An Arcachon-style villa, completely renovated with a swimming pool, in the Primerose neighbourhood of Bordeaux - ref 448412
An Arcachon-style villa, completely renovated with a swimming pool, in the Primerose neighbourhood of Bordeaux.
In the Cauderan area of Bordeaux, the property is located in the Primerose neighbourhood, not far from its eponymous sports complex. This sector, one of the most sought-out in the city, has preserved the feel of a former village, immersed within a residential and family-oriented atmosphere. In addition, a few steps away, the Parc Bordelais extends its 30 hectares of vegetation around an immense pond, ideal for strolling, while the neighbouring streets are lined with beautiful dwellings, indicative of the city's architectural wealth. With renowned educational establishments - Tivoli, Grand Lebrun, Assomption - just a stone's throw away, the Bordeaux-Saint-Jean train station, accessible in about twenty minutes via public transportation, makes it possible to reach Paris in two hours.
Built in the early 20th century to resemble an Arcachon-style villa, the dwelling stands out thanks to its picturesque feel and whimsical ornamentation. With its exteriors cadenced by balconies, eaves supported by wooden brackets and other projecting details, its corner pavilion, designed to resemble a tower, is topped with a finial, and its many polychrome materials - buhrstone, glazed bricks, ceramic cabochons - endow the whole with a one-of-a-kind personality, while the interplay of toothed quoins and various shaped windows breaks with the rigour of the classical style.
Topped with steep slate roofs, which provide the finishing touch to this eye-catching silhouette, the 3.5-storey villa stands in the middle of its lot. Restored in accordance with its original spirit, today it combines holiday-style architecture with more contemporary comforts, while a heated swimming pool provides a much-appreciated modern amenity.
The Dwelling
The ground floor
The villa is accessible via a winding set of ashlar stone front steps, while its wide double door main entrance, made out of solid wood and decorated with clear stained glass, not only allows light to penetrate this space as soon as dawn breaks, but also provides a glimpse of its interior's breath-taking features. Once across the threshold, an immense foyer extends around a magnificent quarter-turn wooden staircase, which represents one of this dwelling's singular details, while cased openings on either side diffuse plenty of natural light for this space.
On one side, a double living room-dining room boasts a floor-to-ceiling height of nearly 3.5 metres. Four large windows, facing north and south, provide constant sunlight throughout the day, while the dining room features a marble fireplace, which has been fitted with a wood-burning stove, as well as straight-plank oak hardwood floors.
As for the living room, facing south and open towards the garden, it stands out thanks to a second ornamental marble fireplace, whereas, directly opposite, a kitchen, more modest in size, has preserved its cement tile floors and provides access to the villa's back garden.
The first floor
An immense bedroom, facing north, with a decorative fireplace, takes up most of the space on this floor. Adjacent to this room, a double wardrobe leads to a bathroom, while a study, facing east, abuts a laundry room and a separate lavatory. Featuring delicate crown moulding and straight-plank oak hardwood floors, this elegant study provides a peaceful area for intellectual pursuits.
The second floor
Created under the eaves, this floor includes three bedrooms, more modest in size. One of them is extended by a study and a private shower room, while an additional bathroom and a separate lavatory are located a little further on. Last, but not least, shed dormer windows disperse a soft light throughout this level, which highlights its original oak hardwood floors.
The intermediate ...
