luxury house with reception room for sale Vanzay, France

Situated in the heart of a popular and welcoming village in the southern Deux-Sèvres, this impressive stone property offers a rare combination of highly flexible accommodation, attractive gardens, extensive outbuildings and established gîte income. With a total of nine bedrooms and seven bathrooms, the property can be configured in a number of ways and is equally suited to those seeking a substantial family home, a multi-generational or multi-family property, or buyers looking to combine their French lifestyle with an income-generating business. Carefully and sympathetically renovated, the property retains a wealth of original character, including exposed stone walls, beams and traditional flagstone floors, while offering spacious and comfortable modern accommodation. Currently operated successfully as a gîte business, the property could, subject to any necessary permissions and consents, also lend itself to chambre d'hôtes accommodation or provide an excellent opportunity for multi-family living. The principal house provides an impressive five-bedroom family home. At its heart is a magnificent grand salon, retaining its original flagstone floor, exposed beams and stone walls, creating a wonderful character-filled reception space. This is complemented by a superb 50m² kitchen and dining room, providing a generous and sociable space for family life and entertaining. Upstairs, a large landing leads to five bedrooms, two of which benefit from en-suite facilities, together with a beautifully appointed recently fitted family bathroom. Attached to one side of the main house is an equally impressive second property, currently operated as a gîte. This provides a remarkable 65m² main reception room together with a fitted kitchen and ground-floor bedroom with en-suite shower room. Upstairs are a further three en-suite bedrooms, giving the property excellent independent accommodation and strong rental potential. The second property has its own private entrance, while interconnecting doors at both ground and first-floor level allow the two properties to be easily combined when required. Lockable doors and a separating corridor provide excellent privacy and separation when the accommodation is being used independently by owners and guests. Both properties also benefit from access to a useful cellar. Further flexibility is provided by the two en-suite bedrooms within the main house, which could readily be incorporated into the gîte accommodation if required, creating even greater rental capacity while retaining the remainder of the main house as private living accommodation. Outside, the property continues to impress. To the front is a substantial former outbuilding which has been converted into an excellent games room, complete with bar and pool table, creating an ideal space for entertaining guests or enjoying family time. Attached to the opposite side of the main house is a substantial two-storey barn of approximately 140m². The ground floor is currently used as a large garage with space for several vehicles, while the upper floor provides extensive storage. With its generous volume and independent nature, this space offers considerable further potential, subject to any necessary permissions, for conversion into a studio, gym, office, additional accommodation or other specialist use. The barn also leads through to a large 72m² workshop, providing further useful space for storage, hobbies or business purposes. To the rear is a lovely private garden with an enclosed, heated above-ground swimming pool, providing an attractive and practical leisure area during the summer months. Additional outbuildings include a pool pump house, chicken coop, summer lounge/veranda and useful storage areas for wood and garden equipment. The property enjoys an enviable village location, with everyday amenities close at hand including a local shop, café/bar and primary school, together with an active and welcoming community. The market town of Chef-Boutonne is approximately 6km away and provides a good range of shops, supermarkets, restaurants and services, while Sauzé-Vaussais, around 8.5km away, offers further amenities, weekly markets, medical facilities and other everyday services. Two railway stations can be reached within approximately 25 minutes, while Poitiers Airport is less than an hour away. This is a genuinely versatile property offering an exceptional amount of accommodation and considerable scope for different uses. The combination of an established gîte business, substantial private living space, extensive outbuildings, swimming pool and convenient village location makes this an exciting opportunity for anyone looking to relocate to rural France while retaining the option to generate an income from their property.

In a beautiful and serene setting, this former 18th-century monastery has been expertly restored. The property comprises a main house with 234 sq.mt of living space, a guest house of 102.50 sq.mt with a second floor to be converted, and various outbuildings, all set in 1.30 hectares of parkland with an 8x4m heated swimming pool. THE MAIN HOUSE On the ground floor, the 26.50 sq.mt entrance with mezzanine and hallway opens onto a 36 sq.mt living room with fireplace, vegetable garden and old stone sink, a 33.20 sq.mt dining room with fireplace, and a 15 sq.mt eat-in kitchen. On this level, there are also: - a 10 sq.mt bathroom - a 8.60 sq.mt linen room - a 16 sq.mt office opening onto the terrace - a 2 sq.mt toilet with washbasin. Two oak staircases lead to the upper floor, including one staircase from the living room. Upstairs, a landing provides access to four bedrooms, including a master bedroom (32 sq.mt, 24.20 sq.mt, 20 sq.mt, and 18 sq.mt), a 12 sq.mt bathroom /shower /toilet (shower cubicle, bathtub, vanity unit, and sink), and a 5.80 sq.mt shower room /toilet. From the entrance hall, you access a second 9.14 sq.mt landing (including the 4.70 sq.mt stairwell) with a 4 sq.mt powder room with exposed beams. THE GUEST HOUSE (GITE) It has a surface area of 102 sq.mt including a living room with fireplace, a kitchen, a shower room, a WC and a floor to be fitted out of approximately 80 sq.mt. OTHER OUTBUILDINGS - A 52 sq.mt garage-workshop - A 15 sq.mt cellar OUTDOOR SPACES Well-integrated into a lush, undisturbed setting, the buildings are surrounded by 1.3 hectare of wooded parkland. The large terrace in front of the house is perfect for sharing moments with family or friends, just steps from the heated swimming pool. SOME TECHNICAL INFORMATION The house is heated by oil (De Dietrich boiler – 2010, burner – 2010) and a heat pump (2008) (1000L fuel tank, consumption 1200L). Electricity consumption is currently €2,800, including the heat pump. The windows and doors are double-glazed at the rear of the house. The roof of the main house was overhauled in 2015, and the roofs of the garage and gîte were redone in 2011. The sanitation system is via a septic tank (compliant). The property has Wi-Fi and fiber optic internet. The 8x4m swimming pool is 1.10 to 2.20m deep. It is treated with salt and heated by a heat pump (2015). It has an automatic roller shutter. THE SETTING Located in a very picturesque village of Deux-Sèvres area, at the gates of MELLE, town with all amenities, this lovely property connects to NIORT in 25 minutes (TGV train station and motorway access). It is also 1h10 from LA ROCHELLE (airport) and 40 minutes from POITIERS (town with airport and TGV train station). Sale price including fees : 695.000 euros. Buyer's fees. Fee : 6 % VAT of the price excluding fees. Sale price excluding fees : 655.660 euros. Energy class : D. Climate class : C. Estimated annual energy costs for standard use : between 4,360 and 5,970 euros per year. Prices indexed to January 1st, 2021. Information on the risks to which this property is exposed is available on the Georisques website : www.georisques.gouv.fr

