Poitou-Charentes, Deux-Sèvres, St-Maixent-l'École, France

A47220CB79 - This impressive historic Maison de Maître occupies a central position in Saint-Maixent-l'École, within walking distance of shops, restaurants, everyday services and the TGV railway station. Attached on either side and forming part of the historic townscape, the property is distinguished by its handsome stone façade, tall windows, high ceilings, generous proportions and period features.

Before the current owners purchased the property around ten years ago, it had remained within the same family for approximately 400 years, giving this substantial Saint-Maixent home a particularly interesting history.

The main entrance opens into a spacious hallway. The principal living accommodation includes a large salon, formal dining room, kitchen and office, providing generous spaces for both everyday family life and entertaining. Tall windows and the arrangement of the rooms towards the garden bring plenty of natural light into the house, while the high ceilings enhance the feeling of space.

The upper floors provide extensive accommodation, with generously proportioned bedrooms, bathrooms/shower rooms and additional living areas. From the upper level there are views across the rooftops of Saint-Maixent-l'École and towards the surrounding countryside.

A particularly useful feature is the annex, accessed by a half staircase from the ground floor. Providing additional accommodation away from the principal rooms of the house, it could be ideal for visiting family and friends, guest accommodation, a home office or potentially an Airbnb/holiday rental, subject to any necessary permissions and requirements.

Outside, the private garden is a real asset for a property in such a central location. It includes mature fruit and ornamental trees, lawn, raised beds and areas for growing vegetables and herbs. An above-ground saltwater swimming pool with surrounding decking provides an additional space for summer relaxation and entertaining.

The property also benefits from a substantial garage with a first floor, providing valuable parking and additional storage, as well as off-street parking – a considerable advantage for a large historic property close to the centre of town.

Further practical features include gas central heating and mains drainage.

Saint-Maixent-l'École is a thriving market town in the Deux-Sèvres, conveniently positioned between Niort and Poitiers. Schools, shops, restaurants, medical services and other everyday amenities are close at hand. The railway station is within walking distance and offers TGV connections towards Paris and Bordeaux, while good road links provide access towards Niort, Poitiers, La Rochelle and the wider Nouvelle-Aquitaine region.

Combining a historic Maison de Maître, high ceilings, period character, substantial accommodation, guest annex, private garden, swimming pool, garage and central Saint-Maixent-l'École location, this is an unusual opportunity for anyone looking for a large character home in a well-connected French market town.