HOUSE HUNTING

If you are wanting to buy a house in the area, The Lotus is the perfect location to base yourself.
 

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As you’d expect, houses are generally more expensive closer to the coast or city centres, while rural properties can be surprisingly cheap, even with lots of land. Do, however, be realistic about the costs of land maintenance or renovations, and remember that picturesque listed properties are often subject to building restrictions. In Brittany, ‘rural’ often means far quieter than in the UK. Quiet, sleepy towns can become practically dormant during the winter months, so if you’re planning to live in the region year-round, assess your own desired level of ‘calm versus activity’.

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Please enquire about special house hunting rates. 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

I am also a property agent for Agence Newton and have a portfolio of properties that might suit your requirements.

Please get in touch for a chat.

katie.t@newtonimmobilier.fr

In the meantime have a look at some property buying information below;

 

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Known as ‘La Bretagne’, Brittany may not have ski resorts or year-round sunshine, but it possesses character, countryside and coastline aplenty, boasting over 1,500 miles of it! Consisting of 4 departments- Finistère (29), Morbihan (56), Côtes d’Armor (22) and Ille-et-Vilaine (35). You can buy a lot of property for your  money and so it’s a popular choice for primary and secondary residences alike.

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Geographically on a limb and historically separate from the rest of mainland France, the region’s has a considerable cultural identity . Its Celtic roots and legends are similar to Wales, Ireland and Scotland, and the Breton language has enjoyed a widespread resurgence over recent years. The region offers a slower pace of life that’s far less commercially-based than many parts of France.

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There’s an increasing diversity of properties but the main, traditional buildings are:

The Breton ‘Longère’

Neo-Breton House

Fisherman’s Cottage

The ‘Chaumière’ (thatched cottage)

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With a budget of €50,000, you can certainly find a property to renovate in Brittany. It probably won’t be a detached house ready to move into, but smaller homes can fall into this bracket, as can barns for potential conversion. Focus on rural, inland areas for the best value in this range.

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It’s possible to buy a detached family house in good condition for around €150,000, particularly if you’re buying inland. On the coast, you’d need to avoid the more expensive coastal areas  – where Parisians like to have weekend homes.

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Brittany is also a  great place for buying a rental house . The region’s a top choice for British visitors because of its proximity and it’s also very popular with the French, who love its sense of space, sandy beaches, mild summer climate and fresh air.

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