Charming lock keepers cottage with 2550 m² of garden

Cotes dArmor 22, Brittany

€140,884

Agency Fees Included? Yes

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Property details

Ref:

CD1760

Property type:

Cottage

Location:

GLOMEL

Region:

Brittany

Département:

Cotes dArmor 22

Habitable Space:

Not Known

Summary

This charming lock keepers cottage is located on the tow path of the Nantes-Brest canal and would be ideal as a holiday home, angers retreat or even for permanent residence.

Property description

This charming lock keepers cottage is located on the tow path of the Nantes-Brest canal and would be ideal as a holiday home, angers retreat or even for permanent residence. The front of the property faces the lock and canal which attract a lot of wildlife. To the side and rear of the cottage there is a large area of garden of approx 2,550 sq metres and includes a stream which runs into the canal and there are two bridges in the garden across the stream.

The accommodation comprises of a good size lounge/diner with original stone fireplace, exposed beams and the walls have been insulated. From the lounge a door leads via two steps into the kitchen which is very original, has a door leading into the ground floor shower room/wc and has door access to the garden and patio area for barbecues and outside dining. On the first floor there are two double bedrooms each with a gable window to the front and views of the canal.

The popular market town of Carhaix is just 10 mins drive away where there is a good range of shops, restaurants and supermarkets. This property has real charm and character and offers an idyllic location which will change with the seasons. Lock keeper’s cottages are becoming more rare to find and your earliest viewing is highly recommended.

Entering the property via granite stone steps up to the front door and into:

Lounge/Diner (8m x 5m). Two recessed windows to the front, original large stone fireplace for an open fire, there is a second fireplace at the other end of the room but the chimney is blocked off. Exposed beams, electric storage heater and tiled floor. Staircase to the first floor. From the lounge area a doorway leads through into:

Kitchen (2.80 x 3m). Window to the front, enamel sink, space for cooker and fridge, tiled floor. Door leading into:

Ground Floor Shower Room/WC. Window to the rear, enclosed shower cubicle, low level wc, vanity basin in a unit with storage under and tiled floor.

From the kitchen a door leads out to the patio and garden.

On the first floor there is a small landing area with curtained off storage space and doors to:

Bedroom 1 (3m x 4m). Gable window to the front, electric radiator, exposed A frames and laminated floor.

Bedrooom 2 (4m x 4m). Gable window to the front, electric radiator, exposed A frames and laminated floor.

Gardens.
The gardens extend to the side and rear with a double gated access to the front direct into the garden. The gardens have a wide range of mature shrubs and trees with ornamental flower borders. A bridge over the stream running through the garden leads across to a large area of secluded garden behind the cottage and further along another bridge leads back over the stream.