Le Champ du Moulin – Spacious detached Villa
| Region: | Pays de la Loire | Ref. No: | 325 |
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| Department: | Vendée | Rent per month: | From £750 pm |
| Dept No: | 85 | Long letting period: | October-March |
| Location: | 15 kms from Chantonnay | Min. rental period: | 1 month |
| Situation: | Country | Bedrooms: | 2 Double bedrooms. 1 Twin bedroom. (all ensuite) |
| Property Type: | Villa | Sleeps: | 6 |
Le Champ du Moulin
Large living area
Description of Property:
A modern 3 year old Mediterranean style property finished to a very high standard with modern stylish furniture & full compliment of equipment & appliances.
A superbly appointed open plan kitchen with double door American fridge / freezer with icemaker & cold water, 6 bottle wine cooler, ceramic hob, oven & dishwasher. Entire range of serving dishes, crockery, cutlery catering for large family meals. Rustic dining area seats 8.
Washing machine & ironing facilities situated in a laundrette which leads to a double lockable garage.
A large living area with modern comfortable corner suite facing open fireplace looking out onto alfresco ‘Auvent’ accessible through 2 double large sliding doors with motorised shutters. Home comforts with 32’ flatscreen TV , DVD & full Wi-Fi broadband access throughout the rooms.
The ground floor further boasts a guest WC & cloak area. This floor includes a secluded double bedroom with en-suite shower/WC situated at the east of the property with French windows. In addition all areas are equipped with a central heating system through centralised intelligent control.
The 1st floor is accessed by a beautiful oak staircase to a further 2 comfortable bedrooms with floor finishes of high quality tile with rugs. One double room en-suite with shower/WC and the other twin bed with corner bath/WC all finished to a high standard and decoration. All rooms are fitted with French windows overlooking great views of the surrounding villages & fields of sunflowers.
Double bedroom en suite
Lounge / dining area
Outside Amenities: The external architectural features include the ‘genoise’ detail to the red roof tiles with smooth arching to all ‘Auvents’ (alfresco areas) and finished to a high standard. The large auvent can seat up to 12 people with full compliment of patio furniture and chairs & 2 mobile BBQ’s. Two large sun shades are available for use around the pool area with 4 sun loungers secluded by a walled shrubbed area & hedge. The outbuildings include, pump house & lockable storage area. The large private pool is heated measuring 10mtr x 5 mtr to 1.1m depth throughout making it ideal for young children c/w security cover as required by French law. Beyond this area is a further 2/3 acre open field perfect for family games. The property is north/west facing with full sunshine to the patio area throughout the day giving rise to beautiful sunrises & sunsets. The property has a 3000 ltr rainwater recovery underground reservoir.
En suite with shower/WC
Fireplace in the lounge
The area is of undulating landscape with great walks through the country. A local stadium has facilities for tennis, football and skateboarding. Also available are equestrian centres for horse lovers. Numerous châteaux’s are in the area like Reaumur XV11, la Flocellière, Château Pouzages The Fortress dates from the X11 and X111 centuries has 12 towers including the magnificent Keep & Sigournais 15th Century feudal castle at Sigournais on the border between the Haut and Bas Bocage, hunting ground of Louis X1V. Bazoges en Pareds which is visible from the villa is 5 mins by car and has the historic medieval donjon castle tower with herb gardens. The Restaurant ‘Auberge de Donjon’ serves exquisite meals and highly recommended as booking is necessary.
A nature’s paradise awaits all in the forests of Mervant and Vouvant which is 15mins from the villa and boasts vast wooded valley with lakes, dams & power station. Perfect for cycling, walking, climbing, horse riding, kayaking, sailing, canoeing and picnicking. The forest also has a wild life sanctuary and a fun park. This is a wonderful day out for families with restaurants and bars at the scenic waters edge.
The surrounding towns of Fontenay le Comte, Renaissance town, La Châtaigneraie, Chantonay, St Hermine, La Roche Sur Yon all have great market days. Being larger towns these have major supermarkets and are between 10 – 30 mins from the property and present a great shopping experience and historic buildings.
