Le Rêve Breton: A 17th-Century Stone Sanctuary Where Time Stands Still

Questembert, Brittany, France

Price

$939,327

Property Type

castle

City

Questembert

Region

Brittany

Overview

Step through the wrought-iron gates where ivy-clad walls whisper secrets of the 17th century, and discover *Questembert’s hidden jewel*—a meticulously restored stone domaine where Breton heritage meets modern serenity. Here, nestled within two hectares of secluded, sun-dappled gardens, three noble houses stand as silent guardians of a bygone era, their honey-hued façades warmed by golden light that filters through a canopy of 54 majestic chestnut trees.

The *pièce de résistance* is the main manor, where the soul of the property resides. Cross the threshold into a grand living hall where original stone arches cradle a monumental fireplace, its hearth still bearing the echoes of centuries of fireside tales. The air hums with the quiet elegance of exposed beams and time-worn flagstones, while the open kitchen—equipped with every modern grace—flows seamlessly into a dining space where candlelit dinners might stretch into the Breton twilight. Beyond lies a discreet laundry and powder room, a nod to contemporary convenience woven into historic bones.

Le Rêve Breton: A 17th-Century Stone Sanctuary Where Time Stands Still

Ascend the spiral staircase of the watchtower, its stones worn smooth by generations, to uncover a private realm: a sumptuous primary suite bathed in soft light, with an en-suite bath and separate water closet, a sanctuary unto itself. Above, two more chambers await—one crowned with a mezzanine, its wooden beams casting delicate shadows—alongside a second full bath. But the true magic lies at the tower’s apex, where a flexible loft space beckons as a writer’s retreat, an artist’s studio, or a celestial bedroom where the stars over Brittany feel close enough to touch.

Beyond the main house, two guest cottages offer their own enchantments. The first, a charming two-level haven, pairs a ground-floor living space and laundry with an upstairs bedroom and bath—ideal for visitors or a caretaker’s quarters. The second, equally versatile, presents a sunlit sitting room and study on the main level, with a bedroom above and potential for a second, ensuring privacy without solitude.

Le Rêve Breton: A 17th-Century Stone Sanctuary Where Time Stands Still

Outside, the estate unfolds like a living tapestry. The gardens, a symphony of textures and hues, offer absolute seclusion—no neighboring eyes, only the rustle of leaves and the distant call of wild birds. For the equestrian at heart, three stalls with a tack room stand ready, alongside a kennel and a garden shed, while a three-car garage and technical outbuildings attend to every practical need. Beneath the earth, geothermal energy hums quietly, a sustainable luxury that warms the stones without disturbing the land’s tranquility.

Here, in the heart of Questembert, where the air carries the salt-kissed promise of the nearby Atlantic and the earth remembers the footsteps of centuries, an extraordinary legacy awaits its next steward. This is more than a property—it is a living poem of stone and light, a place where history breathes and the future is yours to inscribe.

Le Rêve Breton: A 17th-Century Stone Sanctuary Where Time Stands Still

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