An 18th-century tenant farm and its inhabitable outbuildings, on grounds of nearly two hectares, in the northwest of the Vendée department - ref 47829
An 18th-century tenant farm and its inhabitable outbuildings, on grounds of nearly two hectares, in the northwest of the Vendée department.
In the Pays de la Loire region, the property is located in a town of approximately 2,200 people, situated in the northwest of the Vendée department. About forty minutes from both the Atlantic coast as well as Nantes, and less than one hour from Puy-du-Fou, the village, between La Roche-sur-Yon and Challans, is firmly anchored to its bucolic environment, which still features a few nearby shops and services, while school transportation ensures access to the surrounding academic establishments. In addition, the area boasts a rich historical heritage, scattered throughout a protected landscape dotted with woods and vineyards.
Set back from the village, in a small hamlet, the property is surrounded by pastures and hedges, while a small quiet road through the rolling countryside leads to the entrance of the former farm, which is then extended by a gravel drive that provides access to the buildings and a car park.
A former tenant farm from the 18th century, the property includes several edifices arranged around the two-storey main dwelling, while the latter, with approximately 168 m², was built out of rubble stone with ashlar stone surrounds and a barrel tile gable roof. As for the dwelling's southern exterior, it is skirted by a slightly raised, colourful concrete patio surrounded and supported by a dry stone wall, whereas a converted annexe, with approximately 35 m² of inhabitable floor area, features light-colour plaster and pointed stone exteriors, which blend in seamlessly with the main dwelling.
Located below, along the street, a barn, of approximately 98 m², has today been renovated, while the property also contains several other outbuildings, such as a workshop with a bread oven, a cellar and an agricultural storage building listed on the land registry.
Lastly, all the buildings look out on to a landscaped garden, of approximately 2,300 m², as well as a swimming pool, while the property, enclosed by a hedge as well as a wall, in the back, is extended by an immense adjacent piece of cultivated farmland, of approximately 1.5 hectares, which emphasises an overall feeling of spaciousness on the horizon.
The Main Dwelling
The ground floor
Laid out around a central entrance and with parquet floors throughout, all the rooms on this level look out towards the exterior, while, on one side, a dining room and a living room, of approximately 33 m², feature a fireplace with a wood-burning stove, walls decorated with pointed stone, ochre-colour plaster or Aizenay terracotta tiles, a ceiling cadenced by thick, whitewashed beams, as well as a staircase that provides upstairs access.
Extending on from here towards the back, under a single-pitched roof, a kitchen, with approximately 30 m², comes with a wood-burning stove, pointed stone walls, left untreated in certain areas, as well as simple, light-colour surfaces, whereas, directly opposite the entrance, a room, of approximately 13 m², was once a children's bedroom, before being turned into a utility room, but could easily be returned to its original function.
On the other side of the entrance hall, a parental suite, of approximately 15 m², includes a wardrobe and a bathroom, of nearly 11 m², with a shower and bathtub, while the bedroom's pale-colour walls, one of which is elegantly decorated with wallpaper, allow the light to circulate freely.
The upstairs
A mezzanine landing, of approximately 33 m², has been converted into a study, while a sliding door provides access to three bedrooms, including a dormitory, all topped with wooden rafters and featuring floor areas ranging between approximately 9 and 11 m², as well as a shower room with a lavatory.
