Renovated Village Pied-À-Terre Property with Gite / Airbnb Potential & Good Access the Normandy Coast, Mont St Michel, …

Property Description

Renovated Village Pied-À-Terre Property with Gite / Airbnb Potential & Good Access the Normandy Coast, Mont St Michel, Forêt Des Andaines

Summary
The Brecé House
Welcome to your idyllic pied-à-terre in the serene French countryside. Nestled in a charming village, this enchanting house offers the perfect escape for Francophiles seeking a peaceful vacation retreat in the heart of France.

Modern Comfort
The house has been carefully renovated inside and out with brand new electricity and appliances, an open concept kitchen, modern bathroom, spacious al fresco dining patio, and private driveway

Renovation with charm
The Brecé House has been consciously upgraded to lock up and leave with ease.
This delightful home offers a rare opportunity to own a piece of French countryside paradise.
Whether you’re seeking a tranquil retreat or a base for further exploration, this cozy village house captures the essence of rural France.

Location
The property is located in the heart of the village of Brecé close to town of Gorron in the Mayenne department (53) and near to the border with the department of the Orne (61) .

This a quaint Mayenne village has a stunning church, impressive bakery, restaurant and hair salon, all within steps of your front door. The attractive market town of Gorron is only 5 minutes drive and it has more amenities and a weekly market each Wednesday morning.

Brecé lies at the crossroads of rural French countryside (Forêt Domaniale des Andaines, Parc Naturel Régional Normandie-Maine), warmer wine regions and the dramatic coastlines of Normandy and the Breton peninsula.

Brecé is unique in its location, sitting at the crux of three of France's most beautiful regions (Normandy, Brittany & Pays de la Loire.

Surrounded by a stunning countryside and famous tourist attractions, you can enjoy the tranquillity of village life while being an hour’s drive from Mont-Saint-Michel and the unparalleled beaches of Brittany and Normandy.

Further south lies the magnificent Loire Valley and the renowned Routes des Vins du Val de Loire.

Access
Airports:
Rennes Airport 1h15
Dinard Airport 1h30
Nantes Airport 2h15
Tours Airport 2h15

Ferry ports
St Malo Ferry Port 1h30
Caen Ouistreham Ferry Port 2hr
Le Havre Ferry Port 2hr30
Cherbourg Ferry Port 2hr30
Calais Eurotunnel & Ferry Port 4h30

Trains stations
Laval 45mins
Rennes 1h35

Main Roads
N12 (Paris | Dreux | Rennes | Brest) 15mins
D23 (Mayenne | Domfront) 15mins
D31 (Laval | Ernee | Louvigné du Désert) 20mins
A84 (Rennes | Fougeres | Avranches | Caen) 40mins
A81 (Le Mans | Rennes | Brest ) 40mins
A28 (Abbeville | Rouen | Tours) 1hr

Interior
As you step inside, you’ll be immediately impressed by the attention to detail and high-quality finishes throughout.

The main floor features an open floor plan, seamlessly connecting the living room, with its small fireplace and classic windows, to a beautifully designed kitchen. This chef’s dream boasts new appliances, including an American-style double door refrigerator, dishwasher, oven, microwave, and a stylish deep black sink with a swan neck faucet. The addition of a butcher block counter top provides ample space for food preparation and casual dining.

Adjacent to the kitchen, a conveniently placed WC with a small sink adds to the practicality of the main floor. A laundry room is also located nearby, for an added level of convenience.

Step out through the kitchen and into the intimate backyard, where a comfortable deck awaits. The yard is adorned with a stunning cherry tree and four espaliered pear trees, adding a touch of natural beauty to your outdoor retreat.

Venturing upstairs via the large terrazzo stairs, you’ll discover three inviting bedrooms, including two spacious closets. The full Italian-style black tile bathroom with rainfall shower head exudes elegance, while a separate WC makes guest comfortable.

All windows in the house are fitted with wooden painted shutters, allowing you to control natural light and create a cozy atmosphere during the cooler fall weather. The property also benefits from its location, with the 15th century church visible in its entirety from the front windows.

Living space: 94 m2 (1,016 sq. ft.)

Living room: 25 m2 (269 sq. ft.)
Kitchen: 15 m2 (161 sq. ft.)
Hall ways: 5 m2 (54 sq. ft.)
Bedroom 1 - 10 m2 (108 sq. ft.)
Bedroom 2 - 13 m2 (140 sq. ft.)
Bedroom 3 - 11 m2 (118 sq. ft.)
Laundry room: 8 m2 (87 sq. ft.)
Terrace & garden: : 54 m2 (581 sq. ft.)

Exterior
There is a private garden to the rear of the property with a spacious patio.
Beyond the garden is a new driveway that offers private parking for up to 3 vehicles

Total Plot size: 166 m2

Additional Details
Over the last year, we’ve added and upgraded the following:

Pristine energy-efficient kitchen appliances
Full-sized refrigerator
All new parquet floors
Spacious modern shower with rain-shower head
Sleek bathroom fixtures
Elevated, rot-proof patio
New driveway
Extensive closet space
Laundry room

Year of construction: 1948 - 1974
Renovation of interior & garden: 2022-2023

Other details:
Water connected to city sewers, no septic tank
Buried power lines, low risk of outages
Heating via radiators (oil)