Location
This property is located in Dinan, which is a sub-prefecture of the Côtes-d’Armor area, in a neighbourhood that is much sought-after thanks to its peace and quiet, not very far from the historical centre. The municipality is part of a regional natural park encompassing the Rance Valley and Côte d’Emeraude coastline. The train station is a few minutes away on foot, as is the famous Place Duclos with its café terraces. Saint-Malo is 30 minutes away by road, while high-speed TGV trains put Paris within 2 hours and 15 minutes reach. Lastly, Rennes and its international airport are 45 minutes away.
Description
The house
The ground floor
This level can be reached from the outside by a flight of steps. The entrance, with a high ceiling, boasts impressive mouldings and friezes. The flooring is made up of time-weathered cement tiles in a chessboard pattern, surrounded by a frieze, and the entrance leads to the period staircase climbing to the upper floors, which still boasts its original wooden balusters, handrail and newel post. It is followed by a dual aspect dining room / lounge that can be separated by a Huassmannian type double-leaf door. The room still boasts its period parquet flooring and wood panelling, as well as mouldings and doors with brass handles. The walls are painted white, forming a nice contrast with the orange-red marble fireplace. French windows lead directly into the garden from the lounge. A white-painted fitted kitchen set around a central island unit boasts a large table suitable for family dinners. A second entrance opens into an office space, a utility room with built in storage units and a lavatory.
The first floor
This level can be reached by a wooden staircase. The bright landing, with time-weathered wood stripped flooring, opens onto a corridor leading to three bedrooms, a bathroom and a lavatory. The first bedroom, which faces south, still boasts period wood stripped flooring, mouldings and wood panelling, as well as a black marble fireplace with discrete veining. A modern office space with shelves has been discretely incorporated into this room. The second, north-facing bedroom has painted wood panelling as well as period wood stripped flooring and opens into a shower room. A third bedroom, also facing north, boasts a fireplace with a grey marble mantelpiece. A functional bathroom that is bathed in light and decorated in white and sand-coloured tones, faces south.
The second floor
Beneath the rafters, the landing houses smartly built-in cupboards and leads to two bedrooms and a loft. One of the bedrooms faces south and enjoys uninterrupted views of Dinan’s roofs. It also boasts two alcoves in one of its walls, one housing a washbasin and the other a radiator. The second faces north, still possesses period wood stripped flooring and has a marble fireplace, as does the first bedroom as well as the loft, made up of two rooms and including a washbasin.
The basement
It can be reached from the entrance corridor and is made up of several rooms including a wine cellar, a workshop and a storeroom. An exit also leads directly into the garden.
The garden
To the south, it is made up of gravelled areas and thickets of shrubs. To the north, lawned areas are bordered by gravelled paths passing between hedges of bay, thickets of conifers and copses of wisteria. The garden is tucked away from prying eyes.
The garage
This stone building can be reached through the electrically powered garage door from the street and by a pedestrian door from the inner courtyard. It has plenty of space for a car and also includes storage space.
Our opinion
This elegant townhouse is situated close to the historical and medieval centre of Dinan. The bright and peaceful property, both inside and outside, is sheltered from view in a large, tree-filled garden. It boasts remarkable volumes that can be easily adapted and has been carefully renovated in a way that has conserved the place’s spirit while providing it with a modern feel. It enjoys an urban yet protected setting, which could be ideal as a family residence or as a holiday home for taking advantage of the Côte d’Émeraude coastline.
1 240 000 €
Including negotiation fees
1 180 952 € Excluding negotiation fees
5%
incl. VAT to be paid by the buyer
Reference 161304
| Land registry surface area | 1217 m² |
| Main building floor area | 235 m² |
| Number of bedrooms | 5 |
French Energy Performance Diagnosis
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.