19th-century Charente gîte with indoor pool, 5 bedrooms, Charente-Maritime

19th-century Charente manor with longère and heated indoor pool

In Le Thou, Charente-Maritime, this characterful 19th-century property offers approximately 250 m² of living space set on a 2,000 m² landscaped and planted garden. Its converted outbuildings, covered dining area and heated indoor pool make it a versatile ensemble, well-suited to group accommodation or B&B / guest house operation.

Location & access

The property is situated just 1 km from Le Thou TER railway station, which serves La Rochelle in under 15 minutes. Surgères TGV station is less than 20 km away. The coast and La Rochelle are accessible in approximately 15 minutes.

Main house

The manor comprises 5 bedrooms each with en-suite bathroom and separate WC, including one ground-floor bedroom accessible to those with reduced mobility. The living spaces consist of a 46 m² sitting room and a 29 m² open-plan dining room with kitchen, comfortably accommodating 12 to 15 guests.

The longère

An independent longère contains two distinct units: a 50 m² studio, currently let on a long-term basis, and a 200 m² apartment comprising a 29 m² open-plan living room/kitchen, WC, bathroom, and on the upper floor two bedrooms, a bathroom and shower room, plus a 50 m² space awaiting conversion. Renovation works are required in the private section of the longère.

Exterior

The 2,000 m² garden is planted and landscaped. A covered dining area equipped with a wood-fired oven invites outdoor entertaining. The heated indoor pool measuring 11 × 5 m permits year-round use, sheltered from the elements.

Technical specifications

• Living space: 250 m²
• Land: 2,000 m²
• Energy rating C – Climate rating C
• Estimated annual energy costs (2021 basis): between €2,375 and €3,215
• Studio let year-round: €450/month (€5,400/year)
• Group gîte operation (2 months/year): approximately €30,000 rental income

Key features

• 19th-century Charente manor with preserved character
• 5 en-suite bedrooms including 1 accessible for reduced mobility
• Heated indoor pool 11 × 5 m, usable year-round
• Longère with long-let studio and substantial apartment for development
• Covered dining area with wood-fired oven on 2,000 m² landscaped grounds
• TER station 1 km away, La Rochelle accessible in under 15 minutes
• Expansion potential: reception room, seminars or other activities