3-Bed Stone Island House Accessible Only by Boat, Arcais, France, €195,000
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Hidden Island House, Marais Poitevin
About this property
Tucked away on its own private island in the heart of the Marais Poitevin, this three-bedroom stone house is genuinely, unapologetically inaccessible by road. The only way in is by boat, which means no passing traffic, no casual visitors, and a level of seclusion that most people only dream about. Hidden from view from the shore, it sits quietly behind the treeline like a well-kept secret.
Inside, the house offers two living rooms, one opening to the garden and one overlooking the boat landings, along with two rear rooms giving onto a patio, a kitchen awaiting fitting, and original antique parquet floors that are very much worth saving. This is a renovation project, honestly and openly so, but the bones are excellent and the setting is unlike anything else on the market. The Marais Poitevin, known as the Green Venice of France, is a UNESCO-recognised wetland of remarkable beauty.
For the buyer who wants something truly singular, a countryside retreat with a moat that is actually a canal network, a commute that involves a wooden punt, and a restoration project with real soul, this is about as rare as it gets at this price point.
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