Miniature architect-designed house with private garden

In the heart of a charmingly old-fashioned cobbled alley, hidden behind the facade of an old building that shields it from the hustle and bustle of Avenue Danielle-Casanova, this approximately 60-square-meter (Carrez law) townhouse reveals itself as a discreet architectural haven, conceived and crafted by its owners–a couple of architects who undertook a complete transformation of the space.

Beyond the first building, the cul-de-sac unfolds in an almost village-like atmosphere, punctuated by small terraced houses facing each other without ever encroaching on one another.

At the very end, in the tranquil setting, a small gate marks the entrance to the private garden. Vegetation grows freely there, offering a gentle transition between exterior and interior, almost like a verdant buffer zone before entering the house.

A few steps of weathered concrete lead to the living area. This is organized around a simply integrated kitchen and a living room that extends into a dining area. Light flows in with rare generosity, thanks to a south-facing orientation and a double-height space above the living room, lending the whole an inspiring verticality.

The contrast between the materials–exposed stone, polished concrete, and warmly crafted wood–gives the room an identity that is both raw and refined. A shower room and a toilet complete this level, whose comfort is enhanced by discreet and efficient underfloor heating. A wooden staircase, treated almost like a sculptural object, leads to the attic.

There, an open-plan room dominates the living room through a play of perspectives and levels, while a master suite is nestled in the most intimate part. This light-filled suite houses a dressing room and a bathroom, offering a retreat imbued with calm and serenity.

The whole forms a floor with a tender atmosphere, where the architectural work reveals its precision: redesigned insulation, a raised roof, and optimized volumes to enhance every square centimeter. Ivry-sur-Seine, and more specifically the area around the town hall, cultivates a unique energy, a blend of the creative vibrancy of a suburb near Paris and the conviviality of a pedestrian-friendly town center.

Shops are numerous and varied, cultural amenities abound, and the area exudes the urban vitality for which the city is renowned. It’s a lively, welcoming, and bustling neighborhood where daily life unfolds smoothly and enjoyably.

A cellar completes the property.
Subject to co-ownership regulations.

Metro Line 7 “Mairie d’Ivry” : 7-minute walk.
Shops : 5-minute walk.
Schools : 5-minute walk.