Martigne-Ferchaud, Ille-et-Vilaine, France

Situated at the end of a 400m private driveway is this beautifully renovated 17th Century farmhouse, that comes with 5 bedrooms, 4 bathrooms and 1.6ha of beautifully wooded grounds, with no immediate neighbours. The current owners have painstakingly renovated the property to the highest of standards, managing to strike the perfect balance between the traditional and the contemporary.

The spacious interior offers several elegant reception rooms, including two comfortable sitting rooms, each with a wood-burning stove, a superb bespoke kitchen with oak and granite finishes, and two light-filled dining rooms, both of which open onto the garden. 

Upstairs, the solid oak flooring and exposed timber framing beautifully showcase the history and character of the property. 

The five bedrooms, several of which have en-suite bathrooms, provide excellent accommodation for both family and guests.

There’s a huge 350 m² of living space and the layout of the accommodation is as follows: 

Ground floor: 

Kitchen - 26 m²
Utility room - 18.6 m²
Entrance Hall - 15.5 m²
Living room 1- 33 m²
Living room 2 - 33 m²
Dining room - 37 m²
Garden room - 25 m²
Bathroom - 8.6 m²

First floor: 

Bathroom -8.53 m²
Bedroom 1 -25 m²
Bedroom 2 -11.8 m²
Bedroom 3 -16.7 m²
Bedroom 4 -16.9 m²
Bathroom -5.3 m²
Bathroom- 8.3 m²
Bedroom 5- 27 m²

Outside: 

Garage - 75 m²
Barn- 125 m²
Small outbuilding - 34m2

The grounds are idyllic and include a well-stocked pond, covered terrace, beautifully maintained wooded parkland, numerous outbuildings, a double garage with automatic doors, a 125 m² barn and additional storage space. It is a wonderfully peaceful and private setting, surrounded by nature. 
Modern features include a heat pump, air conditioning, a compliant wastewater treatment system, natural slate roofing and excellent energy efficiency. 

Location:

The location of the house is peaceful and private but shops and services are 5 mins away in the village of Martigné-Ferchaud. Here there’s a supermarket, bakery, grocery store, pharmacy, health care facilities, train station, restaurant and bar. 
The property is 15mins from the lively market town of Châteaubriant. The town has a strong local food culture and plenty of choice when it comes to eating out. The town’s large Wednesday market is a real highlight. A smaller Saturday market focuses on local producers and seasonal products.
There is also a good selection of shops, cafés, crêperies, traditional restaurants and more contemporary places to eat. Local specialities include the famous Châteaubriant steak, while the town’s pâtisseries and chocolatiers offer plenty of tempting regional treats.

Additional info:

Bedrooms: 5
Bathrooms: 4
Receptions: 4
Habitable space: 350m2 
Plot size: 1.6ha
DPE rating: B
Broadband: Yes 
Heating: Modern heat pump  
Drainage: Septic tank (compliant) 
Distance to shops: 5mins
Distance to ferry port: 90 mins (St Malo)
Distance to airport: 45mins (Rennes) 

Please note: Agency fees are included in the advertised price and are payable by the purchaser.   All locations and sizes are approximate. La Résidence has made every effort to ensure that the details and photographs of this property are accurate and in no way misleading. However, this information does not form part of a contract and no warranties are either given or implied.

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