Villa in Vendée, France

Chez Mervent- New 4 Bed Property, heated swimming pool, Wi Fi details

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Pool at Night

Chez Mervent 2010

Chez Mervent

Pool & Terrace

Terrace

Terrace at night

Pool at night 2

View from Double bedroom

Barbeque Area

Pergola

Mervent lake and forest

Home description

This newly built Villa with Private Pool is in the stunning area of the Mervent-Vouvant Forest.

The house has it own heated swimming pool and great terrace and decked area for alfresco dining. Its design means that it stays cool in the summer and with under floor heating and a wood burning stove, it offers a warm inviting place for the winter months.

This area has a very sunny micro-climate and is the second sunniest place in France.

The facilities include: four double bedrooms, a family bathroom and separate toilet, an ensuite to the master bedroom and a large modern kitchen with open plan to the large dining/ living room. Wi Fi

It is just over an hour to the sea, but only 2 mins to Mervent Forest and lake and 10 minutes to Fontenay, which has 'everything'.

Accommodation detail

Chez Mervent 2010

Lounge with view of pool

Sitting Area

Dining Area

Woodburning Stove

Kitchen

Main Bedroom

Twin Bedroom

Bedroom furniture

Main Bathroom

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The house is quietly situated within a private garden in a new commune and enjoys views over the stunning countryside and the nearby Forrest.

Lower Ground Floor

• Garage: large garage 
• Utility Room: with automatic washing machine, dryer, ironing board and iron.

Ground Floor

• Lounge/Diner: large sitting room with Wood Burning Stove. Dining Table with eight leather chairs (can seat more). Three leather sofas, coffee table, 42inc Plasma TV, lamp tables, corner table with Hifi system with ipod station, can play MP3, radio and CDs. English free-view Satellite. Patio doors to the terrace and pool. Wi Fi Internet
• Kitchen: with fitted units and island. American Fridge Freezer with filtered water and Ice making machine, combination microwave, electric hob with extractor fan, electric oven, dishwasher, kettle, toaster. Patio doors to the terrace and pool.
• Clockroom: Toilet and wash basin.

First Floor

• 1 Double bedroom, with wardrobe and bedside tables, radio alarm and bedside lamps.
• 1 Twin bedroom, with wardrobe and bedside table, radio alarm and bedside lamp.
• 1 Triple bedroom, with wardrobe, dressing table, bedside tables, radio alarm and bedside lamps. One bed is a full sized underbed.
• Bathroom, large bath with over the bath shower, basin with under cupboard, WC and heated towel rail, hairdryer.

Second Floor

• Master Double Bedroom, with 2 wardrobes, dressing table and bedside tables, radio alarm, bedside lamps.
• En-suite: Shower, basin, cupboard, WC and heated towel rail, Hairdryer.

Outside

• Private Swimming Pool, 8x4 metre pool with roman end (steps). One level- 1.44m (no shallow end). Solar powered safety cover. We have a heat pump permanently connected to the filration system of the pool, guaranteeing a minimum temperature of 21 degrees C (72 degs F) from May to October.
• Terrace: 100sq metre tiled terrace, hardwood outside dining table and chairs, 4 deluxe sun loungers,.
• Decked Area: Large decked area with Pegola (for the much needed shade), dining table and chairs and Large purpose built barbecue
• Garden: Large front garden, parking area, decked area, terrace and swimming pool at back of house.

About the location

The Villa is located next to the massive forest of Mervent. The villa has a view from the back of the countryside and a view of the forest from the front. It is in a quiet location but within a commune, so benefits from a village atmosphere. .

The village of Mervent is just 3 km away, which has a small grocery/bakers, 4 bars inc 2 restaurants, a tourist office and a couple of hairdressers. The Lake at Mervent, within the forest has many activities including kayaking, sailing, fishing, a small beach, pedloes and there are many signed  walks, cycling and bridleways. The nearest bakers (boulangerie) for your morning croissants, is just 5 minutes drive away. There are many villages in the surrounding areas with many facilities inc, shops, restaurants, cafes, even a vineyard making their own wine.

The Renaissance town of Fontenay le Compte is only 10 minutes drive away and services include: 2 large supermarkets, several smaller supermarkets, banks, mini-markets, many bar/restaurants, pizzeria, doctors, pharmacies, post office, bakers, butchers, many independent retail shops, a Saturday market, an indoor market and two retail parks. There are museums, a chateau, an arts centre, a cinema, a public swimming pool, go kart track and many more activites.

The major cities of Niort and La Rochelle are within an hour’s drive away and the Atlantic beaches are just over an hour away.

See Local guide and map for information on nearby towns and facilities.

Activities near by

Adventure park, Archery, Bird Watching, Boating, Canoeing, Cycling, Fishing, French tuition, Go karting, Golf, Hiking, Horse riding, Kayaking, Mountain biking, Riverside activities, Sailing, Sea excursions, Shopping, Sightseeing, Surfing, Swimming, Tennis, Theme parks, Tree adventure park, Walking, Water sports, Wind Surfing, Wine tasting

See Activities and attractions for more information on nearby activities and places of interest.

How to get here

By Car

The house is 13km from Exit 8 of the A83 from Nantes. Via Paris and Poitiers you leave the A10, and join the A83 and take exit 8.

St Malo and Caen are the closest ferries (3 1/4 hours and four + hours continuous drive). The cheapest crossing is LD Lines to Boulogne,you then take the route to Rouen, Le Mans and Angers.

By Plane

Fly to La Rochelle (1 hour distant), Nantes (1 hour 20 mins) or Poitiers (1 hour 30 mins).

By Train

To Paris; change to TGV to Niort (three hours) and hire a car at la gare (station).

Detailed travel directions can be supplied and we can help in choosing the right route for you.

See Local guide and map for information on nearby towns and airports.