Ref: AHIB-2-RD1078Price: 148,500 Euros + Notaire's fees

Nr Reminiac, Morbihan • Lovely stone cottage split into two properties with large garden - lots of original features +1,380m2
This idyllically situated picturesque south facing stone built cottage is thought to be over 200 years old. Nestling in a quiet rural hamlet just 3kms from the small town of Reminiac and 12 kms from the bustling old market town of Malestroit. The stunning medieval coastal town of Vannes can be reached within a 45-minute drive as can the pretty coastal resort of Damgan with sandy beaches and seafood restaurants. • This property has oodles of charm and boasts many original character features. The property at the moment is divided in such a way that it offers two separate dwellings but could, if so desired, be reunited as large family sized cottage.

The Accommodation Comprises: (all measurements being approximate)
Entrance door giving access into:
Ground Floor: Sitting room: 6.0ms x 6.00ms. A spacious character sitting room which has some superb exposed beams and a unique wooden ‘ingle nook’ fireplace with little wooden seats actually inside the fireplace. The fireplace houses a very efficient 16kw wood burning stove which takes logs up to 50cm long. This stove could be fitted with a back boiler and used to heat water for radiators but the present owner has not found this necessary as the heat from the chimney passes through both bedrooms and keeps the cottage nice and cosy during those colder months.• There is a simple basic traditional open kitchen area located in one corner of this room with a lovely old French ceramic sink.
Hot water for the shower and kitchen comes via a 50 litre immersion heater tank linked to an off peak circuit. • Shower room/wc: Low level w.c., Wash hand basin. Corner shower with sliding doors. Space for automatic washing machine (plumbing in place).
To the rear of the sitting room is half glazed door leading to a • Cider Store: 6.8ms x 3.00ms Complete with three really enormous cider barrels. This area is currently used as a general store but has potential for conversion into a separate kitchen/garden room or studio. This room would overlook the garden to the rear of the cottage.

A wooden staircase leads from the main room up onto:
First Floor: Landing: (1.5m x 1.9m). Cork tiled. • Separate w.c.: Low level toilet and wash hand basin. • Bedroom 1: South facing main bedroom approximately 6.70ms x 3.4ms plus an alcove of 1.5m x 1.2m which is shelved for linen storage space. This room has a dormer window in addition to the velux. Cream carpet. Exposed beams, lovely bright room with so much charm.
• Bedroom 2: 4.9ms x 3.00 approximately. Giving ample space for 2 single beds. Carpet. Velux window. • There is access to the loft space.
Separate Self contained annexe –(access via a second exterior front door). 6.00ms x 5.00ms. This room once housed 4 cows and 2 oxen and is entered via a traditional stable door. The floor is laid with oak strip parquet on concrete and there are some very interesting exposed beams. Comprises one main living area with many eye-catching features (especially the ceiling) and incorporates a well-equipped corner kitchen • Bathroom: 4m2 fitted with bath, shower, toilet and the obligatory bidet.
A broad open staircase leads up to the mezzanine bedroom: 3m x 2m which gives good space for a double bed and sitting area. The floor is cork tiled and there is a large armoire (wardrobe) which will be left in place is so desired by the prospective purchasers. Hot water for the annexe comes from a 200 litre heater again which is linked to the off peak circuit.

Attached Barn – Located on the far left of the photograph measure 6m x 65m. It is waterproof and invaluable as a workshop and store for garden furniture and bikes, lawnmower etc. Large wooden door giving access to the secluded rear garden with mature trees.
Garden: Approximately 1380m2 that lies both front and rear of the cottage. The pretty cottage garden to the front is mainly laid to lawn with a good range of flowerbeds and established shrubs and mature trees. What was once upon a time a ‘pig house’ is now a very unique walled barbecue area perfect for catching the late evening sun. • Rear garden is mainly laid to lawn and features old oak trees, Silver Birch, Walnut tree and two Cherry trees. The shady back garden is a great place to escape the sun when it is far too hot to enjoy a meal and a glass of wine at the front of the property.
Services: Water, electricity and septic tank are connected to the cottage. Telephone connected.
Heating: Wood-burning stove (16kw) efficiently heats the property.
Location: Small quiet rural hamlet situated just 3km from the small town of Reminiac offering many basic facilities and amenities.

Sterling Equivalent: £117,302 GBP -1st May 2008.

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