Vouvant, Vendee, France

This fabulous barn conversion manages to strike the perfect balance between the traditional and the contemporary. In the main house the living spaces are large, full of character and have plenty of wow-factor and there are 5 bedrooms, all with en suite bathrooms. The property comes with over 3 acres of land, a separate gîte, swimming pool, garage and beautiful greenhouse. The charming market town of Vouvant is a 10min walk or 1min drive.

The main house has a generous 340m² of living space and has 10 rooms in total, split across two floors. The main living room is 80m² and is the heart of the house. There's a large wood-burner, double height ceilings and exposed stone and beams. 

The fitted kitchen opens onto the dining room, which in turn leads out to the terrace and swimming pool. 
The separate gîte  (70m²) has an open-plan living room with a fitted kitchen and wood-burner, two bedrooms and a shower room with WC. It is currently rented for around three months of the year, providing a useful additional income.

Outside: 

The property sits in grounds of around 3.5 acres, much of which is mature landscaped gardens. There's a south-facing terrace and pergola (perfect for outdoor dining), as well as a swimming pool, beautiful greenhouse and a garage. 

Location: 

The property enjoys a peaceful  and rural setting, whilst at the same time being within walking distance of Vouvant. The riverside town has a good selection of shops, restaurants and an excellent weekly market. Vouvant is officially classified by the French government as one of the most beautiful villages in France.
The ferry port at St Malo is a 3hr drive and the airport at La Rochelle is just over an hour away. 

At a glance:

Bedrooms: 7 
Bathrooms: 6 
Receptions: 3 
Habitable space: 340m²
Plot size: 13797m²
Drainage: Septic tank (conforms) 
DPE rating: C
Heating: Heat pump and wood-burner 
Distance to shops: 10min walk (Vouvant) 
Distance to airport: 65mins (La Rochelle) 
Distance to coast: 55mins 
Distance to ferry port: 3hrs (St Malo) 


Please note: Agency fees are included in the advertised price and are payable by the purchaser.   All locations and sizes are approximate. La Résidence has made every effort to ensure that the details and photographs of this property are accurate and in no way misleading.  However, this information does not form part of a contract and no warranties are either given or implied.

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