Property summary
The cottage dates back to the early party of the 18 century and has been renovated to a high standard whilst many retaining many original features Including original beams and a large inglenook fireplace.
The exterior windows and doors are Upvc teak effect double glazing with brass inserts in the glass and brass fittings.
The walls are almost a meter thick in places which means that the cottage is cool in summer and retains the heat in the winter.
There is a new concrete floor with damp proof course. The roof is well insulated. The cottage has been stripped back to a bare shell and rebuilt with new electrics, including a new meter and consumer box. The plumbing has been replaced, there are new floor boards and joists, all wood in the house has been sprayed against woodworm. Stud walls have been erected, insulated, plaster boarded and plastered . The walls are complemented by farmhouse style pine doors.
The cottage is an end of terrace of a trio of cottages at the edge of the village in a peaceful and tranquil setting surrounded by fields.
Property Details
Ground Floor
Entrance is via a one and half width front door into the kitchen/diner with carpeted stairs facing to first floor.
Kitchen /Diner
This has a tiled floor and 2 electric heaters, with twin lights over the dining area and 12 spotlights in the kitchen area. The kitchen is fitted with oak units and has extensive work surfaces along with plinth lights. There is a white enamel sink with single lever tap, double oven, touch control ceramic hob, extractor fan, integrated fridge/freezer and dishwasher – all appliances are Neff. There are numerous cupboards and drawers with a wine rack, decorative shelving has been erected on the walls and there is also a tiled splashback.
Also in the kitchen is an understair pantry with lighting which is a useful storage area.
Utility Room
Off the dining room is the utility room with fitted unit and worktop with white enamel sink and single lever tap. Underneath the worktop there is plumbing and electric for a washing machine and the stop taps for the water supply. There is a glass mosaic tiled splashback, and tilt/turn window to the front with blind. The floor is tiled with porcelain tiles and there is underfloor heating and a small heater. The back door leads off this room and there are 6 spotlights in here.
Bathroom
This leads off the utility room and is fully tiled floor to ceiling, and again the floor tiles are porcelain with underfloor heating. There is a bath, large shower cubicle, Wc and sink with illuminated mirror above and there is also a heated towel rail. There are 9 spotlights and a tilt/turn window with obscure glass to the rear.
Lounge
Large window to the front, large inglenook fireplace with a large wood burning stove with oak beam above. Electric meter and consumer box are located in this room along with satellite and terrestrial tv points. Four wall lights and 2 electric heaters. There are curtains to the front window and the flooring is engineered light oak.
First Floor
The landing and stairs are carpeted and there is a light fitting. The landing gives access to the bathroom, master bedroom and study/hobby room/4th bedroom (via master bedroom) along with access to the stairs to the second floor.
Bathroom
The bathroom is fully tiled floor to ceiling. The floor is varnished wood and there are 9 spotlights. There is a bath, large shower cubicle, Wc and sink with an illuminated, mirrored cabinet containing shaver point. There is also a heated towel rail and a heater. Window to the rear.
Master Bedroom
This is a very large L-shaped room with 2 windows and a set of French doors with Juliette balcony, all facing the front of the house. The floor is varnished wood and there are 3 light fittings. There are curtains to all 3 windows. There is also an understair cupboard in here for storage. There are 2 electric heaters and a wall-hung, remote controlled living flame fire along with satellite and terrestrial tv points for a wall mounted tv.
Study/Bedroom 4/HobbyRoom
Off the master bedroom, on a lower level, is a room which could be an office, hobby room, nursery or 4th bedroom. This has a heater, 4 wall lights and a window to the front. Within this room is a cupboard housing the hot water cylinder and extraction unit which extracts from both bathrooms and the kitchen with a vent to the outside. There is also lighting in the cupboard and the room is carpeted. This room has ornate exposed roof trusses and beams.
Second Floor
From the landing at the top of the carpeted stairs are bedrooms 2 and 3. There is a Velux window on the landing, light fitting and ornate exposed roof trusses and beams.
Bedroom 2
In here there are 2 Velux windows and 2 electric heaters. There are 2 doors into the eaves which run the full length of the house, ideal for storage. The room is carpeted and has spotlights. This room has ornate exposed roof trusses and beams.
Bedroom 3
This has 1 electric heater and a Velux window. The room is carpeted and has spotlights. This room has ornate exposed roof trusses and beams.
Exterior
On the front of the house is a tap and a power point, on the side is a well and post box. There is a floodlight which can be operated from the dining room and bedroom 1 along with lights at the side of the front door and over the back door. There is a log store and a shed. The 4000 litre septic tank is also located here. The driveway/parking area is gravelled with parking for up to 4 cars and room for further vehicles at the rear of the property.
Through the picket gate there is a decked area to the left and gravelled area to the right. The gravel path meanders down through the garden which is split into 3 sections divided by 2 mixed hedges.
The first section contains mature plants and trees along with evergreen shrubs. The middle section has room for a large vegetable patch, swimming pool, livestock, lawn or children’s play area. The bottom section of the garden has fruit trees. The garden is fully enclosed with a lockable gate at the bottom.
SERVICES
Electricity, Water (borehole) and Satellite Dish. Telephone line connected. There is also a well on the end of the house. The two neighbors have “right of access” to their houses in front of the property.
Approximately 45 minutes drive to St Malo, 25 minutes Dinan.
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Price 155,000 €
Not including notarial fees, registration and land registration fees.
Price / sq metre: €/m² 1,165.41
other currency
Reference:
97316
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