Start with a quick video though and get a feel for this 1900 fisherman’s cottage in a south-facing, quiet, off-street location, albeit on a rather dreary winter day!
1900 Fisherman’s Cottage 61 m² Lion-Sur-Mer (14780)
£ 220,000
4 rooms 3 bedrooms 61 m² Land 180 m²
Charming fisherman’s cottage, not overlooked, in the heart of a quiet seaside village and 3 minutes’ walk to the beautiful and historic D-Day Sword Beach. Situated at the end of a peaceful alley that can only be accessed on foot.
Completely restored in 2022, south-facing, with lovely enclosed garden of 180m² + outbuilding of 14m².
All shops (supermarket, pharmacy, bakery, etc.), restaurants, schools and bus stops can be reached on foot in 5 to 10 minutes.
There are three large free car parks nearby, as well as 2 electric car chargers.
Just 25 minutes from Caen and equidistant from the Pays d’Auge and the Bessin. Both beautiful rural areas of Calvados.
This 61 m² semi-detached house (84 m² floor area) offers ground-level living.
The ground floor comprises :
- A 14m² fully fitted and equipped kitchen + corridor with cupboards (2m²)
- A 14m² lounge/dining room
- A 7m² bedroom with cupboard
- A shower room with WC (4.6m²)
The first floor under the rafters comprises :
- A 6 m² landing with built-in shelving (11 m² floor area)
- Two bedrooms of approx. 7 m² each (approx. 15 m² of floor space each) with plenty of storage space.
PVC double-glazed windows. VMC Air Extractor. Recently installed electric heating.
Bike shelter/covered washing line.
The outbuilding could be converted to a studio/workshop, teenage lair or granny flat as it has an electricity and water supply.
The house can be bought fully furnished or ready to re-furnish around the nearly new fixtures and fittings.
Property tax: €1240.
Annual energy consumption between 331 and 420 kWh/m2/year.
Excessive energy consumption: class F
House with greenhouse gas emissions of between 11 and 30 kgeqCO2/m2/year.
For clarity, these floor plans are not entirely (but very close) to scale.
It should also be noted that there is a huge amount of cupboard & other storage space throughout the house.
Ground Floor Key
Most of the furniture symbols are self-explanatory, especially when cross-referenced with the interior photos.
This key is therefore just a few extra notes to help you find your way around:
Guide to Symbols
Electrics – Electrical elements marked in green
The Boiler – At 300 litres, this is more than adequate to provide hot water for 6 people. It is set to run overnight to reduce energy consumption.
The Air Ventilator – This is designed to circulate the air and detect and remove humidity from the ‘wet’ areas during and after use. It runs automatically.
The Fusebox
Radiators – Identical & practically new electric radiators maintain comfortable room temperatures during all seasons, and at the same time reduce wasteful energy consumption.
Plug Points – Single or multiple plug points.
Alphabetical Guide
- The Boiler
- Large storage area above the boiler cupboard
- Shower 90x90cm
- Heated towel rail. This also supplies excellent heating in the bathroom
- Bunk Beds for two children (or adults!)
- Large cupboard space with clothes hanger and deep shelves
- Air Ventilator Unit
- Work surface, with shelving above and cutlery drawer below. Equipped with Microwave, Toaster, Coffee Maker & Electric Kettle
- Large Fridge/Freezer
- Three ring Hob and Oven with ventilator unit above
- Large under-stairs cupboard with shelves
- Front-loading Clothes Washing Machine under sink unit
- Dishwasher
- Fusebox & Meter
- Shelving units
- Extendable Dining Table. The current configuration is more than large enough for six people, but it can be further extended with an extra panel. Please consult the hosts if you require this.
Radiators – Identical & practically new electric radiators maintain comfortable room temperatures during all seasons, and at the same time reduce wasteful energy consumption.
Plug Points – Single or multiple plug points.
Alphabetical Guide
- Velux Windows
- Bedside Cabinets
- Armchairs
- Shelves
- Storage Cupboards
- Storage Cupboards
- Small Sofa, Leather Moroccan Pouf & Floor Cushions
- Wide Screen TV on Table
Alphabetical Guide
- Garden Table, 6 Chairs & Sunshade (Cushions Inside)
- Sunlounger
- BBQ & Utensils
- Holly Tree
- Fig Tree
- Annex & Shed (Unused Old Privy!)
- Paved Area
- Covered Lean To for Bins, Washing Line etc.
- High Wooden Fence
- High Wall
The Portsmouth ferry connection at Ouistreham (Caen) is a very convenient 15 mins drive from Lion sur Mer.
You can view further photos on the main gîte site here, and take a photographic walk around Lion sur Mer here.
All the key details are included in a PDF version which you can download using the button below: