When planning your new life in France, don’t overlook the Deux-Sèvres region. Famous for its wine and beef and with La Rochelle, Bordeaux and Nantes on your doorstep, the region is excellent for people who want to escape to the country while remaining connected to city life.
We’ve hand-picked ten properties from across Deux-Sèvres, showing off what the region has to offer. From farmhouses up to renovated chateau, there are homes catering to a wide range of tastes and needs.
You can find the properties located down the spine of the region, starting in the vineyard rich north of the country, such as a former schoolhouse in the quiet commune of Argentonnay. Travelling south we’ve properties in Faye-l’Abbesse and Secondigny, one of which has two private fishing lakes. Finally, in the south of the region there’s a converted farmhouse with its own guest annex.
We’ve also picked out a couple of properties that show what’s available with a larger budget, including a beautifully renovated medieval chateau. Original features, such as a wrought iron gate and moat, make it well worth viewing.
Explore what Deux-Sevres has to offer.
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Ample living space at an affordable price
1. A former schoolhouse with private pool and guest cottage
Located in the north of Deux-Sevres, this five-bedroom converted schoolhouse is deep in wine country.
Near the town of Argentonnay, you will have easy access to amenities and transport options, with airports at Nantes, LaRochelle and Poitiers.
This property also comes with a two-bedroom guest house and swimming pool. This annex would be ideal for guests or, with the proper licenses, could be let out as a gite.
Price: €344,500
Location: Argentonnay
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Tastefully renovated throughout
2. Converted stone farmhouse with heated swimming pool
A tastefully renovated four-bedroom farmhouse with original beams and wooden flooring throughout.
Located near the quiet commune of Clussais-la-Pommeraie, you’ll find this is a home that offers a secluded retreat. The farmhouse opens onto a large terrace for al fresco dining, private garden, and a heated swimming pool and summer house.
There’s even a self-contained guest annex, making it easy to host friends and family.
Price: €349,800
Location: Clussais-la-Pommeraie
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Private fishing on your doorstep
3. Two homes with private fishing lakes and room to expand
Two restored cottages sit astride an old barn on ten acres of private land featuring two fishing lakes, this property offers many opportunities to its new owners.
The first cottage is one-bedroom with an office on a mezzanine level and a private garden. The second is a two-bedroom bungalow with direct access to the lakes.
You could let out the cottages for fishing holidays, as the current owners do, or take one of the homes for yourself and use the other for guests. There is also room to build further gites and convert the barn into a habitable property.
Price: €365,700
Location: Secondigny
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Equipped with swathes of outdoor space
4. Substantial family home on the fringe of village life
This seven-bedroom home on the edges of Faye-l’Abbesse offers comfortable rural living with all the essential amenities only a short walk away.
The property is divided into a five-bedroom home set over two floors and a two-bedroom ground floor apartment. This split makes it possible to let out either the larger or smaller section depending on your needs.
The grounds feature a large, heated swimming pool and a paved terrace for outdoor dining.
Price: €424,000
Location: Faye-l’Abbesse
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Already fully renovated there’s room to expand
5. Converted farmhouse with pool, guest house and orangery
This generously featured four-bedroom converted farmhouse offers its owners many opportunities.
The farmhouse itself is set over two floors with a large dining room and lounge warmed by its own fireplace. There is also a games room and small sitting room, allowing many spots of family and guests to retreat to privacy.
Within the grounds, there is also a one-bedroom guest suite, heated saltwater pool with a pool house shower room. The old orangery, workshop and tool store also offer opportunities to renovate and expand your living space.
Price: €465,000
Location: Saint-Aubin-le-Cloud
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A home that celebrates French summers
6. Tastefully renovated home with separate summer house and sauna
This four-bedroom home has everything you need to take full advantage of summer. A covered terrace, outdoor kitchen, landscaped garden and swimming pool provide everything you need to enjoy the sun.
Inside, you’ll find a delightfully decorated home with a substantial kitchen and dining room. The property also includes a one-bedroom guest house and additional buildings to convert.
Price: €499,000
Location: Celles-sur-Belle
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Original mill features remain on the ground floor
7. Converted water mill, beautifully decorated throughout
This five-bedroom former water mill is filled with delightful features. Set over three floors, in addition to the bedrooms are three sitting rooms, an office, and a TV room.
The gardens overlook the River Boutonne, and they also feature a terrace-wrapped swimming pool overlooked by an open barn.
Adjoining the house is a double height barn that is currently used as a garage for the property.
Price: €556,500
Location: Chef-Boutonne
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Renovated chateau is ready for business
8. Your own medieval chateau with ancient chapel
A unique opportunity to own a fully renovated 11th century chateau in the heart of France. Approved by the UDAP (Architects de Batiments de France), this nine-bedroom property split across three separate structures is classed as an historical monument.
The main residence is spread over three floors and features original beams, stained glass windows and fireplaces. The adjoining guard house provides amply guest accommodation, with its five bedrooms over two floors.
The grounds also contain a small museum, stables housing a 30-seat restaurant and studiio and an old prison with an underground chapel.
Price: €820,000
Location: Airvault
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The estate comes with its own moat
9. A 15th century chateau nestled in a 24-acre private park
Originally built in the 15th century and then significantly updated in the 1800s, this seven-bedroom chateau is elegantly presented throughout.
Built to let you live in luxury all-year round, the ground floor features a large kitchen-diner, dining room, sun terrace and summer kitchen leading onto the pool area. The second floor also features a significant gallery room that can be used to host events.
Within the grounds is a separate barn converted into a caretaker cottage with additional bedrooms, garages and storage. The grounds themselves feature an orchard, terraced vegetable gardens and ancient woodlands.
Price: €1,278,000
Location: Parthenay
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Cheateau living at an affordable price
10. Chateau living at an affordable price
If buying an entire chateau is out of your price range, the opportunity to live in a medieval home isn’t out of reach. This two-bedroom apartment is located within a chateau and provides access to its luxury amenities.
The chateau is set within eight hectares of private land, with two tennis courts, a swimming pool and an 18-hole golf course.
Your duplex apartment is situated on the top-floor of the chateau, up the stairs from the ancient home’s library.
Price: €100,000
Location: Les Forges
