Property Description
Ref. PO-111 Situated in an attractive hamlet, not far from the popular town of Quintin - mid-way between St. Brieuc and Loudeac is this modern-day manor house with an additional 4 letting cottages/gites, over two acres of attractive private wooded garden with dual gates, tarmacked drives and a heated pool.
The manor itself was a labour of love for the previous owners who hand built-it themselves around 1985 combining modern techniques and a whole variety of recuperated antique materials, as well as bespoke doors and windows. The property now offers you on the ground floor a very large double reception room with fireplace & library, a spacious fitted kitchen with breakfast/dining area, an attractive entrance hall, cloakroom, large hand built staircase. On the first floor you have a large corridor with a selection of antique storage wardrobes. 4 spacious bedrooms each one with its own private bathroom, a fifth bedroom with a mezzanine and small shower-room. All the room have unique period furniture and fittings.
Below the entire surface of the manor is a sous-sol (Cellar) This houses the boiler, oil tanks, pantry, extensive storage and a garage that would accommodated 4-5 cars.
Attached to this and communicating at two points is currently the owners cottage, comprising of a recently fitted L shaped kitchen diner, utility room, large entrance hall, lounge with fireplace and French doors onto a private garden area, glazed office and cloak room. Upstairs you have a corridor, a first bedroom with a discreet shower room, a second bedroom with wash basin, a family bathroom and a large walk-in cupboard.
Across the tarmacked courtyard is the longère which is divided into three distinct cottages and a garage. The first holiday cottage offers an entrance hall, large lounge/diner with fireplace, spacious kitchen with scullery, downstairs toilet. Then upstairs you have a landing, three decent sized bedrooms and a family bathroom.
The second cottage offers a large lounge/diner with galley kitchen to one side, a downstairs bathroom and a laundry. Then upstairs you have a large mezzanine sleeping area, two bedrooms, one of which is accessed by an antique sculpted door. Second toilet on this level. This cottage has an attractive Tudor appearance.
Between the cottages is (on the ground floor) a massive double garage come workshop with double doors. This could be converted to further accommodation or a games/indoor sauna area? Above this and accessed by a private stone staircase is the 4 cottage which offers an entrance hall, open plan lounge/diner with fitted kitchen, 3 double bedrooms, a family bathroom and a separate toilet.
The whole property sits in over 2 acres of wooded private garden, completely enclosed with 3 separate entrance gates (one for the cottages, one for the manor and a third on for access to the land of an adjoining farm track). There is also the heated pool with security fencing and brand-new heat pump. A children's play area and a large hangar which is used as a workshop/wood store.
From the house there are some spectacular walks to the nearby lake. This four-kilometer stretch of water is very popular for its fishing area and water sports. It is divided into two large sections. A quite spectacular dam that provides a waterfall. There are seasonal restaurants/café, making this an ideal venue for visitors/guests to the property.
This property has massive income potential not only from the Manoir, gite/cottage rentals but also it is ideally situated and equipped for wedding venues or conferences. Additional photographs showing the marquees etc. are available on request. A rare opportunity to purchase a spectacular property at a superb price. Any questions please ask! It needs to be seen to appreciate the outstanding potential and value for money.