The Farmhouse B&B and Write Retreat at Kerivoa, Bourbriac, 22390, Cotes
d’Armor
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Property description…
A simply beautiful property renovated and presented to a high standard with
an additional 2nd home to finish, arranged around a private courtyard setting
with further buildings to develop (planning permissions approved) The
property dates in part from the 15th century with grounds and gardens
extending to an impressive 5 acres with well stocked woodland, stream and
ideal for livestock or horses. The development potential the property offers
lends itself to a host of uses and possibilities including a gite complex plus
owners home, boutique style course & events centre or multi-family living. The
property is afforded a high degree of privacy and set at the end of its own lane
with no passing traffic.
If a buyer was requiring extra land for example an equestrian, there are
numerous fields available for rent from local farmers within walking distance
from the property
6km from the market town of Boubriac, Kerivoa is where archaeologists have
discovered bronze age treasure (which is now on display in Paris) and is also
home to the Dolmen of Kerivoa and an impressive menhir standing stone.
Kerivoa is considered an important historic site due to its finds and artifacts.
Surrounding the home are fields and rolling countryside.
Offered with the principal home fully restored ready to use with no work
required and benefiting from recently installed & compliant fosse sanitation
system, new roof, damp proof course, insulation, double glazed windows,
central heating & new electrics throughout. Water, electrics and sanitation
connections are in place for the 2nd home and laid to the other buildings
already granted permissions to develop.
Farmhouse:
Entrance Hall: Approx. with coat hanging and wood/ boot store. Panel door
through to.
Open Plan Living / Dining / Kitchen: A light bright and spacious open plan room
with tile flooring throughout, living area with fireplace and woodburner with
stone surround, front aspect with views across the courtyard, ample space for
a dining table and chairs, under-stairs storage and kitchen area fitted with a
good selection of eye and base level storage units with work surface over, sink
and drainer, courtyard views, plumbing and space for washing machine,
dishwasher, cooker point, fridge space and wooden stairs to 1st floor landing.
2nd Reception Room: Approx. with corner fitted kitchenette, sink unit, 2 ring
hob and fridge space, patio doors to garden and terrace, 2nd set of stairs to 1st
floor. It is possible to make the 2nd reception room and en-suite bedroom
above self-contained which may suit a teenager or even a B&B room.
1st Floor – from stairs in 2nd reception
Double Bedroom with en-suite:. including the en-suite shower room
comprising of shower, basin and low level WC.
1st Floor – from stairs over open plan living room with landing leading to:
Family Bathroom:. with bath and shower over, low level WC, basin and
exposed beamed ceiling.
Master Bedroom: With wood floor, exposed beams and front aspect with
views over the courtyard. Built in wardrobe, feature fireplace.
Double Bedroom: With wood floor, exposed beams and front aspect with
views over the courtyard.
Courtyard
2nd House to Finish. A detached property ready to finish and ideal for creating
a 3 bed self- contained home, connected to the drainage system, with electrics
and water in place and designed to have a master bedroom balcony with far
reaching views over fields and down toward the stream. The property will
create a dwelling when finished of approx. 180m2
Barn 1 – Ideal for conversion to a gite with planning permissions granted and
measuring approx. 40m2 on the ground level with room for a 2nd floor and
bedrooms for a total space of approx. 80m2.
Barn 2 – Ideal for conversion to a gite with planning permissions granted and
measuring approx. 50m2 on the ground level with room for a 2nd floor and
bedrooms for a total space of approx. 100m2.
Barn 3 – Ideal for conversion to a gite with planning permissions granted and
measuring approx. 60m2 on the ground level with room for a 2nd floor and
bedrooms for a total space of approx. 120m2.
Gym / Office with WC and log stove and forming part of a detached barn that
also has a very large workshop and connecting triple garage of more than
90m2 with electric door.
Barn of approx. 200m2 which would suit caravan, motor home or farm vehicle
storage.
Stable block and Barn : Further barn that could serve as stabling or animal
shelter.
Plus extra open barn in field – ideal for animal shelter or bbq area
Exterior
Gardens & Grounds: In total the property and grounds extend to approx. 5
acres with fields and paddocks suitable for horses and livestock. Woodland and
stream. The main buildings are all centred around a private courtyard where
there is parking for many cars, landscaped garden, shrubbery and flower
borders, a raised sun deck terrace
Sloping gently away from the main buildings the land leads to paddocks and a
stream. A wooden bridge spans the brook and pond over-looking further
lawned gardens and caravan bay. The whole is afforded a great deal of privacy
and is ideal for a pool. Beyond the field is a natural stream with waterfall and
bridge leading into woodland stocked with well seasoned wood.
Conveniently located just 30 minutes from the coast, and offering easy access
for travel to the UK and the rest of Europe just 1hr to the port at Roscoff and St
Malo, 1 hour to Dinard and Brest airport and 20 minutes to Guingamp SNCF
train station.
An exceptional property finished to a high standard, this property really must
be viewed to appreciate the extent of it and the idyllic location. Huge potential
to develop as a business or as a large family home. The possibilities are
endless.
Early viewing recommended.
The owner is happy to offer accommodation in the property for your viewing
trip which will be refunded in full if the house is purchased, an ideal
opportunity to try before you try.