Fontenay-le-Comte, Pays de la Loire 85200

Barnes Proprits et Chteaux is exclusively offering for sale this authentic Poitevin property located in the heart of a character village in the south of the Vende between Niort and La Rochelle. This is the former Hostellerie des plerins de marque de l'abbaye de Maillezais , built in 1572 and then remodelled in the 18th century. The property comprises a manor house with approx. 500 m of living space, outbuildings, a swimming pool and large walled courtyards and gardens.The house offers 500 m of living space over 2 levels: Ground floor: 30 m entrance hall with a remarkable stairway with virtual axis, 33 m study with fireplace, 32 m dining room with fireplace, 58 m lounge with fireplace, 37 m kitchen with fireplace, vestibule with lift, wc, storeroom and cellar access. A second toilet is located in the mid-level stairwell. First floor: large corridor, 6 bedrooms (from 17 to 34 m), a bathroom and three shower rooms, one of which has a toilet. A vaulted cellar under the kitchen. 250 m of attic space that could be converted. The outbuildings include : - an 18th century orangery with a cellar - a gardener's house - a former stable - a barn converted into a garage for two vehicles - woodsheds - a dovecote - a vaulted room (former chapel) - various sheds The grounds extend to 5714 m and are fully walled. To the north of the house is a covered rear courtyard with access to the kitchen and the street. To the south is a second courtyard with a salt-treated swimming pool heated by a Zodiac heat pump. To the east of the house, we find a park planted with remarkable species, an orchard with around fifteen fruit trees and a vegetable garden. Technical features: mains drainage, lift, oil-fired condensing boiler (2014), heated saltwater swimming pool, Water drilling 90m deep ensuring water autonomy, solar panels (income of 2, 000/year). This property will seduce you with its authenticity, tranquillity and protected location in the heart of a village with all amenities. The perfect family home! Energy class: D - Climate class: D / Estimated annual expenditure: 10, 157 and 13742 (2021 price reference year). Detailed file on request. Property presented by : Jan Erik ALDERLIESTEInformation on the risks to which this property is exposed is available on the Gorisques website: