Property Description
Set on the border of the Vendee (85)/ Deux Sevres department (79) near the market town of Coulonges sur l'Autize. A rural area within a short drive of the Marais Poitevin, the Mervent forest, both ideal for walking, biking and water sports and also few hours drive from the Vendee coast, La Rochelle, Royan, Les Sables d'Olonne.
A tasteful renovated property currently comprising of 3 separate two bedroom cottages of individual charm and character. Set in an idyllic location giving an elevated view of the surrounding countryside offering total privacy, peace and tranquility. Only a 5 minute drive from the market town of Coulonges sur L'Autize with all necessary amenities and a longer drive of 20 kms to the bigger towns of Fontenay le Comte and Niort. Ideal for those seeking an income offering a good degree of flexibity including the possibility to combine units if required. Flexible accommodation used by ourselves for short term lets, long term lets and holiday accommodation. We have lived in this property for 17 very happy years but it is now time to move on. The property must be viewed to appreciate the idyllic location. For those who need access to the UK we are approx 1 hour's drive from the airports at la Rochelle, Nantes or Poitiers and the ferry ports of St Malo, Caen and Roscoff are between a 3.5 and 5 hour drive.
The property comprises of 3 two bedroom cottages each with a lounge/ diner and fitted kitchen.
Cottage 1 - Lounge / Diner approx 5.8m x 6.2m with a tile floor and beamed ceiling. Fire place with a wood burning stove. Stairs to first floor. Front aspect. Stairs down to kitchen, approx 4.6m x 3m, with modern free standing Nordic style beechwood kitchen units. cooker with a stainless steel hob and sink with drainer. Quarry tile flooring and beamed ceiling. Door through to utility room with WC , sink unit and drainer, plumbing for washing machine and shelving. Another door to boiler house, back garden and pool. First floor - Landing with possibility to link to next door cottage. Double bedroom, 3.5m x 3.8m, beamed ceiling and Velux window. Second bedroom/ office, 3.5m x 2.4m, with beamed ceiling, Velux window and shelving storage. Bathroom, 3.0m x 1.8m, fitted with walk in shower, Wc, vanity sink unit.
Cottage 2 - Middle Cottage. Lounge/Diner approx 4.8m x 4.9m with a tiled floor, revealed stone walls and ceiling beams. Shower room,with WC, shower and sink unit. Kitchen with door leading to the back garden. Stairs to mezzanine bedroom/ office, 4m x 3.9m, with exposed stone walls and ceiling beam and Velux window. Second double bedroom, 3.2m narrowing to 2.8m x 4.8m, exposed stone walls, ceiling beam, Velux window. Possibility to open into Cottage 1.
Cottage 3 - Owners residence. Open plan combined lounge/diner/kitchen, approx 5m x 6.5m. tiled floor, beamed ceiling and a light dual front and side aspect. Beautiful fireplace with a log burning stove. Nordic style free standing beechwood and white panel kitchen units, stainless steel sink unit and drainer, electric oven, gas hob and stainless steel extractor fan. Dining bar with 4 stools. Door to outside terrace and garden. Stairs to small landing and double bedroom, approx 4.2m x 3m, beamed ceiling and Velux window. Second bedroom, approx 3m x 3.6m, beamed ceiling and Velux window. Modern shower room with large walk in shower, WC, sink. Beamed ceiling, tiled walls and tiled floor. Towel heater.
Outbuilding 1 - Currently Utility / Shower room, 3.0m x 3.6m, comprising shower, WC, sink and drainer, plumbing for washing machine, shelving for storage. This unit may lend itself to conversion.
Outbuilding 2 - Garden workshop for tools and equipment with covered lean to for trailer and mowers.
To the rear of the house there is a raised terrace and Bar BQ area for outside dining and entertaining and overlooking the pool area. The pool area is surrounded by an extensive decked terrace with space for several sunbeds, loungers and dining sets. The perfect spot to sit, relax and enjoy your new surroundings. The pool is approx 9.5m x 4.5m with a depth of 1.2m. with a full safety cover.
The property has oil fire central heating throughout, well insulated and economical to heat in the winter months.
An opportunity for a part time garden business, established over 15 years with loyal longstanding clients and plenty of potential to expand, including all equipment could be negotiated separately. Enquire for more details.
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