House in Charente-Maritime, France

Very exceptional, come and discover this bright villa built in 1953 and enjoy its exposure sheltered from the prevailing winds. The house offers a living area of approximately 210 M2 with great potential for development and customization. Possibility of enlargement about 40M2. On the ground floor, Entrance, Living room / SAM, Kitchen, Arr-kitchen, WC, 6 bedrooms with shower room (1 basin) 2 Shower rooms, Cellar, Veranda. Upstairs A bedroom with shower room and dressing room, facing East South, it offers a superb view of the sea and of the Fouras peninsula. Attic. Very nice plot of 1636 M2, working well, swimming pool (unique on the island) 15 X 5 (masonry, faiencee) to be put back into service. You will live in this island steeped in history, with a remarkable architectural heritage. The island benefits from services all year round. It is linked to the mainland (Fouras in 20 minutes) by daily sea, all year round. It is also possible to use the maritime links between La Rochelle and the Island. The property also makes it possible to carry out a commercial activity there and offers a potential for rental income in all seasons. Fees: 3.75% including tax including buyer's charge (€ 1,200,000 excluding fees) Commercial Agent The sunny town of Fouras is one of our favourites along the Charente-Maritime coast, combining a 'real' French town with a modern resort, and beaches with history. It is situated on a small peninsula to the north-west of Rochefort. Although it is commonly referred to as Fouras, the full name of the resort is actually Fouras-les-Bains, a reminder that the town was established more than 150 years ago as a popular thermal treatment centre and one of the first seaside resorts in France. The beaches in Fouras are the main attraction for visitors, and there are three important beaches to choose between. If you are visiting with children you will want to stay on the main beach called 'Grande Plage', which has the most facilities and is supervised in summer, or pass to the other side of the fort to Plage Sud which is quieter. Quite unusually for beaches in Charente-Maritime the Grande Plage is also accessible during low tide. The third beach, towards the north of the peninsula, is called Plage Nord and is a bit more exposed to the elements an attracts the windsurfing community. Although it is principally the beaches that attract visitors to Fouras, be sure to allow time to explore some of the other local attractions in and around the town. In the centre of Fouras itself you will find (in season at least) a lively atmosphere based around the wide selection of cafes and shops in the town centre. There are also some attractive belle epoque era villas to admire dating from the early years of the town, in particular along the Plage Nord, although not surprisingly they are rather outnumbered by more recent houses. To increase your choice of restaurants go west along the narrow peninsula called the Pointe de Fumée where you will find several more choices, especially seafood restaurants. The very substantial fortress at one end of the beach in Fouras is called Fort Vauban or Fort de Fouras - a castle has stood here since the 11th century, although the present imposing fortress except for the medieval tower dates from the 17th century when Vauban organised sea defences along the coast against a potential attack by the English. Inside the fort you can visit the Town Museum, with numerous artefacts relating the history of Fouras and an eclectic collection of items from around the world, and it is also possible to go up to the top off the main tower for a view across the town, sea and beach. To receive more information about this property and to be put in touch directly with our local agent, Christophe JEAN, please fill in the form below.