An elegant villa with views and direct access to the sea
in Brittany, on the Côte de Granit Rose coast
in Brittany, on the Côte de Granit Rose coast
Plestin-les-Grèves,
COTES-D'ARMOR
brittany
22310
FR
Location
This property is situated on the coast, halfway between Lannion and Morlaix. The coast is dotted with coves, cliffs and beaches of fine sand. The landscape is enhanced by lush vegetation and a pleasant oceanic climate. The local beach is a renowned spot for sand yacht enthusiasts and also for kite-flyers. Occasional horse races are held here every year. All the essential everyday shops and services are less than 10 minutes away in a picturesque village that is emblematic of the region. From the train station in Plouaret-Trégor, which is 20 minutes away, Paris can be reached in less than 3 hours. The road network also connects the area to the cities of Brest and Rennes as well as the towns of Morlaix and Saint-Brieuc.
Description
The property is made up of an L-shaped main residence as well as two outbuildings. The residence took on its current shape as the centuries passed by through different construction phases. The oldest part is rectangular and has retained the partly built-in tower containing a 16th-century spiral staircase. This two-storey section is attached though not interconnected to the more recent part. The more recent building was erected in the early 20th century and is made up of two connecting sections. One section is neo-Gothic in style and has three storeys whilst the other has two levels. All of the buildings are surrounded by a lawned courtyard with flower beds. Most of the garden is situated on the side of the seafront.
From the patio, there is just a short walk of a few metres to a small gate. It opens onto a flight of stone steps that leads down directly to the fine sandy beach.
From the patio, there is just a short walk of a few metres to a small gate. It opens onto a flight of stone steps that leads down directly to the fine sandy beach.
The 16th-century house
This building is rectangular in shape, topped by a gabled roof of well-crafted thick slate tiles. The façades are made of rough-hewn blocks of shale, with the door and window frames in dressed blocks of granite. An arched door as well as a transom window pay witness to the edifice’s character. The solid wooden, half-glazed door boasts decorative grating and a door knocker in wrought iron. To the rear, there is a tower topped with a round hipped roof. There are several skylights in the roof and double-leaf windows punctuate the façade.
The ground floor
This level is made up of a living room and an open-plan kitchen. A period granite fireplace houses a wood-burning stove. Some of the walls are made of exposed stone, elegantly displaying the natural layering of the shale. The other walls are covered with oak coloured wood panelling. The floor is paved with large, light-brown coloured tiles. The white-painted living room ceiling boasts a solid wood former bridging beam. Overlooking the garden, a double leaf window opens to provide views of the sea.
The first floor
This level can be reached by a remarkably well-preserved granite spiral staircase. On the way up, a small, glazed alcove allows a view of the sea. There is a lavatory halfway up. The landing leads to a bathroom, an office and a large bedroom, which has a granite fireplace, laid out in exactly the same way as the one on the ground floor. It has a dual aspect and is therefore bathed in light, with views over the courtyard as well as the sea horizon. The sober and pared down decoration highlights the building materials. There is a wide array of different storage units.
The second floor
This level can be reached by an oak-coloured wooden staircase. A landing with large built-in cupboards leads to two spacious bedrooms, one of which has an en suite shower room and separate lavatory. Light streams into each soberly decorated bedroom through skylights. The walls are painted white and the ceilings are covered with shiny light oak coloured wood panelling that matches with the wooden doors and skirting boards. Thanks to their dual aspect, both bedrooms are bathed in light. There is also a shower room tucked away at the top of the staircase tower.
The 20th century longhouse
This long, rectangular building is topped by a gabled slate roof and was built using rough-hewn blocks of shale, with dressed granite stone for the window and door frames. Nine windows and three half-glazed doors punctuate the façade. Some of the windows still have their large-paned windows fitted with wooden louvred shutters, which are painted white and contrast with the darker stone, giving the building a distinctive appearance. Light pours into the attic level via three skylights. Above one of the doors, the edifice’s construction date has been engraved on the lintel: 1904. Lastly, climbing roses offset the mineral austerity of the façade.
The ground floor
The entrance door opens into an entrance hall shared with the second building set perpendicularly. A kitchen, utility room, bathroom and lavatory are already present, but they will need to be refurbished to make them fully functional and comfortable. Some of the materials used, such as the chessboard style tiles, could be preserved to maintain the place’s character.
The first floor
This level can be reached by a light oak-coloured wooden staircase. The many windows and dual aspect help to bathe this level in light. It has been designed as a vast apartment and includes two bedrooms, an office, a living room with an open-plan kitchen, two shower rooms and a lavatory. The walls are covered in off-white rendering which is in excellent condition. However, the flooring requires refurbishment and the layout needs to be brought up to standard to optimise the space and make the premises more pleasant. All the windows are double glazed to help ensure a comfortable temperature and reduce outside noise to a minimum.
