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With 11Ha (27 Acres): A Fine Example of a Restored 4/5 Bedroom Breton Farmhouse, Longère for Renovation, Dutch Barn and Heated Swimming Pool. The House has been Successfully Let During the Summer.. |
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Location: Near Rostrenen, Cotes d’Armor, Brittanyr Price: €360,000 Status: For Sale ID: 512 The above price includes Estate Agency Fees. A figure of approximately 6.5% should be added to the purchase price to cover Tax, Notary and Registration Fees. Rostrenen 10 km The North Brittany Coast at St Brieuc 54 km The South Coast at Lorient 67 km The West Coast at Brest 114 km Dinard Airport 122 km Rennes 129 km St Malo Ferry 143 km This very charming farmhouse stands in a gently sloping hillside location with sweeping views across the little valley and has no immediate neighbours. It was built in 1910 and has been in British ownership since 1997. During this period it has been carefully renovated, culminating in the installation of full central heating in the winter of 2003/2004. All floors downstairs have high quality ‘rivered surface’ large floor tiles. All kitchen fittings and all bathroom and shower room fittings are of a high quality. All windows have been renewed in hardwood and have double glazed sealed units. The house, annexe and garage have been re-roofed (boarded and slated), the house and annexe having been timber treated and electrically re-wired also. Cotes d’Armor This beautiful region is a gently undulating area with much woodland and a mixture of arable and pastureland. It is an area of summer tourism - French, Dutch, Belgian, British and Irish tourists enjoy the lovely countryside. The area attracts country lovers: walkers, horse riders, anglers and canoeists. The Nantes – Brest Canal is exactly a quarter mile away down the hill. It has a 150 mile towpath running unbroken and is used by walkers and horse-riders alike. There are also many lakes in this region for fishing and some for public swimming. Within a few miles is a well-known beauty spot on the river – L’Abbaye de bon Repos. Not far from the Abbey is a small Irish pub (the celtic connection). Plenty of Rural Facilities For Shopping and Leisure In the nearby village, which is just over a quarter mile away is a bar and tabac. Two miles away is an indoor swimming pool. In a nearby village, Gourec, are several bars, butchers, bakers/patisserie, two Les Routiers restaurants, filling station and garage for car repairs, a ‘Casino’ supermarket, post office, bank and chemist. There is also the Hotel Blavet (a Logis de France) with a very good restaurant. The Land The total land extends to 11Ha (27 acres). There are about 1.5 hectares of woodland, a stream and the remainder is pasture. There are no rights of way over the land. Equestrian Feed merchants locally and farrier who visits every 6 weeks. Horse vet 10 kms. Bridle path 500 metres from the property which is 400kms long! The House Front door to:- Hall: Beautiful staircase with turned spindles. Galleried to first and second floors. Kitchen/Dining Room: 5.7m x pt. 5.1m, pt. 3.04m. L-Shaped and excellently fitted with long range of units and Beech work surfaces. Ceramic ‘pot’ sink with double bowl. Oak window sills. Eye-level double oven, fan assisted and with rotisserie, 4 ring propane gas hob. Original ceiling timbers. Fine views over rear grassland with farmland beyond. Door to Utility Room and Door to:- Sitting Room: 5.1m x 3.9m. Fine ceiling timbers with 2.7m ceiling height. Original Breton inglenook fireplace with large woodburning stove. A really charming and cosy room. Utility Room: 4.26m x 1.98m. Sink, space for freezer, plumbing for washing machine and space for dryer. Doors to outside to front and rear. Door to:- Annexe: Own electricity supply, hot and cold water supply; central heating radiators on the main house system. The annexe comprises three rooms:- Study/Music Room or Bedroom 5: Door to shower room and door to:- Double Bedroom 4: 3.04m x 3.04m. Bathroom/Shower Room: French ‘tub bath’, handbasin, W.C. shower cubicle, fully tiled walls. On the First Floor Landing Bedroom 1: 5.33m x 4.34m. Fine views over own land. Beautiful exposed stone walls, original ceiling beams, walk-in wardrobe 2.2m x 1.37m with many shelves and rails. Bathroom: 5.1m x 2.36m. White suite: corner bath, vanity unit, shower cubicle with multi-jet shower. Second Floor Landing Bedroom 2: 5.10m x 3.5m. Sloping ceilings. Bedroom 3: L-Shaped 5.1m x pt. 3.12m, pt 1.57m. Sloping ceilings. Shower Room: 3.25m x 2.13m. Sloping ceilings, shower cubicle, handbasin and W.C. Oil Central heating and woodburners. Outside Detached Original Farmhouse (The Longère), measuring 2.3m x 6m internally. The Longère probably dates from the 1400s and is ripe for restoration and conversion to a house. It would be very suitable for use as an annexe for guests, or for a second family or for lettings. Original Breton fireplace with oak beam over. Water and electricity. Detached Garage/Workshop: 10m x 6m. Flourescent lighting and industrial power sockets are fitted. Concrete floor with polystyrene insulation under. Oil-fired boiler (installed Jan 2004). Dutch Barn: 16m x 10m. 2 Large loose boxes, 5.8m x 3.7m each. Heated Swimming Pool: 13.5m x 6m, enclosed by a low wall and gate. Changing Room: 3m x 3m. Filter/Pump Room: 3m x 2.75m Income from Lettings (The owners let the whole house during the summer). 2007 9 weeks £8000 2008 8 weeks £9585 2009 9 weeks £9995 The property is B&B registered but the owners have not pursued this avenue Nearest neighbours approx 500 metres. Services Mains Electricity and water. The property also has a well. Fosse septique. |
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