Brittany, Morbihan, Bréhan, France

A33773CCU56 - Main Property Highlights:

- 3 Bedrooms: Spacious, with elegant parquet flooring on the first floor.
- Open Plan Living: A tiled lounge and dining area with an open fireplace for cozy evenings.
- Modern Comforts: Double glazing, manual shutters, and oil central heating throughout.
- Fully Equipped Kitchen: Ready for all your culinary adventures.
- Bathroom on the Ground floor shower room and a WC .
- Exposed oak staircase and tasteful renovations blending modern comfort with rustic charm.
- The first floor showcases three double bedrooms, bursting with natural light plus a WC and wash basin.

Second Property

- Separate Entrance: Accessible via the main home or independently.
- Open Plan Living: Exposed stone, beams, and a wood burner create a warm and inviting space.
- Ready for Your Touch: Plumbing installed for a kitchen and WC.
- 3 Bedrooms: Stunningly unique with stone and beam details, plus a shower room and landing space ideal for a home office.

Additional Features
- Attached Barn: Double-height with plumbing and electricity, offering endless possibilities – workshop, additional living space, or a studio.
- Open Barn: A charming structure with conversion potential or perfect for storage/workshops.
- Enclosed Garden: Secure and private, with a pump installed for an above-ground swimming pool.
- Modern Drainage: Comfort assured with a conforming system.

Why Choose This Property?
Whether you’re seeking a spacious family home, a dual-property investment, or a serene countryside retreat, this property offers it all – modern commodity meets timeless character.
Both properties are attached via a boiler and storage room.

Location: Peaceful hamlet, a short drive to shops, schools, and amenities. An hour to ports and the coast.

Main Property Highlights:

This light and bright house with views over the courtyard and gardens has real character including a carved wooden fire surround, high ceilings, exposed beams and the useful addition of double glazing with shutters, central heating and a bathroom on the ground floor. There is an equipped kitchen allowing you to feel at home right away and off the dining area is a little nook, ideal for relaxing and reading or perhaps could be used as an office area. Upstairs via the open tread solid wood staircase are three nice bedrooms, each with their own character and a second bathroom.

A door at the end of the upstairs landing links to the upstairs landing of the second property, allowing it to be used as an extension of the main house, or closed off to separate the two houses from each other.

The second house, largely renovated offers huge potential. A separate entrance from the front courtyard brings you into a very large, bright and spacious main room with fireplace, wood burning stove, exposed beams and an area set up to become the kitchen. There is also a door that links to the attached large barn (with attic above), allowing for future enlargement if desired.

Ready for your finishing touches, plumbing has been installed for a kitchen and ground floor WC.

Upstairs the bright landing gives access to three lovely bedrooms with cathedral ceilings, with exposed stone and wood beam details and a fitted shower room with WC.

Additional features of this property include the aforementioned attached barn: equipped with plumbing and electricity, offering endless possibilities – a workshop, additional living space, or a studio for example.

A detached open barn overlooks the rear courtyard and terrace and is a charming structure, complete with fireplace, with conversion potential or perfect for storage/workshops. It also currently houses the pump system for an above ground swimming pool. The fully enclosed garden is secure and private and features a raised area currently used as a childrens play area, and some beautiful ancient oak trees adding to and enhancing the authentic character of the property and providing shaded areas in the summer.

Modern drainage ensures comfort thanks to a conforming system with no work to predict.

Why Choose This Property?

Whether you’re seeking a spacious family home, a dual-property investment, or a serene countryside retreat, this property offers it all – modern commodity meets timeless character.

Bréhan, located in the Morbihan department of Brittany, offers a compelling mix of rural charm, affordability, and practical amenities for potential house buyers:

Peaceful Rural Lifestyle

Countryside Tranquility: Surrounded by rolling farmland and quiet lanes, Bréhan appeals to those looking for a relaxed, country way of life.

Scenic Environment: Ideal for outdoor enthusiasts, with opportunities for walking, cycling, and nature exploration in the nearby woodlands and along the nearby Oust and Blavet rivers.

Affordable Property Market

Value for Money: Property prices in Bréhan tend to be lower than in coastal or more touristic areas of Morbihan, offering good opportunities for budget-conscious buyers or those seeking renovation projects.

Traditional Homes: The village has a variety of stone houses, longères (traditional Breton farmhouses), and modern homes, often with larger plots of land.

Practical Amenities

Well-equipped for a Small Town: Bréhan features local shops, a bakery, a supermarket, a school, and a post office — sufficient for daily needs without needing to travel far.
Close to Loudéac and Pontivy: Larger towns with additional services, medical facilities, and transport links are just a short drive away.

Community Feel

Friendly, Local Community: Bréhan retains a strong local identity, but also welcomes newcomers, including international buyers, contributing to a growing but close-knit population.
Year-Round Living: Unlike some holiday-oriented towns, Bréhan is lived in all year, making it suitable for permanent residence.

Considerations

Limited Public Transport: Like many rural Breton villages, having a car is essential.

Summary

Bréhan is an appealing choice for buyers seeking an affordable home in the Breton countryside. Its traditional housing, basic amenities, and peaceful setting make it ideal for retirees, remote workers, or anyone looking to enjoy a quieter, more grounded lifestyle, with larger towns nearby for added convenience.

Nearest Large Towns:
Loudéac – Approx. 15 km (20 minutes)
A nearby service hub with supermarkets, healthcare, restaurants, and schools.

Pontivy – Approx. 20 km (25 minutes)
A historic market town on the Blavet River with a castle, hospital, and full range of amenities.

Vannes – Approx. 65 km (1 hour)
A major coastal city with a medieval old town, marina, large shops, and train connections to Paris.

Rennes (Brittany’s capital) – Approx. 90 km (1 hr 15 minutes)
Offers a major airport, universities, cultural attractions, and international links.

Coastal Attractions:
Morbihan Gulf (Golfe du Morbihan) – Approx. 70–75 km (1 hr to 1 hr 15 minutes)
A renowned coastal area with islands, sailing, beaches, and picturesque towns like Auray and Vannes.

Carnac (famous for beaches and standing stones) – Approx. 85 km (1 hr 30 minutes)

Lorient (port city and beaches) – Approx. 85 km (1 hr 30 minutes)

Summary:
Bréhan is inland but well-placed for access to key towns like Pontivy and Loudéac, with the Brittany coast and major cities like Vannes and Rennes reachable within 1 to 1.5 hours by car. It offers a peaceful rural base with manageable access to both urban and coastal attractions.