an outdoor table, garden chairs . Note that this house is naturally air-conditioned thanks to the thickness of its stone walls (1m) in heatwave the temperature does not exceed 23 degrees. I restored respecting its original features: beams, tiles and beautiful stones. I am often told that it provides welfare :) It is intended for return to nature lovers who want to live at their own pace. The entrance is through the kitchen garden and courtyard. You can park your car in the courtyard which is closed by a gate, or on the church square. I will be present on your arrival to advise you. In case of absence, a secure key box is found in the dependency. At your disposal: guides and map of the region.I regularly reside in a more recent independent part and I am available for the delivery of keys and your home. The village is very quiet. Side street and traffic: a few tractors and especially ... horses and carriages: a local passion! Note: not overlooked garden side: view of the grove and the forest. A hiking trail "Megaliths" located in the village allows you to discover the Gallo-Roman remains.You can go for a carriage ride with horses on request. By car: at 2h30 from Paris about 180 km (by Dreux and Verneuil-sur-Avre). SNCF: 1h30 from Paris: nearest train station 10 km: Surdon   (Paris / Granville line) from Montparnasse Vaugirard station. No car ? No problem: I can pick you up at Surdon station and accompany you to do your market. Free parking in the courtyard that locks. Refueling can be done Mortrée (5 km), bakeries, tobacconist and press, pharmacy, small supermarket. Argentan (15km) : local market on Tuesday and Sunday morning. Note that there is a beautiful aquatic center in Argentan with a very well designed for toddlers pool. Sees (12 km) : local market on Saturday mornings, small shops and mini markets. By car: 1h30 from Mont Saint Michel and 1 hour from Normandy beaches. A hiking trail "the megaliths" is in the village allows you to discover the Gallo-Roman remains. For hiking enthusiasts the GR 22 and GR 36 through the forest nearby as Ecouves travelers can visit castles and many stud farm nearby, including the famous Pin National Stud also: The Écouves signal rises to 413 m, twin brother of the Mount of Drains located not very far, which is the highlight of the Armorican Massif. The rocks of Vignage offer superb views. The Chaumont hill at 378 m above sea level, afforestation yew and holly. Ponds Vrigny The former priory of Goult La Lande-de-Goult (eleventh century). Carrouges Castle O Castle Sassy Castle. Sees a beautiful historic city with a 13th century cathedral And if you fancy Deauville 1h30 road through the village of Camembert ... I restored this house respecting its authentic elements: beams, tiles and beautiful stones. I am often told that it provides well-being ... these are the comments I received in 2015 during my previous rentals ... FYI: I do not use chemicals for maintenance or insecticides. Only natural products: black soap, white vinegar, essential oils of lavender, eucalyptus and mint, in order to preserve the quality of the air and the environment, please do not use any chemical products. Also valid for the garden in which the fauna and flora are respected: no pesticides. The birds are very numerous and during the summer, several pairs of swallows nest in the outbuildings!