Property details

Ref:

CD1691

Property type:

Maison de Maitre

Location:

CARHAIX

Region:

Brittany

Département:

Finistere 29

Habitable Space:

Not Known

Summary

This spacious 1890 built house is within walking distance to the town of Carhaix in Central Brittany and benefits from being on mains drainage and ideal for those looking for period features

Property description

This spacious 1890 built house is within walking distance to the town of Carhaix in Central Brittany and benefits from being on mains drainage and ideal for those looking for period features and to be within walking distance of this thriving market town. The property has an enclosed front garden and private high gated entrance leading to ample gravel parking space and areas of garden to the front, sides and rear. The rear garden is laid mainly to lawn and of a good size. A gravel path at the rear leads to a detached stone cottage with charming stone arched wide entrance and gable window to the front. The cottage is currently being fully restored, it has a new roof and upper floor and will be finished.

The main house has a side entrance and rear garden door which leads into a classic style entrance hall with high ceiling and traditional tiled floor. The property has many original period features and would be deal for those looking for classic styling and spacious accommodation. This property is an exquisite example of a 19th century period house with high ceilings, lovely original solid wood flooring and staircase and would suit those wishing to create interior décor and furnishings to reflect the fine character of the property.

From the rear entrance hall doors lead into the kitchen/breakfast room, lounge, dining and library room with open arch between the two room areas and separate wc. A second door from the hall leads into the kitchen which the owners have converted into a storage double sided cupboard. There is a lovely wide arched doorway from the hall leading into the dining and library area.

An original fine solid wood curving staircase with iron and wood banisters leads to the first floor where there are two bedrooms, each having en suite facilities and an en suite dressing room from the main bedroom that could be used as a fifth bedroom. The stairs continue up to the second floor where there are two additional bedrooms with a very large family bathroom.

Under the house is a good size basement area with utility/laundry room and a boiler room housing the Veissmann oil fired central heating boiler and oil tank. The boiler is German built and of very high quality and has been regularly serviced.

The rear garden has original stone walling to both sides, fully enclosed with areas of lawn, mature shrubs and trees and a central gravel path leads to the stone cottage at the end of the garden which is currently being fully restored and will be finished. The cottage has a gable window to the newly fitted roof, newly fitted Velux windows, a wide stone arch entrance and separate doors and would be ideal as a holiday let or guest annexe for family and friends.

Entering the property through the rear garden entrance door leading into:

Rear Entrance Hall. High ceiling, radiator (oil central heating) and original tiled floor and has the solid wood staircase to the upper floor.

Separate WC (under stairs). Low level wc, plumbing for washing machine and tiled floor.

Arched wide doorway with glazed doors leading into:

Open Plan Lounge with Dining Room and Library through open archway. Large double glazed windows overlooking the garden to the rear and two very large windows to the front, two radiators, high ceiling with ceiling rose, original solid wood floorboards.

Kitchen/Breakfast Room. Double glazed windows to the rear and side, fitted kitchen with range of wall and base units with tiled worksurfaces, radiator, space for dishwasher and cooker, tiled floor, high ceiling with ceiling rose.

Original Staircase, First Floor and Landing. The original solid wood curving staircase has a window to the side part way up and fine wooden handrails with iron down rails. Landing has a radiator and solid wood floor, high ceiling, recessed window overlooking the rear garden.

Bedroom 1 (4m x 5m - master). Double glazed windows to the rear overlooking the garden, high ceiling, carpet over solid wood floor. Door into:

Dressing Room (3.50m x 4m – could be additional bedroom). Double glazed window to the front, radiator, original marble fireplace. Traditional style wash stand and sink, exposed timbers and solid wood floor. Door to:

En Suite Shower Room. Shower cubicle, fully tiled, low level wc, high ceiling, solid wood floor.

Bedroom 2 (4m x 4m). Original fireplace in marble surround, double glazed windows to the front and solid wood floor. Door leading through to:

En Suite Washroom/WC. Double glazed window, low level wc, wash basin, solid floor.

Second Floor and Landing
Velux window and solid wood floor.

Bedroom 3 (3m x 4m)
Double glazed window, radiator, good ceiling height and solid wood floor. Door through to:

Spacious Large Family Bathroom
Velux window, bath, twin pedestal basins with mirrors over, wc, high ceiling and solid wood floor.

Bedroom 4 (4m x 4m)
Double glazed window with lovely views over past the town to countryside beyond, radiator, good ceiling height and solid wood floor.

Basement
To the rear of the property there are concrete steps leading down to the basement.

Utility/Laundry Area
Exposed stone walls, plumbing for washing machine, electricity, water and lighting with concrete floor.

Boiler Room
Houses the large Veissmann German oil fired central heating boiler and 1000 litre oil tank. Original earth floor and ample storage space.

Rear Garden
Original exposed stone walling to both sides, areas of lawn with mature shrubs and trees, flower borders, pergola and an original working stone well. There is a gravel central path leading to:

Detached Stone Guest or Gite Cottage (each floor area is approx 8m x 5m). Currently being restored and will be finished. Newly replaced roof with gable window to the front, wide stone arched opening which will have a large window fitted and two doors to the front, windows to the front. Concrete floor, window to the side, high ceiling with exposed beams and exposed stone walls. The first floor has exposed roof carpentry, roof windows, gable window to the front, a separate bath/shower room (still being fitted), high ceilings and newly replaced first floor.

Front Garden. To the front of the property there is a double gated metallic fencing leading into a spacious gravel parking area for cars. The front garden has areas of lawn and extends to both sides of the property with a path to one side leading to the side entrance door and rear garden entrance door. The road to the front is a quiet side street off the town centre which is within easy walking distance.

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Available now for

€319,697

Agency Fees Included? Yes

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