Price Drop
Ref: AHIB-2-10-100
Price WAS: 1,170,000 Euros Including all Fees
Price NOW: 1,002,000 Euros Including all Fees
Central Brittany - Historic manor house on 25 hectares (61.75 acres!)
A magnificent manor house dating back to 1448 and steeped in history set in the middle of it own 88 acres of paddocks and arable land bounded on three sides by the river Scorff. The manor itself is flanked by two granite barns forming an enclosed courtyard complete with an ancient well (dated 1709) and impressive Pegasus fountain. Surrounded by beautiful countryside with far-reaching views...
...and no near neighbours, the manoir is in a totally private and secluded position, yet not isolated. The accommodation, which has been sympathetically restored, consists of large, light and airy rooms presently comprises of (on the ground floor): - An entrance hall giving onto the original feature stairs. - A light airy dual aspect kitchen/diner with French doors to the terrace and garden, facing South with lovely views. Solid oak floors and beamed ceiling. The centre piece of the room is a massive granite fireplace housing the “Heritage” four oven oil-fired range cooker (supplying cooking and central heating). - A back hall, cloak room, as well as a laundry room - A beautiful dual aspect drawing room with a massive carved granite fireplace housing the Jotul wood burner. Once again with solid oak floors and beamed ceiling, French doors to terrace and garden. As well as painted wainscot panelling. - A large hall giving onto the study overlooking the garden.
The first and second floors have pretty well identical layouts, both comprising of two massive suites with large bedroom, dressing room and either a bathroom or shower room. The difference being that on the first floor, both bedrooms have large character fireplaces, and those on the second floor have vaulted ceiling showing off the original roof timbers. The property, although substantial, is not rambling, and therefore is economical to maintain/heat.
Surrounded by 61.75 acres of flexible land which is comprises of easily maintained pastures (subdivided at present into paddocks by permanent electric fencing), managed arable land and ancient deciduous woodland; all on one large plot and bordered on three sides by the small river. The out buildings comprises of two large stone barns, one housing the large garage / workshop, the wine cellar and a large workshop with semi-glazed roof. The second houses the 6 horse boxes with hay storage in the loft. To the rear of this barn is the east facing greenhouse, which gives onto the private garden and pond with Koi carp.
There is a stable yard accessed from the courtyard via double iron ornamental gates and from the internal stables, enclosed by post and rail fencing with wooden five bar gates giving access to further paddocks and the sand school. All the other paddocks have field shelters for the horses. The rest of the extensive gardens ( +/- 3 acres) are in the process of gradual on-going development, with the addition of topiary, many old varieties of roses, trees and shrubs.
Sizes: Ground Floor Entrance 10m2, living room 29m2, landing 12m2, study 6m2, fitted kitchen 29m2, entrance hall 10m2, laundry room 14m2,. First floor: landing 7m2, master suite 50m2 (inc bedroom/shower/dressing), 2nd master suite 50m2 (inc bedroom/shower/dressing) Second Floor:: 3rd master suite 50m2 (inc bedroom/ shower/dressing), 4th master suite 50m2 (inc bedroom/shower/dressing). Garage 110m2, wine cellar 25m2, workshop 50m2,. Stables 100m2. Conservatory 30m2. Broadband/ADSL available. 400m2 living space • Shops 3km. • Coast 45km.
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