Brittany

Brittany – A Land of Character by the Sea

Introduction

Tucked away in the far west of France, Brittany is a region full of charm, tradition, and natural beauty. With its dramatic coastline, lush countryside, and deep cultural roots, Brittany appeals to those looking for a more authentic, peaceful lifestyle. Whether you're seeking a permanent move, a holiday retreat, or a smart investment opportunity, Brittany has something to offer everyone.

Key Towns and Locations

  • Rennes – The regional capital, known for its vibrant culture, excellent transport links, and thriving economy.
  • Vannes – A picturesque, historic port town located on the Gulf of Morbihan, popular with both tourists and year-round residents.
  • Quimper – The cultural heart of Cornouaille, famed for its faience pottery and charming Breton character.
  • Saint-Malo – A stunning walled seaside city, perfect for holiday homes and seasonal rental investments.
  • Brest – A major port and university city, with a strong maritime heritage and growing innovation sector.
  • Charming villages – Dinard, Concarneau, Pont-Aven, Paimpol and many more offer quaint, postcard-worthy scenery and authentic Breton life.

Population and Culture

With around 3.3 million residents, Brittany remains one of the most culturally distinct regions in France. The Breton and Gallo languages are still spoken in parts of the region, and Celtic roots are proudly celebrated through music, festivals, and traditional dress.

Locals are friendly and welcoming, and life here moves at a gentler pace. Brittany is particularly popular with families, retirees, artists, and remote workers who are drawn by the quality of life, stunning landscapes, and strong sense of community.

Of course, the local cuisine is another major draw – fresh seafood, crêpes, galettes, cider, and the famous kouign-amann are regional staples.

Airports and Ferry Ports

Brittany is well connected to both the UK and other parts of Europe:

  • Airports:
    • Rennes – regular flights to London, Dublin, Barcelona, and major French cities
    • Brest – flights to Lyon, Marseille, and UK destinations
    • Lorient, Dinard, and Quimper – seasonal routes, including to the UK

 

  • Ferry Ports:
    • Saint-Malo – regular ferries to Portsmouth, Jersey and Guernsey
    • Roscoff – connections to Plymouth and Cork
    • Brest & Lorient – cruise and regional boat services

Top Attractions and Sights

  • The Pink Granite Coast – stunning rock formations along the northern coast
  • Carnac Stones – one of the world’s largest prehistoric megalithic sites
  • Gulf of Morbihan – a sheltered inland sea with dozens of islands, ideal for sailing and kayaking
  • Breton Islands – including Belle-Île-en-Mer, Bréhat and Ouessant, each with its own charm
  • Brocéliande Forest – steeped in Arthurian legend and local folklore
  • Traditional villages – such as Locronan, Rochefort-en-Terre, and Pont-Aven

Property in Brittany

Brittany offers an excellent range of real estate, often at more affordable prices than in other coastal regions of France:

  • Traditional stone houses in the countryside
  • Charming cottages and longères with rustic character
  • Modern villas or renovated farmhouses with sea views
  • City apartments in Rennes, Brest or Vannes
  • Holiday homes and gîtes perfect for rental income

Whether you're dreaming of a tranquil life by the sea, a countryside escape, or a smart buy-to-let investment, Brittany is a region where your money can go further – without compromising on beauty, lifestyle or culture.

Our properties for sale in Brittany

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FINISTERE. A Charming 5-Bedroom with all en-suites, a stone house in the village of Scrignac

29640 SCRIGNAC
147 700 €
thus 5.5% TTC of fees
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LA MANCHE, NORMANDY, Nr Saint-James, 3 bed, detached country house, stables, 2 acres, post and rail fencing

35420 SAINT GEORGES DE REINTEMBAULT
169 600 €
thus 6% TTC of fees
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FINISTERE. A large 4-bedroom property for sale, situated in the village of COLLOREC

29530 COLLOREC
126 600 €
thus 5.5% TTC of fees
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BRITTANY, ILLE ET VILAINE, Landéan (Fougères), 5 bedrooms, 9708 m2 land (2 1/2 acres) outbuildings, pond.

