A 16th century manor house, its 3 hectare park and heated swimming pool
in Brittany, in the Trégor region, 30 minutes from the sea.
Guingamp, COTES-D'ARMOR brittany 22200 FR

Location

The property is located on the outskirts of a town that has been awarded the "Petite cité de caractère" (small town of character) label and that boasts a high-quality architectural heritage.

There are many green spaces here, which are complemented by the landscaped banks of a small coastal river that meanders through the historic centre. Shops and services are just 5 minutes away, as is the railway station with its high-speed Paris-Brest line that takes just 2 hours 45 minutes to get to the capital.

Just some of the features the town has to offer its residents are a weekly market, artisans, shops, cinemas, sports facilities, schools and a university. The nearby Nationale 12 road provides quick access to the coast and its beaches (25 minutes), as well as to the main towns in Brittany of Rennes, Brest and Lorient.

Description

The road leading up to the manor house entrance is a tarmac-covered cul-de-sac. A big electric gate opens onto an enclosed courtyard, where we find the beautiful building opposite us in all its glory, surrounded by its outbuildings.

Behind the building, to the south, there are 3 hectares of fully enclosed grounds lined with a continuous linear tree and shrub hedge. The setting is ideal - the property is not overlooked, there are large grassy areas, a pond and tall trees, as well as a swimming pool close to the manor house.

The manor

Built at the end of the 16th century and then remodelled in 1724, the house is rectangular, with two floors and a slate-covered gable roof. The left wing's set back upper level, which is visible at roof level, gives the building an asymmetric aspect that is counterbalanced by a harmoniously positioned octagonal tower topped with a turret roof. The upper floors are reached via a spiral staircase in the tower. To the right of the tower, a triangular pediment dormer window protrudes from the roof. The facade is fashioned out of granite rubble and ashlar in the window surrounds. Several round-arched doors and a cross window can be seen and are very well preserved. The anthracite-coloured aluminium frames blend in perfectly with the luminous ensemble.


The ground floor
The main entrance is the door to the right of the stair tower. It opens onto a hall and a vast living room with several through-glass windows, providing plenty of light as well as access to the garden. There is a large Godin wood-burning stove. This room opens onto the open-plan kitchen, the heated conservatory to the rear, the living room and the stair tower immediately to the left. The walls are made out of exposed stone. The original wooden beams are firmly anchored in place. The multi-dimensional tiled floor is in different light-coloured shades. The open-plan kitchen fits neatly between the living room and the conservatory. The latter faces south, allowing you to enjoy the vast grounds and the uninterrupted view from a warm room in the winter. To the left of the entrance hall, a door with a basket arch opens onto a lounge with a granite fireplace, then onto the renovated outbuilding with its cathedral ceiling and pellet stove. The framework is exposed and natural light streams in thanks to the numerous openings on both the facade and the roof. Finally, at the far end of the house, there is a spacious, light-filled bedroom so it is possible to live on just one floor. There is also a shower room and toilet. It overlooks the enclosed courtyard with its rose beds.
The first floor
Accessible via the tower, immediately on the left as you go in, the first floor is set out on two half-levels. The staircase, made of granite up to the first floor and then wood up to the second floor, is the original staircase and has been beautifully restored (sandblasted and treated). The first door leads to a large bedroom with a granite fireplace, then a second door opens onto a landing that leads to a bedroom and a large bathroom with a shower and toilet. The floor is covered with a variety of different floor coverings, including parquet flooring and rectangular stoneware tiles. Lime and granite are found everywhere, adding character.
The second floor
The top of the stair tower leads to a second landing with timber-framed walls. There are two bedrooms on either side, with a bathroom with a bath, shower and toilet between them. The roof timbers are visible, the openings are wide and the rooms are bright and airy.

The laboratory

Located in the outbuilding on the right as you enter the enclosed courtyard, this professional laboratory belonged to a delicatessen chef until recently, who prepared his food here for many years. There are two cold rooms, work and storage areas, a dishwasher and wash facilities.

The outbuildings

To the right of the manor house there is a closed double garage. To the left of the enclosed courtyard, a vast old two-storey barn has retained all of its authenticity with its stone walls and wooden framework. This is followed on by a large carport where maintenance equipment can be stored.

The wooded park

Covering 3 hectares and bordered by wide, wooded slopes, the grounds feature a 2000 m2 pond fed by several springs, large grassed areas and a 10 m X 5 m swimming pool, heated by a heat pump and made safe with a rigid cover.

Our opinion

The restoration of the property has been carried out to preserve the elegant authenticity of the buildings while adding modern comforts. The property’s recent past could be brought back to life, and it is easy to imagine an events business setting up here, given the scarcity in the area and the high demand.

But this is also a manor house designed to be enjoyed, and it is the perfect setting for a family who want to live between a beautiful town and the countryside. The nearby 5-hectare public woodland is just a few minutes' walk away and is sure to please walkers and budding mountain bikers alike.

998 000 €
Fees at the Vendor’s expense


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Reference 648337

Land registry surface area 3 ha 1 a 58 ca
Main building surface area 312 m2
Number of bedrooms 5
Outbuilding surface area 246 m2

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Chrystelle Masson +33 1 42 84 80 85

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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.