Charming Stone Cottage to Restore with Garden – Orne, Lower Normandy

Charming Stone Cottage to Restore with Garden – Orne, Lower Normandy

Price: €26,900 Location: Orne department, Lower Normandy, France Living Area: 30 m² Land Size: 230 m² Bedrooms: 1 About this property

This charming little stone house is an ideal “lock up and leave” holiday home project, set in a lovely rural location in the Orne. Compact and full of character, it offers a simple restoration opportunity with a tiled roof, an open fireplace, and an attic space with development potential. After a day of renovating, you can unwind in your own small garden—perfect for anyone wanting an affordable Normandy base without taking on a huge property.

The cottage

The house provides approximately 30 m² of living space and is currently arranged as:

• One main room with an open fireplace

• Attic above (potential for sleeping area/storage, subject to renovation design)

• Traditional stone construction with a rustic feel

• To restore
  

The land

• 230 m² garden plotA manageable outdoor space for seating, a small terrace, planting, or a simple lawn—perfect for relaxed countryside stays.
  

Utilities

• Water to be connected

• Electricity to be connected
  

Location & setting

The Orne department sits in Lower Normandy, bordered by Manche and Calvados, and also neighbouring Mayenne, Sarthe, Eure-et-Loir and Eure. It’s the only Normandy department without a coastline—known instead for peaceful countryside, traditional villages, and a slower pace of life.

Renovation & potential

• A small-scale restoration project with strong charm

• Ideal as a second home, rural bolt-hole, or simple holiday base

• Attic space offers flexibility during renovation