35133 LANDEAN
190 800 €
thus 6% TTC of fees
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CÔTES-D'ARMOR, Trévé, Detached house, 3 bedrooms, Enclosed hangar, beautiful garden and view

22600 TREVE
227 000 €
thus 5.58% TTC of fees
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COTES D'ARMOR. A wonderful stone cottage, 2 beds which has lots of character near the village of Kergrist-Moëlou

22110 KERGRIST MOELOU
179 500 €
thus 5.59% TTC of fees
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COTES D'ARMOR. A 4-bedroom detached property within walking distance of the village of Maël-Carhaix

22340 MAEL CARHAIX
168 000 €
thus 5% TTC of fees
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COTES D'ARMOR Countryside house of 2/3 beds with views and small garden with garage and shed

22210 PLEMET
76 000 €
thus 8.57% TTC of fees
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COTES D'ARMOR Charming 2 bed cottage on the edge of nature, with gardens and garage

22330 LE MENE
131 250 €
thus 5% TTC of fees
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FINISTÈRE: Plonevez du Faou. Beautiful, south facing, 3 bed stone longère with 2600 m² garden.

29530 PLONEVEZ DU FAOU
233 200 €
thus 6% TTC of fees
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COTES D'ARMOR. A detached stone cottage, 1 bed with open plan living. Near PLOUGONVER

22810 PLOUGONVER
69 000 €
thus 7.81% TTC of fees
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CÔTES-D'ARMOR: Pont Melvez. A Rare et Remarkable Opportunity. Former Breton Train Station to Renovate

22200 GUINGAMP
159 000 €
thus 6% TTC of fees
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COTES D'ARMOR Maël-Carhaix : A 4 bed detached property within walking distance of the town

22340 MAEL CARHAIX
173 250 €
thus 5% TTC of fees
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MORBIHAN - A 3 bed stone house which comes fully furnished and has been recently renovated to a high standard!, near GOURIN

56110 GOURIN
183 750 €
thus 5% TTC of fees
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MORBIHAN, Locmalo, Detached four bedroom property with integral garage and cellar

56160 LOCMALO
139 900 €
thus 5.98% TTC of fees
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MORBIHAN Detached 3 bed home to renovate, with garden, attached outbuilding, sheds and parking

56490 MENEAC
89 000 €
thus 4.71% TTC of fees
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MORBIHAN 3 bed stone house, close to Broceliande Forest plus another to renovate, large mature garden, parking, calm environment

56430 MAURON
130 000 €
thus 4.84% TTC of fees
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CÔTES D'ARMOR Stone 3 bed cottage, well-presented with magnificent raised terrace, views, workshop, land

22210 PLEMET
159 900 €
thus 4.99% TTC of fees
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CÔTES D'ARMOR: Plourac'h. Idyllic Country Living. 4 bed stone Longère, Gîte, 4.5h of land et Leisure Pond.

22160 CALLAC
315 000 €
thus 5% TTC of fees
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CÔTES D'ARMOR Well presented 3 bedroom village home with sous-sol, garden, drive

22150 PLOUGUENAST LANGAST
135 000 €
thus 4.98% TTC of fees
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FINISTÈRE: Landeleau. Beautiful, renovated 3 bed country cottage with garden and rural views.

29270 CARHAIX PLOUGUER
189 995 €
thus 5.55% TTC of fees
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MORBIHAN Beautifully renovated bungalow of 210m2, 4 bed, large garden, terrain total 1 hectare plus.

56120 JOSSELIN
275 000 €
thus 4.96% TTC of fees
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COTES D'ARMOR 18th century stone 3 storey townhouse, BetB or family home, courtyard and garden, garage

22330 LE MENE
195 000 €
thus 4.84% TTC of fees
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MORBIHAN - Meneac - Cosy one bedroom cottage in a peaceful setting, large garden, outbuilding, woodshed and space for animals !

56490 MENEAC
84 000 €
thus 5% TTC of fees
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CÔTES D'ARMOR. 3 bed home with wonderful garden, garage, outbuildings.

22230 MERDRIGNAC
79 500 €
thus 5.3% TTC of fees
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FINISTÈRE: Poullaouen. Charming 2 bed, 2 bath village house with potential to extend.

