Peaceful French Countryside Home with Character & Endless Opportunity
€350,000
ONOAdvert Reference: IFPC46461
For Sale By Owner (FSBO)
For Sale Privately
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| €350,000 is approximately: | |
| British Pounds: | £297,500 |
| US Dollars: | $374,500 |
| Canadian Dollars: | C$514,500 |
| Australian Dollars: | A$577,500 |
Key Info
- Type: Residential (Country House, House), Land, Building Land, Maison Ancienne , Detached
- Bedrooms: 6
- Bath/ Shower Rooms: 1
- Habitable Size: 180 m²
- Land Size: 2,400 m²
Highlights
- Stables and space for equestrian use
- Land & garden, potential for orchard
- Wine cellar
- Potential to turn the property into a luxury estate
- Garage with working pit
Features
- Attic(s) / Loft(s)
- Broadband Internet
- Central Heating
- Character / Period Features
- Countryside View
- Courtyard
- Double Glazing
- Driveway
- Equestrian Potential
- Fireplace(s)
- Furnished / Part Furnished
- Garage(s)
- Garden(s)
- Land
- Mains Electricity
- Mains Water
- Off-Street Parking
- Orchard(s) / Fruit Trees
- Outbuilding(s)
- Parking
- Septic Tank / Microstation
- Shed(s)
- Stable(s) / Equestrian Facilities
- Woodburner Stove(s)
- Workshop
Property Description
Summary
Set in a peaceful rural location in Recques-sur-Hem, this characterful detached home offers approximately 180 m² of living space on a generous 2,400 m² plot. Built in 1970, the property combines period charm with exciting potential to create a wonderful family home or countryside retreat. Only a 30 minute drive from Calais, it’s easy to get from the UK straight to your new French property.
The ground floor features a welcoming entrance hall, a bright living room, dining room, kitchen, bathroom and a study or second living room. Upstairs, a spacious landing leads to five further bedrooms and a study (or 6 bedrooms), offering flexibility for family living, guest accommodation or home working.
Outside, the large garden provides privacy and tranquillity, with additional outbuildings and a garage adding practicality and scope for further enhancement. The generous land and agricultural zoning ensure a calm, open setting.
With its spacious layout, numerous bedrooms, substantial plot and secluded feel, this property represents a fantastic opportunity to personalise and add value while enjoying the charm of rural France.
The property also benefits from existing stables in need of refurbishment, offering excellent potential to create private equestrian facilities, with the generous surrounding land ideally suited for paddocks, grazing, or a dedicated riding space
Location
Set in the peaceful village of Recques-sur-Hem, this property is perfectly positioned for UK buyers seeking easy access without sacrificing tranquillity.
Located just 25–30 minutes from Calais with its ferry port and Eurotunnel Le Shuttle terminal, the home is conveniently reachable from the south of England in only a few hours door to door.
The historic town of Saint-Omer is around 20 minutes away, offering supermarkets, restaurants, markets and a mainline train station, while the beautiful beaches of the Opal Coast are within easy driving distance for weekend outings.
Surrounded by open countryside and set within the regional natural park, the area offers walking, cycling and equestrian opportunities right on your doorstep, combining rural charm with excellent cross-Channel convenience, ideal as a permanent move, holiday home or investment property.
Interior
In need of some updating, presenting excellent potential to add value and personal touch.
Exterior
Use of multiple out buildings for gardening or other activities, lots of parking and an enclosed garage.
Currency Conversion
provided by
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| €350,000 is approximately: | |
| British Pounds: | £297,500 |
| US Dollars: | $374,500 |
| Canadian Dollars: | C$514,500 |
| Australian Dollars: | A$577,500 |
Location Information
For Sale By Owner (FSBO)
For Sale Privately
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