1. St Jean de Monts Windmill
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2. An immaculately presented and well renovated three storey windmill with further living accommodation attached. This is a beautiful and extremely rare property, a real piece of preserved history. It is currently run as a successful, 4 star rating, chambre d'hôtes/gîte complex. This exceptional windmill dating from 1780 has been completely renovated and has retained the visible working mechanisms - the sails are turned every two years.

4. The property has 154 m2 of living space with the ground floor having a bar with a single door to the garden. Wooden stairs wind up to the first floor sitting room and on to the second floor bedroom. The third floor has exposed roof beams and mechanical parts and is presently used as an office. The main house is adjacent and comprises a very spacious sitting/dining room with an insert fireplace and corner study. There is a fully fitted kitchen, a ground floor bedroom with en-suite bathroom and a spa bath, a utility room and a separate WC. On the first floor there is a further bedroom with en-suite shower room.

11. Gites
The three gîtes all benefit from their private terraces and views out into the gardens. Gîte 1: comprises a sunny sitting/dining room, kitchen, two bedrooms and a shower room. Gîte 2: Sitting /dining room, kitchen, two bedrooms each with an ensuite shower room. Gîte 3: Sitting room/double bedroom, kitchen, shower room and mezzanine bedroom for three children. Perfect family accommodation.

13. Swimming Pool
The 10m x 4.5m heated swimming pool comes complete with a spa therapy at one end, a waterfall cascade and a 'counter-current' swimming device for all swimming enthusiasts. The retractable cover with solar panels is remotely operated to slide open allowing the best of all weathers. There is also a kitchen with an island bar, a shower and a pool filtration room.

16. The property is set in four acres of magnificent manicured gardens with a canal running through the middle and a small lake for fishing. The magnificent gardens are extremely well-tended and host a large variety of plants and trees, ornamental and fruit. There is also a greenhouse, wood store, children's cabin and a large double garage - the original windmill sales have been recycled as roof beams! Two septic tanks.

18. Location
St Jean de Monts with all amenities is nearby, Nantes 75km, Les Sables d'Olonne 45km and Challans 15km. Perfect sandy beaches nearby. Its location in a popular tourist area makes this property definitely one to consider.

19. Viewing Arrangements
Viewing is strictly by appointment with the selling agents Pavilions of Splendour International Inc. Letter of Interest & Proof of funds is required for a viewing appointment. To make an appointment either Telephone: Skype: pavilionsofsplendour