Poitou-Charentes, Charente-Maritime, France

This exceptional house and former windmill, dating from 1649 and 1798, is situated just 3km from the coast at La Rochelle. A splendid orangery (120m2) forms part of the property, with floor to ceiling glazed atelier-style doors, ideal for functions.

The accommodation in the main house has a beautiful entrance hall with polished stone floor, which leads on the left into the large sitting room (35m2)with working fireplace. Attached to this room is a downstairs bedroom (13,5m2) with ensuite wet-room (6,6m2) ideal for a person of reduced mobility. To the right of the hall is the large kitchen (29m2) and utility room, with access to the orangery directly from the kitchen. Under the stairs is a small office and there is a WC and laundry room (8,40m2) situated behind the kitchen.

The polished stone staircase leads up to a spacious hall (9, 5m2) opening into two suites (both approx. 55m2), each with their own stylish bathroom (9m2 and 7,5m2) and WC, and one with a small kitchenette.

The house is exceptionally well-insulated. Individual drainage. Gas central heating.

There is a separate studio in the garden (58 m2) with bathroom, separate WC and open kitchen area. An interior window from the studio looks down on the Orangery function room. Below the studio there is a large cellar (64m2).

The property benefits from a large garden laid to lawn, with mature trees, and a large swimming pool to renovate (requires a new liner) with wooden terrace.
Outbuilding 12m2.
All measurements are approximate.