Large House or 3 Gites
Advert Reference: IFPC45333
For Sale By Owner (FSBO)
For Sale Privately

€279,000 is approximately: | |
British Pounds: | £237,150 |
US Dollars: | $298,530 |
Canadian Dollars: | C$410,130 |
Australian Dollars: | A$460,350 |










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



€279,000 is approximately: | |
British Pounds: | £237,150 |
US Dollars: | $298,530 |
Canadian Dollars: | C$410,130 |
Australian Dollars: | A$460,350 |
Location Information
For Sale By Owner (FSBO)
For Sale Privately
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