A Spacious Family House in Betton, Brittany - Perfect for Gatherings and Holidays

Property Description

Summary
For sale by owner, no agency fees. This 220 m² house sits on a fully enclosed plot of over 1,000 m² in Betton, a picturesque village on the Ille-et-Rance canal, just outside Rennes in Brittany. Spread across 3 floors with 3 bedrooms (and room to add more), it's a rare find for a large or extended family looking for a holiday base big enough to gather everyone under one roof - grandparents, siblings, cousins and children alike - while still being genuinely easy to reach from the UK.

Location
The house is just a 5-minute walk from the Ille-et-Rance canal, a beautiful, tree-lined waterway ideal for gentle towpath walks, cycling, picnics and watching the canal boats go by. Betton also holds a well-known Sunday market, giving easy access to fresh local produce, cheese, and Breton specialities right on your doorstep - a proper taste of French village life.

Betton railway station: 10 minutes' walkWeekly market in Betton: close byGood choice of restaurants, hairdresser, gym, Carrefour supermarket, etc. - walking distance from the house and close byPetrol station: close byLocal public transport: a STAR network bus stop is 5 minutes' walk away - STAR is Rennes' local bus and metro network (much like a smaller version of London's TfL), connecting Betton to the Gayeulles metro station and on into central Rennes in about 15 minutes. One ticket covers both Rennes and Betton.Private and public nurseries/daycare: 5 minutes' walk - useful if you're considering a longer stay or relocation
A base for exploring Brittany: from Betton station, it's a direct train to Saint-Malo, with its famous walled old town, sandy beaches and harbour - an easy day trip without needing a car. If you do want to explore further afield - the Emerald Coast, Mont-Saint-Michel, or the Breton countryside. And with Rennes just a short hop away, you still get quick access to city shops, restaurants and international transport links whenever you fancy a change of pace from village life.

Access
Bring the car on the ferry: for families who'd rather drive over and bring the dog, the bikes, or a boot full of luggage, take the ferry from Portsmouth or Poole to Saint-Malo, then it's a straightforward 53-minute drive to Betton (or 1h30 if you prefer to leave the car at Saint-Malo and take the train).

Fly over and go entirely car-free: the house is genuinely reachable door-to-door by public transport:
Direct flight, London Gatwick to Rennes (just 40 minutes), then around 1 hour by local bus and metro to the house.Or fly London–Paris, take the train to Rennes (1h30), then change for the short local train to Betton (15 minutes).Betton's own railway station is just a 10-minute walk from the house - the last leg needs nothing more than a suitcase and a pair of legs.
Interior
With 3 bedrooms plus a further two rooms that can easily be converted into extra bedrooms (the ground-floor living room and the garage), the house can comfortably sleep a large group. Two of the bedrooms have their own mezzanine and private bathroom - ideal for teenagers or guests wanting a bit of independence - while the ground floor's separate entertaining space means the whole family can gather for meals and games without anyone feeling cramped.

Ground floor: an entertaining space with a living room featuring a bar counter, kitchenette and a modern fireplace, extended by a glazed veranda opening onto the garden, plus a bathroom with toilet and shower. This floor can easily be split into a separate bedroom and still have enough space for a living room with a bar and fireplace, leaving the veranda untouched. The adjoining tiled garage offers the same possibility to be converted into a separate bedroom.

1st floor: a double living/dining room with access to two balconies, a fully equipped kitchen, a master suite with a 32 m² en-suite bathroom, and a separate toilet.
2nd floor: two further bedrooms, each with its own mezzanine and private bathroom, plus a separate toilet and a dressing room.

Exterior
The garden is fully fenced and secured by an electric gate over 2 metres high, so children and dogs can roam freely. It's spacious and mature, with lawn, a 200 m² paved terrace for long alfresco lunches, plenty of shade from established trees including a century-old weeping willow, and four sheds for garden tools, bikes and firewood. Out front, a paved courtyard fits at least 4 cars - handy when the whole family descends at once.

Additional Details
Fibre internet availableCentral vacuum system, alarm pre-wiringElectric heating (€2,000/year) plus a supplementary wood-burning fireplace; energy rating (DPE) CProperty tax (taxe foncière): €1,900/yearVacant and available for immediate sale
No agencies please