17th-century manor with attached gîte, Brittany

Character manor with independent gîte on the village edge

Built in the 17th century, this stone manor offers 240 m² of living space arranged across two distinct wings and features authentic architectural elements: original oak staircase, granite fireplaces, exposed beams and wood panelling. The property comprises 4 bedrooms, 3 bathrooms and an attached gîte to be completed, all served by fibre optic broadband and mains drainage.

4 bedrooms · 3 bathrooms · 240 m² living space · council tax €1,434/year

Location & access

The property is situated on the edge of Saint-Ouen-la-Rouërie village, in Ille-et-Vilaine (Brittany), a 5-minute walk from local shops, a bar, restaurant and weekly market. Fougères, a major market town, is 20 minutes away. Mont-Saint-Michel, a UNESCO World Heritage site, is accessible in 20 minutes. Rennes city, with its airport and TGV railway station, is 45 minutes away. Saint-Malo ferry port is less than an hour away; Roscoff and Cherbourg offer alternative departure points. Beaches are easily accessible, approximately 45 minutes away.

Interior

The original oak staircase, visible from the entrance, serves both wings and spirals up to the second floor.

Ground floor:

• Entrance hall with WC
• East wing – Dining room with large open granite fireplace and solid oak beams
• East wing – Sitting room with oak panelling, wood-burning insert, original fitted cupboards, wooden interior shutters on the south-facing window and double doors opening onto the rear garden with countryside views
• West wing – Reading room / study
• West wing – Utility room
• West wing – Large fitted kitchen with hooded fireplace, fully equipped German kitchen, granite worktops, integrated appliances and double doors opening onto the south garden

First floor:

• East wing – Bedroom 1 with large granite fireplace and solid oak parquet
• East wing – Master bedroom with fully renovated ensuite bathroom: solid oak parquet and underfloor heating in the bathroom
• West wing – Family bathroom
• West wing – Bedroom 3
• West wing – Bedroom 4

Second floor:

• Two large attic spaces, for which architect's plans have been drawn up for the creation of 4 additional bedrooms (subject to obtaining planning permission)

Attached gîte:

• 2-bedroom gîte adjoining the manor on the east side: new roof, stone walls, concrete foundations – electricity and drainage connected on site, architect's plans available, interior to be completed

Exterior

The manor is surrounded by gardens to the front and sides, planted with various fruit trees (apple, pear, plum and peach), with numerous sunny spots. The attached gîte benefits from independent access at the end of the plot. The land area is approximately 0.2 acres.

Technical features

• Underfloor heating (master bedroom bathroom)
• Fibre optic connection
• Mains drainage
• Energy rating: D
• Council tax: €1,434/year

Key points

• 17th-century manor with remarkable period features
• 4 bedrooms and 3 bathrooms
• Independent gîte with private access
• Attached 2-bedroom gîte to be completed, architect's plans included
• 5-minute walk to village shops
• Village-edge location, peaceful and green
• Fibre optic broadband
• Mains drainage