La Trinite-Langonnet, Brittany, 260,000 Euros

by Steve Banks
(Brittany, France)

The property is a beautifully and sympathetically renovated French stone Longere set in 10 hectares of gardens, pastures, wetlands and mature woodlands.

The property is situated in a stunning rural location but only a 15 minute drive from the popular town of Rostrenen and 25 minutes from the large town of Carhaix-Plouguer in Central Brittany. The location of the property is in the 'Black Mountains and is set in a 'Captage de L'eau' meaning a drinking water capture area for the local community.

The area is protected by law from the use of any form of crop pesticides and pollution. The house also enjoys far reaching panoramic views across the local 'heath land' countryside from its elevated position. There is no passing traffic and there are excellent walks and out riding in the immediate vicinity.

Heating is by oil fired central heating with radiators in all rooms, and drains empty in a fosse septique. All water including drinking water is drawn from a spring. Laboratory water tests confirm it as totally safe and pure to drink. All taxes are circa 600 euros per annum.

All first floor dormer windows are fitted with white metal wind down shutters. The property includes many appliances. All high quality furniture, and garden equipment are subject to negotiation.

The house is reached via a single track tarmac road to an attractive wrought iron gated entrance. Stone driveway to a raised patio extending the entire length of the house up to a fully glazed UPVC door into:

Ground Floor:

Lounge:(7.0m x 10.0m), ceramic tiled floor, a wood lined vaulted ceiling with exposed beams, feature stone fireplace with very effective inset wood burner, three hot water radiators. Feature wrought iron chandelier, telephone and  French and Sky TV points. The lounge is overlooked by a large wood mezzanine gallery area.
Stepped access down to:

Dining Room:(7.0m x 8.0m), a light and airy room, terracotta tiled floor, exposed beamed ceiling, two sets of double glazed UPVC French doors providing plenty of light and access to front and rear gardens. Two radiators. Sky TV point. Access to:

Kitchen:(7.0m x 8.0m), A brand new range of fully fitted kitchen units including a large central island. Six burner, three oven gas and electric New World range cooker with hood over. Fitted dish washer, ceramic tiled floors. Radiator. UPVC double glazed door to front patio area and front garden. Access to:

Utility Room:(4.0m x 3.5m), fully ceramic tiled walls and floor, worktop, plumbing for washing machine, UPVC double glazed door to patio area and front garden. Access to:

Shower Room: (4.0m x 3.5m), fully ceramic tiled walls and floor, feature glass brick custom built shower, w.c. plus a new Atlantic Optima oil fired boiler. Velux window and access to ample loft storage area. Electric heated towel rail.

Carpeted oak staircase leading to:

First Floor.

Wood Mezzanine/Study: (6.0m x 3.5m), wood lined vaulted ceiling, exposed beams, telephone point. Access to carpeted passage way, leading to the bedrooms, ample fitted sliding door wardrobes have been built along the length of the passageway.

Bedroom: (6.0m x 4.0m), Double room, wood laminate floor, storage cupboard, radiator, access to loft area. Dormer window overlooking front garden.

Bedroom: (5.0m x 8.0m), Double aspect double room, fitted carpet, cupboard, d/glazed dormer windows overlooking both front and rear of the property, two radiators, Sky TV point.

Bathroom: (7.0m x 3.5m ), all new fittings, double shower cabinet, bath, sink and w.c., electric extractor, radiator, and storage area.

Outside:

Extensive gardens to front and rear, laid to lawns bordered by mature pine trees.. There are two Yardmaster metal built sheds on a concrete base, (3.0m x 3.0m) each. Additional 'lean to' wood store shed. Large fenced grassed animal paddock with a wood built animal barn. Two fenced chicken and duck runs. Included in the sale are 6 'Ouessant' sheep, i.e. 5 ewes and a young ram. These are low maintenance sheep, and good lawn mowers.
An extensive paddock alongside the house which includes a vegetable garden. Across the paddock is an even more extensive woodlands of approximately 20 acres of predominantly mature oak, sweet chestnut, willow and pine trees, providing an endless supply of free firewood. 

There is also an area of wetlands which is home for some rare plants and insects. A separate 7 acre grassed paddock close by is accessed via a farm track and is included in the sale.

For more information or viewings,

contact Steve or Kim on 0033 297 23 91 73

or email steven.banks0125@orange.fr

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