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This exceptional waterfront villa enjoys a rare setting with direct sea access and breathtaking panoramic views. Arranged over four levels served by an elevator, the property offers generous volumes, abundant natural light and outstanding amenities throughout. Designed by a renowned architect, it features a spacious reception room with spectacular cathedral style ceiling, an elegant dining area and a fully equipped kitchen. Seven en suite bedrooms, including a refined primary suite with private terrace, provide luxurious accommodation. Set within 2,477 sq m of landscaped grounds, the estate boasts a swimming pool and beautiful outdoor relaxation areas overlooking the Mediterranean sea. Energy class: A/A.

This beautiful property is situated in the heart of the Nantes vineyards, close to the charming town of Clisson and around twenty kilometres from Nantes. It comprises the main house, offering 320 sqm of living space, and a number of exceptional outbuildings, all fully renovated by a renowned architect from Nantes. These include two houses of 100 sqm each, a converted farmhouse of 100 sqm, a reception hall and other buildings. A beautiful swimming pool completes the property. Set within a park of around 59 acres, the estate lies at the heart of a particularly unspoilt, rolling countryside. The property has its own vineyard, whilst woodland stretches all the way to the banks of the River Sèvre. Energy class: NC/NC.

Nestled in the tranquility of a secure and sought-after estate, this 157 sq m architect-designed home boasts a bold contemporary style, where the interplay of heights and transparency creates a truly unique living space. Volumes and Materials From the moment you enter the separate entrance, your eye is captivated by the majestic 56 sq m living room. An impressive cathedral ceiling in wood, accentuated by a black metal structure, crowns the space and lends it the feel of a warm loft. A wall of textured exposed stone echoes the modern lines, while a beautiful suspended staircase in metal and wood ascends to the upper level. The fitted kitchen, punctuated by light wood tones and a graphic worktop, opens invitingly onto the dining and living areas. Bathed in light thanks to its south-facing orientation, this space recedes behind large sliding glass doors, extending the living space outdoors. This ground floor level also offers independent living with a comfortable 11 m² bedroom, a modern shower room, and a separate toilet. The Belvedere Sleeping Area Upstairs, the spectacular mezzanine landing overlooks the living room and provides access to the sleeping area with a superb panoramic view. This level features four beautiful bedrooms, three of which open directly onto a large, continuous 23 m² wooden balcony, a true belvedere overlooking the garden. A separate bathroom with a whirlpool bath and a second separate toilet complete this level. On the top floor, under the eaves, the fully converted attic offers a flexible space to suit your needs: an artist's studio, a suspended office for working from home, a playroom, or a guest suite. An Indoor-Outdoor Spirit The exterior architecture of the house is distinguished by its asymmetrical double-pitched roof and its terrace covered by a contemporary metal structure, ideal for summer lunches. The 603 sq m plot includes a lush, private garden of 468 sq m, designed as a natural haven bordering the living spaces. A functional basement with a 28 sq m cellar, a closed garage (lock-up), and two outdoor parking spaces complement the high-end features of this property. A rare and unique living space that will appeal to those who appreciate spaciousness, light, and contemporary architecture. Key Features: Living area: 157 m² Land area: 603 m² (Garden: 468 m²) Living room: 56 m², south-facing Bedrooms: 5 bedrooms (1 on the ground floor) Exterior spaces: Terrace (23 m²) and balcony (23 m²) Parking: 1 garage/car park + 2 parking spaces + basement/cellar (28 m²) Amenities: Secure residence, fitted kitchen, mezzanine, converted attic. Energy rating: C Climate rating: B Estimated average annual energy costs for standard use, based on average energy prices indexed to 2023, 2024, and 2025: between euros2,390 and euros3,240. Contact: Jonathan 0650192682 RSAC: 525275798 Pontoise Condominiums of 25 units (No proceedings in progress). Annual expenses : 500 euros.

