For Sale: Shipowner’s Residence Facing the Harbor, Cotes d'Armor

Built during the era when Paimpol outfitted its schooners for voyages to Iceland, this granite-stone shipowner’s residence overlooks the marina, commanding a view of the masts and quays below. A high-end renovation has restored the property to its full splendor, while carefully preserving its original character.

Upon entering, the foyer sets the tone with its light-colored stone flooring, exposed rubble-stone walls, and a magnificent spiral staircase featuring patinated balusters. The ground floor comprises a spacious living and dining area—adorned with refined moldings—centered around a granite fireplace fitted with an insert. A kitchen, a bedroom with direct access to the garden, a shower room, and a separate WC complete this level.

On the floor above, a landing—illuminated by a glass roof and graced by a sculptural chandelier—leads to the formal reception rooms. High ceilings, wood paneling, decorative cornices, and a marble fireplace have all been restored with impeccable taste. The grand living and dining room, featuring oak parquet flooring, opens through tall French doors onto a wrought-iron balcony, offering views of the harbor and its boats. This level also includes a TV lounge, a kitchen centered around a large island, a bedroom, a bathroom with a walk-in shower, and a WC—providing all the comforts of a self-contained living space.

Tucked beneath the roof, the top level holds the most delightful surprise: a vast attic room, dominated by a majestic, historic timber framework. The space is bathed in light, streaming in through roof windows and a circular "bull’s-eye" (oeil-de-boeuf) window that frames the harbor like a painting. It currently houses a living room and a laundry room, but its spacious interior offers the potential to create three bedrooms, each with an en-suite bathroom—plenty of space to accommodate family and friends.

At the rear, a terrace extends from the house into an enclosed garden—a true verdant sanctuary in the heart of the town center. With its lawn, flower beds, trees, and soft lighting, it creates a peaceful retreat just steps away from the lively quayside. Shops and restaurants are within easy walking distance.

Blending maritime heritage with modern-day comfort, this former shipowner’s residence is a rare find in Paimpol. Its layout—featuring a kitchen, bedroom, and bathroom on both the ground floor and the first floor—offers great versatility: it could serve as a primary residence, a family home, or a property with a separate, independent living unit.

Price: €1,980,000, agency fees included
Price excluding agency fees: €1,924,000
Agency fees: 4% (incl. tax), payable by the buyer

Information regarding the risks to which this property is exposed is available on the Géorisques website: www.georisques.gouv.fr