A 16th-century and early 20th century house to be restored, in a peaceful village in Central Brittany - ref 250146
A 16th-century and early 20th century house to be restored, in a peaceful village in Central Brittany.
This property is located in Saint-Gilles-Pligeaux, a municipality with a population of almost 300 that is situated in the rural landscape of central Brittany, made up of arable land, meadows and woods. The village is modest in size, traditionally laid out and set around the parish buildings as well as Saint-Gilles church, built between the late 15th and 16th century.
The small, characterful town of Quintin, where shops, services and renowned architectural heritage can be found, is around 15 kilometres away. Guingamp is almost 25 kilometres away and boasts more shops, a station from where high-speed TGV trains put Paris within less than 3 hours' reach, as well as links to various towns and cities in the region, such as Brest, Morlaix, Lannion, Saint-Brieuc or Rennes via the RN12 road.
This residence is located in the centre of the village, in the immediate vicinity of the church and fountain, both of which are listed historical monuments.
It is made up of two interconnected, semi-detached buildings.
The oldest is located on the corner of a street. In the 18th century, it was a court where justices of the peace pronounced fair judgements. The two-storey building with a steep slate roof and simple volumes is made of rubble stone covered with time-worn rendering. A gable end without windows is topped by a tall stone chimney stack. The modestly sized openings are sporadically laid out. The wooden entrance door topped by an arched lintel opens directly from the courtyard. To the rear, a tower-shaped section with a slate roof adjoins the building, marking the intersection between the two parts. It is most likely a former staircase tower, which is common in the region's old, rural residences.
The more recent edifice is a longer building with annex sections formerly used for storage. The facade is made of rubble stone with ashlar door and window surrounds. On the lower part to the rear, a double-leaf, carriage gate can be found beneath the ground floor, marking the entrance to a large storehouse, plus a stone lean-to stands against the wall.
The two buildings stand in a U-shaped complex set around a partially closed courtyard. Originally, the different houses were part of the same family property. Over time, several parts were sold, leading to the establishment of rights of way and easements in the courtyard. The last occupants left at the end of the 1980s. Since then, the interiors have remained in their original state.
The former courtOn the ground floor, a hallway leads to a dining room, a bathroom and a lavatory. The interior fittings date back to the 1980s and display signs of wear and tear. On the upper floor, a landing leads to a bedroom, an office and a corridor which in turn leads to the bedrooms in the adjoining building. The fittings include wood-panelling, period wood stripped flooring and a decorative fireplace. The period staircases between the different levels are still in place, while in the loft, the entire original roof frame still remains.The houseThis rectangular building with a gabled slate roof stands next to another house, which is currently occupied, built at a later date and closes the bottom of the courtyard.
The interior is divided into two distinct sections.
The first contains the living rooms, made up of a dining room, a small lounge and a kitchen. A staircase climbs to the upper floor, where there are five bedrooms.
The second section includes a garage on the garden level and a storeroom on the ground floor, while a former banqueting room can be found on the upper floor. The walls mostly boast exposed stonework, covered at some points in limewash, while there are also French-style beamed ...