This unique property, carefully rehabilitated by an architect in 2021, offers a real estate complex of 174 m² of living space (272 m² on the ground) in the heart of a preserved maritime environment. Located just thirty seconds from the beaches of Traict, this unique living space consists of a main residence and two independent gîtes, all arranged around a 150 m² enclosed garden. This rare configuration in the coastal sector provides contemporary living comfort combined with a strong potential for rental income.The main residence of 102 m² Carrez (136 m² on the ground) emphasizes volume and light. The ground floor reveals a vast living area of 55 m² where an insert adds a warm note. The American-style kitchen, fitted and equipped, perfectly integrates into this space oriented towards the outside thanks to large bay windows opening onto the terrace and garden. A master suite of 18 m² with a private shower room allows for complete ground-floor living. Upstairs, the landing distributes three bedrooms, toilets, and an independent bathroom. A spacious garage of 42 m² with a laundry corner communicates directly with the house. Independently but integrated into the overall design, the two duplex gîtes were designed with the same architectural demands. The first features a large living area, two beautiful suites with private shower rooms, while the second with a cocooning spirit is ideal for couples. Both gîtes have a fitted and equipped kitchen and are sold furnished.The 150 m² garden, a true haven of calm, extends the reception spaces to enjoy the iodized air. The location is a major asset of this exceptional property: the TGV train station is just a 3-minute walk, providing direct access to major metropolitan areas, while shops and the lively atmosphere of the port of Croisic are only 5 minutes away. The immediate proximity to Traict offers a constantly renewed natural landscape due to the tides, conducive to fishing and swimming.The combination of high-quality contemporary renovation and a strategic location makes this property unique on the market. Whether for a family living project or to continue an already established and profitable tourist activity, this real estate complex invites an immersive discovery of the coastal lifestyle.DPE: C (152 kWh/m²/year) GES: A (5 kgCO2/m²/year).Estimated average annual energy expenses for standard usage, based on energy prices from 2021, 2022, 2023: between 2210 euros and 3040 euros.Information on the risks to which this property is exposed is available on the Géorisques website: www.georisques.gouv.frContact: Caroline KERFRIDEN, Tel: 06.68.45.63.83 email: [email protected], EI, Commercial Agent RSAC 2021AC00092 SAINT-NAZAIREThis description has been automatically translated from French.

Once in a lifetime opportunity to purchase the country estate built for Helena Rubinstein, one of the 20th century's most fascinating businesswomen. o The Villa and Estate 'Maison Blanche' comprises five separate dwellings with the main house offering stunning views across the lush valley in the hills beyond Cannes. o The villa is beautiful, distinguished and luxurious, without the slightest touch of excess. The facade shows simplicity and is characterised by purity of line. o Ms Rubinstein's former villa is surrounded by Florentine cypresses and lies in full sunshine, the bright light that stirs up the scent of roses. o Constructed at the beginning of the 1950's by Louis Süe with more recent design and decoration by interior designer, Bert Quadvlieg. The beautiful grounds were lovingly supervised by the legendary architecte paysagiste, Jean Mus. o There is also a production of beautiful organic olive oil on the estate. o Enclosed by fencing, the Canal de la Siagne. and stone walls, the park features a pond and many old, regional trees. A heated outdoor swimming pool surrounded by a terrace and shrubbery, is located in the west corner of the park. A 6-car garage, is situated in the eastern section of the park under the Caretaker's House. o La Maison Blanche offers a total surface area of 600m2 , featuring five bedrooms and five bathrooms , the Maison des Amis 115m2 two bedrooms, two bathrooms, the Caretaker's House 70m2 one bedroom one bathroom , Maison Lupatelli 100m2 three bedrooms and three bathrooms and Maison de l'Artistes 110m2 one bedroom one bathroom , in all a living area of about 1000m2 with 12 bedrooms and 12 bathrooms on a plot of 31523m2. o Grasse, just 15 km away from Cannes with its fine sandy beaches and exclusive marina. Nice lies to the east, just 30 km from the town centre and acts as a gateway airport with daily direct flights to an extensive number of European capital cities. Thanks to its relatively high elevation, between 300 and 400 metres above sea level, its Mediterranean climate is very pleasant and the summer heat is never unbearable. o The historic town centre is exceptionally beautiful and interesting. Most of the houses that line the narrow streets date back to the 17th and 18th century. There are also many Romanesque and medieval sights which give the town its unique atmosphere. In the 16th century the renowned French perfume industry was centred in Grasse. This gave the town great prosperity and fame, particularly from the 18th century onwards. The numerous beautiful gardens in the residential neighbourhoods remind us of this glorious past. o #VINGTLoves This is a unique, stunning and distinguished property in a superb location with a mountain backdrop, stunning sea views, yet still with easy access to Cannes as well as Nice International Airport. o Freehold included

