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Property Summary

Positioned at the end of a no through lane and set in its own grounds of over 7,000 m2, this setting is both tranquil and beautiful. Just 1km from the centre of a busy village and only 20 minutes from the popular medieval coastal town of Vannes which thanks to its position at the head of the Gulf of Morbihan, is southern Brittany's major tourist town. This property has been renovated to a good standard, with 4 double bedrooms and a flexible layout it offers lots of potential and miles of gorgeous sandy beaches are just half an hour away.

Property Description

On the ground floor there is a large kitchen/dining room of around 25m2 fitted with a good range of good quality wooden cupboards and tiled surrounds. With exposed beams and an open fireplace this room has lots of charm. There is a door leading to the rear garden and a sun terrace and a further door leading to a utility room/laundry room which is well equipped with sink and space for appliances. There is also a bathroom accessible from this part of the house nicely fitted with a white suite and there is a separate toilet. The main lounge is full of character with a tiled floor, feature stone fireplace fitted with a large and efficient wood burning stove and exposed beams. French doors giving lead into a spacious aluminium framed conservatory with a tiled floor. There are some wonderful views from here over open countryside. A further door gives access to a large rear sun terrace. The central heating boiler is located in a small utility room and the whole house is centrally heated by an oil fired system, it also has secondary double glazing. This room also leads to the cellar which houses a recently renewed hot water tank and a wine storage area. A further door leads to the garage (which also has a radiator) large double doors to outside and a further door leading to a cloakroom with a radiator, stable door to outside and further door leading to the summer kitchen which is fitted with a sink unit - it's a big house! From the lounge a wooden staircase leads to the first floor landing area off which there is a shower room/toilet: shower cubicle a 3 attractive and spacious bedrooms, from the third bedroom there is a door gives access through to a passageway with leading to bedroom 4, but bedroom 4 also has its own staircase positioned near the downstairs bathroom. In fact, the complex of Bedroom 4, cellar, garage, cloakroom and summer kitchen could very easily and economically be converted in such a way as to provide a totally separate annexe, i.e. for guests/family or as a small holiday letting unit. The property is approached via double gates and a gravel driveway leads down to a large parking area. The land is fully enclosed making it safe for both animals and children and the garden is mainly laid to lawn with areas that are generously dotted with a superb range of mature fruit trees (including peach, apple and plum). The garden is a delight with various mature shrubs, trees and bushes and a good variety of well stocked flower borders. There is also a large built in barbecue area, two paved terraces and a decked area so lots of room for outdoor living and taking in those fabulous views. The house is located just 1km from a village with good basic amenities and just over 3 km to a larger village which offers a good choice of basic shops, small supermarket, doctors and pharmacy; there is also a choice restaurant and bars. It is 20 minutes drive to the large coastal town of Vannes, 45 minutes to Rennes airport and 90 minutes to St Malo for the ferries.

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.