Stone-built Breton Cottage

Charming stone-built Breton Cottage with river frontage in 2¼ acres of stunning grounds.      Price recently reduced!

The cottage is located on the edge of the rural village of Brelidy with a local shop/bar/Post office,  and the renowned Chateau Brelidy Hotel and Restaurant which lies some 4 miles west of the picturesque market town of Pontrieux.

The accommodation Comprises:

Entrance hall. Sitting room: approx size 19’8” x 15’4” or (6 mtrs x 4.68 mtrs) Stone fireplace with solid chestnut mantle piece,  quality “Efel” air-wash system wood burner stove.  Exposed beams to ceiling.   A feature solid oak staircase under which is found an oak panelled and enclosed computer and office work station.  Security shutters to window.

Kitchen/Diner: approx size 18’8” x 11’10” or (5.7mtrs x  3.6 mtrs) with fully tiled floor.   Butler’s sink, double opening window with security shutters.   Double French doors give stunning views and access onto the large terrace and gardens which slope gently away to the river's edge and woodlands beyond.

Shower Room: approx size 9’2” x 5’11” or (2.8mtrs x 1.8mtrs) with fully tiled large walk in shower and wet area with extractor and downlighter unit, WC and hand basin with heated towel rail in white, mirrored recessed toiletries cupboard with light and shaver point above,  spacious full height cupboard which also houses the water heater, security shutter.

First floor Bedroom: approx size 13’6” x 12’6” or (4.1mtrs x 3.8mtrs) with extensive range of under eaves storage cupboards.  Adjoining this is a further room approx size 12’6” x 5’ or (3.8mtrs x 1.5mtrs) suitable for a full en-suite bathroom.

A small attached Barn: approx size 16’3” x 10’7” or (4.95mtrs x 3.2mtrs) would convert well to further accommodation subject to the necessary planning consent and could easily provide a versatile Studio/2^nd bedroom and Study area if required.

New hardwood double glazed windows and recent rewiring and plumbing.  Mains power and water supply are connected, and broadband has recently been installed.  Fosse Septique (Septic Tank System) installed approx 5 years ago and has just been serviced, inspected and passed.

All major renovation work has been completed to a high specification and is in good decorative order but some minor finishing off is still required.

Outside:

Several substantially built outbuildings offer storage or workshop space.  There are also two log stores and a fully enclosed chicken house and run.

An extensive and newly gravelled drive and parking area approached via extra width timber gates giving access to the rear of the property and a large patio/ terrace adjoins the Wisteria clad rear Cottage elevation.   There is also a further area of hard standing to the side of the property for storage of  Caravan/ Boat/ trailer/ vehicles, etc.

The stunning garden and grounds of some 9,070 sq metres or 2 ¼ acres gently slope away to the North and East river boundary of some 1000 ft of Trout fishing bank with its views of deciduous woodland beyond attracts an abundance of wildlife.   Deer, buzzard, numerous water fowl and herons to name but a few, are frequent visitors to the garden, a perfect haven for nature lovers.

The gardens have been laid mainly to sweeping lawns for ease of maintenance and have a number of mature trees, flower and shrub borders and are in total harmony with the tranquil surroundings.   There is also a small woodland area and  water meadow.  There are a number of fruit trees with several varieties of apple, pear, plum and cherry, and a soft fruit border and enough space for a very large vegetable garden if required.

Nearby:

The picturesque market town of Pontrieux 4 miles away is very popular with visitors and sailors alike, as it lies at the head of the Trieux river with its Port, opposite which is the Train station and during the summer you can take a nostalgic ride on an old steam train, and enjoy breathtaking scenery as you pass alongside the Trieux river passing the Chateaux La Roche Jagu perched dramatically on the cliffs high above the river to its destination of Paimpol.  Pontrieux with its wealth of historic architecture has an abundance of craft workshops, antique shops and art galleries.   Also numerous shops, restaurants, banks, Post office and everyday shopping needs are well catered for. The Coastal town of Paimpol with its good selection of Boutiques, supermarkets, and wealth of harbour-side restaurants is a popular port for visiting yachtsmen and tourists from all over Europe.  Guingamp approx 20 minutes drive away with its main line rail link for the TGV fast service to Paris is another excellent shopping centre.  . The ferry ports of  St. Malo and Roscoff are 90 and 50  minutes away and Airports of Dinard and Brest both approx 80 minutes drive. The wonderful beaches and spectacular coastline of the Cotes d’Armor, Brittany are all within easy reach of the cottage and there are many signposted coastal paths and cycle ways to enjoy and explore.

The details and dimensions given above are for descriptive purposes only and do not form part of a contract or agreement.