29270 CARHAIX PLOUGUER
139 950 €
thus 6% TTC of fees
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CÔTES D'ARMOR Ancient stone building of character with arched doorway, with land ready for renovation

22330 LE MENE
29 900 €
thus 15.44% TTC of fees
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CÔTES D'ARMOR, Rostrenen, Detached house to finish with adjoining building

22110 ROSTRENEN
99 500 €
thus 6.42% TTC of fees
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COTES D'ARMOR - A 3-bed detached property with 1573m2 of land, close to the town of Carhaix-Plouguer

22160 CALLAC
84 000 €
thus 6.33% TTC of fees
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COTES D'ARMOR, Caurel, 3 Bed Farmhouse with Attached 2 Bed Gite, Outbuildings, Walking Distance to Lake

22530 CAUREL
189 000 €
thus 5% TTC of fees
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COTES D'ARMOR, A detached 2-bedroom stone houses situated in the village of Sainte Trephine

22480 SAINTE TREPHINE
126 500 €
thus 5.42% TTC of fees
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CÔTES D'ARMOR Dream countryside Brittany stone home with farmhouse kitchen, stone barn, beautiful garden

22600 LOUDEAC
272 000 €
thus 4.62% TTC of fees
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CÔTES D'ARMOR 4 bed spacious home with in-ground pool, terrace and garden. Perfect for family and entertaining

22150 PLOUGUENAST LANGAST
200 000 €
thus 5.26% TTC of fees
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CÔTES D'ARMOR

22150 PLOUGUENAST LANGAST
164 500 €
thus 5.45% TTC of fees
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Finistère: Plonévez-du-Faou. Exceptional equestrian estate. 3 houses, sand school and 5 stables. 3.5 hectares.

29530 PLONEVEZ DU FAOU
766 500 €
thus 5% TTC of fees
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MORBIHAN. A stunning property! A 4-bedroom detached home, with beautiful gardens, near Gourin

56110 LE SAINT
205 000 €
thus 5.13% TTC of fees
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FINISTÈRE: Huelgoat. Charming 3 bed cottage and independent gite.

29690 HUELGOAT
212 000 €
thus 6% TTC of fees
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FINISTERE, near Carhaix. A wonderful 4-bed detached property in Plounevezel

29270 PLOUNEVEZEL
199 500 €
thus 5% TTC of fees
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CÔTES D'ARMOR. A wonderful 4-bed detached property, situated in the village of Gouarec

22570 GOUAREC
189 900 €
thus 5.5% TTC of fees
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COTES D'ARMOR, Near Loudéac, Charming 18th-Century Manor House, 4 Bedrooms, Walk to Village

22600 TREVE
328 000 €
thus 5.81% TTC of fees
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COTES D'ARMOR, Near Mur de Bretagne, Two 4 Bed and 1 Bed Stone Properties, Heated Swimming Pool and Stable Set in Stunning Countryside

22320 ST MARTIN DES PRES
472 500 €
thus 5% TTC of fees
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CÔTES D'ARMOR Charming 2 bed 'lifestyle' countryside home, with garden, sheds, polytunnel, and close to all amenities

22600 LOUDEAC
195 000 €
thus 5.41% TTC of fees

FINISTÈRE: Landeleau. Fabulous south facing, spacious 3 bed home with 4 920 m². land.

29530 LANDELEAU
279 550 €
thus 5.49% TTC of fees

CÔTES - D'ARMOR, Laniscat, Detached property, village location, two bedrooms, garage, garden

22570 BON REPOS SUR BLAVET
106 000 €
thus 6% TTC of fees

COTES D'ARMOR. A detached 2 bed stone set in the countryside with a 79m2 barn , near Kergrist-Moëlou

22110 KERGRIST MOELOU
157 500 €
thus 5% TTC of fees

FINISTÈRE: Plouvien. Superb extended 4 bed family home with garden and outbuildings.

29860 PLOUVIEN
514 500 €
thus 5% TTC of fees

FINISTÈRE: Plougastel-Daoulas. Exceptional 6 bed coastal property with direct waterside access.

29470 PLOUGASTEL DAOULAS
1 320 800 €
thus 4% TTC of fees

MORBIHAN, Silfiac, stone longere, four bedrooms, large hangar, land

56480 SILFIAC
211 000 €
thus 5.5% TTC of fees

COTES D'ARMOR. A 3 bedroom detached property, with buildings and with over an hectare of land, near Plussulien

22320 PLUSSULIEN
168 000 €
thus 5% TTC of fees

MORBIHAN, Seglien, Stone end property, 3 bedrooms, gardens and old grange

56160 SEGLIEN
137 800 €
thus 6% TTC of fees

MORBIHAN. A stunning property, 4 bedooms with stables with 5213m2 of terrain in Langonnet

56630 LANGONNET
178 500 €
thus 5% TTC of fees

MORBIHAN - Guémené-sur-Scorff - Village House for renovation, 6 rooms

56160 GUEMENE SUR SCORFF
60 000 €
thus 9.09% TTC of fees

MORBIHAN, Rohan, Stunning 8 Bedroom Character Property Along the Canal

56580 ROHAN
593 000 €
thus 4.96% TTC of fees

Ille-et-Vilaine : Professional equestrian property with 13 hectares, 4 bedroom house situated outside Rennes.