Contemporary architect-designed house – Approximately 200 m² of living spaceThis stunning contemporary architect-designed house offers around 200 m² of living space and includes high-end features in an elegant and bright setting.The ground floor opens onto a beautiful entrance leading to a bedroom and a living room with custom fittings. The living area, consisting of a living/dining room, enjoys a lovely opening onto the garden and patio, creating a friendly and bright atmosphere.The fitted and fully equipped kitchen is extended by a back kitchen with a laundry space.An independent wing on the ground floor houses a comfortable master suite with a dressing area and a private shower room.A climate-controlled cellar completes this level.On the upper floor, a landing serves two bedrooms:one with a private bathroom,the other with a private shower room,as well as a pleasant outdoor terrace.Outside, you can enjoy a carport, a summer kitchen, and a heated pool measuring 12m x 3.5m perfectly integrated into the property.A rare property with contemporary lines, combining comfort, functionality, and quality features.Net seller price: €951,923. Inclusive price: €990,000, of which 4.% commission charges to the buyer.Estimated annual energy cost for standard usage between €970 and €1,360, or 52Kwh/year/m2 class Aestimated emissions 2 kg CO2: m²/year class A(energies indexed for the years 2021:2022:2023)Information on the risks to which this property is exposed is available on the Géorisques website: www.georisques.gouv.frThis real estate announcement was written under the editorial responsibility of M. Bigotti (EI) Commercial agent registered in the Special Register of Commercial Agents (RSAC) of the Commercial Court of La Roche-sur-Yon under the number 2024AC00029

HOSSEGOR - LAKE FRONT PROPERTY Exceptional property of about 600 m2 built on more than 4,000 m2 in the front line of Lake Hossegor with private access to the lake. Architecture designed by Laurent Estaun, delivery in 2022. Five suites, large reception areas open to the lake. Heated pool of 15 m, clay tennis court, gym, sauna, and cold bath. One of the rarest locations on Lake Hossegor. Confidential file available upon qualified request. Alexy Savary - 06 79 20 67 03 - [email protected] description has been automatically translated from French.

In co-exclusivity with Coldwell Banker Immoba, this exceptional contemporary villa is set in a rare and preserved environment, just minutes from Hossegor’s lake and town center, easily accessible by bike. Spanning over 200 m² of living space, the property features generous volumes, elegant modern design, and high-end finishes. Noble materials and a fluid layout create a seamless connection between indoor and outdoor living, perfect for family or social gatherings. The villa offers four bedrooms, including a luxurious master suite with en-suite bathroom and dressing room, providing a private retreat. Outside, a discreet swimming pool, nestled within the pine forest, extends the living space and creates a unique and serene relaxation area. Key information: Price HAI: €2,730,000 (buyer’s fees 5%, €130,000) Net seller price: €2,600,000 Energy rating: A (68) – GHG: A (2) Estimated annual energy costs: €830 – €1,180 Risks: www.georisques.gouv.fr Contact: Allison Otin Discover all properties at hossegor.immoba.fr

