luxury architect house for sale La Rochelle, France

Old school from 1850 completely rehabilitated on the outskirts of Royan. It is in the heart of a dynamic village near Royan that this old 19th century building, formerly a primary school, was the subject of a complete rehabilitation in 2020, by its passionate owners. Following an L-shaped configuration plan on 2 levels, the house now has 180m2 of living space. From the entrance, the charm operates as you discover the vestiges of the past with stone walls, terracotta floor tiles, oak beams and original parquet floors. This distributes to the ground floor, 3 reception areas of almost 80m2 with a pleasant living room and fireplace, a large dining room and its fully equipped dining kitchen. Laundry room and plenty of storage space. The whole opens onto a large terrace extended by a pleasant landscaped garden (still buildable and suitable for swimming pool). A bedroom and shower room complete this level. Upstairs, 3 spacious bedrooms, 1 dressing room and a bathroom make up the sleeping area. A large independent garage with good height enhances everything, as well as a large courtyard (no longer a school...) which can accommodate 4 parking spaces. A very nice discovery for this property steeped in history and which offers a lifestyle all within walking distance: shops, schools, village center.

Seaside villa with mature garden and independent garage This modern villa located 100m from the beach is hidden through a hidden and almost secret passage. Built on a plot of more than 600m2, the initial holiday cottage type construction was completely remodeled in 2003, to offer more volume and comfort. The villa today offers a living area of 133m2 and follows a rectangular plan organized on 2 levels. Priority is given to reception areas with a large living room extended by a dining kitchen, all forming a double living space of almost 75m2. The ground floor accommodates a bedroom and shower room, as well as a technical storage and laundry area. Upstairs, 2 bedrooms with cupboards and their bathroom complete the sleeping area. The whole is bordered by a terrace and a landscaped garden planted with cypresses, olive trees and other vegetation with floral and tangy notes. This pleasant villa which benefits from a valuable location by the sea, also has a 28m2 outbuilding used as a garage. A rare environment and location for this villa.

Beautiful villa with breathtaking views of the Pointe de Grave Very close to the beach and the shops of the popular Pontaillac district, this villa from the 60s, remodeled by an architect in 2020, today displays an elegant and marked silhouette thanks to curves. Raised on 2 levels, it offers a total surface area of 217m2 and benefits from full light. This plural habitat includes several living and reception spaces widely open to the outside with sea views and tree-lined gardens. 4 bedrooms, 1 office, and 2 bathrooms make up the sleeping area. Outside, a large plot of land of 1300m2 (still buildable and suitable for swimming pool) enhances this set, as well as a closed garage of 50m2 and a car port. This property, with its valuable location, constitutes a great opportunity to respond to several projects: family home, vacation home, rental investment, professional/residential premises, etc.

Real holiday home with garden offering a lifestyle all on foot. In the popular Pontaillac district, through an almost secret passage, this architect-designed house with a cubic silhouette benefits from a precious location 250m from the beach. From the original building, the architect imagines a set of overhangs pierced with large openings to capture and diffuse the light. Organized on 2 levels according to a rectangular plan, the house offers on the ground floor an airy reception volume with dining kitchen, dining area, and fire area. Laundry room and guest toilet. Through a large 6m bay window, the space opens entirely onto a wooden terrace and its garden, optimizing dialogue and circulation between interior and exterior. Upstairs, 3 bedrooms and 2 bathrooms with WC make up the sleeping area. All the services are chic and neat. A landscaped garden adorns this confidential property a few steps from the seaside.

In the immediate vicinity of the city center, this contemporary villa inspired by Californian architecture is located on a plot of 590m2. Built in 1968, it is the work of the architect Paul Dremilly, to whom we owe the original Temple of Saint-Georges-de-Didonne. Composed of 2 cubic volumes juxtaposed and suspended by a set of overhangs in the corners, the concrete construction is pierced on the facade by multiple discreet openings, letting in beautiful light. Organized on 2 levels, the 244m2 villa follows a double rectangular plan and offers a clear reading of the volumes. From the entrance, the graphic staircase highlighted with materials and colors invites you to access the 1st floor. The central landing distributes for this level a large reception space with a dining kitchen clad in black granite, a dining area, extended by a fire area. The night area offers 2 bedrooms, 1 shower room and WC. A large office with access to a small terrace rises above the entrance, like a lodge overlooking the street. In a subtle way, the original claustra makes an architectural nod to the rest of the building. The ground floor is converted into an independent apartment with a large living room and vintage kitchen, 2 bedrooms, 1 shower room. A laundry room, large cellar and double garages complete the package. The whole is embellished with mahogany interior fittings made to measure during construction. In this project, the architect affirms his belonging to the Royan modern movement. This rare property benefits from a privileged location to reach the center of Royan on foot.