17th century manoir with lovely gardens

Cotes dArmor 22, Brittany

€270,930

Agency Fees Included? Yes

Property details

Ref:

CD1737

Property type:

Manoir

Location:

PLOUGUERNEVEL

Region:

Brittany

Département:

Cotes dArmor 22

Habitable Space:

125 m²

Summary

This lovely stone manor house is set in a very beautiful and peaceful location with large gardens surrounding it and amazing views from its elevated aspect out across and forest valley

Property description

This lovely stone manor house is set in a very beautiful and peaceful location with large gardens surrounding it and amazing views from its elevated aspect out across and forest valley and down to a river and the Nantes-Brest canal. The property also has lots of history and original was the home of one of Napolean’s personal doctors. The property was purchased by the owners as a ruin over 30 years ago and was lovingly restored stone by stone, utilising reclaimed stones from a nearby tumble down house that has not long since gone. The stonework was restored by a master stone mason and the quality of the work speaks for itself.

Inside the manor it retains its character, the entrance door under a dressed stone arched doorway leads into a lounge sitting room with high ceiling and exposed beams (some original). A corridor leads to the kitchen/breakfast room which has classic arched glazed doors leading out onto the patio and gardens with lovely views. Also on the ground floor there is ample storage cupboards and wc.

On the first floor are three good size double bedrooms with lovely views from the windows and a drop down ladder stairway to the large attic which although has not enough head height for adult bedrooms could be utilised as a hobby room or play room for children.

The gardens and location give this property value, along with its history. Just a 5 minute walk down the lane to the side brings you to the Nantes-Brest canal and tow path which stretches 400k across Brittany and utilises many existing rivers and lakes for constantly changing scenery. The location is very peaceful and would be ideal for those who enjoy nature as there is an abundance of trees and wildlife. This property really needs viewing from the ground to be truly appreciated.

Entering the property from the front via an entrance door under stone arch into:

Lounge and Sitting Room (7.60m x 4.30m). Two recessed windows to the front, stone fireplace for an open fire, part exposed stone wall to one end, staircase to the first floor. Exposed beams, mostly replace and some original. The walls have been insulated to a high degree. Two electric radiators, tiled floor and doorway to:

Corridor with doors off. Recessed window to the front, tiled floor, integral storage cupboards and radiator.

Ground Floor WC. Window to the rear, low level wc, tiled floor and hand basin.

Dining Room (3.50m x 5m). Recessed window to the front, double opening arched glazed doors to the patio and gardens with lovely views. Two radiators and tiled floor. Door to:
Kitchen (2.54m x 3m). Recessed window to the rear, double enamel sink, storage cupboard, space for fridge, plumbing for washing machine and tiled floor. The walls would be easy to remove to open into a Kitchen/Diner.

First Floor, Landing and Corridor
The staircase lower half has been constructed from a once stone spiral staircase and then changes to solid wood. The landing has a solid wood floor and recessed window to the front.

Bedroom 1 (5m x 4.30m). Recessed windows to the front and rear, high ceiling with exposed beams (replaced), exposed stonework, radiator and solid wood floor. Two integral cupboards for storage.

Bedroom 2 (3.50m x 3.50m). Velux window to the rear, high ceiling, radiator and fitted carpet.

Bedroom 3 (3.12m x 4m). Double opening windows to the side with outstanding views of the forest valley, river and canal, high ceiling, radiator and fitted carpet.

Bathroom. Window, half bath with shower attachment over, pedestal basin, part tiled walls, exposed beams, electric heater, low level wc, fitted integral cupboard with split doors and vinyl floor.

From the landing the corridor continues with a window to the front, radiator and fitted carpet. On the landing there is an access hatch with drop down ladder leading to:

Attic Room. Small roof lites, exposed A frames with roof insulation and solid wood floor. This roof has not enough height for adult bedrooms but could be utilised as a computer room, play room or hobby room, or just for ample storage.

OUTSIDE
Wooden Garden Shed. In good condition with concrete floor and ideal for storing garden equipment.

The gardens are gently undulated and from the raised aspect benefit from magnificent views across the densely wood valley beyond and down to the river and canal. The garden has a wide variety of mature shrubs and trees and is partly bordered by original stone walling. The gardens are laid mainly to lawn and the plot size is 2,330 sq metres with lovely shadey areas under oak trees. There is a private gated entrance to the property with a large gravel parking area for several vehicles. To one side a tarmac lane leads down to the canal which is a short distance to walk. Across the lane another parcel of land of 3/4 of a hectare slopes down to a stream which borders it, there is potential to create a lake at the base of the land (subject to permission). The property has a septic tank that has been inspected and passed for current regulations. Tax fonciere: 402 euros per year and tax habitation: 355 euros per year.