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Ref. 4279: property for sale in the Pays de la Loire French department. The property is set in a peaceful location in the centre of a pretty village near Luçon, on the square in front of the 14th-century Gothic church. The lively village offers all local amenities, and is less than an hour from the seaside resort of Les Sables d'Olonne. The surrounding area is full of attractions, including a forest with 200-300 year-old oak trees dating back to Neolithic times, the Poitevin marshlands, pretty historic towns and a perfectly preserved architectural heritage. The dwelling can be seen through its old lime tree and maritime pine. The courtyard is entered through a gate supported by two pillars. The courtyard, surrounded by an old low stone wall, is shaded by old trees. Wisteria grows on the white stone walls. The dwelling and barn form a homogenous whole, and the two buildings are joined by an old stable. Iron rings for tying up horses can still be seen in the stone walls, as can the horse troughs, which are still intact. The property also had a wine press, which still has its screw and pressing vat. Inside, on two levels, we find the warmth of the old Vendée dwellings, with their stone walls, fireplaces, old doors and beamed ceilings. On the ground floor, you enter a vestibule (17sqm) with a staircase and toilet. The rooms are light and airy. To the right of the vestibule is a lounge (34 sqm). To the left is a dining room (32 sqm), followed by the fitted kitchen (28 sqm). At the left end of the dwelling is a bedroom (17 sqm) with its bathroom (9 sqm), and a utility room completes the ground floor. Upstairs, a landing (17sqm) leads on the right to a large, light-filled bedroom (35sqm), and on the left is a hallway leading to a second bedroom (25sqm), a third bedroom (29 sqm) and a fourth bedroom (28 sqm).A shower room with toilet completes the first floor. There is also a vaulted cellar (25 sqm). The outbuildings: - A barn used as a 2-car garage, workshop and boiler room (100 sqm) - Triple garden sheds (approx. 20 sqm) rebuilt in 2010 - Wine press with vat and screw press (35 sqm) . The 1852 sqm grounds are entirely enclosed by stone walls. It is accessed via two large gates or a wicket gate leading into the courtyard. There are two areas: the courtyard in front of the dwelling, facing south-west and overlooking the church square, and the parklands to the rear of the dwelling, planted with fruit trees, notably fig, cherry and hazelnut trees. There is a well in the grounds. Cabinet LE NAIL – Loire-Atlantique and Vendée - Mrs Nathalie TOULBOT : +33 (0)2.43.98.20.20 Nathalie TOULBOT, Individual company, registered in the Special Register of Commercial Agents, under the number 418 969 077. We invite you to visit our website Cabinet Le Nail to browse our latest listings or learn more about this property.

Located in the heart of the town of Luçon, a small town full of history and heritage, a former Gallic fishing village which owes its name to the Latin word lucius meaning pike which has become the town's weapons. Former bishopric of Cardinal Richelieu, its cathedral, its magnificent 4 ha park bequeathed by Mr. Dumaine in 1872. We invite you to come and discover this atypical house located a stone's throw from the ocean and the magnificent beaches of South Vendée. At the end of a private access, its modern architecture mixing wood and metal sets the tone and measure of this ensemble. Its entrance reveals a large living room equipped with large bay windows opening onto the terrace, garden and swimming pool. A very beautiful fitted and equipped kitchen, a living room and a dining area, a master suite with bathroom and dressing room, a second bedroom on one level and a laundry room equipped with a shower and a WC. The living room is decorated with a mezzanine landing accessible by a custom-made metal staircase serving two bedrooms separated by a double-access bathroom with WC. An adjoining garage accessible from the inside as well as a workshop communicating with the garage completes the whole. Outside, the house has a large terrace with swimming pool and summer kitchen, poolhouse, south-facing garden and several parking spaces in the tarmac courtyard at the back of the house. THE PLUS: A 52 m² workshop with independent access consisting of an office, a work space that can be divided (waiting room and office for liberal professions or others) with private parking. This property therefore offers a perfect balance between interior and exterior space, ideal for urban living while enjoying the comfort of a spacious and well-appointed house. Its central location allows you to enjoy all the advantages of city life, while enjoying a pleasant and functional living environment. If you are looking for tranquility and comfort at the gates of the ocean, close to Les Sables d'Olonne and the Vendée Globe, Puy du Fou, La Rochelle / Ile de Ré and the sun, come and discover this beautiful house and drop off your bags. Information available on the Géorisques website : www.georisques.gouv.fr

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Located 35 km from Le Mans, 55 minutes from Paris via TGV, 2.5 hours from Paris via the A11 motorway, 50 km from Tours via the A28 motorway, 7 km from a village offering all amenities, this magnificent property is secluded away in beautiful country surroundings. This late-16th century chateau possesses a timeless quality. The current owners have carried out exemplary renovation works, preserving an abundance of original features including its fireplaces, stairs, terracotta tiles and open beams that pay testimony to 400 years of history. From the bridleway, the magic begins. Passing the stone bridge, our eyes land on a world apart, a sensation of being on an island, a timeless place. Formerly a listed building, with a tower at each corner on the facade and a moat dating back to the 14th century, the property was remodelled and enlarged in the 18th century. It presents a living area of 400 sq.m, with a ground floor comprising an entrance, a living room with fireplace, a bedroom with fireplace and bathroom, a living room with fireplace, a dining room and a kitchen. Upstairs, you will find four bedrooms, a shower room and two bathrooms. A further 600 sq.m is housed in outbuildings: a main building containing a dovecote, a small stable and two small rooms; another building containing a stable, a shed, an attic above the stable and a barn. It all sits on over 7 hectares of private grounds including a lush and wild landscaped garden, an orchard and woods. An enchanting place, where time stands still.

