Les Fougerêts, Brittany 56200

Reference: PFYR-T208507. Situated in Southern Brittany, near the market town of Redon with its direct TGV rail connection to Paris, and close to the navigable River Oust, this character manor house sits within approximately 1.7 hectares (4.2 acres) of grounds, much of which is enclosed by traditional stone walls. With its distinctive tower, carved gargoyles and attractive mix of stone, granite and decorative brickwork, this is a property that immediately catches the eye. While substantial renovation work is required, the manor retains many original features and offers the opportunity to restore an authentic French home full of character and history. One of the major advantages of the property is that part of the house is already habitable in a simple manner, making it possible to stay on site whilst renovation work progresses. The western wing currently provides a living room with fireplace, a kitchen with adjoining utility and storage area, and on the first floor five bedrooms, two bathrooms and two separate WCs. The central section comprises a large entrance hall, a reception room with an impressive granite fireplace, a staircase hall and a former kitchen featuring an unusual decorative mosaic fireplace. Above, a large attic offers further development potential. The eastern wing is centred around a large room divided into two sections with a marble corner fireplace. The upper floors remain to be renovated and still retain a number of interesting period features, including decorative cement floor tiles, a cast-iron bath, an original wash basin and several cast-iron radiators. Outside, an attached barn offers the possibility of increasing the usable space of the property, subject to any necessary permissions. Two further detached outbuildings are also present, although their condition is such that renovation would not be possible under current planning regulations. Although this is unquestionably a substantial renovation project, it benefits from several important advantages that are often difficult to find together in a property of this age: solid roofs, mains drainage, fibre-optic internet and a peaceful rural setting whilst remaining within easy reach of shops, services and transport links. For buyers seeking a genuine restoration project rather than a modernised property, this manor offers the chance to create a remarkable home whilst preserving many of the architectural features that give the building its identity. (6.00 % fees incl. VAT at the buyer's expense.)