French property in Brittany - Finistere - A superbly converted former village school comprising a main house and three gites with stunning views of the Atlantic

A superbly converted impressive former village school comprising a main house and three gites standing on high ground with stunning views of the Atlantic coastline and the surrounding countryside situated about fifteen miles west of the historic town of Quimper.

The property 'l'Ancienne Ecole' is situated on the Baie de Audierne only about one kilometre from (miles of) wonderful beaches which stretch almost out of sight round the bay tp Point De Raz to the north and Penmar'ch lighthouse to the south. A very popular area for surfing and windsurfing. Nearby there is a highly regarded and popular hotel with restaurant, local bars and a small pituresque harbour.

The property has been in the present ownership since 2007 when conversion of the school started. The impressive main building is in three parts, the centre part, the former headmasters house has been updated over its three floors plus cellars. The two wings, the former classrooms, have been converted and first floors added each with four bedrooms, two bathrooms and excellent kitchen and reception room area creating outstanding gites each sleeping up to eight. There is also a detached gite in the in the beautiful gardens which slleeps four.

The gardens are an excellent feature of the property, providing a very attractive setting. Approached through metal double gates, the partly walled gardens have been beautifully landscaped and include at the rear, good areas of lawn, abundantly stiocked colourful english borders, a vegetable garden and further lawn with swings. At the front there are raised flower and shrub beds with pathways, plenty of parking for numerous cars and to the side an open fronted store, workshop and laundry. In total about 1800m².

For local amenities Pouldreuzic is about 2.5kms for a range of local shops, banks and schools. Plozevet is about 5km and has a supermarket, further shops, schools and churches etc.

Type

• Gite Complex
• Bed and Breakfast
• Holiday Home

Location

• Coastal
• Hamlet

Features

• Close to the coast
• Electricity on site
• Water on site
• Detached
• ADSL
• Outbuildings
• Private parking
• Garage
• Other Drainage

Conditions

• Restored