A 19th-century upper-class house in the town of Guingamp, Brittany - ref 810895
A 19th-century upper-class house in the town of Guingamp, Brittany.
Guingamp, a former fortified town, includes remarkably well preserved built heritage, with its 14th-century Gothic basilica and its timber-framed houses that edge its paved streets. The charming town was once a prosperous trading hub thanks to its role as the stronghold of Brittany's Trégor province. Today, Guingamp is a vibrant spot that hosts cultural events, including the famous Festival de la Saint Loup, an event dedicated to Breton dancing. A stone's throw from the property, there are shops, colourful markets and essential amenities for everyday needs. You can also enjoy calm strolls along the banks of the River Trieux nearby. Guingamp's train station is only a five-minute walk from the house. From this station, you can get to Paris in less than three house by high-speed rail. The beaches of Brittany's beautiful Pink Granite coastline, with its rocks sculpted by the sea, are only 30 minutes away. And the N12 trunk road, just 10 minutes away, quickly takes you to the region's most important cities, such as Saint-Brieuc, Brest and Rennes.
The property lies in a residential area where elegant edifices stand. A wall with two bottle-green double gates lead into the property, where the house is set back from the road. This wall with its gates hides a gravel court where several vehicles can be parked. The first gate, which is an electric gate, is broad in shape. The second one, made of wrought iron with an openwork section, is classical in style with volutes and a spearhead at the top. It is framed between two brick-and-granite pillars with capitals. On the eastern side of the edifice, a 3.5-metre-wide passageway runs along the side wall to a vast, tree-dotted garden embellished with flowers. This delightful outdoor space covers around 1,200m². Two outbuildings stand around the house. There is a garage at the front, in the court. And a second building, located at the back, currently serves as a storehouse. The whole of the plot can be built upon. The garden is entirely enclosed with old walls.
The houseThe house is square-shaped and semi-detached, with a protruding section on the south side. It is crowned with a mansard roof of natural slate tiles. Dormers adorn this remarkable mansard roof. The facade displays fine brickwork and is punctuated with window surrounds of ashlar and protruding stringcourses. Along the first floor, the windows are fitted with black wrought-iron guardrails. There are ceramic friezes of blue tones under the first-floor window ledges. Grates protect the windows in the eastern side wall. The rear elevation is plainer in style. It is made of rubble granite and has many windows. A glazed back door opens at the top of a flight of stone steps, which leads down to the garden. At the front, a canopy hangs over the front flight of steps. The main entrance door is made of wood and painted white. Its upper section is glazed and fitted with a wrought-iron grate. There is a triple-pane fanlight above it. Flowers, box shrubs and other plants of different varieties adorn the front entrance area.
The ground floor
A spacious hallway connects to all the rooms on the ground floor. The ceilings on this ground floor are remarkably high. Wood strip flooring has been preserved. Wooden panelling, painted white, blends harmoniously with wallpaper - some plain, some flowery. Two double doors lead into a vast lounge bathed in natural light. This lounge is a dual-aspect space. The wall's grey tone contrasts subtly with the white hue of the door and window frames and the ceiling mouldings. The lounge features a large fireplace in working order. Its embellished style is classical and typical of historical interiors. It is made of dark, varnished wood with a matt finish. It has a solid base and an imposing trumeau panel ...
