Brittany, France - A Place in the Sun

Brittany, France, Jean Johansson

Jean Johannson heads to Brittany in Northern France to help keep motorcyclist Lisa from Southampton. She’s searching for her dream holiday home which she can enjoy with her husband Sylvain, and family and friends. And she’s bringing along her daughter Steffi to help her with the search. Lisa has a budget of £160,000 and Jean has 5 great options but will any get her revved up enough to make an offer? 

About the area

Brittany is known for its beautiful countryside, traditional architecture, and lip-smacking food and drink — not least the traditional Briton cider. Being so close to the UK means it’s very convenient to get to, but also that there’s no guarantee of good weather, even in the summer.

Despite that, it’s still a very popular destination for us Brits and for the French as well. With working from home becoming a trend, more and more French city dwellers are moving to the countryside. Typically, on the coast, the two- or three-bedroom house with good space outside starts at around £250,000. But drive half an hour inland, and you can find similar properties for around a third less.

Property 1

3 Bedroom Converted Farmhouse in Saint-Hilaire-du-Harcouet

This property sits on more than an acre of land and has two barns. Inside the house, which could possibly do with some updating, there’s a living room and a separate kitchen diner, with another living space plus a utility room downstairs. Upstairs are the main bedroom, a second bedroom, and a shower room, as well as a quaint attic bedroom.

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Valued at £155,042 at the time of filming. 

Property 2

2 Bedroom Converted Farmhouse in Melle

This converted farmhouse comes with just over half an acre of land, one outbuilding attached to it, and a big barn. Inside, on the ground floor, there’s a living and dining room, a separate kitchen, and a downstairs bathroom, while upstairs there are two good-sized bedrooms plus a shower room.

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Valued at £135,227 at the time of filming. 

Property 3

2 Bedroom House in Saint-Domineuc

As well as the two houses joined together, there’s also an adjoining barn and a spacious garden. Inside, there’s a light-filled living and dining room, a separate stylish kitchen diner, the main bedroom, a second bedroom, and an office that could be a third bedroom. There’s also a shower room with adjoining laundry room, a WC, and a family bathroom.

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Valued at £183,193 at the time of filming. 

Property 4

5 Bedroom House in Saint-Georges-de-Reintembault

This house has a large outbuilding and around a quarter of an acre of land. Inside, there’s a living room, a separate kitchen diner, a games room, the main bedroom with an ensuite shower room and its own balcony, along with four more characterful bedrooms of various shapes and sizes, and a family bathroom.

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Valued at £167,899 at the time of filming.

Property 5

3 Bedroom Converted Farmhouse in Plessala

This house has a number of outbuildings, a big barn which is in good condition, plus a garden at the back. Inside, on the ground floor, there’s a living room with a lovely stone wall, a kitchen diner with adjoining utility room, plus a separate dining room. The first floor consists of a large landing currently used as an office space, two light and bright bedrooms, plus a family bathroom. And at the top of the house, there’s the main bedroom with an ensuite shower room.

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Valued at £179,832 at the time of filming. 

Hot Property

5 Bedroom ‘Malouiniere’ in the Outskirts of Saint-Malo

This listed 18th century five bedroom ‘Malouiniere’ has a large walled garden and several outhouses.

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Valued at approximately £1,500,000 at the time of filming.