Facing the sea, this contemporary architect-designed house of 335 sq m offers generous living spaces spread over three levels, set on approximately 1,200 sq m of land. Conceived as a true living space open to the horizon, this unique property captivates with its large bay windows and uninterrupted sea views from every floor. A swimming pool with a lap lap spa and expansive terraces seamlessly extend the living areas, creating an elegant and tranquil atmosphere. The light-filled main living area boasts high ceilings and a fluid flow between the lounge, dining room, and contemporary kitchen. The entire space offers a warm ambiance and a strong connection to the outdoors. The house features seven bedrooms, four shower rooms and bathrooms, and three separate WCs. A media room, a gym, a laundry room, ample storage space, and a wine cellar complete the amenities of this prestigious property. A large, deep double garage completes the ensemble. Outside, wooden terraces surround the pool and spa in a peaceful and secluded setting, close to amenities and main access roads. A rare find on the market for unique properties, this contemporary villa combines family comfort, modern architecture, and exceptional views. Available from January 2027. ENERGY RATING: A / CLIMATE RATING: A. Estimated average annual energy costs for standard use and average indexed energy prices for 2021, 2022, and 2023: between EUR1,240 and EUR1,730. Information on the risks to which this property is exposed is available on the Géorisques website: [Géorisques](https://www.georisques.gouv.fr?utm_source=chatgpt.com)

Photo non contractual. Discover a unique opportunity in Mougins, a haven of peace out of sight, a top-of-the-range villa with annex of around 900m2 set in over 4 hectares of parkland. This high-end ARCHITECT DESIGNED PROJECT comes with an annex that can be converted into a guest house or caretaker's cottage. For more information, please contact us.

UNDER OFFERArchitect-designed villa in HaguenauA linear architecture, perfect brightness, an exceptional villa just a few minutes from downtown Haguenau. A privileged location for fans of bold, contemporary, and minimalist style.In a residential and secure environment, this superb architect-designed villa, contemporary, built in 2011, offers 262 m2 of usable space, approximately 211 m2 of living space, nearly 312 m2 on the ground, on a very nice plot of 7.94 ares, fully landscaped with a swimming pool.This exceptional property requires no work.More photos on the website www.christinefuchsimmobilier.frGround floor:- Entrance with closet- Magnificent living area, entirely oriented towards the garden, spacious and bright near 67 m2, with a very beautiful open kitchen- Pantry- Office- Toilets with washbasinFirst floor:- Mezzanine, about 30 m2, which can be converted into a bedroom for example.- Parental space with a dressing area, a shower room with an Italian shower and toilets; and a terrace overlooking the garden completes the space- Two very beautiful bedrooms with closets- Nice bathroom with a bathtub and shower, and a double sink unit- Separate toiletsBasement:- Beautiful finished and heated room- Hallway- Large laundry room, heated- Spacious boiler room with a DIY workshopA large double garage, on the same level, with a motorized door.DPE: B - GES: AHeating system: air/water heat pump, underfloor heating, and wood stoveThe exterior designed as a true extension of the house is enhanced by:- Heated pool 8 m x 4 m- Large terrace approximately 100 m2- Beautiful covered terrace- Very nice flat landscaped gardenHigh-end amenities:- Secure access via an electric gate to the private housing estate- Cellular concrete construction- Reversible heat pump with underfloor heating and cooling- Hygro-regulating VMC- Triple glazing aluminum windows- BSO on all bay windows- Water softener- Centralized vacuum systemLess than 15 minutes walk from the city center and the train station (5 minutes by bike) which serves Strasbourg in about twenty minutesAll amenities are nearby: schools, doctors, shops, restaurantsInformation on the risks to which this property is exposed is available on the Géorisques website: www.georisques.gouv.frPrice: 1,050,000 EUR (fees to be borne by the buyer included).This description has been automatically translated from French.

Montreuil town hall, close to shops and metro, spacious 167.5 m² architect-designed house with large landscaped terrace (55 m²). Bright, triple-exposed house with, on garden level: entrance hall, triple living room, fireplace, dining kitchen under veranda, guest toilet, dressing room. Second floor: three bedrooms, bathroom, dressing room, separate toilet. Second floor: master suite with dressing room (27 m²), shower room, office/bedroom, separate toilet. Attic (20 m²) converted into games room or 7th bedroom and large basement including laundry room and wine cellar (47 m²). High energy efficiency.