The second floor
This level in the attic space possesses smaller volumes than the storey below due to the sloping ceilings. Nevertheless, it has been designed as a vast apartment and includes a living room with an open-plan kitchen, three bedrooms, a bathroom and a lavatory. It requires redecoration as well as reconfiguration to optimise the space and improve comfort.
The neo-Gothic pavilion
It is situated at the angle of the L-shape between the longhouse and the small 16th-century house and is rectangular in shape, topped by a gabled slate roof. At the rear, the protruding gable end is semi-hexagonal in form, topped by a rounded, slate hipped roof. A gable dormer is harmoniously incorporated into the roof. The elevation has three vertical rows of pointed arch windows, including the central one on the ground floor with its Gothic style stonework. On the first floor, a wrought iron balcony looks out towards the sea. The white painted shutters provide a touch of elegance and character. The rough-hewn blocks of shale are covered with gently textured rendering that subtly contrasts with the astringency of the stone. The window and door frames are made of dressed granite stone.
The ground floor
The entrance is shared with the longhouse. An approximately 16-m² cellar can be reached via the hall. A small staircase leads to the next storey which is on the same level as the garden. The rooms are authentic, with elements such as the period flooring having been carefully preserved. The off-white rendering on the walls is in good condition. The exposed beams provide character to the pared down and sober decoration. In addition to an office, a shower room and a lavatory, there is a vast living room with views of the sea. The three tall, pointed arch windows enable a clear view of the garden and then the sea behind it, stretching to the horizon.
The first floor
From the shared entrance hall, several steps lead to a first landing. A small wooden staircase with two balustrades and handrails climbs to a second landing that leads to an office with a fireplace, a shower room, a cloakroom and a lavatory. A vast living room occupies a focal point on this level, with unbeatable and multiple views of the sea. A monumental wooden staircase with period wrought-iron balustrades dominates the level, into which light streams through the many windows. It is necessary to redecorate certain rooms, while reorganising the space could also be beneficial to optimise its ergonomics and comfort.
The second floor
This level is situated in the attic space and has been designed as a small apartment with a bedroom, a bathroom, a lavatory and a living room with a small open-plan kitchen. The cosy main room boasts excellent views of the sea through the miniature pointed arch windows and a gable dormer in the roof.
The outbuildings
There are two outbuildings, each of which has its own distinctive character. The first, built in the 17th century, is topped by a gabled roof made of interlocking tiles. It has a façade made of blocks of shale, a surface of approximately 25 m² and a gable open to the north. It is currently used as storage space. The second, more recent outbuilding, with a light structure and a large picture window providing uninterrupted views of the sea, is divided into two separate spaces: a garage and a storage room, built on a concrete base and hooked up to the mains electricity supply, with a total surface of approximately 60 m².
The garden
The vast garden is full of trees and flowers. It includes three main areas: the inner courtyard located within the L-shape of the house, facing south and sheltered from the wind, next to the 17th-century outbuilding. There are flower beds of agapanthus and roses at the foot of the buildings. Another zone is partially devoted to clothes lines but could be transformed into a vegetable garden and includes a granite well. Lastly, the main part of the garden stands opposite the sea and is home to a quince tree, an apple tree and a fig tree. Remains of old buildings and low walls provide an impression of relief. A small path winds through the oleanders, flowers and a variety of shrubs, leading directly to the fine sandy beach below the garden. Near to the entrance, a makeshift parking area could be more clearly established.
Our opinion
This villa with unbeatable views of the immense expanse of blue sea stretching to the horizon is slightly set back from the seafront. The property was one of the first of the Côte de Granit Rose coast’s holiday homes at the beginning of the last century and remarkably illustrates how incorporation of older elements, some dating back to the 16th century, can be a success. Renovation work and redecoration work will make the most of the vast interior that is bathed with light, although it is currently already habitable. The property also boasts a major asset, namely its own direct access to the beach, beyond the beds of roses and agapanthus.
Reference 218694
| Land registry surface area | 3055 m2 |
| Main building surface area | 360 m2 |
| Number of bedrooms | 10 |
| Outbuilding surface area | 80 m2 |
| Number of lots | 12 |
Aucune procédure en cours menée sur le fondement des articles 29-1 A et 29-1 de la loi n°65-557 du 10 juillet 1965 et de l’article L.615-6 du CCH
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NB: The above information is not only the result of our visit to the property; it is also based on information provided by the current owner. It is by no means comprehensive or strictly accurate especially where surface areas and construction dates are concerned. We cannot, therefore, be held liable for any misrepresentation.
