Architectural poetry for this house in La Garette

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Located in the heart of the Marais Poitevin, where boats glide between pollarded ash trees and houses seem to watch over the canals, this residence nestles like a discreet belvedere perched above the marsh. It delicately blends the soul of a traditional rural building, a former broom-house, with the dynamism of contemporary architecture.

Local materials–poplar and limestone–tell an ancient story that modernity respectfully extends. The ground floor opens onto a generous entrance hall leading to a peaceful bedroom and a spacious office of nearly 30 square meters bathed in light from the broom-house’s skylight. A cellar, a boiler room, and a double garage complete this thoughtfully designed level. It could easily become the setting for a tourism-related business, crafts, or professional practice.

Upstairs, life unfolds through a kitchen open to a dining room that flows onto a south-facing terrace. Overlooking this ensemble, the living room benefits from a light that changes with the hours of the day, thanks to the dual aspect between the glass roof and the terrace. An 18th-century fireplace, its patina acquired by time, casts a warm and almost narrative glow. The sleeping quarters offer three bedrooms, each with its own bathroom, as well as a fourth converted into an office.

The exterior spaces unfold as a succession of scenes: wooden terraces inviting late meals and moments of quiet contemplation, a dedicated spa area, a terraced garden accessible via a vegetable patch, and finally, at the top of the property, a secluded woodland offering breathtaking views of the treetops and the ever-changing landscapes of the marsh. Here, heritage and nature converse with rare virtuosity. More than simply discovering a house, it is a true encounter with a place. A space whose atmosphere leaves a lasting impression.

ENERGY RATING: B / CLIMATE RATING: A. Estimated average annual energy costs for standard use, based on energy prices for 2021, 2022, and 2023, range from EUR1,410 to EUR1,960.

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