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FOR SALE: Newly renovated 4-bedroom house & 1-bedroom house, Central Brittany, France Price: €285,000 ‘net a vendeur’ Summary A recently
renovated property comprising both a 4-bed home, and an attached self-contained 1-bed house set in a half-acre landscaped
garden. Rurally located yet just 1 km from the small pretty town of Guemene-sur-Scorff, & 20km west of Pontivy (on the
Nantes-Brest Canal). The main house includes 2 en-suite double bedrooms, 2 further double bedrooms, another
shower-room, and a large open-plan lounge/dining room/ kitchen with woodburner. Detailed DescriptionThis property comprises two joined houses, which provide spacious newly-renovated accommodation in
a peaceful rural setting close to the shops, bars, and restaurants of Guemene-sur-Scorff in the Morbihan (Dept 56). This pretty
town is situated in wooded rolling farmland, while the south coast is only a 35 minute drive away.
Both houses
have new electrical and plumbing systems, new central heating (oil-fired in main house), new roofs, double-glazed windows,
new kitchens and bathrooms, and have been decorated in neutral colours throughout.
The 1-bed house has been converted
from the old stables, the main house having been originally built for a farmer.
The houses are set in landscaped
gardens with a range of old and young trees. A new fosse-septique has been installed, and there is a well within the garden.
The property offers flexibility in that it could be used as a family home with guest accommodation in the 1 bed house,
or (for example) the 1 bed-house could be used as the owner’s accommodation and the main house could be gited (or rented
longer term). There are a number of options for providing both a home and income.
The property has been renovated
to a high standard with plenty of bathrooms, shower-rooms, modern insulation, and quality fittings & finishes. It will
appeal to anyone who appreciates comfortable, light, and warm accommodation.
MAIN
4-BEDROOM HOUSE:
Ground Floor:
Open plan kitchen / dining room / living room. French windows
to garden. Large free-standing wood-burning stove set in oak fireplace. Exposed ceiling beams, and tiled floor. This room
is warm in winter and cool in summer, and provides spacious yet cosy living space.
Rear vestibule (with french
windows to rear garden), with large storage cupboard (for coats & boots etc), leading to cloakroom with toilet and wash
hand basin.
Boiler room at rear of property, containing new central-heating boiler and new oil storage tank.
1st Floor:
Master double bedroom, with spacious ensuite bathroom (with bath, separate shower cubicle
& toilet etc). Large window looking south over garden, with electric roller-blind.
Double bedroom 2, with ensuite
shower-room & toilet etc. Large window looking south over garden, with electric roller-blind
Hall, with the
original front entrance & steps down to terrace.
2nd Floor:
Double bedroom 3, with french
windows & balcony looking east, large window looking south over garden. Velux window.
Double bedroom 4, windows
on two sides, plus velux window.
Shower-room with toilet etc.
1-BED HOUSE
Double glazed throughout, well insulated, and with electric central heating. The gite has its own independent
electricity supply & meter.
Ground Floor:
Spacious open plan kitchen and living room (with wooden
floor), with space for dining table. Large windows to south, stable-style door to west, and french windows onto terrace at
rear. Newly fitted kitchen with integrated dishwasher, fridge/freezer, cooker etc. Under the stairs is a large storage cupboard
with a washing machine.
1st Floor:
Large double bedroom, with windows to south (overlooking main garden)
& french windows to west, opening onto a balcony at the top of the old stone staircase leading down to garden.
Shower-room with toilet, sink etc.
‘Gîte’ Garden:
At
the rear of the gite is a small private garden, separated from the main house by a wall and gates. Within the garden are a
parking area (graveled) and a terrace (providing views over open farmland). This terrace is a good place to enjoy the sunset.MAIN GARDEN
The garden is mainly to the south of the property and contains a variety of mature and younger trees,
including cherry, peach, and apple trees. The garden offers one main flat section of lawn (with room for a badminton court),
but with a number of other more shaded areas providing various routes through the grounds. Hedges on the property's perimeter
provide privacy.
The 1-bed house (gîte) has garden on 3 sides, but is separated from the rest of the garden
(and the main house) by walls, hedges, and gates.
BARN
This oak-framed agricultural building sits in
one corner of the garden and provides over 50 square metres of storage. A drive has been run at the rear of the main buildings
to provide vehicle access. There is a lockable tool shed within the barn, with additional storage above this.
Setting:
The
property is situated in quiet farmland but is only 1km from the Norman town of Guemene-sur-Scorff. This
pretty town sits on the river Scorff, and is close to the ancient Fôret de Quenecan (8km), and Brittany’s largest
lake (Le lac de Guerlédan, 18km). Guemene-sur-Scorff has an excellent ‘Intermarche’ supermarket,
banks, a post-office, several restaurants, butchers, patisseries, and other shops and amenities. It has a charming town centre
made up of a varied mix of historic buildings.
The larger Napoleonic town of Pontivy is a 20 minute drive away,
and sits on the Nantes-Brest Canal and the Blavet river. Pontivy has a thriving centre with many beautiful
buildings and shops etc.
The south
coast of Brittany is approximately 35 minutes drive away.
Nearby cities towns and cities of interest include:
Vannes and the Gulf of Morbihan with its many islands and historical site
(54km) Josselin, a medieval town with a famous chateau and many historic buildings (40km)Pont-Aven, a small
port with art galleries, where Gauguin once painted
(50km)Concarneau, a busy port with a medieval walled town
(58km)Carnac, with its megalithic stone alignments and unique rows of menhirs
(56km). The property is perfect for a relaxing holiday for all of the family
and is a great base from which to explore nearby villages, larger towns, and the beautiful countryside with its forests and
lakes.
Lac de Guerledan, close by, provides excellent water sports facilities and beach. Alternatively, there
are golf courses, lake & river fishing, horse riding, cycling events and you are central to the North & South coastal
sandy beaches where you can enjoy excellent local seafood.
The following are approximate driving times from various
airports and ports:
- Airports: Dinard (1hr 30mins) / Brest
(1hr 30mins) / Rennes (1hr 30mins)
- Ports:
St Malo (1hr 45mins) / Roscoff (1hr 45 mins) / Cherbourg (4hrs) / Caen (3hrs) and LeHavre (4 hrs)
Contact Details: France: Simon
HARVEY
email: simon.harvey2@wanadoo.fr
Phone: 0033 2 97 39 31 46
Mobile: 0033 6 79 75 75 16
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