Poitou-Charentes, Deux-Sèvres, Melle, France

Situated in a quiet setting in Melle, this magnificent 10 bedroom, 7 bathroom 18th Century manor house, plus a charming 2 bedroom, 2 bathroom guest house, is set in its own parkland of over an acre, yet just steps from a covered market, shops and cafes of this bustling French town.

On a large mature walled plot of 4,807m2, with a fabulous heated swimming pool hidden within the rampart walls, this beautiful stone built house was once the home of one of Napoleon Bonaparte's generals.

It is in excellent condition and the current owners have carried out a spectacular renovation work, which includes the installation of a stunning bespoke kitchen, a new wood pellet central heating system and the creation of 6 en-suite bedrooms.

The house is easily separated into 2 completely separate wings, each with its own entrance, kitchen and independent living space - ideal for a large family or to earn extra income as a letting unit or chambre d'hotes, and there are still 2 further bedrooms in the 200m2 attic to complete and add en-suites if required (subject to necessary permissions).

With its large spacious rooms and high ceilings, its original wide wooden staircase and around 500m2 of habitable space, this manor house is in the ideal location for a B&B business.

In the grounds is a pretty guest house in a charming stone tower, containing a further 2 en-suite bedrooms and a large kitchen living room with its own independent terrace and entrance which could also generate extra income.

Saint Maixent l'Ecole TGV 25km

Poitiers airport is only 57km

La Rochelle and the beautiful Atlantic coast are 92km

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