Off Grid, Former Railway Pump House in Moncoutant, Deux-Sèvres / Your Home Our Passion HD

Situated on the edge of lakes, this off-grid property is not for the faint-hearted. Not classed as a habitation, having no water or electric, this cannot be lived in all year round, but for the summer months it could be a great place to get off the treadmill of life and to appreciate the pleasure of living. Built around 1870, when the railway arrived, the property has a small canal where the water went into an underground tank, and from there it was pumped to the station at Moncoutant. The railway is now known as the Voie Verte and can be reached from behind the property. Meaning an easy cycle ride or walk to the shops in Moncoutant or the fishing lakes at Pescalis. The current owners collect water from the roof, and use solar power to heat what hot water they need. There is a battery, again charged by solar panel, for when you need to charge your phone (if this is really necessary) or to keep the refrigerator box cool. Solar lights are dotted around the garden and inside the house. There is a private area at the back of the house, with the help of curtains, which is used for bathing and there is a dry toilet. In the garden there is a firepit for cooking, several terraces for just relaxing. Summing up: the building is eccentric and striking. It is sound and dry. The place is charming and beautiful. River swimming is a joy. It would suit someone with a strong green streak who wants a holiday home for use a few months of the year. Running costs are low: Euro81 taxe fonciere and Euro138 insurance. The hedge needs cutting once a year and the plot needs strimming two or three times a year. It is tranquil and rural, but within easy striking distance of shops and amenities. For More Info Visit : https://www.frenchestateagents.com/french-property-for-sale/agent/fiona-burtenshaw/13109