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Large House or 3 Gites

5 Beds
2 Baths
Habitable Size: 250 m²
Land Size: 1,050 m²

Panoramic terrace

Master bedroom

Kitchen

Living room with terrace view

Shower room

Children's room

Breakfast on the terrace

Living room (2nd apartment upstairs)

Master suite (upstairs)

Parents' bathroom (upstairs)

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Region: Pays de la Loire Department: Vendée (85) Commune: Mervent (85200)

For Sale By Owner (FSBO)

For Sale Privately Private Owner
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€279,000 is approximately:
British Pounds: £237,150
US Dollars: $298,530
Canadian Dollars: C$410,130
Australian Dollars: A$460,350
Please note that these conversions are approximate and for guidance only and do not constitute sale prices. To find out more about currency exchange, please visit our Currency Exchange Guide.
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Key Info

  • Type: Residential (Country Estate, Country House, Maison de Maître, Village House, Mansion / Belle Demeure, Manoir / Manor House, House), Business (Gîte, Gîte Complex), Group Of Buildings / Hamlet, Investment Property, Maison Ancienne, Maison Bourgeoise , Detached
  • Bedrooms: 5
  • Bath/ Shower Rooms: 2
  • Habitable Size: 250 m²
  • Land Size: 1,050 m²

Highlights

  • Panoramic terrace 120m²
  • Potential for multi-family or gîte activity
  • 250 m² of modular living space
  • Unobstructed view of the forest, peaceful environment
  • 3 separate dwellings or a large family home

Features

  • Balcony(s)
  • Basement
  • Bed & Breakfast Potential
  • Cellar(s) / Wine Cellar(s)
  • Central Heating
  • Character / Period Features
  • Countryside View
  • Double Glazing
  • Driveway
  • En-Suite Bathroom(s) / Shower room(s)
  • Fibre Internet
  • Garden(s)
  • Gîte(s) / Annexe(s)
  • Land
  • Mains Drainage
  • Mains Electricity
  • Mains Water
  • Off-Street Parking
  • Outbuilding(s)
  • Renovation / Development Potential
  • Rental / Gîte Potential
  • Stone
  • View(s)
  • Woodburner Stove(s)

Property Description

Summary
Former restaurant converted into a 250 m² house, comprising three independent apartments, adaptable to your needs. The building offers a 120 m² panoramic terrace with breathtaking views of the Mervent forest. Ideal for a large family, a gîte project, or a professional business.

Location
Location
Located in Mervent, in a vibrant village in the heart of the national forest, the house benefits from an exceptional natural setting.
In the immediate vicinity:

Amenities: supermarkets, bakery, pharmacy, schools and services in Fontenay-le-Comte (10 min)

Outdoor activities: Lake Mervent (water sports, swimming, fishing), hiking trails, mountain biking

Mervent Zoo: 5 min

Sports facilities: water sports center, equestrian center, tennis court

Tourist attractions: Maillezais Abbey, Vouvant Forest (listed as one of the most beautiful villages in France), Marais Poitevin

Atlantic beaches: 1 hour (La Tranche-sur-Mer, La Faute-sur-Mer)

Puy du Fou National Park: 1 hour

Access
Niort TGV Station: 40 minutes by car (Paris in 2 hours)

La Rochelle Airport: 1 hour (direct flights to London, Dublin, Brussels, etc.)

A83 Motorway: 20 minutes (Nantes – Niort – Bordeaux route)

Nantes Atlantique Airport: 1.5 hours (international flights)

Atlantic Beaches: approximately 1 hour (La Tranche-sur-Mer, Les Sables-d'Olonne)

La Rochelle Seaport: 1 hour

Interior
Interior
The property offers approximately 250 m² of living space, currently divided into three separate apartments, which could easily be combined to form a large family home.

Apartment 1 (100 m²): large living room with open kitchen, two bedrooms, shower room, and separate toilet.

Apartment 2 (80 m²): bright living room, kitchen, two bedrooms, shower room, and toilet.

Apartment 3 (70 m²): requires complete renovation, ideal for a separate studio or professional space.

The property boasts generous volumes, comfortable ceiling heights, and numerous windows opening onto the panoramic terrace.
The overall condition is good (two apartments are immediately habitable), with oil-fired central heating and double-glazed windows.

Exterior
Exterior
The property boasts an exceptional 120 m² south-facing panoramic terrace with breathtaking views of the Mervent Forest – a rare space, perfect for entertaining, relaxing, or creating an outdoor dining area.

The land also includes:

An adjoining 200 m² building plot, ideal for a garden, extension, or parking

A private parking space with easy access from the main road

A quiet setting, not directly overlooked, on the edge of the forest

Additional Details
Connections: Property connected to water, electricity, internet (ADSL – fiber), and mains drainage

Heating: Oil-fired central heating, wood-burning stove available

Property tax: approximately €800 per year

EPC: F (poor rating due to oil heating)

Immediate use as a primary residence, seasonal rental, or gîte project

Property free of any occupancy, available quickly

Former restaurant converted with necessary permits, mixed use (residential + professional or artistic activity)

New roof, 2 years old.

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Revenue Generation
Around €850/week rental

Energy Consumption Energy Consumption (DPE)
Co2 Emissions CO2 Emissions (GES)

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€279,000

Wise Currency Conversion provided by Wise
€279,000 is approximately:
British Pounds: £237,150
US Dollars: $298,530
Canadian Dollars: C$410,130
Australian Dollars: A$460,350
Please note that these conversions are approximate and for guidance only and do not constitute sale prices. To find out more about currency exchange, please visit our Currency Exchange Guide.

Location Information

Vendée (85), Pays de la Loire
Region: Pays de la Loire Department: Vendée (85) Commune: Mervent (85200) View Large Map

For Sale By Owner (FSBO)

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