1825 property with Extensive Outbuildings near La Rochelle

Elegant 1825 residence of 396m2 set within nearly 2 hectares on the edge of the Benon Forest. Six bedrooms, generous reception rooms, professional kitchen, home cinema, billiards room, California-style pool and spa. Nearly 1,000m2 of outbuildings include garages, annexes and reception space, offering considerable potential.

Set on the edge of the Benon Forest, this private estate extends to nearly 2 hectares in a particularly secluded setting, completely screened from neighbouring properties. The long approach opens onto the stone façades of the principal residence, dating from 1825.

Despite its peaceful and private surroundings, the property is conveniently positioned approximately 30 minutes from La Rochelle. The TGV station is close by, with Paris accessible in around 2 hours 20 minutes by high-speed train.

The combination of a substantial historic residence, extensive outbuildings and proximity to La Rochelle and the TGV network gives the property considerable potential beyond its use as a private family home.

The Residence

The 396m2 house has been carefully renovated while retaining the character and proportions of the original building.

The entrance immediately reveals the exceptional volume of the principal living space, with exposed roof structure and extensive timber detailing. Light floods into the room, emphasising the impressive scale of the accommodation.

Almost 125m2 is devoted to the principal reception area, incorporating a sitting room, dining area and a fully equipped professional-style kitchen beneath a cathedral-height ceiling. The arrangement is particularly well suited to entertaining and large family gatherings.

A mezzanine overlooks the main reception room and provides an elevated perspective across the entire space. It also incorporates a home cinema, offering a dedicated area for films, sporting events and informal evenings.

Back on the ground floor, a second sitting room provides a more intimate atmosphere, with a billiards table and fireplace creating a comfortable setting for quieter evenings.

Six bedrooms provide accommodation for family and guests, with the generous proportions of the house allowing the property to function equally well as a permanent home or substantial second residence.

Pool and Grounds
The nearly 2-hectare grounds provide a high degree of privacy, with the surrounding woodland contributing to the secluded character of the property.

The outdoor spaces take on a distinctly more informal, summer-oriented character, centred around a large California-style swimming pool with spa. Submerged sunbathing areas and several terraces provide different spaces for relaxation and entertaining.

Outbuildings
The estate has an exceptional collection of outbuildings extending to nearly 1,000m2 in total, providing considerable scope for future development.

These include a substantial building of almost 500m2, a 250m2 garage, two additional annexes and an attractive 76m2 timber-framed reception room.

The scale and variety of these buildings provide numerous possibilities, whether for vehicle storage and workshops, guest accommodation, leisure facilities, professional activities or the creation of a dedicated events venue, subject to the necessary permissions.

Potential
The existing buildings and reception facilities provide a strong foundation for a property with several possible uses. In addition to serving as a substantial family residence, the estate could lend itself to private functions, weddings, seminars, receptions or a wider events business.

The existing professional kitchen, large reception spaces, home cinema, extensive outbuildings and dedicated reception building mean that much of the infrastructure for such a project is already in place.

Summary
This is a distinctive historic property combining a carefully renovated 1825 residence with exceptional volumes, extensive outbuildings and nearly 2 hectares of private grounds. The six-bedroom house, generous reception spaces, professional kitchen, cinema, billiards room, pool and spa provide an unusually complete private residence.

At the same time, the scale of the ancillary buildings and their proximity to La Rochelle and the TGV network offer genuine potential for an events or hospitality project, subject to the necessary permissions.