Character 3 bedroom House for sale with countryside view in Plouguenast Langast, Brittany

840,000 EUR 632,100 GBP 793,800 USD

Reference: 246735

Bedrooms: 3
Bathrooms: 2
Floor Size: 230 m2
Plot Size: 3.5 hectares / 8.66 acres

Features

Private Pool
Fireplace
Original Features
Possible Extra Dwellings
Outbuildings
Countryside View
Quiet Area
Parking
Garage
Traditional Style
Good Condition

Details

Located in a quiet setting in Plouguenast Langast, this charming stone built property, comprises of a main house, plus a guest suite situated over the double garage and an ancient mill house which has been converted into a pool and sauna room.

Main house:
Ground floor: living room 9.9m x 6.2m with tiled floor with underfloor heating, contemporary wood burning stove and exposed beams; kitchen 5.7m x 6.3m impressively fitted with a range of oak units, Belfast sink, contemporary wood burning stove; utility room 3.1 x 2.7.

First floor: master bedroom 9.9m x 6.2m; en-suite bathroom 6.2m x 5.2m with underfloor heating, walk through shower, feature bath, twin basins, WC and bidet.

Second floor: bedroom/office 9.5m x 3.8m. Guest suite: bedroom 5.8m x 3.2m; en-suite bathroom 2.9m x 2.6m with bath, WC and basin.

Double garage - 5.9m x 5.4m plus wine cave 4m x 2.4m.

Mill house: leisure room 6.8m x 6.3m.

Plunge pool 4.3m x 1.9m plus sauna and shower, with bi-fold doors leading to a decked area overlooking the gardens and river. Stone built boiler house and large garden shed of 20m2.

This is an extremely well-appointed property which really does have to be seen to be appreciated so viewing is very highly recommended.

Situated in north eastern Brittany in the commune of Plouguenast Langast the area has many beautiful walks and bicycle/riding tracks, kayaking and it is well under an hour away from the clean sandy beaches and safe swimming of the Brittany coast.

Situated at the heart of this large friendly village centre which boasts a supermarket, pharmacy, doctor, dentist, bank, florist, hairdresser, petrol station, individual shops & restaurants. The ancient town of Moncontour with its cobbled streets and amazing architecture is 12km away. Loudeac known as 'The Carrefour (crossroads) of Brittany' is 13km - a good sized town with excellent road links & many facilities including superstores, hotels, water park, golf, riding and sporting facilities. The prefecture town of Saint Brieuc is just 37km away and Breton capital, Rennes 87km. In easy reach are St Malo, Roscoff, Brest, Rennes, Nantes, Caen and Cherbourg with a variety of ferries and flights; there are also TGV stations at Lamballe, Rennes and St Brieuc.

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France Property Buying Guide

1. Signing the Agreement (Compris)

On finding a property you wish to purchase you will need to negotiate the terms, price and conditions of the sale with the owner.

The next step, once you are in agreement, is to sign the preliminary contract (Compromis de Vente). This is a legal document and after ten days will be binding on both parties. Rules change frequently in France and it is best to consult with your notary about when this period starts. Generally the compris will be signed in France with the Agent.

Variants can be included in the compris, for example an Acte (clause) can be added if the name or names to go on the title deed have not been finalised. If a mortgage will be required to purchase the property, the details for this, including the name of the mortgage company, must be on the compris.

2. Paying the Deposit

Generally the deposit will be 10% of the agreed purchase price. This will normally be paid to the notaire. There are exceptions to this, if the agent holds a carte professionelle, is bonded and fully registered then you may pay them, but do not hand over the deposit to anyone else. If for some reason the purchase does not go through, for example, if you write to the notaire and the agent that you do not wish to go continue with the purchase before the contract is binding (within seven days of signing the compris), then your deposit would be repaid. This would also apply if a condition had not been met, or the mayor or S.A.F.E.R. (a government agency that has the right of first purchase on most rural property that comes onto the market in France) could oblige the purchaser to give way. If you decide after the seven days 'cooling off' period that you do not wish to complete the purchase and pull out of the sale you would lose your deposit. If however the vendor pulls out of the sale then you will receive your deposit back plus the same amount from the vendor.

3. On Completion

Generally it will take around two or three months to complete the purchase.

During this time the balance of the purchase money must be paid into the account of the notaire, this must be done well ahead of the completion date. The notaire will prepare the documents, check that the deed of sale (Acte de Vente) is in order and have the legal title ready to be signed over. It is possible to have someone sign on your behalf if you give them power of attorney. An interpreter may be of use at this point if your French is not very good and many Notaires will suggest (or insist) that an interpreter is with you.