A contemporary villa with sea views and nearly 3,000 m² of
grounds, not far from the town centre and beaches on the Emerald Coast
grounds, not far from the town centre and beaches on the Emerald Coast
Saint-Cast-le-Guildo,
COTES-D'ARMOR
brittany
22380
FR
Location
In Brittany and within the Côtes-d’Armor department, the property is located in a seaside resort town on the Emerald Coast, with approximately 3,500 year-round inhabitants, which contains all local shops and services as well as healthcare professionals, while many activities are also possible in the nearby area, such as sailing, golfing, tennis, horseback riding, hiking, etc.
Set back slightly from the town, which is accessible in ten minutes by foot, and perched on a promontory, the property is one hour and 15 minutes from Rennes and its international airport, whereas the high-speed rail station in Saint-Malo provides rail service to Paris in 2.5 hours.
Description
The property is concealed from view at the end of a no-through road, which also provides access to two neighbouring dwellings, while a landscape of fields and moorland spreads out all around with the English Channel on the horizon. Made up of two perpendicular structures as well as a taller wing, the dwelling, partially built over a basement and a garage, is topped with gable and hipped slate roofs, whereas its concrete structure is clad in granite rubble stone.
The Dwelling
The ground floor
Accessible from the southern patio, the foyer first provides access to an immense living area with an open kitchen, dining room and, below, via a flight of steps, a sitting room. Laid out around a stone fireplace with a wood-burning stove and an untreated wooden mantel, this volume is topped with a cathedral ceiling with visible timber frame trusses, while one wall, painted white on its upper section, features pointed stone on its lower half.
With light-colour floor tiles and tall oriel windows to the north and south, providing panoramic views of the moorland and sea, following on from here is a scullery, a lavatory and a large room, on the other side of the foyer, which provides access to a staircase and two bedrooms. The latter share a bathroom and feature carpeted floors and white walls, whereas one of the bedrooms is located next to a wardrobe and an additional shower room, tiled like the first.
The first floor
Fully carpeted and with a bathroom, this floor starts with an immense landing, used as a study and library, which is bathed in light thanks to a wide window facing north towards the countryside. Following on from here, a room under the eaves overlooks the ground floor and could be used as a study or a game room. With a skylight facing south, it features white walls and a wooden guardrail that recalls the colour of the timber frame trusses, whereas two adjoining bedrooms, with cupboards, are extended by a Saint-Cast flagstone terrace, the latter of which is protected from the elements by a conservatory facing southeast towards Cape Fréhel.
The attic
A spiral wooden staircase ascends from the first-floor landing to the insulated attic, which includes a large convertible room, of approximately 20 m² with a slightly sloping ceiling and a concrete floor. Facing north and east, two gable dormers provide sea views and bathe this space in ample natural light.
The basement
Subterranean on its southern side, this partially underground floor is accessible from the garden level on the house’s northern side as well as a staircase from the dwelling’s foyer. With approximately 100 m², a concrete floor and a floor-to-ceiling height of two metres, it has been divided into several spaces: a workshop, a cellar and a garage, the latter of which is accessible via a large door to the north.
The Garden
To the south of the dwelling, the drive is lined to the west by a hedgerow, while, following on from here, an immense lawn, to the south, leads to a patio with Saint-Cast flagstones surrounded by a low stone wall. Facing south, it is sheltered from the elements by a mature hedge of shrubs and pines, while, to the north, a lane for vehicles provides access to the garage and a parking area located next to a large stone basin and fruit trees.
Bordered to the north by a low dry stone wall, the property also features a storeroom, created in a former bunker and accessible via a flight of steps, which also communicates with the ground floor’s scullery.
Our opinion
Facing the English Channel and perched on a promontory surrounded by moorland, this contemporary dwelling, with views of Cape Fréhel, boasts sunny interiors arranged around a large living area with breath-taking vistas, as well as ground-floor bedrooms, which are supplemented upstairs by independent volumes and a terrace.
As for the attic, already insulated, it provides potential for further expansion, whereas the grounds, bordered by hedges and landscaped into several different spaces, extends the dwelling’s interior to the outdoors. Cadenced by the seasons and tides, this property not only blends in seamlessly with the surrounding landscape, but also provides an enchanting place to call home.
1 432 000 €
Fees at the Vendor’s expense
Reference 469970
| Land registry surface area | 3000 m² |
| Main building floor area | 220 m² |
| Number of bedrooms | 5 |
French Energy Performance Diagnosis
Information on the risks to which this property is exposed is available on the website: www.georisques.gouv.fr
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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.
