Location
The charming town of Saint-Malo is a gem on the stunning Emerald Coast in north-east Brittany. The coastal town, formerly a port of privateers, draws countless visitors each year for its built heritage, history and natural backdrop. The house stands in the residential area of Saint-Servan, a former town that has been part of Saint-Malo since 1967. The surroundings are calm and dotted with elegant holiday homes. Nearby, less than 15 minutes away on foot, there are schools, shops and amenities, as well as a covered market and beaches. The old walled town of Saint-Malo is a 30-minute walk away and is only 10 minutes away by bicycle. The train station is less than 10 minutes away by car. From there, you can get to the city of Rennes in barely an hour by rail and to Paris in less than three hours by rail. And from Saint-Malo port, ferries take you to England and the Channel Islands of Jersey and Guernsey.
Description
The house
The ground floor
A flight of front steps leads up from the street-side gate to the entrance door in the house’s central bay. Inside, the entrance hall offers storage spaces. On one side, this hallway connects to a lounge and dining area and to a kitchen. On the other side, it connects to a bathroom with a lavatory. A door takes you to the garden-level floor and the garage. The main lounge is a dual-aspect space that faces east and west. From its bay window, you can admire a clear panoramic view of the sea and the town of Dinard. This vista is absolutely remarkable. The room has wood strip flooring and is richly embellished with friezes, cornices, ceiling roses and wooden panelling that hides a cupboard and bookshelves. A white marble fireplace with an insert stands against one of the walls. A hallway separates the kitchen from the lounge. This kitchen has a terrace with a clear west-facing view of the sea.
The garden-level floor
The garden-level floor has a spacious lounge with large sliding windows that lead out to the garden. Beside it there is a linen room, a boiler room, a workshop, a storeroom, a cellar, a shower room and a lavatory. A greenhouse, which you can reach from outside, adjoins the house on its south side.
The first floor
An old staircase with two quarter turns leads up to the first floor. All the parts of this staircase, including its steps, risers, banister and balustrade, are made of timber. The landing currently connects to an office, a bathroom, a separate lavatory and two bedrooms with wardrobes. The office and one of the bedrooms face east with street-facing windows. The second bedroom and the bathroom face west and offer sea views. Original wood strip flooring extends across the entire first floor. Wallpaper adorns the walls.
The second floor
The second floor lies up in the roof space. The timber stairs that lead up here take you to a landing with a cupboard. This landing connects to two spacious bedrooms. Only small sections of their walls are sloping attic ceilings. A large loft space could easily be turned into an extra bedroom. Wood strip flooring extends across this level and wallpaper covers the walls.
The garden
On the west side, there is a gently sloping garden edged with flowerbeds and shrubs. It offers a clear view of the sea and the town of Dinard. At the end of the garden, a gate in the enclosing wall leads to a path that takes you to a neighbouring beach.
Our opinion
This authentic family villa with a stunning sea view is a rare gem, set in a peaceful, highly sought-after neighbourhood in Saint-Malo in Brittany. With its holiday ambience, this comfortable, welcoming home reveals a spacious, practical interior with large west-facing windows that offer breathtaking vistas. You can see the town of Dinan on the horizon. The interior, which includes some remarkable decorative features, could be freshened up, yet it is ready for a family to settle into it. It would suit a family looking for open space and fresh air. And it is only three hours from Paris.
1 995 000 €
Fees at the Vendor’s expense
Reference 279193
| Land registry surface area | 663 m² |
| Main building floor area | 230 m² |
| Number of bedrooms | 5 |
French Energy Performance Diagnosis
NB: The above information is not only the result of our visit to the property; it is also based on information provided by the current owner. It is by no means comprehensive or strictly accurate especially where surface areas and construction dates are concerned. We cannot, therefore, be held liable for any misrepresentation.