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Property Summary

OPEN TO OFFERS This rustic stone longère has been beautifully restored and finished with no expense spared. Located in a quiet hamlet it offers a well designed and practical space for family life,Viewing is necessary to appreciate the quality

Property Description

The layout of this property has been well thought out, Other than offering a perfect family home this property has the potential to offer luxury bed and breakfast. Immediately upon entering the property, you can start to feel the French dream come alive. The large family kitchen is both well equipped and has a real feel as the ‘hub’ of this beautiful family home. The exposed beams, new wooden floor, excellent standard of finish and attention to detail are not only found in this homely kitchen but throughout the whole property. Turning right from the kitchen, you enter the lounge through a glazed door. With two windows plus double patio doors leading to one of the terraces, this spacious but comfy living space easily lends itself for relaxing evening in front of the wood burner whilst reading the latest novels or watching your favourite series on the satellite TV, there is plenty of space to do both. The wooden floor, electric shutters and exposed beams are a sympathetic mix of old and new and are just some of the reasons why this property is so special. The first of two wooden staircases leads you to the first floor where the master en-suite bedroom is located. It is this configuration that lends this property to being adapted into a B&B business. With access to the kitchen from the lounge and private access between the lounge and master bedroom, this end of the property could easily be sectioned off as owner’s accommodation whilst leaving the remaining space in the house for guests. Just a thought! but worth considering as we continue the tour of the property. So returning to the kitchen, the roomy and light conservatory is located at the rear of the property and has double patio doors onto the terrace and garden. Moving from the kitchen to the left, you enter the dining room. With a WC and hand basin, this area would lend itself to being transformed into a substantial combined lounge and dining room. With double patio doors to the rear providing access to the second of the terraces, this is an ideal space for you or your guests to enjoy a glass of chilled rosé wine on a pleasant Bretagne afternoon. Ascending the second of the staircases you arrive at the 4th and 5th Bedrooms. There is a long and well lit corridor, cleverly concealing bags of storage space. Both of the double bedrooms are light and airy and with the family bathroom just next to them, this area could be guest accommodation, by simply placing a door just before the master bedroom at the end. The garden is mature and well designed. It bestows the owners with views over of the peaceful country and is an oasis of calm. The substantial vegetable patch to the right of the property is an ideal location for a swimming pool, capturing the sun for most of the day. The substantial outbuildings, including an original apple press, provide heaps of space for all your essential garden equipment, such as the sit-on lawn mower! There is ample parking for several cars, with side gates providing access directly to the garden. This property has been lovingly restored using only local artisans with no expense spared on the construction and finish and it really shows. Ideally located as a family home, a second home, holiday let or as suggested B&B, all the options are there, you just need to arrange that viewing! MORBIHAN This property is situated in the Morbihan, the Southern most département of Brittany. It is accessible to the Gulf of Morbihan, with 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, Redon and Rochefort en Terre are close by. This is a popular investment area, and the area where the 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.

Location in France

The rugged Atlantic coast of the Morbihan offers fine beaches, both tourist hotspots and secluded bays. Inland, there are sleepy villages, and bustling market towns. The capital of Morbihan is Vannes, an ancient town and residence of the former Dukes of Brittany. Other famous towns include Josselin, famous for its château, La Roche Bernard, an historic and attractive town with a pretty port, Rochefort en Terre, Lizio and Malestroit, all 'cités de caractères', renowned for their history and character. The Gulf of Morbihan offers a wide range of sandy beaches, from the more renowned resort of Damgan, to more secluded, private coves. The department boasts an abundance of islands, many of which can be reached by boat from the mainland, including Belle Ile en Mer, the largest French island in the Atlantic. Morbihan's famous standing stones, spread over some 40 individual sites, are linked by the Route des Mégalithes. Carnac is the world's largest megalithic site where there are a reported 2,792 stones. The Morbihan coastline enjoys a warm micro-climate, ensuring it is a perennially popular holiday destination, which makes it a prime investment area. Vannes has as much sunshine as Toulouse (over 2,000 hours per year), relatively little rainfall and average maximum temperatures of around 22 degrees Celsius. Parts of the Morbihan are sufficiently warm to support flora normally reserved for the Mediterranean! In terms of infrastructure, Morbihan offers good access to Rennes, Nantes and Brest airports, the ports of Cherbourg, Roscoff, Le Havre and St Malo as well as a direct TGV link between Redon and Paris.