The Marais-Poitevin offers a natural environment that is unique in France. The wooded region is extensively crossed by canals and rivers, and in many parts is best explored by boat - usually 'barques', the flat-bottomed boats, are used. Dinghy and canoe trips are also popular on the quiet waters. These provide access to the still, green waters, in the shadows of the polars and weeping willows and provide a unique insight into this beautiful region. Information about hiring boats, guided tours and routes is available in many places in the region.
The large fishing port of l'Aiguillon is just 40 minutes away. You can choose from a range of freshly-caught fish, mussels, oysters, langoustine and gambas at the town's fish market which is open every weekday at 5am.
The coastal restorts of La Sable d’Olonne famous for the Vendée Globe great restaurants and casino. La Tranche sur Mer boasts over 13 km of fine sandy beach and is a busy tourist destination with fine gourmet eating and places of interest. Historic La Rochelle is just over 50kms away and the island of Ile de Re famous for it’s beaches and lighthouse.
Le Puy du Fou is only 20 mins away from the villa is one of the “must see” attractions in the Vendée. A fantastic attraction for all ages, and more than a theme park in the traditional sense. Le Puy du Fou offers a selection of wonderful historical shows. Take a step back in time as history is brought to life in various enactments right in front of your eyes. In the Grand Parc wander the medieval city or the 1900's market town, witness the gladiators battling it out in the amphitheatre and enjoy a walk through the Puy du Fou forest, with over 1000 domestic, wild and exotic animals.
Futuroscope is 1.5 hrs drive away near Poitiers. Experience here the magic and beauty of the real world that we share with myriad creatures, under the oceans, in the skies, on land, in space. And that’s not all. The theme park catapults you into the imaginary worlds of science fiction. At Futuroscope, there’s no limit to the imagination. And no limit too to the theme park’s imagination with lots of new family fun attractions each year.
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| Heating system: | Central heating. Wall mounted convection electric heaters by intelligent controller, open wood burning fire place. Hot water boiler, central intelligent controller. |
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| Services / Facilities: | Mains water. Septic tank. Electricity. Telephone. WiFi Broadband Internet Access. Television. DVD.
Utilities at extra cost |
| Kitchen Facilities: |
Conventional oven. Hob. Microwave. Fridge. Combined Fridge/Freezer. Dishwasher. Washing Machine.
Toaster, American Fridge, 6 bottle wine cooler, Philips coffee maker, kettle, Iron & board, vacuum cleaner, hard floor washer. |
| Additional Info: |
Children welcome.
Smokers accepted. SMOKING OUTSIDE THE VILLA ONLY Pets may be allowed by prior agreement. BBQ. Pool. Cot is available. Suitable storage facilities are available for furniture etc. Please note utilities and local taxes not included - These are calculated on consumption and annual inflation. |
Distance to Nearest (in kms):
| Village/Town: | La Caillère St Hilare 1 km | Airport: | La Rochelle 60 kms, Nantes 100 kms, Poitiers 120 kms |
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| Supermarket: | Chantonnay or La Châtaigneraie 15 kms | Train Station: | TGV Niort 50 kms, La Rochelle 60 kms |
| Shops: | Chantonnay or La Châtaigneraie 15 kms | Bus Station: | La Caillère St Hilare 1 km |
| Market: | Chantonnay or La Châtaigneraie 15 kms | Port: | N/A |
Pricing Info: Available from October-March
Availability: This property is available for monthly rentals: October-March
This property is available for weekly summer holiday rentals.
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| Name: | Mr & Mrs Dantier | Languages spoken: | English, French |
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| Telephone No 1: | +44 (0)1707 322091 | Time to contact: | Anytime |
| Telephone No 2: | +44 (0)7879 058268 | Time to contact: | Anytime |
| Fax No: | +44 (0)1707 322091 | Website: | N/A |
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