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West Brittany, France Jonnie Irwin

2021 / West Brittany, France Jonnie Irwin on 13 May 2021

West Brittany, France Jonnie Irwin

Jonnie Irwin is helping Steve and Aniko escape the rat race and move to the peace and quiet of the French countryside in West Brittany. Steve is a music composer and Aniko is a singer, so their dream would be to be able to create their own recording studio at home. They’ve given Jonnie a £90,000 budget to find them the perfect property. After an exhaustive search, he has five options lined up that could be just the ticket, but are any exactly in tune with what the couple had in mind?

West Brittany

Why buy here?

With a coastline stretching more than 1000 miles, Brittany is home to countless stunning beaches, coastal footpaths and secluded coves. But further inland, the area is surrounded by beautiful countryside with so much to explore on foot from the d’Arrée mountains to the rather magical Huelgoat forest. This rural landscape is dotted with small villages and larger historic towns, where the traditional Breton language is still spoken, and rather unsurprisingly the area has become more and more popular.

Property 1

Two-bed cottage in Carhaix-Plougher

Carhaix-Plougher is one of the oldest towns in the west of France. The first property is just 10 minutes away in a little hamlet called Kermoen on the outskirts of the town. This property comes with some fabulous outdoor space. Close to the house there’s a courtyard, an outdoor dining area and a vegetable patch. There’s also a huge driveway and a large garden beyond. Within the grounds there's a large stone barn, a garage and a shed. Inside the house is a lounge, a kitchen, and a large shower room. View more the estate agent's website here.

Valued at £87,838 at the time of filming.

Property 2

Four-bed house in Maël-Carhaix

The house has huge garden that wraps around the back, providing total privacy. There’s a double garage to the side of the house, and inside is a bright hallway, a kitchen diner with a utility room, a separate dining room and a lounge overlooking the garden. Upstairs are four good sized bedrooms, and a bathroom. Visit the estate agent's website here. 

Valued at £103,153 at the time of filming.

Property 3

Three-bed house in Carnoet

Carnoet is a small village with a population of just over 650 people. The property itself is on the outskirts, a five minute drive away. This property is a three-bed cottage with a 1.5 acre plot and lots of outbuildings. Inside the house, the front door opens into the lounge diner, there’s a separate kichen, a utility room, a downstairs bedroom which is currently used as an office, and a toilet. Upstairs are two further bedrooms and a bathroom. View more from the agent here.

Valued at £80,175 at the time of filming.

Property 4

Three-bed house in Locarn

The house comes with a large wrap-around garden and a building to the side which could be converted into the perfect studio. Inside is a bright lounge, a separate sitting area, a large modern kitchen diner and a downstairs toilet. Upstairs there are three bedrooms and a bathroom. View the agent's website here.

Valued at £53,603 at the time of filming.

Property 5

Three-bed house in Plevin

This property has more than an acre of land, and three outbuildings: a barn, a wood shed and a workshop. Inside is a good sized eat-in kitchen, a separate lounge, a utility room and three bedrooms in total. There's a separate annex, currently used as a library, with it’s own utility room and bathroom, which could be a perfect studio. View more from the agent here.

Valued at £85,824 at the time of filming.

Hot property

Five-bed villa in Plouigneau

Built around 500 years ago by a rich, Breton aristocratic family, this five-bedroom, five-bathroom manor is filled with original features at every turn. It's on a large plot with six separate gites in the grounds. Find out more here.

Valued at £1,300,000 at the time of filming.