35 RENNES
808 500 €
thus 5% TTC of fees

CÔTES D'ARMOR Two houses with parking, terrace and tree-filled garden and land

22330 LE MENE
179 000 €
thus 5.29% TTC of fees

CÔTES D'ARMOR Beautiful 3 bed stone cottage, ideal holiday home, well presented with parking and terrace

22230 MERDRIGNAC
145 000 €
thus 5.07% TTC of fees

MORBIHAN Perfectly placed 3 bed townhouse with outside space, walk to your bar and bakery !

56490 LA TRINITE PORHOET
85 000 €
thus 5.92% TTC of fees

MORBIHAN - Near Locminé - 3 bedroom house for sale

56500 LOCMINE
185 000 €
thus 5.71% TTC of fees

MORBIHAN, Near Josselin, Charming 3 Bed Village House

56120 FORGES DE LANOUEE
98 000 €
thus 5.38% TTC of fees

MORBIHAN, Melrand, 17th Century property, two acres of land et Outbuildings

56310 MELRAND
399 000 €
thus 5% TTC of fees

FINISTÈRE: Saint Nic. Spacious 7 bed home with attached studio within walking distance of the beach.

29550 PLOMODIERN
305 950 €
thus 5.5% TTC of fees

CÔTES-D'ARMOR, Corlay, Spacious 6-Bedroom Detached Home with BetB Potential et Outbuildings

22320 CORLAY
262 500 €
thus 5% TTC of fees

CÔTES-D'ARMOR, Merleac, Immaculate 4/5 Bedroom Detached Stone House (1800s) in Peaceful Countryside

22460 MERLEAC
273 000 €
thus 5% TTC of fees

MORBIHAN, Guemene Sur Scorff, Exceptional Bar, Restaurant et Chambre d'Hôtes with owners' accommodation

56160 GUEMENE SUR SCORFF
892 500 €
thus 5% TTC of fees

BRITTANY, ILLE ET VILAINE, La Fontenelle, 4 beds, garage, barn, on 5526m2 terrain

35460 VAL COUESNON
274 000 €
thus 5.38% TTC of fees

FINISTÈRE: Berrien. Characterful 5/6 bed home and potential business to finish renovating with 6900m2 of land.

29690 HUELGOAT
348 150 €
thus 5.5% TTC of fees

MORBIHAN, Ménéac,1.2 Hectares with 2,300m² Lake in Peaceful Breton Countryside

56490 MENEAC
45 000 €
thus 12.5% TTC of fees

MORBIHAN, Méneac, Semi-Detached 4 Bed Village House with Bags of Potential

56490 MENEAC
169 000 €
thus 5.63% TTC of fees

MORBIHAN, Meneac, Exceptional Fishing Lakes on Nearly 4 Hectares

56490 MENEAC
352 000 €
thus 5.07% TTC of fees

FINISTÈRE: Loqueffret. Spacious, south facing 3 bed house with land and stone outbuilding.

29690 HUELGOAT
148 400 €
thus 6% TTC of fees

MORBIHAN, Cleguerec, Fabulous original Old school house, 4 Bedrooms, gardens, private parking

56480 CLEGUEREC
280 000 €
thus 4.87% TTC of fees

MORBIHAN, Near Rohan, Detached, 2 bed longère, one level, outbuildings, 1.2 hectares and stunning views

56580 ROHAN
163 000 €
thus 5.16% TTC of fees

COTES D'ARMOR - A great opportunity to buy a magnificent property next to the Nantes-Brest Canal, near Rostrenen

22110 ROSTRENEN
466 000 €
thus 4.57% TTC of fees

COTES D'ARMOR - A Wonderful Home in Brittany, a 3-bedroom property with a garden, in the village of Trébrivan

29270 CARHAIX PLOUGUER
150 000 €
thus 5.04% TTC of fees

FINISTÈRE: Châteauneuf-du-Faou. Imposing 4 bed townhouse with garage and garden.