Ref.4136 : AUTHENTIC 18th-CENTURY POND-SIDE HOUSE IN THE BOCAGE VENDÉEN Situated in the south of the Vendée bocage, the dwelling is nestled in a fabulous site, facing rolling countryside and overlooking a lake. With no immediate neighbors or nuisances, silence reigns supreme. This region of the Vendée bocage is mainly made up of fields surrounded by coppices, hedges and copses, forming an unspoilt natural landscape. The property is located 3 km from a small historic tourist village, and 8 km from an attractive town with all amenities. It would be ideal for a bed & breakfast or gîte business. The property is accessed via a beautiful driveway planted with two rows of cypress and rose bushes. The change of scenery begins: the impression of being in a corner of Tuscany. The bright white dwelling faces south-east/north-west. It has two levels and a tiled roof. A three-sided overhanging section completes the facade. The tower is adjoined by a pepperpot turret housing the service staircase. On either side of the dwelling are two smaller, adjoining buildings, also with tiled roofs. The north-west façade overlooks the magnificent park planted with centuries-old trees. The south-east façade overlooks a courtyard and meadow that slopes gently down to the lake. Access to the dwelling is via a staircase leading to a large terrace running the full length of the facade. On the first floor, the cement-tiled hallway leads through to the left, where a long cement-tiled corridor leads to a living room (27sqm), a former living room (27sqm) and a recently converted master suite with an airlock, a bedroom and a shower room with toilet. To the right of the hall, a bedroom (27sqm) overlooking the park, a dining room (40sqm) that has retained all its charm of yesteryear with its wood panelling and ornate fireplace, and a large living/dining room (70sqm) with a large fireplace in the sitting area, converted from the outbuildings. The dining area opens onto the kitchen overlooking the park. The study with fireplace (28sqm) has also been converted from the outbuildings. The white stone staircase leads to the 1st floor landing. A corridor leads to 4 bright bedrooms and a master suite with its own bedroom, anteroom and bathroom. The panoramic wallpaper in one of the bedrooms has been listed as a historic monument since 2005. Living area approx. 500sqm. Numerous outbuildings in good condition can be found on the property: a superb dovecote dating from the 16th century, recently renovated, garages for 3 cars, stable, pigsty, kennel, bakehouse, barn. Small 80 sqm house with a sublime view of the lake that could be converted into a guest house. At the far end of the park, an old winter garden could also be renovated. Once you've crossed the cypress-lined driveway, the 6.17 acre (2.5-hectare) park comes into view. To the left of the driveway is the English-style park, with trees of various species: lime, cedar, maple, silver poplar, oak... Everywhere, beautiful rosebushes have been planted, filling the air with their sweet fragrance. The 1 hectare meadow slopes gently down to the lake. Cabinet LE NAIL – Loire-Atlantique and Vendée - Mrs Nathalie TOULBOT : +33 (0)2.43.98.20.20 Nathalie TOULBOT, Individual company, registered in the Special Register of Commercial Agents, under the number 418 969 077. We invite you to visit our website Cabinet Le Nail to browse our latest listings or learn more about this property.

