Portfolio AHIB-2-RD1259

Price Drop
Ref: AHIB-2-RD1259
Price WAS: 547,500 Euros + Notaire's Fees.
Price NOW: 514,000 Euros + Notaire's Fees

La Roche Bernard, 3 Bedroomed House on the edge of the Marina & River

La Roche Bernard • Morbihan • 3 Bedroomed House on the edge of the Marina & River
• Within 100 metres of the edge of the Vilaine River & Marina • Walking distance of the bustling Medieval town • An Original 18th Century Character 3 Bedroomed Stone Property • with potential for 4th (Ground Floor) Bedroom with ensuite • Excellent River Views from the Upper Floors • Restored to a High Standard retaining Original Features combined with Contemporary and Innovative Design • Garage & Off-Road Parking...

This elegant detached character property is set in a highly desirable location just on the edge of the Vilaine River and within minutes walk to the thriving and colourful yachting Port of La Roche Bernard. This interesting historical town is highly renowned for its superb sailing waters and picturesque creeks. La Roche is in fact one of the smallest communes in France and nestles in an area of outstanding natural beauty. Such stunning scenery in a peaceful and tranquil environment • The house, which is set on three levels, dates back to the 18th century and is one of the original properties in La Roche Bernard.

This unique property is impeccably maintained and presented to a standard of enormous credit to the present owners. There are some very appealing contemporary features such as subtle lighting together with innovative design during the restoration work. Benefiting from an oil fired central heating system plus a wood burning stove which efficiently heats the house beautifully during the winter months. The entire accommodation is complemented by exquisite and tasteful décor ••• In a prime location in one of Brittany's most desirable sailing areas, early inspection of this fine house is highly recommended ...

The Accommodation comprises (please note that all measurements are approximate)...
To the front of the property is a high stone wall which partially surrounds the property. This hides the house from the quiet road. Set into the original stone wall is a small entrance door – leading into the pretty garden and the front of the house. Attractive front door gives access into:

Ground floor • Large Sitting room/Dining room: 28m2. Attractive stone fireplace with wood burning stove which efficiently heats the entire ground floor. Oak floor. Windows overlooking the attractive front garden. Radiators...Beautiful original stone archway with bespoke folding oak doors that lead into large separate kitchen. • Spacious Kitchen: 35m2 approximately. Superbly fitted family kitchen. Beautifully planned and well laid out. Extremely well appointed and tastefully decorated. Good range of fitted cupboards above and below, drawers and wooden work top surfaces. Pretty tiled splash back area. Double white Butler’s sink. A focal point in this very inviting room is the large central ‘island’ with cooker integrated. Large French windows overlooking the garden. Attractive grey slate tiled floor continues out onto a large sun terrace (several opening French doors fold completely back to totally incorporate the terrace with the kitchen for those long hot summer months). Beautifully fitted and finished to a high quality. Door leading into: • Utility room: 8m2 approximate. Plumbing for washing machine, tumble drier, freezer etc. Sink. A very useful ‘boot room’ and storage area. Slate floor. Leading off.

Downstairs ‘wet room’ shower and toilet: Slate floor. Open style ‘wet room’, wash hand basin, toilet and heated towel rail. Door leading off from the kitchen into: • Study/Office: With useful storage space above at present used as a wine store. This room is used as an office at present. Slate floor. Good broadband speed connection available. Stairs lead from the kitchen to the first floor: Landing: Wooden floor. Window making this a very light and bright landing • Bedroom 1: 16m2 approximately. Stunning views out across the river and marina. Radiator. Wooden floor. Beautifully decorated. Plenty of windows make this a light room...Views. • Bedroom 2: 16m2 approximately. Radiator. Wooden floor. A lovely light room. Views • Bathroom: Comprising white suite, bath, wash hand basin and toilet. Towel rail. Stairs lead up to the 2nd floor and the master bedroom with en-suite ••• Master Bedroom/En-suite shower room /Dressing room: 25m2 approximately.
A beautiful room with a dormer window and spectacular view over towards the river and open countryside. Velux window and gable end window. Open to the eaves with exposed beams and feature storage space. Door into: Dressing room: 5m2. Ample shelving/hanging and storage space for baskets etc. Door into: En-suite shower room and toilet: Corner shower with sliding glass door. Wash hand basin and toilet. Ample storage space. Door giving access into a small attic space which is very practical and used at present as a linen cupboard. Radiator. Laminate floor.

Outside: The property is hidden from the road-side by a high original stone wall which has a quaint little gate giving access into a lovely mature lawned garden. There is a large sun terrace to the front of the entire kitchen area making a delightful place for entertaining outside during the long hot months ••• The garden is mainly laid to lawn (1,284m2) with a good sized vegetable plot and various flower borders. There is an abundance of mature trees to include an ancient fig tree. Garden shed • Barbeque area. Greenhouse.

Adjoining Garage plus gravel driveway giving ample off road parking for several vehicles ••• NOTE: The garage which adjoins the house - could be knocked through and with very limited cost would convert into a 4th Bedroom with space to incorporate an en-suite. Alternatively the downstairs wet room is just next door – therefore creating an immediate en-suite if so wished). There is ample space at the bottom of the garden to erect another garage or indeed space to add simply a car port to the end of the property Services: Mains water, electricity and Mains Drainage.... Excellent broadband speed and telephone connected. Heating: Oil fired central heating with radiators in all rooms. Wood burning stove in the sitting room.
Local Taxes - To be advised.

Location: Set within 100 metres or so from the edge of the River Vilaine and Marina ••• The highly favourable medieval town of La Roche Bernard is just 5 minutes walk away and offers a wealth of good shopping facilities to include a large supermarket.
La Roche Bernard – Located between Vannes and Nantes, the fortified town has dominated the Vilaine River for a thousand years. This most desirable area is very popular for those who like sailing and wish to live close to their mooring. In the pretty little town there are tiny cobbled quaint streets with quirky artisan shops. The town offers an excellent range of day to day shopping facilities. A wealth of excellent restaurants.