29520 CHATEAUNEUF DU FAOU
163 240 €
thus 6% TTC of fees

COTES D'ARMOR, Near Guerledan, Charming 3-Bedroom Detached House

22530 GUERLEDAN
117 500 €
thus 6.82% TTC of fees

CÔTES D'ARMOR Spacious traditional countryside 4 bed home with stunning garden, land, parking

22210 PLUMIEUX
195 000 €
thus 5.06% TTC of fees

MORBIHAN, Ploerdut, 3/4 bedroom detached property on edge of popular village

56160 PLOERDUT
238 500 €
thus 6% TTC of fees

COTES D'ARMOR - A detached 2 bedroom property with amazing views! Close to the town of Locarn.

22340 LOCARN
115 500 €
thus 5% TTC of fees

FINISTÈRE: Nr Huelgoat. Beautifully Renovated 3-Bedroom Stone Longère with Large Hangar in a Peaceful Setting

29690 HUELGOAT
279 500 €
thus 3.9% TTC of fees

COTES D'ARMOR, Near Uzel, Charming part renovated 3 bed stone house

22460 UZEL
81 000 €
thus 8% TTC of fees

COTES D'ARMOR, Plessala, Charming 3-Bed Detached House with 2 Garages and Garden

22330 LE MENE
165 000 €
thus 6.45% TTC of fees

MORBIHAN, Near Rohan, Charming 3 Bedroom, 3 Bath House with Panoramic Views and outbuildings

56580 ROHAN
299 000 €
thus 5.28% TTC of fees

CÔTES-D'ARMOR: Plévin. 2 Fully Renovated stone houses in quiet village location.

29270 CARHAIX PLOUGUER
245 700 €
thus 5% TTC of fees

COTES D'ARMOR , Saint Mayeux, Beautiful stone Longère divided into three Dwellings, Studio et Campsite

22320 SAINT MAYEUX
349 500 €
thus 3.71% TTC of fees

COTES D'ARMOR - A stunning cottage, 3 bedooms with beautiful gardens, near Carnoët

22160 CALLAC
166 000 €
thus 5.06% TTC of fees

COTES D'ARMOR - A 2 bed detached property with a detached garage and 2343m2 of terrain, near Bourbriac

22390 BOURBRIAC
149 950 €
thus 5.01% TTC of fees

COTES D'ARMOR, Nr Mur de Bretagne, Exceptional Business et Lifestyle Opportunity in Rural Brittany

22530 ST CONNEC
399 000 €
thus 5.84% TTC of fees

MORBIHAN - Equidistant to RENNES, NANTES and VANNES - Breton manor house on 7,5 acres

56910 CARENTOIR
580 000 €
thus 5.45% TTC of fees

MORBIHAN, Magnificent three-bedroom thatched property with mature garden and views

56310 MELRAND
335 000 €
thus 4.69% TTC of fees

COTES D'ARMOR, Near Rohan, Immaculate Detached 3-Bedroom Home

22600 ST MAUDAN
157 500 €
thus 5% TTC of fees

ILLE ET VILAINE, Les Portes du Coglais, near Fougères. 3 bedrooms.Private lake, woodland, field, gardens, 1.4 hectares.

35460 LES PORTES DU COGLAIS
337 000 €
thus 4.98% TTC of fees

MORBIHAN, Melrand, Superb property with annex, second house, garage, hangar, land

56310 MELRAND
540 750 €
thus 3% TTC of fees

COTES D'ARMOR, Nr. LOUDEAC, 3 bedroom, detached house with land.

22210 LA PRENESSAYE
148 400 €
thus 6% TTC of fees

COTES D'ARMOR - Nr. Loudéac - 4-bedroom house in perfect condition, edge of village.

22150 PLOUGUENAST LANGAST
290 125 €
thus 5.5% TTC of fees

MORBIHAN, Near Baud, 3 Bed Longere and two one-bed properties, above ground heated pool

56150 SAINT BARTHELEMY
365 000 €
thus 4.29% TTC of fees

COTES D'ARMOR. A 3-bedroom property which can be divided into 2 apartments, near Rostrenen

22110 BONEN
140 500 €
thus 5.64% TTC of fees

COTES D'ARMOR, Corlay, Spacious detached 4 bed house, walking distance to Corlay

22320 LE HAUT CORLAY
153 500 €
thus 5.86% TTC of fees

COTES D'ARMOR, Merleac, Fabulous 3 Bed School House with 2 two bed Appartments

22460 MERLEAC
225 000 €
thus 5.14% TTC of fees
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