Ref.4181 : LISTED 13th C. TEMPLAR COMMANDERY ADMIRABLY RENOVATED On the border between the plain and the Vendée bocage, about 40 minutes from the sea, in pretty countryside near a commune of 1,200 inhabitants, with all shops and services, we offer you a perfectly restored former Commanderie of the Templar Order, a symphony of stone in a setting where you can feel the murmurings of history and past lives. This estate is listed on the supplementary inventory of historic monuments for its facades and roofs. It comprises a rectangular seigneurial dwelling and outbuildings, built between the 15th and 18th centuries around an inner courtyard. You'll find yourself in a peaceful cocoon of weathered stone. Access to the square courtyard is via an imposing porch with two huge wooden doors. The dwelling, a treasure of yesteryear, boasts 400sqm of living space and was fully restored in 2010. The rooms are vast and bright. A sense of serenity pervades. Once you've passed the entrance, you're faced with a beautiful stone staircase. On the left, you enter the first living room of over 55sqm, with tiled floor, beautiful carved stone fireplace, niche, beams, door to the park and small-paned windows overlooking the courtyard. Then, a door leads to the large 74 sqm living room, with tiled floor (cabochons), beautiful woodwork finely carved on the walls, fireplace and windows overlooking the park. The last room is a boiler room. To the right of the main entrance, you enter a beautiful 15th-century dining room of 40sqm, with its monumental fireplace, light-colored floor tiles and beamed ceiling. This room leads to the fitted kitchen, with its light-colored walls, three windows and a door opening onto the courtyard. The beautiful staircase leads upstairs. On the left, a 44sqm bedroom with a fireplace and parquet flooring. This room communicates with a recently renovated shower room, featuring light-colored floor tiles, an Italian shower and a handsome vanity unit. To the right of the landing is a 16sqm space with a window overlooking the park, which could be used as an office or reading corner. This gives access to a second 42sqm bedroom, with beautiful old parquet flooring, carved stone fireplace with insert, window overlooking the courtyard, as well as a huge third 60sqm bedroom, with triple exposure, carved fireplace, exposed framework, cleverly concealing a shower room with shower, toilet and vanity unit. Possibility of creating a 4th bedroom on the first floor with access to the bathroom. Secure property. The outbuildings include the monks' house, a large barn, the renovated dovecote with rendering and tiled floor, an old stable, old hen houses, an old wine press, and a covered courtyard used as a summer kitchen, with a beautiful view over the park, for enjoying summer evenings. A well is available for use. The plot covers 5.36 acres ( 2.18 hectares), enclosed by stone walls, wire fencing or hedges. Different areas are available: the square courtyard from which you enter the estate; To the west, a French garden with pruned boxwood and oleanders; To the rear, a large meadow overlooking a wooded area planted mainly with maples, oaks, Fresnes and firs. Cabinet LE NAIL – Loire-Atlantique and Vendée - Mrs Nathalie TOULBOT : +33 (0)2.43.98.20.20 Nathalie TOULBOT, Individual company, registered in the Special Register of Commercial Agents, under the number 418 969 077. We invite you to visit our website Cabinet Le Nail to browse our latest listings or learn more about this property.

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BARNES Propriétés & Châteaux offers you the opportunity to acquire this authentic 18th century Vendée dwelling nestling on the banks of a beautiful lake and surrounded by 2.5 hectares of landscaped parklands planted with trees. The property benefits from a bucolic setting with no nuisances in the south of the Vendée bocage. Shops and schools are just 10 minutes away in this dynamic little town. The motorway is 20 minutes away, Nantes with its airport and TGV high-speed train is 1 hour away and the Vendée coast is also 1 hour away. A welcoming driveway leads down to the dwelling. The surrounding park extends to around 2.5 hectares. It is attractively planted with trees and landscaped to create shady areas and pretty views. An enclosed garden is situated to the north-west of the dwelling and a welcoming courtyard to the south-east with unobstructed views over the lake and the countryside. A meadow of approx. 1 ha (2.47 acres) slopes gently down to the lake. From a wide granite porch, the front door opens onto a spacious, cement-tiled, walk-through entrance hall. To the left, you'll find a master suite with bedroom, dressing room and bathroom, as well as two lounges. To the left is a bedroom and a dining room. The outbuildings at right angles have been converted into a large 70m² room comprising a lounge, dining room, 70m² kitchen and a study. The white stone staircase leads to the first floor. A corridor leads to 4 bedrooms and a master suite. The property is in a very good state of repair and spans almost 500m² of living space. There are numerous outbuildings. In the extension of the renovated part, garages and a small house to renovate with a beautiful view over the pond. In the opposite corner of the courtyard is a 16th century dovecote. A bakehouse, kennels, barn, sheds and an old orangery complete this harmonious and complete property. Authentic property in unspoilt surroundings for a family or tourist project in a dynamic region. ENERGY CLASS: E - CLIMATE CLASS: E / Estimated annual energy costs for standard use: €7,656 - €10,358 (base year 2021) Detailed file on request. Property presented by Jan Erik ALDERLIESTE +33 6 65591211 / +33 6 69412045. Information on the risks to which this property is exposed is available on the Géorisques website: www.georisques.gouv.fr.

Magnificent lakeside dwelling surrounded by meadows. Its exceptional setting is bathed in serenity, with splendid views. First floor: entrance hall, dining room, two lounges, master suite, bedroom, living room with fireplace, open-plan fitted kitchen, office in the outbuildings. Upstairs, a white stone staircase leads to four bedrooms and a master suite. One of the bedrooms is decorated with a panoramic wallpaper by Manufacture Dufour, entitled Les monuments de Paris, the original edition of which dates from 1812-1814 and of which only two copies remain in France. Attached to the dwelling are a large garage, a two-storey dwelling house of approximately 80 sqm and attic space. Cellar and boiler room. This character property is set in approximately 2.5 hectares of parkland with numerous outbuildings: a 16th-century dovecote, a former orangery, a barn, stables, kennels, bakehouse and granary. Estimated annual energy costs of the house : between 7 656 euros and 10 358 euros per year. Prices indexed on January 1, 2021. Information on the risks to which this property is exposed is available on the GeoHazards website: www.georisques.gouv.fr