LOCATION On the market
Concarneau’s marina is near the medieval walled Ville Close in the harbour
and even northern Spain. Overland, the high-speed TGV train network and operations have dramatically improved over the past decade, now offering regular services from Rennes and Quimper to Paris. And finally, Brittany’s road networks are well- maintained and it’s a point of pride that this is a region with no toll roads.
EMPLOYMENT AND THE ECONOMY While Brittany once had a reputation for unemployment, the number of people out of work has recently dropped to less than 6%, which is below the national average (7%) and the number of jobseekers in
the region is falling. There are positive signs for the self- employed, too, with record numbers of start-ups and more businesses continuing to trade, while only 8% of the population is retired. Along with food production
and its related industries, tourism is key to Brittany’s economy. The region continues to attract British and foreign tourists, but professionals are also noticing rising numbers of visitors coming from the southern regions of France, where the summers are increasingly becoming unbearably hot for many people – and this is a trend that looks very likely to continue. ■
WHAT THE AGENTS SAY…
Sheelagh Gorham of Agence Newton has worked as a property
agent in France for more than 15 years, specialising in the northwest of Brittany. “The past five years have
brought big changes in the property market here. Firstly – as with all of France – Brexit meant that a permanent move now involves more bureaucracy, but many British people see that the quality of life here is worth the extra effort! Of course, if you’re looking for a holiday home, the process is a lot simpler. “The pandemic brought a huge boost to Brittany as
thousands of city dwellers realised it was feasible to work from home and started to buy up houses with gardens so they could enjoy more space for the price of a city flat. Even post- pandemic, many only commute part-time, working the rest of the week from home. “One final factor that is
bringing people to Brittany is the weather! Buyers and tourists are focusing on the north because the south is simply too hot. The coastlines, culture and countryside will also be top reasons for living here, and for British buyers it can be a great way to access the benefits of French life while staying within easy reach of friends and family.”
28 FRENCH PROPERTY NEWS: September/October 2023
UNDER €200,000 Stone cottage Located in the village of Silfiac, Morbihan, this charming three- bedroom property has an open- plan kitchen/diner, woodburner, an extra downstairs room that could be used as an office and plenty of outdoor space. €117,875 (French Entrée, ref560022142)
€200,000 TO €350,000 Farmhouse complex Superb stone farmhouse in Côtes d’Armor with gîte, large stone outbuildings – one with a bread oven – and huge open hangar on 3,170m2
of land. The main house
has five bedrooms, a large living room and a private terrace. €341,550 (French Entrée, refMNL-g7652)
€350,000 TO €500,000 Thatched property Keep your options open with this thatched four-bedroom property, which comes with a two-bedroom apartment and a studio flat. It’s situated in a rural location and has 3,525m2
a good-sized terrace – and a chicken coop. €466,375 (French Entrée, ref560022063)
of land,
€350,000 TO €500,000 Holiday business Sitting in just over an acre of land within easy reach of Lac de Guerledan, with its beaches and restaurants, is this five- house complex. It also has a small campsite, a one-bedroom apartment, swimming pool, games room and bar area. €446,000 (French Entrée, refYL-3673)
€500,000 TO €1M 15th-century manor house This three-bedroom manor with an enclosed courtyard and lots of period features consists of two 15th- and 16th-century dwellings built in two phases. It also has two small additional houses, outbuildings and 9,88 acres (woodland and meadow). €690,000 (French Entrée, ref LN-2LVZW)
OVER €2M Quirky château This characterful nine-bedroom villa, complete with turrets, is in Dinard. It comes with a tower, spiral staircase, double lounge and large kitchen. Some of the bedrooms have balconies and the garden is superb. It’s a stones throw from the beach. €2,450,000 (French Entrée, ref LN-YE3GP)
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