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16 Rooms
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715 m²
Saint-Mesmin
Ref 4828: Château and outbuildings for sale in the Vendée<BR><BR>The property is situated in the heart of the Vendée bocage, considered one of the most striking landscapes in the Vendée.<BR><BR>This region, often compared to the English countryside, is characterised by its rolling hills, fields bordered by hedgerows, forests, rivers and charming sunken lanes.<BR><BR>Nestled in a peaceful, green setting, the property nevertheless benefits from its proximity to the lively town of Pouzauges, just 8 km away. The town offers a friendly atmosphere, numerous events organised throughout the year and a particularly vibrant community life.<BR><BR>Finally, the famous Puy du Fou site, a major tourist destination welcoming nearly three million visitors each year, is just 25 km away.<BR><BR>Access to the château is via a pleasant country road running alongside the property's wall.<BR><BR>Once through the gate, a gravel path leads to a picture-postcard view of the surrounding rolling countryside. The south façade of the château opens fully onto this landscape. Thirty-five metres long, it comprises an elegant glass roof housing a spacious conservatory, a small pavilion, a central section punctuated by five bays of windows, and a large pavilion.<BR><BR>This varied composition lends the whole a harmony imbued with simplicity and charm, enhanced by the window frames and corner string courses highlighted with brickwork. <BR>The various sections, spread over one, two or three storeys, are topped by a slate roof, punctuated in the centre by three dormer windows.<BR><BR>On the north side, the château adopts an L-shaped layout, featuring a vast west-facing façade with four bays of windows, overlooking the woods.<BR><BR>Access to the property is possible either via the south terrace or via the small pavilion on the north side.<BR><BR>The double doors of the small pavilion open onto a hall with a remarkable ceiling height of around 5 metres. To the left of the hall is the conservatory, to the right the sitting room, and opposite, a study.<BR><BR>The conservatory is a vast, open-plan room spanning the full width of the château. It enjoys exceptional natural light thanks to a metal glass roof with small panes, resting on a wooden base and rising to the full height of the north, east and south façades. Completely renovated, this glass roof highlights an elegant cement tile floor laid in a black-and-white chequerboard pattern.<BR><BR>To the right of the hall, the sitting room, featuring a cabochon stone floor, opens onto the south-facing terrace through three tall windows. It offers a warm atmosphere centred around a moulded white marble fireplace.<BR><BR>The tour continues with a bright dining room, ideal for hosting large gatherings, featuring a cement tile floor decorated in the 19th-century style, mouldings and a fireplace.<BR><BR>Finally, the library captivates with its grey-blue panelling covering the walls from floor to ceiling. It benefits from three south-facing windows and a double window to the west, offering superb views of the woods and the surrounding countryside.<BR><BR>A contemporary, recently fitted and fully equipped kitchen harmoniously completes this property.<BR><BR>There are two staircases leading to the upper floors: the main staircase from the living room, and a second staircase located in an adjoining hallway.<BR><BR>The main staircase leads to a landing on the first floor, which opens onto three bedrooms, two of which have en-suite shower rooms or bathrooms.<BR><BR>The secondary staircase leads to a corridor on the first floor, which opens onto three bedrooms, with a bathroom and a shared shower room. <BR><BR>The second floor is accessed via the main staircase. A landing leads to four bedrooms and a bathroom. The château therefore has ten bedrooms. <BR><BR>The outbuildings comprise: <BR><BR>A/ A guest house, fully renovated, with a lovely south-facing garden. It comprises a living room, a dining room with an open-plan kitchen, a study and a toilet. Upstairs, there are two bedrooms and a bathroom.<BR><BR>B/ A building of approximately 200 sqm comprising four separate areas, including a garage with space for two cars. The old roof is in a serviceable condition.<BR><BR>The property also features a small barn, a kennel and stables.<BR><BR>The estate covers approximately 5.6 hectares (13.83 acres), divided harmoniously between meadows and wooded areas.<BR><BR>To the south, a vast meadow stretches out in front of the property, dotted with ancient trees, whilst charming paths wind through the woods, inviting you to take a stroll. Below the château, a meadow is home to two ponds fed by a stream, lending the whole setting a peaceful and bucolic atmosphere.<BR><BR>The pool area has been laid out out of sight, behind a stone wall, thus preserving its complete privacy within a natural setting. The 22 x 8-metre pool is unheated and features a salt treatment system installed in 2024.<BR><BR>The property also includes a former tennis court.<BR><BR>Cabinet LE NAIL – Loire-Atlantique and Vendée - Mr Pierre-Yves ROUILLON : +33 (0)2.43.98.20.20<BR>Pierre-Yves ROUILLON, Individual company, registered in the Special Register of Commercial Agents, under the number 397 916 867.<BR>We invite you to visit our website Cabinet Le Nail to browse our latest listings or learn more about this property.