MORBIHAN - Nr. Ploermel - 17th century..

Located in the countryside, not far from the lively town of Ploërmel and built on the site of XII century fortress. The "chateau-fort" itself is just a memory, but the current owners have transformed the XVII century buildings into an exquisite property, quite unusual for Brittany. The property is set around a central courtyard with the "manor house" and the guest house facing each other, the rest of the courtyard is enclosed by walls.The main home was completely restored in 2004 with taste and with a choice of materials that keeps the whole atmosphere of yesteryear. It offers on the ground floor: Entrance hall giving onto the staircase, library with feature fireplace, a huge kitchen, an even bigger living room also with feature fireplace, a master suite with bedroom, dressing room and bathroom. Then upstairs you have a large bedroom with dressing room, two decent double bedrooms, shower room and separate toilet. Then in the second part with an outside access via the balcony, you have a further 5 bedrooms, a shower room and toilet as well as a small private chapel. The is more scope, if wished, in the loft space above.Opposite the manor you have the guest cottage which offers a large living room with kitchen and original feature fireplace, a first bedroom on the ground floor, bathroom and toilet. Upstairs via the spiral staircase there are three further bedrooms, all of good size and a bathroom and toilet.The property is built on a plot of more than 12 acres where you will find the remains of the old fortress, such as the towers and walls, the traces of an ancient feudal chapel, a former dovecote, bread oven, all which blend well with the more modern additions such as natural chapel, or the heated swimming pool.A large and spacious abode with its gite that will delve you back into the ancient history of Brittany.