Just a few min walk to shops, restaurants and picturesque medieval château in friendly small town of Talmont St Hilaire, with superb automobile museum. Sandy beaches with protected bay one end at Plage du Veillon, approx 5 min drive. Golf at Port Bourgenay 10 min drive. More shops, casinos, boat trips, tennis, bike hire, excellent restaurants with seafood and long beaches to enjoy in Les Sables d'Olonne, 15 min drive. Riding just 3 min drive. International airport Nantes 100 km.

On the outskirts of Talmont, this modern architect-designed single-storey house is situated in a very well-maintained enclosed garden of lawn, flower beds, and pool, with security immersion alarm, which can be heated on request at extra cost of 130 euros per week payable locally, 13 x 5 x 1-2m depth with roman steps. Pool-side shower. Shady terrace. BBQ. Friendly owner and her dogs live in left-hand wing of the property with own fenced garden (the dogs do not roam). Owner may occasionally use pool when clients are out, and has access to independent room to right of property.

Good quality interior with some period furniture, lovely rugs, pictures, bookcases and decorative features.

• Living room extends onto terrace through sliding glass doors, a cool room with tiled floor, sofa and armchairs, farmhouse dining table and 4 antique chairs.
• Compact kitchen with picture window overlooking small terrace full of plants, not for clients' access.
• Pantry off kitchen with washing machine, dishwasher and microwave.
• Bed 1: king-size,TV, french windows to terrace and pool, ensuite bath/WC.
• Bed 2: 2 narrow singles, can form wide double, TV, french windows to terrace.
• Bed 3: double, TV, door to side path. Shower room. Sep WC.

Folding cot, highchair and babygate, all on request. Property heating on request.