19th Century Fairytale Castle For Sale on Private Island – Sotheby's International Realty
Agent's Description:
“The iconic property of the Pink Granite Coast, an 1895 chateau on its private island;
Just 700 meters from the charming fishing village of Ploumanac'h (22), facing the famous Pink Granite Coast in Brittany, this private island with lush vegetation is now presented for sale by your Sotheby's agency. It is home to a superb 19th century castle built by the Lithuanian-Polish mathematician, engineer and inventor Bruno Abdank-Abakanowicz.
In neo-Gothic style, the building was once a meeting and exchange place where many Polish artists liked to meet. Henryk Sienkiewicz came here to find inspiration. Moreover, the author wrote his novel “Quo Vadis” there, published in 1895 for which he received the Nobel Prize for Literature.
The property extends over approximately 1 hectare of land with lush vegetation composed of 200 species of trees, shrubs and other varieties of flowers.
Renovated in 1980, the castle offers a vast living space spread over a basement and 4 levels. The preserved old elements, the beauty of the knights' room, the reception and banquet room give the place a unique character.
In addition to its five spacious bedrooms, the castle includes a panoramic room, a television room and several sumptuous terraces; for comfort and relaxation, a sauna, a fitness room, a heated swimming pool (10.5 x 4.5 m) with massage jets. Outbuildings complete the main building, the mistress of the place.
Two fine sandy beaches invite you to relax and swim.
Two piers are available to travel between the island and the mainland. At low tide, it is possible to access the island on foot or by 4×4 car.
Equipped with all the comforts, it is connected to the mainland for water, electricity and telephone.
A rare and unique opportunity to acquire the most emblematic property on the Pink Granite Coast”.
Direct contacts: Peter BOS +33(0)6 71 50 63 89
: Ronan PRADEAU +33(0)6 62 30 43 83