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With property prices now returning to realistic levels, it’s the perfect time to buy a home
in Normandy, where there is great potential for lettings returns, says Janine Zdziebczok
WHILE THERE IS continued by 17 kilometres. Property styles throughout Calvados
confusion over the direction similarly reflect this diversity – ranging from bijou
Paris that property prices are studio apartments to Anglo-Normand villas or from
likely to take this year, for fisherman’s cottages to magnificent stone chateaux.
those seriously interested in The Manche occupies the larger part of the Cotentin
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purchasing in France there is Peninsular with some 300km of coastline and, as with
NEAR BAYEUX
Beautifully restored stone three-
good news. Calvados, wherever you buy in this region you will
bedroom property nestling in a
With more than 450km of varied coastline, equally never be far from the sea. This makes the properties
peaceful hamlet.
varied countryside and property styles within the three slightly further inland exceptionally good value.
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départements that form this region, Lower Normandy However, if it is a coastal property that you are looking
still represents excellent value for money. As a region for then you can select from one of the small fishing
perenially popular with the British, thanks in part to ports or seaside villages dotted along the sandy eastern
having two major ferry ports (Cherbourg and Caen) or more rugged western and northern coasts or you
it is true to say that property prices in the past been could opt for a property with stunning views of Mont
over inflated but these have now fallen back to more St Michel.
realistic levels. While the Orne is the only département in the
Calvados is generally the most expensive of the region that is landlocked, it is still easily accessible to €
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three départements. Having a wealth of historic the coastal ports and regional airports at Dinard and NEAR BRECEY (MANCHE)
sites dating back to William the Conqueror (Falaise Deauville. Being the largest of the three départements,
A fabulous stone property with
and Caen) to the D-Day landing beaches, the tourist but also the least densely populated, it offers beautiful
beautiful views situated on the
outskirts of a small village.
season extends well beyond the norm, making this rolling countryside and is becoming increasingly
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an ideal area for those looking for rental income from popular for those seeking a slightly slower pace of
a holiday home. life. Here you will find the colombage timbered houses
To the east, Honfleur is a favoured spot for sailors so typical of Normandy itself as well as small, elegant
and artists, Trouville still exudes a cosmopolitan, almost maisons de maître at more affordable prices.
bohemian atmosphere, while Deauville is home to film ● Janine runs Calvados Property Finders;
festivals and horse races, yet they are separated only 00 33 2 31 22 59 81; info@calvadosproperty.com
Yes, please!
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NEAR BAYEUX
A spacious stone-built farmhouse
FULL OF authentic charm and
with substantial outbuildings
character, this stone-built, 3- and over four acres of land.
bedroom property has been
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lovingly restored throughout. It
is set in attractive, landscaped
gardens (over 2,800 sqm) with
stone outbuildings and garage
all nestling in a peaceful and
tranquil setting near Torigny-
sur-Vire in Calvados.
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● Price €212,000, available
from FrenchEntrée.com.
NEAR ST-SEVER
Granite-built cottage with barn
Please call 00 44 1225 463752
with its own woods, small stream
or visit www.frenchentree.
and 2.6 hectares of land
com for more details.
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