Vouvant, Vendee, France

Renovated in 2020, this lovely 3-bed stone cottage & independent studio gîte has so much character and points of interest it’s great to explore.The gardens are perfect for enjoying the summer sunshine and the nearby town of Vouvant with a range of shops and restaurants is just a 10 min walk.

The property is situated in a rural hamlet and the views stretch across the surrounding fields, and yet you can be in the centre of Vouvant, strolling along the river, enjoying a coffee, maybe some lunch before ambling back home again. The current owners have capitalised on this location and the gîte has a successfully track record of lettings. There is a total 200m2 habitable space and the layout is quirky. The house adjoins neighbouring properties and you can imagine how these buildings have changed use and the families that would have lived in them over their long history.  Here’s the current layout:

Main house

Ground floor

South-facing open-plan kitchen/sitting room - 27m2
Stone archway to dining room with double stairways to the mezzanine - 38m2
Ground floor bedroom 1
Utility room
WC

First Floor

Mezzanine area used as snug sitting room/ study area
Family bathroom
Bedroom 2
Bedroom 3 with ensuite shower & WC

Gîte apartment with independent entrance from the courtyard

Open plan kitchen / dining / sitting area with sofa bed 20m2
Bathroom
WC 

Outside

A gravelled yard provides parking for several vehicles.  A 118m2 garage/barn has lots of potential should you need additional space for a workshop or studio. Or you could keep it in its’ current set up - a bar with great character and even a chandelier!  The main garden of 615m2 is just across the lane and the courtyard area by the house has a lovely sun-trap BBQ terrace that faces south-west.  

Location:

Surrounded by lovely countryside and far-reaching views, this is an area with lots to explore.  The nearby forest and lakes are ideal for walking and water-based sports.  The lovely riverside medieval town of Vouvant is just 10mins away.  The 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.

Many outdoor sports are available locally including tennis, golf, horse riding, boating, walking, kayaking, cycling and paragliding. Thanks to the effects of the Gulf Stream, the region enjoys the highest number of sunshine hours on the Atlantic coast and that, coupled with its glorious sandy beaches, makes it the perfect holiday destination.  
At a glance:

Bedrooms:  3
Bathrooms: 3
Receptions: 2
Habitable space: 200m2
Plot size: 615m2 
Taxe foncière: €TBC
DPE rating: D
Heating: wood-burning stoves & radiators
Drainage: Septic tank
Neighbours:  nearby
Distance to shops: 10 min walk
Distance to coast: 45 mins
Distance to ferry port:  3hr 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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