PROPERTY DESCRIPTION

This former farmhouse sits at the edge of the village of Vouvant just a 7 minute stroll away from bars/restaurants and commercial facilities. Vouvant is on the edge of the forest of Mervent and is fully deserving of the title one of ‘Les plus beaux villages de France.’ The southern Vendee with its micro-climate is credited with being second only to the Cotes d’Azur in hours of sunshine per year. There also seems to be a special ‘Vouvant effect’ in that when neighbouring villages are having rain, the clouds seem to skirt around Vouvant. There are 3 international airports within just over an hours drive and beautiful sandy beaches are the same distance. The village is a magnet for art lovers and those wishing to explore the medieval history of this fascinating area. Throughout the year the painters hold a number of open days and the ‘marche nocturne de la peinture’ is always popular.
The house has recently been fully renovated, the latest addition being a conservatory/sun room which is attached to the barn and is south-west facing. This has been built with a low stone wall and tiled roof to match the ancient barn. The fully enclosed gardens are a particular feature being fully landscaped with an abundance of plants. There is a well with electric pump for constant irrigation. To the rear of the plot is a large vegetable garden and greenhouse to over-winter tender plants.
The detached barn (100sq m) has planning permission to convert to gite/gites and in front of this is a large area (gravelled in quartz) for parking and turning. A detached hangar/garage provides ample parking facilities, fitted with power. To the side of this is a covered terrace area offering shade on hot sunny days also with power.
Attached to the house is a boiler room and at the other end of the house a large laundry room with original wine press, this can also be accessed from the house.
With a separate entrance from the road is a two-storey building which could be used as a wine cellar, studio or workshop.
Main House: Sitting room with beamed ceiling, feature fireplace with woodburner and patio doors leading to the terrace. Kitchen (18 sq m)fitted with base and wall units, eye-level oven and gas hob with extractor over. An archway leads to the dining area which has a beamed ceiling (13 sq m). Door leads to inner hallway and downstairs cloakroom.
1st floor: Bedroom 1 (13.5 sq m), Bed 2 (13.5) Separate shower room with shower, toilet and basin. Master bedroom (25 sq m) with ensuite shower room, toilet, basin and double size shower enclosure. Archway leads to dressing room/office.
There is double-glazing througout and oil-fired central heating. The property is on mains drainage and sewerage.