A rare opportunity combining historic heritage with approved real estate development potential, with no further planning procedures required. In the heart of the charming village of Grilly, just minutes from Geneva and its international airport, this remarkable listed château, protected as a Historic Monument, has benefited from a high-quality restoration and enjoys an exceptional heritage setting. The property currently offers approximately 518 sq.m of living space arranged over two levels, complemented by more than 200 sq.m of additional convertible space on the top floor and in the attic, as well as an independent caretaker’s house. A key asset of this unique estate in the Pays de Gex is the granted building permit for the construction of an elegant residential building designed to recreate the estate’s former historic farmhouse, which disappeared several years ago. Designed by a French architect in close collaboration with the French Heritage Authorities (*Architectes des Bâtiments de France*), the project fully respects the site's architectural and historical identity. The approved development provides for the creation of four exceptional apartments, each occupying an entire floor and benefiting from generous living areas: * Garden level: 4-room apartment of 139.86 sq.m with private garden * First floor: 5-room apartment of 204.60 sq.m with terrace * Second floor: 5-room apartment of 196.33 sq.m with terrace * Attic level: 3-room apartment of 118.55 sq.m with terrace Each residence will benefit from private cellars, storage facilities, dedicated parking spaces, and a shared bicycle storage room. The completed architectural ensemble will create a harmonious estate where heritage and contemporary living meet with elegance. The Roman tower, remarkable roofs, chimneys, staircases, and listed historical features give the property a rare and authentic character. This unique property offers several possibilities: a prestigious private residence, a heritage enhancement project, or a high-end residential development in one of the most sought-after locations in the Pays de Gex. An exceptional opportunity for lovers of historic properties, discerning investors, and heritage enthusiasts wishing to bring an ambitious real estate project to life in a setting steeped in history. The granted building permit and the extensive studies already completed provide developers and investors with an immediately actionable project, offering significant time savings on both administrative and heritage approval processes. Information regarding potential risks affecting this property is available on the Géorisques website: [https://www.georisques.gouv.fr/](https://www.georisques.gouv.fr/). Agency fees payable by vendor

In a green setting, 5 minutes' walk from the train station (line L) and shops, this spacious, bright 247 m² architect-designed house is set in 780 m² of wooded, south-east-facing grounds, in a quiet, private setting. First floor: On the same level as the garden, a 60 m² living-dining room with fireplace and 5-metre-high cathedral ceiling. Family kitchen opening onto the garden. Guest toilet, laundry room. 1st floor: 3 bright bedrooms, bathroom/shower, mezzanine, library. 2nd floor: 60 m² cathedral ceiling master suite, open views, bathroom and office (or additional bedroom) with custom-designed storage. Independent studio (kitchenette + shower room). Key features: 5-minute walk from the train station, close to schools, American Business School, Lycée International de Saint-Cloud, École Active Bilingue de La Jonchère, Blanche de Castille au Chesnay and several excellent public and private elementary schools. (New oil-fired boiler). Carport for 2 cars, electric charging station. Viewing by appointment. Contact: Nathalie Faes 06 22 85 50 46.

A 1970s house with interiors inspired by Jacques Couëlle, set in a 4,000 m² garden and just 800 m from the beach, in Finistère. Set slightly back from the village, a small road used by local residents runs past a few houses before reaching the property. There are two separate driveways. One leads to the garage, the other to an area where several vehicles can be parked. On one side, three granite walls enclose the grounds and shield them from view and the wind. On the other side, the house is surrounded by a large garden with trees and flowers, as well as a terrace. A typical 1970s build, it is a three-storey property (including a basement) in an L-shape. The slate roof is gabled and features dormer windows. Windows with granite frames let light in through the rendered facades. The property was decorated during its construction in 1973 by a pupil of Jacques Couëlle, whose work is part of the architecture/sculpture movement, with its distinctive forms in sprayed concrete. Numerous paintings by the artist are displayed throughout the various rooms of the house. Set slightly back, behind the rocks, a granite rubble-stone outbuilding is used as a garage, workshop and games room on the upper floor. It is accessible by vehicle independently.

