luxury house for sale Commerce-Marchoux district of Fontenay-le-Comte, France

An elegant property blending old-world charm and contemporary architecture in the heart of the town.A vast landscaped garden, a swimming pool, a terrace, and outbuildings on the doorstep of the Mervent forest are the defining features of this property.Nestled in the heart of Fontenay-le-Comte—a designated Ville d'Art et d'Histoire (Town of Art and History) where Renaissance villas meet medieval alleyways—this fine example of a Vendéen Maison de Maître offers approximately $250\text{ m}^2$ of living space on a $1,689\text{ m}^2$ plot with a beautifully wooded garden.Paying tribute to the classic style of stone townhouses, this 19th-century property reflects both authenticity and modernity through a design that seamlessly combines period charm with contemporary comfort.Set in a lush, bucolic, and completely private (not overlooked) environment with a magnificently landscaped garden, you are bound to fall in love with this exceptional home.Right from the start, the grand entrance hall sets the tone. It leads to an impressive living space featuring a lounge, dining room, sitting area, office, and library, all with views of the garden and the pool. On the other side of the hallway, a suite with an en-suite shower room and external access offers perfect privacy for guests or teenagers.A beautiful, fully fitted and equipped kitchen serves as the heart of the home, opening directly onto the terrace. A utility room/scullery, a back-from-the-beach shower room with WC, and a basement cellar complete the garden level.Upstairs, the landing leads to two separate sleeping areas. The first comprises a stunning master suite with a bathroom, shower, dressing room, and a private terrace overlooking the pool. The second features two additional bedrooms, each with its own shower room and WC.Outside, the property boasts a large, beautifully landscaped garden with private parking space, a home gym, a garage/workshop, a swimming pool, and a terrace.Ideally located just 45 minutes from the magnificent beaches of South Vendée, 45 minutes from La Rochelle and the Île de Ré, close to the Mervent forest and the Vendée river, and within walking distance of downtown Fontenay-le-Comte and its many amenities, this residence perfectly combines work, relaxation, and leisure.