FOR SALE IN SOUTH DEUX-SEVRES Property consisting of a chateau of about 400 m² with indoor heated swimming pool 4x11m, sauna, jacuzzi, outbuildings of about 390 m² including a gîte, stable 9 boxes, reception room and kitchen, wine storehouse, covered riding hall, workshop, orangery to restore, the all set in 1.79 hectare of grounds with park and tennis court. Located at the end of a village, this residence has very old parts such as huge vaulted cellars. Enormous potential for weddings, seminars, lodges, guest rooms ... Possibility of purchase 15 hectares of additional meadows. THE MAIN HOUSE On ground floor - Large entrance hall, ancient tiled floor and woodwork, wooden staircase - Living room of 40 m² with fireplace, parquet and woodwork - Dining room of 35 m² - Old kitchen of 43 m² opening to the outside - Gym opening onto a large indoor heated swimming pool of 11x4m tiled - WC On 1st floor - Large bedroom of 24 m² with ensuite bathroom (2 sinks, shower, bath, WC) - Large bedroom of 28 m² with en-suite shower room and WC - Linen room - Bedroom 27 m² with en-suite shower room and WC - Bedroom of 27 m² with en-suite bathroom and WC On 2nd floor - Bedroom with large bathroom (bath, jacuzzi, shower, double sink) - Bedroom of 15 m² - Living room - Attic and three unfinished rooms THE OUTBUILDINGS - Kitchen and reception room of 50 m² (for seminars), and chocolate laboratory upstairs - Covered riding hall of 650 m² - Vaulted room of 48 m² - Stable 9 boxes, saddlery of 24 m²   - Workshop, wood shed - Renovated lodging with living room / kitchen with insert on ground floor; 2 bedrooms and 1 bathroom upstairs - Old orangery to review - Tennis court ADDITIONAL INFORMATION - Gas heating - Septic tank to review

This magnificent former Logis has been sympathetically restored to an exceptional standard, seamlessly blending authentic French character with refined modern comfort. Offering approximately 335m² of elegant living space and achieving an impressive energy efficiency rating (B), the property showcases the very best of heritage preservation combined with contemporary performance. The renovation has been undertaken with great sensitivity and attention to detail, preserving beautiful original features such as flagstone floors, exposed beams, period fireplaces and fine wooden flooring. At the same time, substantial upgrades have been introduced, including geothermal central heating, double glazing, high-quality insulation and fully updated electrics, ensuring comfort and efficiency throughout the seasons. On the ground floor, two magnificent, light-filled reception rooms provide superb spaces for entertaining or relaxed family living. The luxury fitted kitchen with dining area is both stylish and practical, complemented by a boiler/laundry room, shower room and separate WC. A particularly rare and desirable feature is the stunning indoor heated swimming pool, allowing year-round enjoyment in complete privacy. A wine cellar completes the ground floor accommodation. Upstairs, five generous double bedrooms enjoy lovely views over the gardens, including a principal bedroom with ensuite bathroom. A dressing room, a spacious family bathroom with separate shower, and an additional WC provide excellent functionality for family life or hosting guests. An attached garage with electric roller door offers secure parking for two vehicles. The mature principal gardens are entirely enclosed by attractive stone walls, creating a peaceful and private setting. Laid mainly to lawn and enhanced by established specimen trees, they provide a quintessentially French country backdrop. Across a quiet village lane lies a second enclosed garden bordered by stone walling on one side and a charming stream on the other. Here you will find the tennis court and a productive vegetable garden. Adjacent to the court, an outbuilding with paved terrace has been partially converted and presents excellent potential to create a delightful guardian's cottage or guest annex, with space for an open-plan studio and shower room. This is a substantial and beautifully executed country residence offering impressive reception space, exemplary energy efficiency, geothermal heating, an indoor heated pool and an outdoor tennis court * all within tranquil, mature walled grounds. A rare opportunity to acquire an authentic French Logis of character, thoughtfully modernised for luxurious 21st-century living.