French property in Brittany - Morbihan - STUNNING 16th CENTURY STONE RESIDENCE, GALLERY & STUDIO. AN HISTORIC PROPERTY WITH EXCELLENT BUSINESS POTENTIAL IN VILLAGE CENTRE LOCATION NEAR SOUTH BRITTANY COAST

ACCOMMODATION:

GROUND FLOOR:

Entrance hall featuring original flagstones, an archway carved in local stone & oval granite steps.
Sitting room with original granite fireplace, feature stone sink & a ‘lit clos’; an original wooden cupboard in which residents would huddle in winter in days gone by.
Dining room with fireplace number 2, beams, and a stone archway leading to the…
Fully fitted kitchen with double sink & fireplace number 3. Doors open out onto the terrace.
Shower room with WC, sink & shower.
Inbuilt storage

FIRST FLOOR:

Landing
Large bathroom with bathtub & overhead shower & sink. Also fireplace number 4!
WC with sink
Bedroom 1 with (marble) fireplace number 5, wooden flooring & another interesting feature; a ‘double window’.
Bedroom 2 with a further ‘double window’.
Bedroom 3 featuring a further ‘double window’ & fireplace number 6.

SECOND FLOOR:

There is a simply enormous attic space, featuring fireplace number 7 & original, centuries old floor tiles. Already divided into two sections, it is large enough to create a further 4-5 bedrooms & bathrooms.

OUTBUILDINGS:

There is a detached outbuilding with all connections in place in the grounds. A beautifully carved stone arch leads to the wine cellar (complete with fireplace number 8). There is also a kitchen/utility area & on the first floor an office with fireplace number 9).

There is a large covered barn style outbuilding which serves as a double garage providing that village centre essential; off road parking.

GALLERY:

The final section of this property currently serves as an artist’s gallery & workshop.

The ground floor has a large exhibition room (with fireplace number 10), and a neighbouring room with (fireplace number 11). There is a door & a number of windows opening directly onto the village street.

The first floor consists of an artist’s workshop & a further small room.

There is a further room accessible via an external staircase.

EXTERNALS:

To the rear of the property there is an ample, private, walled garden of a manageable size with a terrace, lawn and well. There is access to the road via the garage.

The property’s façade is rendered whilst the stone is exposed to the rear. The building has many features of historical interest; gargoyles, original dormer windows, and stone carvings.

LOCATION:

Surrounded by architectural and historical delights, this property is at the heart of this thriving village. The beaches of the Gulf of Morbihan are just 15 minutes away.

WHY BUY THIS PROPERTY?

Properties like this are so individual they truly are a rarity. In terms of history, it is possible to even begin to imagine what events have unfolded within its walls over the centuries.

This property also offers incredible flexibility in terms of living/work space. Unusually for a village centre property, it also offers a degree of privacy and outdoor space.

It is competitively priced.

From an investment point of view, this is a sought-after area. I am selective about the properties I put on my books, choosing only to advertise properties, which I genuinely feel are both appealing, and appropriately priced.

MORBIHAN

This property is situated in the Morbihan, the Southern most département of Brittany. It is actually located in Péaule, easily accessible to the coastal resorts of Damgan, Billiers and Saint Jacques. A short drive will lead you to the charming, mediaeval port of Vannes, whereas the vibrant city of Nantes is just an hour away over the border into Western Loire. The surrounding area has a smattering of market towns full of character, which are popular with tourists. La Roche Bernard, Rochefort-en-Terre, Sarzeau and Muzillac are close by. This is a popular investment area, and the area where many French choose to come on holiday. This region enjoys a warmer climate than the North coast of Brittany. It offers a dramatic, rugged coastline, long sandy beaches; both tourist hot spots and secluded bays, plus the inland delights of its many pretty villages. Sailing, golf,and equestrian sports are available in the local area.
South Brittany is located far enough away from the UK to really feel ‘abroad’ but is close enough to offer the security of knowing family & friends are not too far away at all. Possibly the best-served area of France for travel links. This is one of the few areas accessible via ferry or airplane. You will be able to access your home in Brittany by air from North & South England, Wales & Ireland via budget airlines. Air Travel possible from Nantes – Dublin, Shannon, Cork, East Midlands, Stansted. Flights from Brest – Luton. Flights from Brest – Manchester, Exeter, Birmingham, Southampton. Flights from Rennes – Belfast, Dublin, Exeter, Manchester, Southampton. By Sea: Plymouth – Roscoff, Poole – Cherbourg, Portsmouth - Cherbourg, Caen & St. Malo, Dover – Calais, Portsmouth – Le Havre. The area also has excellent TGV links to Paris, and the UK.

Type

• Commercial
• Gite Complex
• Belle Demeure
• House
• Bar-Restaurant
• Hotel
• Bed and Breakfast

Location

• Village

Features

• Approx 15 km or less from coast
• Close to the coast
• Close to golf course
• Well
• ADSL
• Outbuildings
• Private parking
• Garage
• Walking distance to shops
• Mains Drainage

Conditions

• Partially restored
• Restored
• Habitable