A meeting between modernist architecture and the Lorraine horizon, an old aerodrome club house listed as a historical monument, designed by Le Corbusier and Jean Prouvé. As one approaches the aerodrome, at the heart of a 3,000 m² grassy plot, a building conceived by Le Corbusier in the 1950s comes into view. Formerly the club house of the aerodrome where it was built, it stands out from the traditional buildings in the region due to its façades, which blend a light-colored plaster masonry with large glazed joinery, highlighted by a bright red frame. Natural light floods the interior spaces, revealing the architectural lines and opening views onto clear perspectives of 180°. The building was co-signed by Le Corbusier – a major architect and urban planner of the modernist movement, whose work is based on a search for just proportions and clarity of volumes – and the Lorraine designer-blacksmith Jean Prouvé. The latter was noted for his work combining steel and aluminum with particular precision in assembly, which lends an elegant functionality to the construction in question. The roof, made up of prefabricated aluminum elements, consists of two shells back to back, resting on a central gutter; a silhouette that evokes two airplane wings ready to take off, giving the whole structure an architectural identity where technical precision engages with aeronautical imagination. The building underwent rehabilitation in the early 2010s, based on the original plans of Le Corbusier to restore its stylistic coherence. The building is listed as a historical monument for its façades, roofs, supporting structures, and chimneys.This description has been automatically translated from French.

In the Beaujolais, at the entrance to a chateau's grounds, A former outbuilding converted to a contemporary dwelling, with 1,780 m² of land. Built on an L-shaped plan, the house occupies the entrance of the triangular plot, which extends to a neighbouring stream. Generous roof overhangs shelter the walls, built in rammed earth and rendered in pale lime. The gabled roofs, clad in terracotta barrel tiles, frame the pediment crowning the tall central glazed bay. Probably serving a dual purpose — agricultural activity and accommodation for the estate's caretaker — the house once sheltered horses and provided quarters for their drivers. An architect reunited and opened the two areas in the 2000s to create a contemporary 247 m² dwelling. Beyond the well, in the grassed and tree-planted grounds, a small outbuilding provides storage for garden equipment and furniture.

A 460-m² 18th-century mansion in 9 hectares of parkland, near the Baie de Somme, 2 hours from Paris. The mansion was built in 1790 for Pierre Fanneau de la Horie, lord of La Touche and the King’s engineer responsible for developments of the ports along the Picardy coastline and in the Baie de Somme. He acquired the fiefdom of Lanchères in 1774. The building that had previously stood there was entirely demolished. The architect of the residence, which was typical of the neo-classical school, was Antoine-Charles Aubert, who designed the Palais Bourbon in Paris as well as a range of buildings and townhouses that have since been demolished, including a folly that used to stand on the Chaillot hill. The canals and parkland were excavated and planted during the same era. A gate opens onto a large, round lawn, planted with pruned yew trees. An also circular drive enables parking for vehicles in front of the mansion. Two pavilions, one of which is used as a garage and the other as a storeroom, are situated at each side of the courtyard’s entrance. A short distance away, a chapel and dovecote seem to watch over the property while to the west there is a walled orchard with period greenhouses, an orangery used as a workshop and a swimming pool. A former farm situated to the east is adjacent to a maze of hedges. The estate boasts 9-hectares of planted parkland with an ornamental garden (listed in the Mérimée archives), an orchard, pastureland, woods and canals that are linked to the network of marshes at Lanchères and Cayeux-sur-Mer.

A contemporary Ile-de-Ré villa, of more than 300 m², with a swimming pool and a fitness room on the outskirts of Les Portes-en-Ré. Behind a long white wall, the property is accessible via a gate that opens on to a gravel courtyard, while a pedestrian door provides access to a large covered, open-air structure, which gives on to the property. From here, an initial garden is planted with bamboo, palm trees, grasses and Mediterranean plants, whereas, past this verdant space, the dwelling, separated into different spaces arranged around multiple patios, gradually reveals itself in the style of traditional Ile-de-Ré houses. Historically, these dwellings often resulted from progressively grouping together buildings linked to salt manufacturing or winemaking, and these homes, salt warehouses or former wine storehouses were then connected via courtyards protected from the wind. This property echoes this rationale, but with a more contemporary spin, with its lime-plastered exteriors, dark shutters and barrel tile roofs, which repeat the island’s architectural codes, while its wide sliding glass doors create a fluid relationship with its exteriors. From its overall proportions to its interior layout, the entire project was conceived by the architect Jeanne Dumont, whereas the materials used throughout confirms the dwelling’s affluent, but understated character: black brick floors on the ground level, narrow-plank oak parquet floors upstairs, finely-crafted woodwork, wood-panelled ceilings and a variety of custom-made furniture.

