Between rock and light: architect’s residence and its troglodyte setting in La Roche Guyon

Located just 50 minutes from Paris, in the heart of the art and history village of La Roche-Guyon, the only gem in the Île-de-France region to be listed among “The Most Beautiful Villages of France,” this unique 220 sq m (approx.) property is the result of a complete reinterpretation by a DPLG-certified architect. Nestled against the cliff, it offers a suspended living experience, between raw nature, light-filled spaces, and sweeping vistas.

A secret garden at the foot of the cliff:
From the moment you enter, the tone is set by a south-facing main garden of approximately 300 sq m. Organized around three majestic linden trees, it backs onto a spectacular limestone wall covered in ivy, forming a living and ever-changing living tableau.

Carved directly into this rock, typical of the Seine Valley, a raw, troglodytic space of approximately 100 sq m opens onto the garden through a former workshop window.
A timeless space with exceptional potential for development: artist’s studio, private gallery, reception area, or haven of well-being.

Graphic volumes and modularity:
The main house showcases period features (antique parquet flooring, marble fireplaces, beautiful ironwork) enhanced by contemporary lines.

The ground floor features a 40 sq m living room with expansive windows that seamlessly blend indoor and outdoor living, as well as a guest suite with a shower room.

The upper floor is dedicated to the sleeping area, offering two generously sized bedrooms, a dressing room, and a spacious bathroom. Its flexible layout easily allows for the creation of a third bedroom.

The top floor, nestled beneath a magnificent mansard roof, enjoys complete independence (currently operated as a premium gîte). This welcoming space, which offers a direct view of the keep of La Roche-Guyon castle from its Velux window, can be reconnected to the house via an existing staircase.

A belvedere overlooking the Seine:
By taking the exterior staircase, you access a second, suspended section of the garden, approximately 90 sq m. A true belvedere with independent access, it offers a spectacular panoramic view (the meanders of the Seine are revealed in winter).

A cellar in the basement of the house, a garage carved into the rock, an authentic troglodyte cellar, and several independent entrances complete the amenities of this decidedly artistic property.

Espaces Atypiques’ opinion:
A poetic, inspiring, and wildly adaptable property, where the imprint of history and the mineral nature of the rock combine to create a unique living space on the outskirts of Paris. A true gem.

ENERGY RATING: F / CLIMATE RATING: F
Estimated average annual energy costs for standard use, based on average energy prices indexed to 2021, 2022, and 2023: between EUR6,270 and EUR8,490

Sale price: EUR590,000
Buyer’s fee: EUR28,095
Net seller price: EUR561,905

Contact: Johnathan 33 6 50 19 26 82
RSAC: 525275798 Pontoise