House buy in Vouvant Pays de la Loire

Originally built in 1900, and situated between the river and the medieval Cite in of one of the 'plus beaux villages de France' this 2-bed/2-bath village house has been beautifully renovated. The rustic stone fireplace with wood-burner and exposed stone walls are great features and make the house feel very cosy. With all the shops, restaurants, cafes and open riverside spaces of Vouvant on the doorstep, it's the ideal pied-a-terre. Here's the layout: Ground floor: Fitted kitchen (14m2) with dining table, tiled floors, electric hobo and oven with plenty of space for fridge and washing machine Sitting room (16m2) With exposed stone walls and arranged around the rustic stone fireplace First floor: Master bedroom (16m2) with wooden floorboards and ensuite bathroom Second bedroom currently arranged with bunk beds and ensuite shower room Whilst there is no private garden with this property, Vouvant is officially recognised as one of France's most beautiful villages as well as a 'petite cite de caractere'. It is exactly what you imagine when you think of authentic medieval french towns. Surrounded by the verdant countryside of the Vendee, Vouvant is extremely pretty and there are lots of outside spaces to just sit and enjoy the sunshine or the shade and watch the world go by. Situated within a large bend in the river Mere, historical buildings, including the Melusine Tower and ancient 11th Century ramparts and an integral part of the town. Wandering around the quaint little streets and artisan's workshops, cafes, bars and restaurants are all part of the charm. There is a strong community spirit and the locals are clearly very proud of their town and in July and August there is a wonderful Medieval festival. If you are keen on outdoor pursuits, there is plenty in the area to enjoy - lots of walking trails, horse-riding, cycling, golf, tennis and the beach is just an hour away for keen swimmers, sailors and surfers. La Rochelle airport is just over an hour away, and is served by Easyjet, Jet2 and Ryanair. La Rochelle is also a stop on the TGV. The closest ferry port would be Saint Malo which is a 3hr 15mins drive. At a glance: Bedrooms: 2 Bathrooms: 2 Habitable space: 60m2 Taxe fonciere: €TBC Drainage: Mains Neighbours: Terraced Distance to shops: Walking Distance to the coast: 1hr Distance to La Rochelle: 1hr Distance to ferry port: St Malo, 3hr Please note: All room sizes are approximate. La Residence has made every effort to ensure that the details and photographs of this property are accurate and in no way misleading. However, this information does not form part of a contract and no warranties are given or implied. * Very pretty renovated 2-bed/2-bath town house * Situated right in the heart of the riverside town * A popular spot for visitors * Ideal lock-up-and-leave / rental property * Rustic stone fireplace & exposed stone walls * Shops, cafes, restaurants on the doorstep * Riverside walks * 1 hour from the beach * 3 hrs from St Malo ferry * 1 hour from La Rochelle