A large architect-designed villa in a site overlooking La Seyne-sur-Mer, with a roof terrace and swimming pool, in 2,400 m² of tree-lined grounds. A tarmacked lane leads to the entrance of the property whose double-leaf solid metal gates decorated with wrought-iron arabesques are electrically powered. A stone-paved driveway leads up to the house’s porch to the left and a large garage straight ahead. The villa was built in 1967 and boasts living space of approximately 370 m². It is rectangular in shape and has three storeys that embrace the terraced lie of the land. The upper level is made up of vast roof terrace with more than 150 m² of space and views of the sea. The walls of the façades are rendered in white and are dotted with large aluminium windows as well as French windows, fitted with electric roller blinds and black wrought-iron grating for the openings on the garden level. A very large glass-paned veranda adorns the southern façade, while a triangular awning protects the entrance door. There is a gigantic lounge bathed in the light that flows through the veranda on the garden level, next to a kitchen and master bedroom with en suite facilities, while four other bedrooms and related rooms are located on the lower level, all opening onto patios that lead into the garden. The grounds are made up of several terraces planted with cork oak, pine, palm, olive and fig trees. The largest terraces play host to an outside dining space with an outside oven on one, a swimming pool with decking and pool-house on another and, lastly, a relaxation area, flower beds and a fishpond for the others.

10 kilometres southeast of Lille, the Sterckeman house by the architect Paul Chemetov, nestled within a tree-filled garden and surrounded by pastures. Built out of a 5-tonne Corten steel structure and tarmacked breezeblocks in the middle of its garden, the raised black block punctuated with large picture windows, which comprises this singular habitation, is listed on the supplementary inventory for historical monuments. Towards 1970, Christian Sterckeman asked Paul Chemetov, a young architect, to build a house on the Pévèle plain. They met several months earlier for an industrial and commercial building project for the sale and distribution of caravans under the framework of his professional activity. 'Living can be camping. A way of settling down without anchoring, of taking hold without taking root'. The construction was therefore designed as a prototype for an economical, reproducible, working-class model typical of its time. Perched on stilts, with its white diagonal triangulation bars, its large skydome windows and plumbing pipe guardrails, the Sterckeman house stands in the middle of a tree-filled garden surrounded by pastures. Everything is within sight. This is, of course, an architectural decision firmly inscribed in the landscape, as Paul Chemetov notes. Winner of the Grand Prix de l’Architecture in 1980, who at one point declared, 'architecture is a moral construct', he designed several emblematic Parisian buildings like the Ministry of Finances in 1989. For him, the traces of the construction and the experience of the materials mattered: 'Here and now the courage is to build. Let’s leave fashion to the milliners and graphics to the graphic designers'. The Sterckeman house, with its concrete, rough breezeblock walls, exposed bricks and red metal framework, is basically a manifesto in action: that of Paul Chemetov’s societal engagement as a protagonist for the recognition of metallic structures.

An elegant mansion with a 1,000m² floor area, two self-contained apartments and 2,000m² of grounds, in Béthune town centre in northern France, 1 hour and 30 minutes from Paris. The mansion is characteristic of edifices built in the wake of the First World War by renowned architects like Marcel Griffon. It lies on the site of a former sugar factory, created by the Dellisse-Engrand family in Béthune in 1818. This was one of the first sugar factories in France. A commemorative plaque in tribute to Victor Amédée Dellisse, a civil engineer, member of parliament and politician honoured by Napoleon III, is still displayed on the edifice’s facade. The dwelling is crowned with a hipped mansard roof. The mansion, made of ashlar, is typical of 1920s neo-classical architecture. It is embellished with wrought-iron balcony balustrades with motifs, fine mouldings and sculpted cornices with a wealth of details. The building has a ground floor, a first floor and a second floor. It is hidden behind an electric wrought-iron gate and it stands in tree-dotted grounds. These walled grounds cover 2,000m². The brick walls here date back to the time of the military engineer Vauban and were built upon the ruins of a 16th-century Franciscan monastery: Les Récollets. Indeed, opposite the mansion’s facade there are the remaining columns and arches of a former church, which was listed as a historical monument in 1973. Part of the church’s central nave remains. A driveway with a cluster of flowers and shrubs in the middle makes it easy for cars to enter and leave the property.

