Beautiful Maison de Maître dating from 1885, ideally located in the sought-after La Genette district of La Rochelle.<br /><br />Close to the Concurrence beach and Orbigny and Franck Delmas parks, in a quiet street, this character property with around 331 m² of living space - 487 m² of usable space - is built on a plot of more than 1,300 m2.<br /><br />The property, steeped in history, was extended in 1968, giving the opportunity to live on one level.<br /><br />The ground floor comprises an entrance hall, two lounges with mouldings, the larger of which benefits from through light, a dining room with fireplace, a kitchen and a spacious bedroom with bathroom and shower that could form a large suite.<br /><br />The staircase from the entrance hall leads to a landing leading to three beautiful bedrooms, one of which is decorated with a Tuscan-inspired painting, and a bright bathroom. All three enjoy uninterrupted views over the gardens.<br /><br />The second floor, which benefits from good headroom under the exposed roofing framework and panelling, currently comprises an artist's studio, a lounge of more than 45 m² with a breathtaking view of the towers of the Vieux Port of La Rochelle and its sunrises, which are a tireless daily spectacle. A kitchen completes the space.<br />This top floor could easily be converted into bedrooms, an office, a games room, etc.<br /><br />The house has an 85 m² basement with boiler room, wine cellar and two vaulted cellars.<br /><br />To complete the property, an old, spacious laundry room on the garden level could be converted into a studio, workshop or office and is accessible from both the kitchen and the garden. A concrete garage provides parking for one or two vehicles, in addition to the parking available on the plot. It provides access to the rear of the property.<br /><br />The walled garden, planted with fruit trees, hazelnut, pear and walnut trees, is a haven of tranquillity. <br />This beautiful Maison de Maître is in need of updating or even renovation, as required.<br /><br />It's rare to have the opportunity to acquire such a property in town, in the sought-after La Genette district, enjoying the peace and quiet, close to the sea and a stone's throw from La Rochelle's Old Harbour.<br /><br /><br /><br />***<br />The property comprises<br />Ground floor: entrance with cupboard, 2 lounges, dining room, corridor, fitted and equipped kitchen, bathroom with shower, storage cupboard, 1 large bedroom.<br />1st floor: corridor, 3 bedrooms with fireplace, bathroom, landing, balcony.<br />2nd floor: landing, artist's studio, sitting room, small kitchen.<br />Basement: wine cellar, 3 vaulted rooms<br />Laundry room<br />Garage<br />3 parking spaces<br />Gardens with fruit trees<br /><br />Detailed brochure and video on request.<br /><br />NOUS CONTACTER AU 05 57 14 92 70 / 07 82 77 73 52<br /><br /><br />Maxwell-Baynes Christie's International Real Estate<br />27 Quai Valin<br />17000 La Rochelle<br />FRANCE<br /><br />International Real Estate - Immobilier International<br />La Rochelle - Ile de Ré - Royan - Île d'Oléron