Pontrieux, Brittany 22260

An elegant riverside house from the 17th century, partly listed as a historical monument, nestled in an old Venice-like town in Brittany's Trgor province. The property lies just a stone's throw from the village's picturesque square and paved streets. The dwelling and its garden stretch alongside the River Trieux. You reach the house via an elegant wrought-iron gate that takes you onto a long riverside balcony, which leads up to an old stone bench. The house's year of construction is engraved on a wall here. You can admire a sweeping view of several traditional riverside washhouses, which are often embellished with flowers in spring and summer. Passersby can also admire these quaint washhouses on boat rides from a nearby quay. There are many shops along the neighbouring street. On this street, each old house with exposed stonework or timber framing bears witness to the town's rich past. There used to be a street-facing shop in the edifice, which was entirely renovated in 2010 to become a home. At the back, the property includes an industrial-style building, a court and a garden, though they are separated by a tall wall. You reach these parts from the street, via an adjoining house.