An early 20th-century Art Nouveau chateau listed as a historic monument, set within 4 hectares of grounds in the heart of the capital of the Drôme. The building was constructed in the early 20th century at the request of Alfred Gayet, a mining engineer and inventor of a process for extracting and refining gold. To carry out this work, he was joined by the renowned architect Pierre Blein, with contributions from the painter Guillermin, the stained-glass artist Thomas, the interior designer Boulanger, and the landscape architects Luizet and Barret. The construction of the main house and its various outbuildings (caretaker’s house, farm buildings, dovecote and hydroelectric plant), as well as the landscaping of the grounds, were carried out between 1900 and 1904, under Blein’s direction. The chateau was adorned with Art Nouveau elements: remarkable painted decorations by Guillermin and Mangier, stained-glass windows from the Thomas workshop, and earthenware by Boulanger and Villeroy & Bosch. The residence, with its cut-stone facades and canal-tile roofs, comprises a central block and two wings at right angles, the right-hand wing featuring a rotunda and the left-hand wing a square tower. It has four storeys, including a basement with numerous cellars, and around 20 rooms spread across the three levels: a large entrance hall, two drawing rooms, games and reading rooms, a dining room, a kitchen and other utility spaces on the ground floor; a vast hall, five bedrooms and four bathrooms on the first floor; a spacious rotunda room, four staff bedrooms and five attics, one of which is convertible, on the second floor. The landscaped grounds, adorned with animal sculptures, cover 4.3 hectares and include a pond. Originally, canals were fed by the Épervière stream and led into a series of basins designed using the 'rocailleurs' method. It should be noted that the elements listed as historic monuments include the entire residence (interior and exterior), the grounds, the outbuildings, the caretaker’s house, the disused factory building and the dovecote.

A 19th century chateau with 14.5 hectares of grounds surrounded by verdant countryside in north-west Isère. This vast estate, extending over approx. 14.5ha of gently sloping, uninterrupted land, consists predominantly of woodlands. A shady driveway leads to a large gravel parking area to the north-west of the main building. It then continues towards a courtyard in front of the chateau, where the woods give way to a large clearing. A secondary path followed by a flight of steps lead to a swimming pool on a plateau overlooking the forest. On the other side, a small wooden chapel is tucked away beneath the trees. This was originally a forest house linked to an ancient 16th century Cistercian abbey. After the French Revolution, it was used as the home of the steward responsible for managing the national forest. In 1888, a local grandee commissioned the architect Joseph-Étienne Mallaval to build a substantial four-storey extension. The chateau, which has undergone several periods of construction and renovation, stands on the north-eastern edge of the grounds. Its most striking external architectural features are those dating from the 19th century. The distinct, homogenous volumes of each section follow one another cascading down to the outbuilding, reflecting the different periods in which they were built. The adobe, pebble, rammed earth concrete and clinker block facades are rendered. The roofs, clad with slate, monk and nun or flat 'beaver tail' tiles are in good condition; they have all been renovated, with the exception of the roof of the 19th-century main building. Today divided into various lodgings spread over three levels, the building has a total floor area of approx. 870 m². It is currently used as tourist accommodation, benefiting from one of the most peaceful environmental areas.

Exclusive A wonderful restored wine makers home in the pretty village of Azillanet. Large light filled interiors with high ceilings give out to grand terraces and the landscaped garden with swimming pool. This home offers a flexible interior with three bedrooms on the first floor and a self contained apartment with 2 bedrooms on the top floor which also flows perfectly as one large home with two kitchens. The living areas are vast and offer views of the garden and surrounding countryside through the large picture windows that are a huge feature of this property. There is also an internal access garage. A perfect mix of tradition and contemporary living. Absolutely rare !! Performance energetic and full diagnostics being prepared. Agency fees paid by the vendeur.