Your Complete Lifestyle Change Awaits
This property is far more than just a home, it is a turnkey lifestyle shift ready to welcome your dreams. Set in a tranquil part of the Vendée and wrapped around a peaceful private lake, this is a chance to step into a beautifully maintained rural retreat complete with a wellness spa, equestrian yard, guest accommodation and 15 hectares of land.
Highlights
- Beautiful 200m² stone farmhouse with 5 bedrooms and 5 bathrooms
- Fully operational guest accommodation business with scope to grow
- Private 2.5 hectare lake with fishing and waterside retreats
- Five unique guest units: 2 gypsy caravans, 2 stilted wooden cabins, and 1 luxury tent
- Converted barn housing wellness spa with infinity jacuzzi, sauna and chill-out space
- Equestrian facilities: 60×30 arena, 8-box stable yard inc. broodmare boxes, paddocks, tack room, horse shower and surveillance cameras
- 15 hectares of private land including 3 fenced paddocks and pasture
- Tranquil rural location just 12 minutes from La Roche-sur-Yon
- 30 minutes to the beach, 45 minutes to Nantes airport
The main house is a traditional stone farmhouse offering approximately 200m² of living space all on one level. There are five bedrooms in total: two large en-suite bedrooms in the private residence and three guest bedrooms with independent access, all with their own bathrooms. The interior is warm, characterful, and lived in, full of soul and comfort.
Lakeside Guest Accommodation
Around the lake are five charming guest units designed for unique rural escapes:
- 2 gypsy-style caravans
- 2 elevated wooden cabins on stilts
- 1 deluxe African-style safari tent
All are thoughtfully positioned to enjoy beautiful views of the water and surrounding woodland, and together offer a memorable guest experience. Whether you want to continue running the existing hospitality setup or evolve it into retreats, workshops or creative residencies, the infrastructure is ready.
Wellness Facilities in a Renovated Barn
The original barn has been fully converted into a wellness centre and spa, creating an elegant space for relaxation and rejuvenation. It includes a professional standard infinity spa, infrared sauna, and chill-out area – perfect for expanding the business or running wellbeing retreats.
Equestrian Ready
This is a dream setup for equestrians:
- 60m x 30m fibre arena for all-year-round riding
- Stable yard with 6 boxes, including 2 larger broodmare boxes
- Tack room, feed room, workshop and horse shower
- Security cameras in place
- 7 fenced paddocks, electric tape fencing, shelters, and water (well-fed)
- Large equipment shed and manure pit
Everything is already in place to welcome horses and riders, whether for private use, livery, clinics or equestrian tourism.
Who Will Love This Property?
This would suit:
- A couple or family looking to escape the city and embrace a slower, healthier lifestyle
- An equestrian professional or enthusiast wanting a base for training or clinics
- Entrepreneurs or retreat leaders keen to develop a rural hospitality or wellness brand
- Artists, nature lovers or multi-generational families seeking space, beauty and purpose
- Anyone craving privacy, tranquillity and a ready-made business foundation
This is a soulful, lived-in, rewarding environment that invites you to shape your next chapter.
Location
The property is peacefully situated just outside the village of Saint-Florent-des-Bois, offering a lovely blend of seclusion and accessibility. The town of La Roche-sur-Yon is only 12 minutes away and offers a full range of amenities including shops, schools, restaurants, hospitals and a TGV station with fast links to Nantes and Paris.
- Sables d’Olonne (beach) – approx. 30 minutes
- Nantes Airport – approx. 45 minutes
- TGV train station – La Roche-sur-Yon, 12 minutes
- Atlantic Coast beaches – easy day trips
- Shops, schools and services – all close by
The Vendée is a popular area for both French and international buyers thanks to its mild climate, green landscapes and easy access to the coast and airports. This is a rare chance to own something truly special – part home, part business, part lifestyle transformation.
