A 255-m² loft with an indoor swimming pool and garden, behind an understated façade near downtown Colombes - ref 619312
A 255-m² loft with an indoor swimming pool and garden, behind an understated façade near downtown Colombes.
From the street there is absolutely no indication of the secret universe that hides behind the property's ordinary gate, whereas the area preceding the dwelling, modest and understated, is quickly forgotten after glimpsing the striking architectural revelation that is the dwelling itself. Once past the threshold, the atmosphere seems to change immediately: a long hallway with clean lines, cadenced by a succession of built-in cupboards, guides one and all towards the centre of the premises. First, the kitchen, a central room both graphic and functional, which combines polished concrete countertops, customised cupboards and metallic details in an irrefutable industrial style, while, a few steps below, the space opens on to the house's two main attractions: the living room and the indoor swimming pool area. As for the double-height living room, it reveals the building's structure in all its raw power: concrete floor, white walls, an exposed metal framework as well as a vast vertical atelier window that inundates the space with natural light. As for the indoor swimming pool area, located slightly below, it extends the living area and includes a private built-in sauna.
Outside, a garden, bordered by bamboo and other lush vegetation, creates a gentle transition between the house's interior and the surrounding nature. Divided into several levels with a lounge area, a cobblestone patio and plant-lined pathways, the whole resembles a concealed urban clearing, completely undetected from the street. As for the house's upstairs level, a walkway with glass railing provides access to this floor's two wings. On one side, a bedroom designed to resemble a ship cabin, with views of the garden, includes a wardrobe, a shower room and a lavatory, while, on the other, an open mezzanine leads to a comfortable guest bedroom, bathed in light and facing the surrounding vegetation. With three bedrooms, the second floor, designed specifically for children, includes a central hallway with expansive storage cupboards along one wall, whereas a bathroom, shower room and a separate lavatory provide comfort and autonomy for this level.
On the garden side of the house, the exterior finally reveals the structure's true nature: a harmonious dialogue between natural wood, galvanised steel, glazed partitions and translucent polycarbonate, while, in terms of parking, a spot on the street is included with the property.
The Loft Contrasting nicely with its verdant environment, the contemporary, atelier-like façade is sheltered from view and nestled within a small, but dense and fertile garden, whereas its back exterior displays an eye-catching dialogue between raw materials and clean lines. As for the natural wood, burnished over time, it cadences the loft's upper spaces and provides a touch of warmth to the house's metallic framework and wide ground floor picture windows, while, at its centre, a vertical translucent polycarbonate atelier window, which provides structure to the whole, diffuses light into the house as well as reflects the sky and surrounding foliage.The KitchenBetween two half-levels, it resembles a sort of lookout point in the middle of the loft, while its L-shaped configuration optimises circulation and provides enough room for a spacious counter space in matte black quartz. In addition, a wide, central table-bar area, providing visual continuity, is an invitation for convivial meals or simple moments together among family or friends. As for its furnishings, with understated and clean lines, they take on a supporting role in favour of the materials used: matte surfaces, brass accents and countertops with a mineral finish, while the whole is ...
