Property For Sale Langoelan,France

L'Ancienne Ecole is a fabulous country house for sale in France. It is set on 8,000 sq m of land in a picturesque region of Brittany. It is a converted convent school and is located in the village of Langoelan in Scorff Valley which stands in the NATURA 2000, an area of special interest for biodiversity. The property has previously been run as a language school where schools from other countries could attend to improve their knowledge of France and the French Language.The property contains: A main houseA school which forms part of the main house2 very large attics requiring work although a new roof was fitted a few years agoA gate house requiring some renovation 8,000 sq m of grounds with gardens and a forecourtThe main house has a very large drawing room, a dining room and a large kitchen on the ground floor. A solid oak staircase leads up to the first floor where there are 5 large bedrooms and 2 bathrooms, 1 with a fitted shower additional to the bath. Further up is a large attic which if converted would give 4 good size bedrooms with en suite facilities. In the basement there is a dry store, a laundry room and a 1 bedroom apartment with its own bathroom.Outside there is a large terrace connecting all the rooms which run along the rear of the property and enjoys wonderful views across the gardens. There is a park behind the house which has trees and bushes and is easily maintained. In a large courtyard to the front of the house there is ample room to park several coaches and/or many cars.From the kitchen there is access to the school by way of the kitchen. This leads into the refectory/classroom with single bedrooms, a shower room and toilet. There are 2 shower blocks comprising three showers, toilets and basins in each. On the lower ground floor of school there is a large hall and four good size dormitories which sleep up to 48 people. Each of the dormitories has alarmed entries to the gardens. There are two outbuildings in the very large courtyard and there is also a gate house which is in need of some renovation. The gate house has its own garden and entrance on the ground floor and the first floor and a large wood store.This fabulous building was originally intended to board visiting schools from England, accommodating 50 students at a time but many more usages could be made of it. In recent years Irish, African and French schools have stayed here as well as Buddhists coming from the nearby temple of Plouray during pilgrimages. Because of the peacefulness of the area the centre would also be the ideal place for residential courses such as photography, painting, crafts and yoga. The fishing enthusiasts could enjoy carp fishing in the well stocked lake only 5 mins walk away and trout and salmon fishing in the river Scorff. This is also a perfect area for fans of birdwatching, cycling and walking.The property is surrounded by beautiful nature in a small commune of only approximately 400 residents. The village has some good amenities including a corner shop, two cafes, a garage, a pizzeria and a restaurant. The nearest town with lots more amenities is Guemene Sur Scorff about a 5 min drive away.Scorff Valley has many picturesque villages and although this magnificent property available to buy in France enjoys all the benefits of the country lifestyle, it is still only 45 mins away from the seaside resort of Larmor plage or 1 hr from the medieval city of Vannes and its micro climate, also situated on the coast. It is about 1.5 hrs from Dinard Airport and 1 hr from Brest Airport. The port of St. Malo is 2 hrs away and Caen is a 4 hr drive.