Two flats in a 15th century house classed as a Historic Monument in a town in Brittany with the "Small town full of character" label - ref 433001
Two flats in a 15th century house classed as a Historic Monument in a town in Brittany with the "Small town full of character" label.
The house dominates the central square of a town in the north of Brittany. It is surrounded by other houses with colourful or natural half-timbered facades. The town is bustling with shops and restaurants, as well as all the services you might need every day. A railway station is close by, with a 2.5-hour service to Paris. Access to the RN12 road makes it easy to visit the region and its tourist attractions.
The stature of the house makes it stand out from its neighbours. The ground floor has long been used as a shop. Corner posts on top of granite slabs form the old displays. The building has a rectangular layout, going towards the back. It has four storeys and a long-sided slate roof. The building has a number of wooden features, some of which have also been covered in slate. There are arched windows in the gables. A granite base is visible. Queen Anne of Brittany is said to have stayed here on a visit in 1505. The house is divided into flats and managed as a condominium.
The flatIt is on the first floor of the house. All of the flats share the same entrance which Is in the alleyway. The entrance is a wooden door with horizontal mouldings, topped by a fanlight with a wrought iron grille, set in a granite lintel. Behind this there is a small hall, with a machine room on one side. This is followed by a granite spiral staircase in excellent condition. A first landing leads to the flat, which is behind a wide, carved wooden door. It opens onto an entrance hall lit up by the facade windows. The living room is bright and airy. The original beams and coloured wood panelling are still visible. The walls are in exposed stone and the floor is covered in parquet. Simply and intelligently set out, the flat also includes a study, a bedroom and two shower rooms with en suite toilets. There is a magnificent view of the square. The flatThis is accessed via the first floor landing. The flat faces the back of the building. It comprises a living room, kitchenette, shower room and toilet, and is small, but has all modern comforts and a very well thought-out layout. The beams are exposed, and the stone walls are whitewashed. A granite fireplace is set against one of the walls and the kitchen is fully equipped. A large window and other arched windows let in plenty of natural light. Mirrors on either side create even more light. The old latrines, which are behind an unusual door, have been modernised. The atticThis is on the fourth floor and could potentially be converted because of the height of the beams in the roof structure. It is currently used as a storage area.
