The property is situated in the south of the Deux-Sevres department, approximately 5km from both the departments of the Charente-Maritimes and the Charente.
It is surrounded by lovely countryside walks and quiet cycle-ways.
There is a Boulangerie approximately 2km away.
A mini Supermarket, doctors surgery, pharmacy, nursery/primary school and garage are approximately 3km away.
The town of Chef-Boutonne is 6km away with Supermarkets, hair and beauty salons, doctors surgeries, dentists, opthalmist, orthopaedist, post office, Banks, restaurants, public and private schools, colleges, swimming pool, large DIY shop, weekly open air market, garages and other facilities. Chef-Boutonne also has XVIth century chateau, Château de Javarzay.
A little further afield are larger the towns of Melle, Ruffec, and St Jean D'Angely, with food and DIY hypermarkets, sports complexes (gymnasium, swimming pool, indoor tennis centre, outdoor tennis courts, sports hall) and other facilities.
There is a lake with man-made beach and picnic area 8km away.
The coast is only 100km away, with beaches such as;
- Saint Palais-sur-Mer near Royan,
- La Palmyre near Royan,
- St Georges-de-Didonne, just south of Royan,
- Grande Conche, Conche Foncillon and Pigeonnier in Royan,
- Also worth a visit is Conche de Pontaillac to the west of Royan,
- Chatelaillon-Plage not far from La Rochelle,
- Fouras, close to La Rochelle,
- Le-Bois-Plage-en-Ré, Ile de Ré,
- Grande Plage, Ile d'Oléron (northern section).
The following airports are the closest;
- La Rochelle Airport is 111kms
- L'Angouleme Airport is 60kms
- Poiters Airport is 85Kms.
