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The Villa 'Rose des vents' in Saint-Paul-lès-Dax
Laurent VAGINAY, OptimHome, and Kévin LAUSSU, art historian at Malaye! Patrimoines, are honored to present this villa located in a heritage neighborhood near Dax.
We are in 1934, and Saint-Paul-lès-Dax is not yet the third city of the Landes. Since the end of the 19th century, charming residences have flourished along the main communication routes. Born from the initiative of lawyer Ferdinand Puyau, the Gellibert subdivision was established in 1929. It was then the very first in the municipality. Beautifully architected villas with references to seaside and regional styles were built there. 'Rose des vents' is one of these. Its client, Mathieu Lagarde, is a carpenter from Saint-Paul. He leaves behind a well-filled career to retire in a house equipped at that time with the best comforts.
Open to the south, its main facade, however, distinguishes itself from grand-Dax villas of the time by a curiosity. It is indeed one of the rare constructions that mixes the codes of a seaside architectural style inherited from the 19th century with those of the neo-Basque style, which was then flourishing.
Characteristic gables, balconies, and balustrades of seaside villas here respond to false wooden beams typical of Labourd houses. Distributed according to the classic bourgeois plan of the time, the ground floor opens onto a corridor paved with cement tiles in the shape of wind roses. A mark of pride, the ornate staircase seems to have been sculpted by the owner himself. Showcasing his craftsmanship, its beveled woodwork and delicate handrails make it a centerpiece of the home.
Right next to it are two living rooms. The first offers a pleasant surprise that is an exception within the local heritage. The floor describes a sumptuous wind rose in marquetry. The complex assembly of strips and species exalts this motif, as rare as it is precious. An Art Deco fireplace made of marble-porphyry produced in Bayonne's workshops punctuates the room's corner. Supported by fluted columns, the lintel above the hearth highlights a table delicately adorned with stylized flowers.
The second lounge is a study generously bathed in light from a half-moon window. The view of a colorful, lush garden is particularly pleasant from this vantage point.
Adjacent to the dining room, the kitchen forms a transitional contemporary space opened to the garden via ingenious cutouts.
To increase the home's surface area, a significant extension has been created at the back, forming a spacious living area entirely glazed and a master suite. This modern wing, sheltered under a generous canopy, has subtly opened the formerly introverted rear facade of the house to the back garden and its pool.
The first floor is distributed by a central landing nestled under a lowered vault. Here, we find three bedrooms, a dressing/laundry room, and a bathroom. Each of these rooms has parquet flooring and handcrafted pine doors. One of the bedrooms, located in the pavilion, benefits advantageously from sunlight thanks to its two wings opening onto a balcony.
The garden is appreciated both for its exoticism and its freshness. The pool occupies the central space, surrounded by an elevated wooden terrace. At the back of the lot, a two-level wooden outbuilding, entirely refurbished to match the original, rises. It has been converted to serve as both a garage and a mezzanine common area. A space conducive to friendliness, it invites festive meals on tables and benches around summer barbecues.
The other part of this structure is dedicated to a studio for hosting passing friends. With its own kitchen on the ground floor, it opens upstairs to a living room and its master suite under the eaves. Wood is omnipresent, while shutters filter sunlight to ensure pleasant ventilation.
This property, recognized for its heritage qualities, has been carefully preserved and maintained. Nestled in the heart of a landscaped subdivision marked by the identity of the interwar period, it constitutes a notable architectural element of the local landscape.
Historical/technical notice and photographs by Kévin Laussu, Malaye! Patrimoines, all rights reserved, 2023. The agency fees are to be borne by the buyer, amounting to 3.85% including tax of the price excluding fees. Information on the risks to which this property is exposed is available on the Géorisques website: www.georisques.gouv.fr.
Contact Laurent VAGINAY, Individual Entrepreneur with Limited Liability, Commercial Agent at OptimHome (RSAC No. 497 920 ... DAX Registry) 06 84 41... (Ref. 550246)

This description has been automatically translated from French.